July 2008
What is an Auto GPS?
It used to be that having an auto GPS meant that you were among the elite, but now it is almost an essential piece to traveling in your car. These are truly the coolest thing to happen to your car since power windows and fold out cup holders.
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We have already written a lot about GPS, their functions and modifications. These devices are getting more and more popular and attract not only reporters’ attention but also researchers’ interest.
NDrive G800 gives Sat image overlay for GPS!
My favourite independent Mobile kit retailer, Expansys, mailed me the other day to let me know about this cheeky new bit of kit from NDrive. In a neat development, the G800 is a Sat Nav unit that is able to utilise Sat imaging, rather than the crude vector graphics we are used to normally.
May 2008
More info on GPS with Sony PSP
So the Sony PSP not only plays games, surfs the Internet, doubles up as a (hefty) portable media player, and acts as a Skype device, it will most probably function as a GPS navigation device in the future.
April 2008
Honda GPS Navigation Shows Crime Map
Honda is going to feature crime maps into their in-dash GPS navigation system that will provide a crime rating for each “region” (whatever that is). The system will be deployed in Japan, where the police keep good statistics per district.
Hack your Sprint Motorola Q9c to improve GPS performance - GPS aGPS = awesome
Sprint’s Motorola Q9c features a fully open GPS receiver - the first Windows Mobile smartphone to rock integrated GPS on Sprint’s network. The Moto Q9c’s “open” GPS means that the receiver’s COM ports are visible and accessible to external programs - not just the programs (like navigation software) that the carrier wants you to use.
RIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPS
Research In Motion (RIM), makers of the venerable BlackBerry lineup of smartphones, has finally announced their anticipated BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 as the CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130.
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Digital compass, speedometer with alarm, real-time map navigation… Efficasoft GPS Utilities is now available on Windows Mobile Pocket PC!
BladeRunner GPS jacket: LoJack for your kid
Few things can be as terrifying for a parent as losing track of your child. Fortunately, technology has a solution that will let you know your kid’s location by computer, cell phone, or BlackBerry. We’ve wondered about privacy implications of tracking people with GPS-enabled garments before, but because it’s aimed at young kids, the BladeRunner should raise fewer “big brother” concerns.
March 2008
Rearview Mirror with GPS Navigator
We’ve send Rearview mirrors that can display movies and have all kinds of multimedia capabilities, but DSUS DS-400GB rearview mirror has a integrated GPS navigation unit that seems equal to many standalone devices.
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LocoGPS brings GPS positioning to iPhone without dock connector
GPS on the iPhone. Now that would be nice. Sure, Google Maps My Location feature gives a good approximation of your location, but if you want turn-by-turn navigational features you re going to have to wait and hope that Apple endows the next-generation iPhone with integrated GPS.
February 2008
GPS System with Breathalyzer
GPS navigation systems are great in getting you around, but how many of them actually boast the capability of telling whether you re drunk or not?
January 2008
GPS Security And Privacy - Pros Vs Cons
As you may well be aware, there are many important benefits to consider when using the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS). It is invaluable when trying to navigate in unfamiliar areas, but some people think it is an invasion of privacy. Security and privacy have been openly debated, and most adults believe that it is more beneficial than detrimental.
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Maestro Elite 4350 GPS System
Magellan has a new GPS navigation system available for purchase, and the honor falls onto the shoulders of Maestro Elite 4350. There is no word on availability, but it ought to breach the $500 mark where pricing is concerned. What are some of the features one can expect with the 4350?
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Nextar Q3 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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SONY Nav-U series: the elegant GPS with dual view
Sony unveiled its new Nav-U line (models NV-U73T and NV-U83T) last Sunday during the CES press conference. We had the opportunity to take a closer look at it today and we liked it: the sleek and elegant design is backed up by interesting technical features like the dual view (see photo). Users can see a location in details, which is useful when you remember a place only by the surrounding point of interests.
December 2007
Reigncom W7 GPS
This W7 GPS from Reigncom is not as big as it might seem: it has a 3” display and can have up to 8GB of storage.
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There are many factors to consider when choosing a handheld GPS. The price, the receiver, and the accuracy of the maps are the main factors to consider. Route accuracy is the most important. What good is a GPS if you get lost and have to ask for directions anyway?Comparison of some of most popular handheld GPS
