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You are faced with the challenge of finding the street in an unfamiliar area of Moscow? You had to look for the nearest gas station, branch of Sberbank or restaurant? And what about the many kilometers of loops due to the fact that was denied the right turn? Conventional paper maps are comfortable only when we know exactly where to go. But even if the path is known, there is no guarantee that it is optimal. Besides the usual path may be blocked - how to avoid a bottleneck? Come to the aid of a computer. Not one that big, heavy, and stands on the table - it is not unesesh. With a laptop, too difficult - too brittle, bad moves shaking on the move does not work. The solution - Pocket PC. Opportunity does not yield a big fellow, he fits in the palm of your hand. Pocket PC for long runs of Bater and is not afraid of loads and vibrations. And most importantly - a pocket computer is always at their owner. No wonder that he is "pocket"! And with him and all the necessary documents, spreadsheets, address book, organizer, even e-mail, fax and Internet. And, of course, electronic map of Moscow. Incidentally, the name of "electronic map" is not entirely accurate. If we adhere to the terminology used among professionals, most computer card called GIS - geographic information systems. Version of GIS for handheld computers called PalmGIS (English Palm - Palm). Differences "PalmGIS" from the usual card - is the ability to adjust to his master and carry out his orders. A possible "PalmGIS" simply amazing. Firstly, within seconds you can find any house on any street in Moscow, simply by typing its address. On-screen handheld was found the structure will be shown as it looks from above, real. In addition to searching the addresses you can search the object by its name and approximate location. For example, find nearby pharmacies and service stations. Enough to indicate a point and set the search radius around it. Secondly, PalmGIS "knows how to plot a route from one specified point to another. There is no doubt that this will be the shortest path. In this case, "PalmGIS" knows all the features of the organization of urban traffic, illegal turns, "bricks" and deadlocks. When changes of traffic (cork, repair, or, God forbid, an accident) it is easy to find a detour, a ban on travel on the street with a difficult movement. A third possibility PalmGIS - satellite navigation. As is known, using a special device - the receiver of satellite signals, also known as GPS-receiver can accurately determine your location. It is this feature is used in "PalmGIS.
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By the PDA connects a small box - GPS-receiver. Accepted satellite signals are converted to geographical coordinates are transmitted to PalmGIS, and on the map there is a small circle denotes the position of a handheld computer (and its owner) on the street. Thus, paving the route by using the GPS-receiver to monitor the accuracy of its compliance. If the circle moves along Route - all right, let's go further. Out - stop, it's time to look around. The only difficulty - in Russia are prohibited from using high-precision GPS-receivers. Calculation of the coordinates with an accuracy above 30 m is prohibited by law "On State Secrets." Therefore, choosing a receiver, you need to make sure that it has passed certification and it really get permission Gossvyaznadzor. "PalmGIS" really saves fuel, time and money. When you begin to use the "PalmGIS, it appears that the usual way, the road is far from ideal. Are opportunities to cut a couple of corners and save 10-15 minutes, after consulting the map. And if you specify the location of possible congestion and tick the "Match Tube" - the results are simply amazing.Options appear detours, we were previously unaware not only you but all the other members of the movement. But "PalmGIS" they have not, so they languish in a traffic jam and late. And you - go and have time. Because "PalmGIS works on a handheld computer, you must have it. Another year or two ago to buy a little bit serious handheld pocket computer could only very wealthy people. Today it can afford to practically every active motorist: the price of it, along with "PalmGIS" comparable to the price not the "tricked out" cell phone. The cheapest model sold in Moscow, about 200 units of unconditional, but for connoisseurs, there are options, and for 1000. Generally, a PDA - a good thing in all respects. Even if everything did fall into the tube, you can play Tetris or write an article. The authors, translation:
Andrey Kuznetsov