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GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System. Put simply, in the outdoor world, GPS refers to a hand held receiver for a satellite-based radio positioning systems that provides 24 hour three-dimensional position, velocity and time information anywhere on or near the surface of the Earth (and sometimes off the earth). Basic models are now available for well under £100 and can indicate altitude, bearing, and position, as well as storing waypoints and routes.

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	Garmin's New Touchscreen GPS Three-strong range uses touchscreen interface and will be able to run Ordnance Survey mapping. - 6/10/08

	Garmin Gets OS Mapping At last you'll be able to use real Ordnance Survey maps on a Garmin GPS unit. - 2/10/08

	Magellan eXplorist 100 GPS Tested Easy to use with gloves, but Magellan's basic use GPS has severe limitations. - 12/9/08

	We've Got SPOT On Test! Satellite messenger device works as emergency beacon and much more... - 4/9/08

	Garmin Geko 201 Tested Garmin's affordable entry level GPS unit tested. - 28/8/08

	Garmin Geko 101 Tested It might be officially dead, but the Geko 101 is still out there - entry level GPS tested. - 28/8/08

	Garmin Geocaching Challenge Geocoins, geocaching links and competition prizes from GPS brand, Garmin. - 27/8/08

	ViewRanger Software Tested Turn your mobile phone into a GPS with on-screen digital mapping software and lots more. - 7/8/08

	Waypoints What is a Waypoint and how do you set one up? - 3/8/08

	Marks A guide to the 2 main uses of the 'Marks' function - 9/8/08


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