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  • Top GPS Manufacturers of 2000: A Look Back
    It's difficult to pinpoint a single company as the maker of the *most* GPS equipment and technology in 2000. The GPS industry was already quite diverse by that point, and several companies played major roles:

    * Garmin: They were a leader in handheld GPS devices, popular for outdoor recreation and navigation.

    * Magellan: They were also a significant player in handheld GPS devices, competing directly with Garmin.

    * Trimble: They focused more on professional-grade GPS receivers and software for surveying, mapping, and other applications.

    * SiRF Technology: They were a major supplier of GPS chips used in a wide variety of devices, including cellphones.

    * Qualcomm: They were also a significant player in the GPS chip market, especially for mobile devices.

    * Government Agencies: The US military, through the Department of Defense, was responsible for the development and operation of the GPS system itself.

    Determining who made the *most* equipment would depend on what metric you're using:

    * Number of Units Sold: Garmin and Magellan likely held the lead in handheld GPS receivers.

    * Overall Revenue: Trimble and SiRF might have had higher revenue due to their focus on professional applications and chipsets.

    * Impact on Technology: Qualcomm and SiRF were vital for making GPS accessible to a wider audience through mobile devices.

    Therefore, it's impossible to say definitively who made the *most* GPS equipment and technology in 2000 without a more specific definition of what "most" means.

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