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If it is your car no, the GPS is also yours to do with as you wish.
United States by the U.S. department of Defense
An in-dash gps system would be better in a car. Handheld gps systems seem to generally have smaller screens and are made specifically for outdoor use. An in-dash gps is designed for in car use.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the United States Department of Defense in the 1970s and 1980s. It became fully operational in 1995.
The Garmin approach s1 GPS watch is a more portable alternative to the traditional car based GPS system. The portability of the GPS watch is its biggest advantage. Unfortunately it does not have all of the capabilities of a car based GPS system.
Yes, it can be tracked. Just call the manufacturer with the gps system's serial number or the car manufacturer to get info on the gps system.
It is not recommended or legal to be using anything handheld especially a GPS system in a car while driving. However, passengers can help by using the handheld GPS system for you instead.
There are many online shops that provide GPS system for cars. Amazon.com is one of online shop that provides GPS system for cars. You can visit www.amazon.com
You could, of course, use your phone as your in car GPS system. There are plenty of items available that allow you to attach your phone to your dashboard.
Garmin and Tomtom are both reputable brands of GPS navigation system.
The concept of GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed in the early 1970s by the United States Department of Defense. The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978, and the full constellation of 24 operational satellites was completed in 1993.