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Glossary of Terms for GPS

Average Battery Life
Parallel Channels
Power Source
Voice Guidance

Average Battery Life

Average Battery Life: Average battery life refers to the approximate amount of time a battery will operate before it needs to be replaced or recharged.

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Parallel Channels

Parallel channels: Parallel channels detect and use available satellites, resulting in more comprehensive tracking.

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Power Source

Power Source:The Power Source produces energy on which a device runs.

Types

NiMH: Nickel metal hydride batteries are high-capacity, rechargeable batteries.

NiCd: Nickel cadmium batteries are medium-capacity, rechargeable batteries.

Lithium: Lithium batteries are non-rechargeable and have an average shelf life of up to ten years.

Alkaline: Alkaline batteries are non-rechargeable and have an average shelf life of up to five years.

Rechargeable Alkaline: Rechargeable alkaline batteries can be recharged up to 25 times.

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Voice Guidance

Voice Guidance: This feature provides audible driving directions.

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