Did Santa bring you a sat nav? - Technology

If the answer to that is no, then the good news is you can buy one yourself!There are so many sat navs out there you are sure to find one that suits you.

In general, the more you pay the more features you will get. You can get sat navs for all modes of transport, sat nav cars, motorbikes, cycles, hikers, joggers, truckers and even camper vans. It depends how much you will use your sat nav and how many features you want, how much you will have to pay. Prices start at under a hundred pounds but can go beyond five hundred pounds.

There has been some bad press about sat navs that get lorries stuck under low bridges or down narrow lanes. The good news is that there are sat navs designed especially for trucks and large vehicles so that this does not happen.

Travelling in sat nav cars is so much easier than trying to follow a map, especially if you are travelling alone. The sat nav will tell you where to turn and which lane to get in. You can have the sound on or off, the constant vocals can get on your nerves! You can follow the visual display easily and it is so useful to be able to see what is coming up ahead.

Most sat navs have features like an audible noise when you are over the speed limit or when there is a speed camera approaching. Some have software that will have real time travel so you don't have to get caught in traffic jams. You can get software that will give you hints on driving economically and find you the shortest most economical route. This saves you fuel and money and reduces your carbon footprint.

If you are into outdoor activities such as cycling or hiking, you can get sat navs that are specifically designed for that. They will not only tell you where to go but what the terrain is like too. You can also time yourself or measure your speed.

So, whatever you need a sat nav for, there is one that suits you. Go on, treat yourself!