We’re bringing the whole web to you once again in our ultimate guide feature: GPS (or Global Positioning System) also known as Navigation Systems or what I like to call, a really fancy “talking map”. Check out the best links on the web in this article to do your research and get the best deal on automotive GPS systems.

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GPS Background Info

• Learn how GPS works in more detail than you’ll ever need to know on Wikipedia.
• And also, HowStuffWorks explains How GPS Receivers Work.

GPS Buyer’s Guides and Comparison Shopping

• The CNET GPS Buying Guide has several pages on what to look for in good GPS.
• And CNET features their top 5 GPS systems according to some guy named Antuan: #1) Garmin Nuvi 880, #2) Navigon 7200T, #3) Magellan Maestro 4370, #4) Mio C520 Navigation Receiver, #5) Tom Tom One 125
• Engadget’s dedicated GPS section has more articles to read than you can throw a stick at.
• The GPS Section on Amazon.com Sorted by Bestselling. A million shoppers can’t be wrong!
• If you know what you want, see the lowest prices on a GPS from PriceWatch.
• And of course, here are the latest GPS deals on SlickDeals. Always worth a look.
• Sometimes fatwallet has some deals on GPS as well.
• For some more ideas on GPS, here are the most popular bookmarks on delicious tagged GPS.
• If you want some so-called “expert, independent, non-profit” reviews from consumerreports.org, check out their section on review of GPS navigation systems.
• Once you know which one you want, check out froogle on GPS systems for the cheapest price (but be sure to pick a reliable seller!)
• And don’t forget the GPS section on eBay! Your search for the best deal wouldn’t be complete without it.

Systems with Unusual Features

• Do you need a GPS for your motorcycle? Check out this guide.
• A review of the NavTrak GPS with two-way messaging from engadget.
• Don’t forget the GPS Shoes for Alzheimer’s patients. Wait, that is ironic.
• And worried parents can track their kids with a GPS watch. If they manage not to lose it.

Combo Systems

• The best GPS-enabled phones according to CNET australia as of November 2008.
• Thinking about getting a GPS to go with your pocket PC? GPS Shootout from Gizmodo.
• Or how about a GPS for your Nintendo DS? Or a GPS for your Gameboy Advance (does that still exist?).
• And the ever-so-popular GPS for your Playstation Portable.

Popular Manufacturer Websites

• Garmin
• Navigon USA
• Magellan GPS
• TomTom

Recalls, and Reported Problems

• GPS systems might not work in 2010 according to this Air Force report.
• If you have an iPhone, you may want to read this reported problem with the iphone GPS before upgrading your software from engadget.
• You should definitely check out problems with GPS systems or the companies that make them on the consumerist blog.

Do-It-Yourself

• Why buy when you can build? Here’s a guide on how to make a GPS with spare parts like McGuyver.

Slightly Less Relevant

• A do-it-yourself guide to an external GPS antenna from engadget.
• Another GPS watch from engadget, because which direction do you walk after you park your car?

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