It does not automatically know. It is consantly receiving signals from a network of satellites in space which tells it, and consequently you, where it is.
It depends on the accuracy of your GPS. An accurate GPS can give you the exact coordinates of your location in the world. For the most part, the higher the cost of a GPS, the more accurate it is.
i think gps have effected the world because people are depending on more technology to the work whichs that causes us to start getting lazy and if the fps was to go out or shut down on you, you would know how to get to that destination your trying to get to so gps just make us less smart
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My sister actually purchased a GPS system not to long ago. I don't know what type it is but I know it was really cheap and works excellent. Here is what I came up with on GPS systems.www.amazon.com Electronics GPS & Navigation Vehicle GPS
A GPS cradle is an IPod cradle that will get you a GPS application. It is convenient for those who don't own an actual GPS. It can be used in a car, boat, bicycle...virtually anywhere!
Most laptop GPS systems are USB based. It's easier than installing an internal gps.
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If you want to know where you can get a Garmin GPS for you car because you want to know how much it costs, then you should get one at Fry's Electronics.
Now the GPS is electronic and has maps, phones, and it speaks to you.
The GPS helps drivers go places if they dont know how. All they have to do is type in the address and the GPS will tell the driver directions.
The Garmin GPS is one of the top rated handheld gps products available. They are known as the best GPS in the world. They fit any activity that you have in mind.
Early GPS technology began in the 1960's with the United States military. The launch of GPS as we know it happened in 1973, and was called NAVSTAR.