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I don't need GPS in my iPhone

I don't need GPS in my iPhonecool stats 67%-50%I don't know what that means. Half of us want GPS in our next iPhone, just like the Blackberry, 67% of us don't. 17% of us are just conflicted?how often are you in the streets of NY City w/ your car?Most people...

Tags: Handhelds, GPS Units, GPS, Apple iPhone, phone

Discussion threads 2008-04-07

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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Personal Navigation Devices

If I'm gonna spend that much money it had better do more than GPS nav nt.RE: Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Personal Navigation DevicesDoesn't Magellan advertise enough on your site to get your support? Magellan sells a lot of GPS units. They have good units at an affordable price,...

Tags: Magellan, Personal Navigation Device, Holiday Gift Guide 2009, Holiday Gift Guide

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Magellan RoadMate 1470

Design The RoadMate 1470 doesn't deviate from the tried and true portable navigation device form factor. Measuring 3.3 inches by 5.2 inches by 7 inches, the RoadMate's thinness easily makes this unit one of the most pocketable devices in its class. Like nearly all PNDs, the majority of the RoadMate's...

Tags: Magellan RoadMate, charger, suction-cup, mini-USB

Product reviews 2009-11-10

Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

anagram softwareDid you get the words "not real" out of it? With an extra "G" left over?Brilliant!Good find! If that isn't the solution, then it sure is one heck of a coincidence.It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is it. Similar things -- adding a fictional item...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Zack, Yahoo Maps, Google Inc., Google Maps, Argleton

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Personal Navigation Devices

Personal Navigation Devices PNDs were very popular gifts in 2008 and throughout 2009 we saw some changes in smartphone technology and adoption that resulted in a couple of strong competitors left standing the the PND space. Garmin and TomTom are the primary players in the PND game and have some...

Tags: Smart Phone, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, GPS, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Google, Android 2.0 sticks fork in GPS devices

It would also be great if Android could automatically re-route you in real-time, when things like the Bay Bridge suddenly close. This means munincipalities automatically posting closures on a web site, that all providers can use in real-time. Munincipalities could also distribute traffic in real-time. Lots of possibilities to replacing...

Tags: Handhelds, Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, GPS, Google Inc., Google Android 2.0, GPS Devices, battery, Google Android

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Five interesting new details about Verizon's Moto Droid

HTML5 a "nonstandard"?Isn't HTML5 a "nonstandard", in that it hasn't been approved yet?I can't wait for my new ....... after 2 deal to arrive! Sounds like this phone rocks. That combined with Verizon Wireless coverage this should be a big winner!So the big "savings" from using a "free"...

Tags: Handhelds, GPS, HTML5, Verizon Communications Inc., Moto Droid, phone, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Who's a candidate for Desktop Linux? Your Kids.

My kids know Linux, OSX, and XP, and will obviously learn Windows 7, butskip Vista, though they will have contact with Vista. My son prefers OSX, my daughter Ubuntu.But, just like every kid should be taught at least two languages at home, they should also learn multiple OSes. Learning multiple...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop Linux, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

GPS Tuner Atlas Full Version with South America Basic Map Content (Mobile)

ABOUT GPS TUNERGPS Tuner Atlas is designed specifically for off-road use: its large buttons, selectable tool window size, multiple Compass views and the built-in Tele Atlas map makes it extremely user-friendly and reliable.READY TO GOGPS Tuner Atlas is a completely on-board application; You don't need an internet connection or cellphone...

Tags: Mobile, Tele Atlas, Satellite, GPS Tuner, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-20

GPS Tuner Atlas Full Version with Full Europe Basic Map Content (Mobile)

ABOUT GPS TUNERGPS Tuner Atlas is designed specifically for off-road use: its large buttons, selectable tool window size, 6 different types of Compass views and the built-in Tele Atlas map makes it extremely user-friendly and reliable.READY TO GOGPS Tuner Atlas is a completely on-board application; You don't need an internet...

Tags: Mobile, Tele Atlas, Satellite, GPS Tuner, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-20

GPS Tuner Atlas Full Version with Asia Pacific Basic Map Content (Mobile)

ABOUT GPS TUNERGPS Tuner Atlas is designed specifically for off-road use: its large buttons, selectable tool window size, multiple Compass views and the built-in Tele Atlas map makes it extremely user-friendly and reliable.READY TO GOGPS Tuner Atlas is a completely on-board application; You don't need an internet connection or cellphone...

Tags: Mobile, Tele Atlas, Satellite, GPS Tuner, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-20

GPS Tuner Atlas Full Version with North America Basic Map Content (Mobile)

ABOUT GPS TUNERGPS Tuner Atlas is designed specifically for off-road use: its large buttons, selectable tool window size, multiple Compass views and the built-in Tele Atlas map makes it extremely user-friendly and reliable.READY TO GOGPS Tuner Atlas is a completely on-board application; You don't need an internet connection or cellphone...

Tags: Mobile, Tele Atlas, Satellite, GPS Tuner, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-12

SpotBerry 2.0 (for Storm) (Mobile)

Empower your Blackberry's GPS with SpotBerry software. SpotBerry provides you with a compass, a speedometer and a track log recorder. Getting directions, saving points of interests and recording your routs become easier with SpotBerry. Moreover, your handheld obtains several professional GPS Navigation functions such as speed limit alarm and unique...

Tags: Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Aion, SpotBerry 2.0, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-09

SpotBerry 2.0 (non touch screen) (Mobile)

Empower your Blackberry's GPS with SpotBerry software. SpotBerry provides you with a compass, a speedometer and a track log recorder. Getting directions, saving points of interests and recording your routs become easier with SpotBerry. Moreover, your handheld obtains several professional GPS Navigation functions such as speed limit alarm and unique...

Tags: Touch Screen, Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Aion, SpotBerry 2.0, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-07

News to know: Microsoft, ICANN, Best Buy, RIM, mobile apps, Zimbra

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Richard Koman: Judge overturns $388m patent verdict against Microsoft CNET: Court reverses Microsoft patent-infringement rulin Sam...

Tags: Best Buy Co. Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Larry Dignan, Mobile, ICANN, Dana Blankenhorn, Zimbra, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Sales Strategy, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Sales, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-10-01

Air Navigation Standard 1.2 (Mobile)

Air Navigation Standard is a flight information system. Using the GPS receiver and accelerometers of the iPhone it can emulate different type of real IFR or VFR aircraft navigation devices. Instruments are full screen and have a dark background. It contains a database of basically most navaid and main airfields...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Xample, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-16

Nextar 43LT - GPS receiver

Nextar 43LTWhat's great about it: Advanced features found on expensive GPS units, free traffic, easy to enter address."This GPS by far has more advanced features than most GPS units in this price range. I did not have any of the problems mentioned in the negative reviews.After using this GPS unit,...

Tags: GPS receiver, GPS-unit, GPS

Discussion threads 2009-09-12

GEObsession 0.6.0 (Mac)

GEObsession allows you to manage your past and present geocaching activities. It is integrated with geocaching.com and google maps. Support for LOC and GPX files is included, along with upload/download support for Garmin and Magellan GPS units USB only.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Garmin Ltd., GEObsession, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-08

Smartphones rising to take the lead over PNDs by 2014

I have tested a couple of Personal Navigation Devices PNDs like the TeleNav Shotgun and Dash units, but I went back to using my mobile phones for GPS navigation. A report from iSuppli Corp. was released today that reports PNDs will continue to lead the navigation market in 2009, but...

Tags: Smartphone, GPS, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-09-01

RoboGEO 5.6.13 (Windows)

Geocode photos with latitude, longitude, and altitude information. Stamp the images or write lossless to the EXIF headers. Create web pages using Google Maps, export KML/KMZ files to Google Earth, upload to Flickr, or export shapefiles SHP or AutoCAD DXF files. Supports Garmin GPS units USB or COM, but no...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-31