GPS FOR PERSONAL USE

GPS for Personal Use
To use GPS, you must purchase a GPS receiver. GPS receivers are available in wide range of variety and can cost a few thousand rupees to lakhs.. depending on the use.

So, What CAN I do with my personal GPS receiver?

The most popular use of GPS is for navigation. You can buy a Car Navigation System, which can give you directions while you are travelling. Remember, that along with the receiver you will need to purchase 'data' for the city you want to use your system. Car Navigation systems are still new in India, but there are some systems already available. Check the Buy GPS Equipment page for more details.
I can find my own way.. tell me other uses..

You can make accurate maps by yourself using a simple GPS device! Say you like to go trekking in mountains and want to map out the trails. Just carry the receiver with you and it will record your path. You can then download and process this data using any of the software and make a cool map of the area.
You can track your car (and your children, too!)
You can fit a GPS device in your car and can track where your car has been, how much you distance you traveled etc. For real-time positioning, you would need a 'transmitter' too, these applications are discussed in the Commercial and ServiceProviders section.
GPS devices cum transmitters are also available in small sizes which can be fitted into a shoe or a watch. These are popular to keep a watch on children. These devices would automatically send you a message when your child goes outside a defined perimeter, or you can know where your child is at any time.