An AZ company, GPS Insight, just recently announced their SMS text message short code GPSGPS (477477). Using this GPSGPS short code their customers can find where their vehicles are, and even customize it for more advanced queries such as get alerts when a vehicle arrives, or moves, find out which vehicle is closest to an address, and more.
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If you’ve been looking for a solution to use GPS navigation applications on your iPhone while riding your bike then now is your time. A new product from SoEasyGPS, called iBike Rider is hoping to make it easy for bikers to use their iPhone while riding.
The kit consists of a 100% waterproof case that will position the iPhone on the handlebars or on the riders forearm. There’s also a battery that can be installed on the handlebar so you don’t run out of juice while using your GPS navigation program.
Now of course you may ask yourself: “how am I supposed to hear driving directions with this thing?”. Well worry no more, because you can also get the headset / microphone iBike Rider, which allows you to accept calls and listen to voice instructions or even radar warnings.
http://www.soeasygps.com/shop/kit-gps-moto/kit-moto-ibike-rider-iphone.html
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Don’t forget about our GPS data logger giveaway. It ends this Friday. All you have to do is go to the Columbus V-900 giveaway page and leave a comment.
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There’s a new GPS app from MotionX – MotionX-GPS Drive for the iPhone — a door-to-door navigation application that only costs $3. Can you beat that?
MotionX-GPS Drive offers turn-by-turn directions featuring always live and up-to-date maps, and points of interests.
It works on iPhone 3G and 3GS and the maps cover USA and Canada. It even has an interface to control the iPod music, and utilizes the iPhone 3GS compass.
Almost everything is over the air so its footprint on your iPhone should be minimal.
We’ll be sure update our iPhone GPS apps lists.
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NAVIGON 7210 seems like the European version of NAVIGON 7300T we have here in the U.S.
It has the 3D landmark view, voice address entry, reality view, lane assistance, TMC traffic updates, bluetooth, text-to-speech and something we haven’t seen before: “curve warner” which warns you ahead of dangerous curves.
Some hardware specs of NAVIGON 7210 are the 4.3″ 16:9 format touch screen, SiRF Titan + Instant Fix II GPS receiver, 2GB flash ROM, 600 MHz processor, 1600 mAh Li-Ion (nice!), and maps of 40 European countries pre-installed.
NAVIGON 7210 goes for £218 on Amazon.
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For years we’ve been drooling over these 7″ MIDs to come to the States, from their home town of South Korea. We’ve got some good news for you. Viliv X70EX, a new model from the Viliv series is now exclusively available for the North American market.
You can get Viliv X70EX on Amazon, but we have to warn you – the price ranges from $600 to $880 depending on the size of your solid state drive (16GB or 32GB), and which wireless antennas you want. The higher end Vilix X70EX will for example have WLAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth2.0+EDR, GPS, and WWAN 3G HSPA.
Some common specs of this American Viliv include SDHC slot, USB port, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, and a battery that lasts 5.5 hours.
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We’ve mentioned the British Snooper name a few times here before. But we didn’t know they had this new 3 in 1 GPS navigation system. It is called Snooper S280 Saphire Plus and here is what it can do: 1) a good old sat nav device with maps from Navteq 2) GPS radar detector that uses the comprehensive AURA database, and 3) a golf shot saver that knows about over 2000 golf courses in Europe and provides distances to bunkers, lakes, streams, paths plus many other hazards, and a lot more.
It includes a free lifetime subscription to the Aura database and other updates for the golf courses.
Snooper S280 Saphire Plus has a 1.75″ color touch screen, voice alerts, headphone socket for motorcycle use. The device is very portable measuring 105mmx53mmx20mm.
It costs £140.
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Maybe you’re not into the Android phones from HTC, maybe it is the chin, maybe something else. We hear you – and we’re happy to present you a new Android phone from Samsung called Galaxy Lite i5700. However you’ll have to until the new year – 2010, that is.
Samsung Galaxy Lite i5700 is supposed to be an affordable phone so we’re guessing that the price will be below $250 but we have nothing to confirm that right now.
Galaxy Lite i5700 will come in white or black colors and have a 3″ screen. Some of the other specs include WiFi, 3.2MP digital camera with auto focus, microSD card slot, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS support, bluetooth, and of course 3G connectivity. You’ve also got 200MG of memory, and the screen resolution of 320×480 pixels…
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The next generation Android phone, HTC Magic, is coming to T-Mobile in the U.S. as T-Mobile MyTouch 3G.
The specs we mentioned for HTC Magic are still valid but something new we just figured was that T-Mobile MyTouch 3G will be available in three colors. Black, white, and merlot.
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The Magellan Triton 2000 GPS is a versatile device, offering a load of navigation help to drivers, sailors, hikers, and to all those who just want to explore. This handheld GPS device is not only amazingly easy-to-use, it also has some refreshing new features. It is extremely reliable, which makes it an ideal travel companion for you.
You can travel to your heart’s content, making use of all the advanced features with a simple tap on the 2.7” color touch screen display. Be assured of accurate information as this Magellan Triton GPS features a 3-axis electronic compass. It will give you precise readings wherever you are or however you hold it. You can also get a clear idea about the changes in the weather much in advance with the built-in barometer.
It comes pre-loaded with basemaps of 48 contiguous states of the U.S.A., Alaska, and Canada, which helps you identify important highways, lakes, cities, and geographical boundaries. The most exclusive feature of the Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld GPS is its capability to upload National Geographic’s award-winning TOPO! maps. You can even get information on the nearest restaurant, tourist destination, airport, and a lot more from the preprogrammed points of interest.
Moving beyond these features, the Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld Navigation System includes a 2 MP camera, speaker, and microphone. You can now take beautiful nature shots and pictures of your adventure to show it to your family and friends. With the built-in microphone you’ll be able to record messages of waypoints and share them with anyone you want.
With the Magellan Triton 2000 GPS in hand, you will never have a dull moment. You only have to upload your favorite music on to the available memory or your own SD card to enjoy the music on your headphone or the in-built speaker.
Amazon is having a ‘gold box’ sale right now for the Magellan RoadMate 1412. You can pick up the Magellen 1412 for only $99 which is listed for $299, was $150 yesterday on Amazon.
We had first talked about the RoadMate 1412 back in January of 2008 so this is not a very recent hardware – but you can’t beat the $99 for a GPS navigation system with a 4.3″ screen.
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Before getting into the technology part, let me first tell you what GPS is. The Global Positioning System, or GPS, is a space-based satellite navigation system that was developed by the United States Department of Defense, specifically for military use. It is managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing. In 1983, a Presidential directive by the then President Ronald Reagan made it available for civilian use. Though the main purpose of GPS System is navigation, the GPS Technology has been widely used in cartography, land-surveying, study of geographical areas, and so on. Now, let’s get into the technical part.
In simple words, the GPS is made up of three parts, GPS satellites orbiting the Earth, control and monitoring stations on Earth, and the GPS receivers. The GPS satellites (numbering between 24 and 32) in the space, send out precise microwave signals that are picked up by the GPS receivers. These GPS Receivers provide you their current three-dimensional (latitude, longitude, and altitude) location, the precise time, and the velocity at which the receivers are moving.
It is interesting to know that the time reference provided by a GPS navigation system plays a key role in day-to-day activities, like banking, cellular networks, mobile phone operations, and even in controlling power grids.
As far as transportation systems are concerned, a GPS System serves like a route map, providing navigation not only for road transport but also for marine and aviation purposes.
There are certain factors that can affect the accuracy of a GPS signal. Ionosphere and troposphere slow down the signals passing through them. Tall buildings or large rock surfaces can reflect off GPS signals before it reaches the GPS receiver. GPS units are not equipped to work indoors, underwater or underground.
Still, a GPS system is considered as the best way of navigation, especially in emergencies to locate and help people.
Remember the Pharos Traveler 117 which we announced back in November 2008? People at PocketPCThoughts got their hands on one and published a lengthy review.
Here the pros and cons:
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Check out Alpine’s newest GPS navigation product: the NVE-M300 GPS navigation drive. This is a compact, hideaway module that adds premium navigation features such as the OnPoint Advanced GPS Positioning (which combines three vehicle positioning technologies), turn-by-turn, voice guided directions – to two of Alpine’s audio/video head units, the iXA-W404 and IVA-W505.
NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive is available for $450, the iXA-W404 for $550 SRI, and the IVA-W505 for $1,100. Check out the full press release after the jump…
ALPINE ELECTRONICS DELIVERS NEW IN-DASH NAVIGATION SOLUTIONS
Black Box Module Adds High-Performance GPS Navigation to 2009 Audio/Video Head Units
TORRANCE, Calif., July 14, 2009 – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of audio and navigation solutions, today introduced the new NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive. This high-performance black box navigation module makes it easy to add turn-by-turn navigation functionality to Alpine’s iXA-W404 and IVA-W505 Audio/Video (AV) head units. Adding the NVE-M300 to these products results in two unique Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) solutions.
Consumers can have a $1,000 digital media solution combining the NVE-M300 and the iXA-W404 with its 4.3-inch touch screen that is optimized for iPod/iPhone playback. Alternatively, they can create a $1,550 premium system based on the IVA-W505 with its 7-inch touch screen and DVD capability.
The NVE-M300 is a compact, external navigation drive. Measuring only 4 3/8 in. x 4 1/8 in. x 1 in., it is designed to be professionally installed and mounted in a hide-away location, such as behind the dash. Once connected, the NVE-M300 adds a fully integrated navigation experience to Alpine’s two top selling AV head units.
The NVE-M300 features Alpine’s innovative OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning to deliver a better navigation experience. OnPoint ensures that vehicle’s icon stays accurately positioned on the map, even in areas where it’s difficult to receive GPS reception, such as in a tunnel, around tall buildings or under heavy foliage. OnPoint simultaneously uses three technologies – satellite-linked GPS data, solid-state gyro sensor technology (to determine the vehicle’s direction) and accelerometer technology (to gauge the vehicle’s speed) – to deliver improved performance.
A simple and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) combined with voice guided driving directions make the NVE-M300 easy to use. Big, bright icons and large buttons provide easy identification of commands or maneuvers. Assistive mapping visuals display essential driving information such as One-Way Street icons for clear notification of one-way streets, and Highway Junction View for maneuvering complex interchanges. Text-to-speech technology is used to announce the turn-by-turn driving instructions, including street names, freeway numbers and freeway exit names. All the voice guided driving instructions are delivered through the vehicle’s sound system.
The NVE-M300’s map data is provided from preloaded NAVTEQ® maps of the United States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. As well, the module comes with 6 million unique Points of Interest (POIs), which include restaurants, hotels, gas stations, movie theaters and grocery stores.
The NVE-M300 can be customized to match the user’s preference. Color schemes can be chosen from a palette of four map colors and eight menu colors. English, Spanish or French can be chosen as the preferred language. The Dashboard feature can be set up to display trip information such as driving time and average speed.
“With the NVE-M300, we are delivering an improved GPS navigation experience at a lower cost,” said Stephen Witt, vice president, marketing, Alpine Electronics. “The NVE-M300 drive gives customers the opportunity to easily add GPS navigation to their iXA-W404 of IVA-W505 AV head units.”
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The Joint Program Executive Office Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JPEO-JTRS) is working on the Rifleman Radio to provide secure networking capabilities to the soldiers.
The Rifleman Radio is a ruggedized and light device which includes a push-to-talk, and a hands-free headset. The device automatically connects to its proprietary network which can expand and contract as radios are added or subtracted.
Rifleman Radio and the accompanying network will allow squad leaders and team leaders to talk directly to their subordinates, and their subordinate leaders to be able to command and control their individual squad and platoon battle troops.
In addition to voice communication the Rifleman radio also supplies the commander with location info which is almost as crucial as being able to talk to the troops. Thanks to the embedded GPS receiver, Rifleman Radio can provide Position Location Information, or PLI, on an easy to read display:
At Fort Bliss, the 1st Armored Division used the GPS features of the Rifleman Radio in a shoot-house situation. Squad leaders positioned outside of a darkened room were able to locate and identify the positions of each member of their team through the PLI.
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Sprint and LG just announced the LG Rumor, a new GPS enabled phone with full slide out keyboard. The screen is only QVGA, and the camera is only 1.3MP, but LG Rumor is supposed to be an affordable messaging phone so don’t look for too many high end features here.
But at least you have 3G connectivity and the awesome GPS navigation:
Preloaded with Sprint Navigation, it provides full-feature GPS navigation, including voice and on-screen, turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings.
Rumor is expected to sell for $50 after a two-year contract and a $50 mail-in-rebate. Currently it is exclusive to Sprint.
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It looks like Nextar is trying to stay afloat in this economy by releasing GPS navigation systems fit for every budget. Their latest is the Nextar 43LT which has a 4.3″ screen and offers life traffic updates from Navteq’s RDS-TMC service (see coverage). It only costs $170.
Some other features of Nextar 43LT include SD card slot, 1.6 million POIs, and text-to-speech… via
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Sprint these days is looking into expanding their wholesale subscribers base by providing 3G data service to consumer electronics manufacturers such as Garmin.
Sprint already has the know how and the infrastructure since they’ve been handling Amazon’s Kindle data services for a while now.
What does this mean for you? Well if all goes well you’d have real internet access on your GPS navigation system as opposed to a wimpy MSN updates which come over FM… wsj
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This is not quite news but we thought we’d mention the new Sony VAIO P which was just made official at CES 2009 couple of months ago.
Sony VAIO P is kinda special because it is the only 8? netbook out there that includes a GPS receiver. Another amazing feature you’ll like on this device is the Gobi mobile broadband technology and the instant-mode option that will get you online faster than anything else.
But you still get those older technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooh, MMC, SD card slots, and a G sensor :)
3G broadband connectivity is offered by Verizon.
Pick up Sony VAIO VGN-P530H/R on Amazon for $900.
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Vehicle DVR is something we’ve talked about before, such as KarKorder we saw at CES 2009.
This time we have something smaller and more streamlined. It is called X-Driven Vehicle DVR ($400). X-Driven Vehicle DVR is a tiny gadget that sits on your windshield to record video and other details which include speed, stopping distance, etc.
As you may imagine storage becomes an issue when you want video evidence. Therefore there are two modes you can operate the device in:
Accident / Event mode in which the device automatically detects the event via an impact sensor then it records and saves the images before and after the accident or event; or manual mode when the device records and saves images by the driver manually pushing the emergency button.
It can take SD cards up to 2GB. Here are some more specs:
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Have you realized how many different companies out there are trying to map the traffic congestion in real time? We’ve got the people at Waze, Ahamobile, and even Google. How are they doing this? Pretty simple: Most phones these days have a GPS receiver (it is completely up to you to turn it on or off so stop freaking out already).
If you decide to install an application on your phone from one the names above you’re on a two way street. You get maps and other information from them – and if you choose – they know where you are and how fast you’re moving. When the servers that collect this data and combine it with similar bits of data from thousands of others like you – they have a pretty good idea of how fast things are moving on most streets.
The way they collect and share information is a bit different though. Ahamobile for example is more interested in drivers sharing information with each other while minimizing the interaction with the phone (you are driving after all).
[aha] built the first driver-to-driver network which connects drivers to each other and to relevant information from the internet. You can record and share personal traffic reports to help those around you, or listen to a customized traffic channel on the roads you travel. Aha also alerts you to the nearby things you need – like a great cup of coffee or a restroom
Waze on the other is relying on the users not only for traffic information but even for map building. If you go to their live map you may see some roads just end abruptly.
Our map keeps improving with time, mostly due to the help of community members such as yourself. If you find a mistake on the map, got the wrong route, or waze gave you a turn that doesn’t exist or isn’t legal, there are a few things you can do
Google is a whole different story. Millions of people already have their application on the mobile devices so they have a huge advantage as far as getting you the most fresh and highest resolution data.
We would like to hear what you think about helping these people with the traffic information? Do you have concerns about your privacy? Are they worth your time and precious phone battery? Do you know any other names that crowdsource traffic data?
HTC likes to call HTC Tattoo as the phone that will bring Android to the masses. Looking at the specs and the price we kinda want to agree with them. Even though the pricing is not yet announced we’re thinking this HTC Tattoo packed with Android goodness will cost somewhere between $200 and $300. We’ll only have to wait 3 more weeks as it will be available in Europe in early October.
You can have a look at the product tour or check out specs for HTC Tattoo:
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Canmore has a brand new USB GPS Tracker that is a bit out of the ordinary so it’s worth mentioning. It is actually called Canmore GT-730FL-S USB GPS Tracker Stick Data Logger and unlike most other USB GPS sticks, Canmore carries its own battery pack inside. What this means for you is that when you’re done on your laptop, getting directions, looking at maps, etc, you can just unplug and use the Canmore USB GPS as a standalone GPS data logger.
With the included software you can also use this little GPS tracker as a geotagging device for your photos provided you’re on XP or Vista.
Another cool feature is the A-GPS support. For this to work you’ll need to install the provided PC application which can download the most recent satellite data to get even a faster position fix.
Canmore USB GPS costs only $50
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APSI C100 is a GPS navigation system from Korea that is also a portable media player.
The back of the casing that mounts onto your windshield carries most of the details, such as the DMB TV antenna port, an optional external GPS mouse port, and AV in and out. On the front side it lets you control the volume and many other options since it becomes the interface for controlling all the infotainment in your vehicle.
The GPS navigation system software is of course what we’re most jealous about. It seems like all of South Korea is mapped, including the all buildings and their heights. It is called Gini 3D.
If you are done navigating and need some tunes to go with you just take out of the charger and carry it with you. Looks pretty sleek.
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Navigon is getting ready to release a car kit for the iPhone with charging capabilities as we found out from their FB page. It says the car kit will be available in October this year. And it will only charge and hold your iPhone in place. Do not look for GPS receiver, speaker, microphone, bluetooth here. For those you may keep waiting for the TomTom car kit.
We don’t have any more details on Navigon’s iPhone car kit. We’ll let you know once we find out how much it will cost. We do however know how much Navigon’s iPhone App costs these days: $90.
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If you want to mount your Garmin on your bike your options are limited – but still there. You’ve got these three:IG-B01A, MFX2, Ram Mount, and Garmin’s Own. Keep mind most of these are designed for the highly popular nuvi 2xx series or similar. So make sure it will hold your nuvi. Also none of these solve charging problem obviously.
The ones we listed here goes somewhere between $10 and $33.
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We had already announced Navigon 8410 a while ago, but with the IFA 2009 show in Germany it became more official – along with its brother Navigon 8450 Live. The story with these are pretty similar to the Navigon 64xx series. Navigon 8410 will cost 450 Euros and you’ll have to the option to add on the Live module for an extra 100 Euros. The Navigon 8450 Live on the other hand will be offered for 500 Euros. The outrageous Live service still apply after the first three months: 140 Euros for two years, or 80 Euros for one year.
Some of the extras you get on 8410 and 8450 Live that you won’t find on the 63xx series are the enhanced multimedia features, the huge 5″ touch screen with glass surface, and of course the DVB-T antenna for watching digitally broadcast channels.
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One of the biggest digital map makers, Navteq, is going to be using data from Nokia to enhance its traffic reports.
Nokia, which purchase Navteq last July gathers data anonymously from millions of Nokia phones to enhance its map and traffic data.
The data will expand Navteq’s real-time traffic service to include secondary roads in addition to the primary roads it covers now. It will also improve arrival times and route planning on navigation devices using Navteq maps.
TeleAtlas, Navteq’s main map competitor already does something very similar by collecting data from TomTom GPS devices.
In addition Google just started with the crowdsourcing of traffic data, now providing traffic information on side streets as well as freeways… via
Ever since they hit the market way back in 1989, Garmin GPS units have found many uses for consumers with the very many innovative features that they have incorporated. When you are out on a cruise, their GPS receivers help you have an idea of where exactly you are. They can tell how other people can get there too.
A majority of GPS products in town are auto GPS units, which are equipped with comprehensive mapping and generic software. This is not of much help to the boaters and mariners. Though the design tries to incorporate most of your needs, it may not be tailor-made to suit your purpose. So if you are on the lookout for a GPS receiver, which provides both auto navigation as well as one that will be ideal for use on boats, then marine GPS units are the ones meant for people like you.
Marine GPS devices, which work with the help of the latest GPS satellite system, are excellent in tracking the boat position. With handheld marine GPS units providing information on the position, speed, and the course you are following, there is nothing more that you need to complete any voyage you plan. Most marine GPS devices, such as Garmin marine GPS units, deliver other information necessary for boaters, like lunar, solar, and tidal data in an exceptionally handy format.
Marine GPS units can serve the objectives of and function either as any one of the follows:
• A viable backup to permanently installed onboard gear
• Main navigation computer
The marine GPS tracker units can serve as a theft deterrent for your precious boat too. Thanks to these handheld marine GPS units, you can be free from tensions. Your loved ones can also be free of worries as there is always help within reach.
In addition to the new nuvi 1820 we just talked about Garmin also is getting ready to release the brand new Garmin Nuvi 1860.
Different from 1820, Garmin nuvi 1860 will add a 3MP digital camera which can also geotag your images. Other features of nuvi 1860 include the WiFi, bluetooth for hands free calls, a full internet browser, and everything you’d expect from a high-end GPS navigation system.
As the device is not officially announced yet we do not have any information on how much it will cost.
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The British brand Snooper is not really new to Navigadget. We’ve talked about them here before. However they have something newsworthy of mentioning here again. It is called Snooper Lynx GPS. What makes the Lynx special is that in addition to warning you about speed traps, and cameras, it also has a GPRS module to provide you with real time traffic udpates. Also with the touch of a button it lets users of the device share the location of mobile police speed traps and other mobile elements in real time – as soon as the police gets situated at an intersection.
Of course since the device is connected your speed camera locations are always up to to date and you never have to go back to your PC to update it.
It costs £194.
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People at Space Machine just recently revealed a video of an application called PocketMap X. PocketMap X is what you may call a “free roaming 3D location browser”. You can drive through streets over a map, or fly over a city on a plane. To change your direction you just tilt your iPhone left and right.
You can increase your speed with the touch control on the right hand side of the screen and change your altitude from the left side.
How is this useful? We’re not sure. But it has to be useful for something other than entertainment. Check it out. This sneak peak video is pretty awesome:
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Global Positioning System (GPS) plays the role of a navigational aid not only in cars but also in cell phones. With a GPS-enabled cell phone, your exact location can be easily tracked.
Believe it or not, cell phone companies were wary about incorporating GPS technology into phones initially. However, as it is one of the best and easiest ways to locate people in case of rescue works and 911 calls, it soon became inevitable. This is because a GPS cell phone helps in identifying the exact location. Moreover, cell phone companies saw this as a better alternative to revamping their entire tower network for the purpose of tracing cell phone calls. It was Motorola and Blackberry that were the first GPS mobile phones in the United States to use this technology.
Tracking a person via GPS cell phones is done with the help of 3 or more satellites. There’s more to it. It should be the right cell with the right service and appropriate network.
If you want to know the whereabouts of your friend, just select his name in your GPS phone. The next moment, you will be viewing the labyrinth of streets around him. A dot will show you his exact position. Doesn’t it sound like an interesting and seamless way of tracking people?
The most striking feature of cell phones, which makes them custom-made for the use of GPS technology, is their portability. In addition to all the above, GPS phones have an easy access to the various data services along with voicemail and internet access.
Though only a few of the companies are employing this exciting technology currently, many more cellular service providers are joining the league. Pretty soon, almost all the cell phones that hit the market may be GPS phones with built-in GPS receivers!
I am of the kind, who is very bad with directions and I have my wife, who is equally bad at finding her way, for company. Much as I hate to admit it, she is the one who saves the day by asking friendly passers-by directions for reaching our destination. But I have realized that it is high time I looked at other options. So, I am in the market for a GPS system. If you are thinking of getting one, then it will be useful for you to learn from my experience of searching for a GPS system that best suits my requirements.
I came across three basic types of GPS systems listed below:
• Stand-alone systems: They are units that can be carried along if they are smaller in size or even mounted inside a vehicle. They are usually economically priced between $300 and $700.
• Built-in navigation systems: These are high-end devices designed for installing in motor vehicles and include a number of unique operational features as well as advanced technologies, like internal gyroscopes and connections to the vehicle’s speed sensor. You may also decide to go for features like audible directions and touch screen, which make it very convenient for you to use the system. Some systems include speed camera and radar monitoring as well. They might cost you anywhere from $900 to $3,500 depending on the model.
• PDA/cell phone units: These are Smartphone devices that can help you out when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere with just your cell phone to bail you out. They are the least expensive of the lot and in my opinion the best one to own.
In general, the things to look out for in a GPS unit are storage, which should be large enough to hold all your locations, high usage time, and the amount of detail you require in terms of identifying your location. It may range from pinpointing your location to guiding you to the nearest restaurant, ATM, or even your favorite doughnut shop!
The use of GPS in and navigation and mobile phones has made the word ‘GPS’ a popular one. With a GPS vehicle tracking system, you can monitor your vehicles, their time efficiency, and speed. But, do you know what a GPS tracking device is and how does it work in vehicles? Usually, the tracking device is installed in the vehicle and transmits information to a GPS-enabled mobile phone or a laptop.
Using a GPS Tracking Device, you can almost immediately get a GPS taxi service. If you run a rental taxi service, you can track all your vehicles with a car GPS tracking system. GPS devices are very useful, if you are managing school bus services. The school bus tracking option helps you to keep a track of the vehicle. In case of any emergencies, you will be able to alert the authorities nearby and get immediate help.
Now, let me tell you about the most enterprising use of GPS tracking devices. They play a vital role in the field of logistics, which includes supply chain management. GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems offer you a full range of real-time tracking services that help you to optimize your operations. You can effortlessly track each vehicle in your fleet. You can stay one step ahead of your competitors by delivering the highest quality service to your clients. Thanks to the GPS Tracking Device, you will always know where the vehicles are. This will ensure that you get a hold over problems like:
• Inefficient dispatching
• Rash driving
• Non-adherence to a given route
If there are any deviations in route or delay in dispatch, you will be able to track the vehicle via the live feed from the GPS Tracking Device to you laptop or mobile phones. Problems can be rectified almost immediately before encountering a business loss.
GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems will help you deliver goods on time every time. It helps you to reduce your operational and maintenance costs by a large margin. GPS Tracking Device can be your key to success if you are into transportation business.
The OQO Model 2+ netbook was officially launched today at CES. The specs we came across at the end of December look to be right on the money, but now we have a little more info to share. The Model 2+ has a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom processor and Qualcomm’s Gobi multimode wireless chipset providing CDMA and HSPA connectivity.
It has an impressive 5-inch OLED touchscreen with a 1, 000, 000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a speedy 1.01ms response time. Other hardware includes an Intel System Controller Hub US150W with integrated 3D graphics, 2 GB RAM, DirectX 9 and H.264 video decoding support. Battery life is a 20 percent improvement over the Model 02–3.5 hours with a standard battery and 7 hours with a double capacity battery.
Somehow the 5-inch display packs in up to 1920 x 1200 pixels and has HDMI/DVI output. Unfortunately there is no mention of GPS here though. OQO’s Model 2+ is an expensive one–priced at $999.
Cobra has been very quiet recently – but that doesn’t mean they forgot about the professional drivers out there. They just recently announced 7700 PRO, a GPS navigation and routing tool specifically designed to the needs of the professional driver. It utilizes a lot of truck-specific data that helps them optimize routes and arrive at destinations in the most efficient and economical way possible.
The 7700 PRO has a huge 7″ touch screen in 16:9 aspect ratio, and features text-to-speech guidance with loud turn-by-turn direction. Your purchase will include 3 months of unlimited downloads from Cobra’s AURA Camera & Driving Hazard Database, which alerts drivers to the locations of fixed speed and red-light cameras, dangerous intersections and known speed traps. An extra smart feature is you can always switch the Cobra 7700 to run in “car” mode – so drivers can take it with them in their personal vehicles.
With Cobra 7700 PRO they partnered with ProMiles and TruckDown Info International, Inc. to include more than 33000 truck-specific points of interest (POIs) such as routable travel center locations, detailed amenity information, fueling stations, restaurants, heavy duty towing, truck and trailer repair shops, truck-friendly hotels and weigh scales, plus the usual 12 million standard POIs.
As you’d normally expect from other truck specific GPS navigation system the 7700 PRO can calculate your route based on the vehicle’s height, width and weight and provides complete coverage data including STAA National Highway Network and Access Roads; National Bridge Inventory List; National HazMat Route Registry; and detailed truck data for the lower 48 States and Canada.
The Cobra 7700 PRO will go for $580 when it comes out in October.
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Korean brand ThinkNavi now has a model for the European market. It is called ThinkNavi T7 and has a really big 7? touch screen. You’re going to need that screen space since T7 allows you to watch TV and navigate at the same time thanks to the picture-in-picture feature and DVB-T receiver.
Some hardware specs of ThinkNavi T7 include 500Mhz processor, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, 2×1.5W speakers, remote control, AV-in port, and a USB 2.0 host.
Like we mentioned this GPS navigation device is designed for the European continent so it comes with maps of 45 European countries (see list below), which also include safety camera database.
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Gibraltar, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City,
Channel Islands, Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Belarus,
Serbia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Croatia, Hungary,
Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, Montenegro
Not only the maps but the voice guidance also covers whole of Europe. You’ve got 20 different languages to choose from which include German, British English, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Turkish, Russian, Serbian, Greek.
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Here is a video of a guy showing off his HTC Touch Pro while using the video out capability of the device. It must be nice to be able to switch between factory installed navigation system and iGO navigation software on his phone.
Anybody share to care where you can get that cable and for how much?
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Hemisphere GPS XF101 is an add on to the field computer “The Archer” built by Juniper Systems of Utah.
It is a GPS receiver that integrates with the Archer handheld to provide sub-meter DGPS for location-based applications. It is lower power device so you can still use your handheld PC for a long time and is rugged enough to be even working in a pool.
Here are some features:
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Lenovo just introduced X1 for the Chinese market. X1 is a touch screen phone with GPS capability, so that alone is enough for us to mention it here on Navigadget.
It’s not 3G or anything; just a tri-band EDGE device. But the screen is a nice size (3.2″), and a has a decent battery that rates at 800mAh.
If you’re Chinese you can read all about it here. Do consider bringing one back on your next visit home… via
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The Nokia 8208 we mentioned back in February will come out in the U.S. apparently, now that it has cleared FCC. So, yeah, we were wrong.
Nokia 8208 is a dual slider phone that a features 2.2″ screen, 3MP camera, FM radio, A-GPS receiver, and a microSD card slot. We still don’t know which carrier will offer this phone but we are guessing it will be Verizon so you’ll be locked with VZ Navigator.
A couple other features include bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio jack - you can bring your music on a microSD card up to 16GB.
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Xroad – the same guys who make the iPhone GPS app for East and West U.S. separately are apparently trying to take over with their own hardware, something called XRoad MI4300.
Nothing too interesting here – your standard 4.3″ screen navigation system. But it would be interesting to see if the user interface would be anything similar to what they have on the iPhone.
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Do you have problems with your GPS reception on your Nokia N95? How about some soldering skills? If you’re brave enough you can open your N95 and remove the default GPS antenna and instead stick in an 8″ speaker wire in there and wrap all over your N95 before closing it back up. You should follows the instructions and read comments here though.
The poster of this hack claims you can get a satellite lock in 5 – 10 seconds – even indoors. However doesn’t share if this is after a cold – or a warm – or a hot start.
Give it a shot – why don’t you?
We asked our readers what their favorite GPS navigation system brand was and they gave us a very clear response: Garmin. Garmin got 45% of the votes – almost twice as many as the distance second, TomTom – which got 24%.
Here are the results:
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We hope you really never have to wear one of these – however if your options are wear this or go to jail then maybe not such a bad thing. Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. may soon start using this device called BI ExacuTrack One. It just passed through FCC tests which means it is good to go.
The company behind this “involuntary” GPS tracking solution – BI – already supports more than a thousand correctional agencies around the world.
Their latest product, BI ExacuTrack One, usually mounts on the ankle of the offender, has a really long battery life, provides web interface for tracking, and is lightweight and rugged.
Different from traditional live GPS tracking system ExacuTrack can also work with a local radio receiver:
ExacuTrack One includes an option for a cordless transmitting device, called a beacon, that is pending patent approval. Designed for flexibility, the beacon enhances the system’s reliability and reduces costs and power consumption. The beacon is installed in the client’s home, place of work, school or other designated location. When the individual on ExacuTrack One enters an area where a beacon is located, the system switches modes from GPS tracking to traditional radio-frequency monitoring, a very reliable communication mode. When the person exits the beacon range, the system immediately shifts back to GPS tracking.
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SamogonBroadcom just announced, BCM2075, a new chip that supports positioning, bluetooth connectivity, and FM radio.
The company is targeting the always shrinking and power hungry cell phone market by fitting everything onto one chip and making it 30% more efficient in terms of energy used.
Check out the video above to see a demonstration of BCM2075 locking onto various satellites, playing an FM radio station (can also do RDS), and streaming stereo audio to a bluetooth headset. Impressive.
It’ll start going to handsets later this year. For more technical details have a look at the press release or refer to the product page.
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At CeBIT trade show which is taking place this moment in Germany, Clarion presented two new portable GPS navigation systems: the Clarion MAP 690 and Clarion MAP 790.
Both devices use the iGO My Way 8 navigation software which is capable of showing certain buildings and monuments in 3D, altitudes, realistic looking road signs, and posted speed limits.
Other features include text-to-speech to pronounce street names, and lane assistance to help you out on freeways.
Clarion MAP 690 and Clarion MAP 790 will also include an RDS/TMC receiver for traffic updates but we’ll have to wait and see if this will cost extra.
Both GPS navigation systems have a 4.3″ touch screen with 480×272 pixel (WQVGA) resolution, SiRF III GPS receiver chip, a handsfree Bluetooth kit, all of which are controlled by the 400 MHz processor. For storage you’ve got a 2 GB built-in space which also holds the maps info.
Clarion MAP 690 will be delivered with local maps and the Clarion MAP 790 will come with maps of 44 European countries.
No precise details to date on their price and their date of release…. via
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Samsung is getting ready to release an UMPC here at the States - as we discovered going thru FCC docs. Possibly called Samsung NP-Q1EX, the device will feature a 7″ WSVGA touch screen with 1024×600px resolution and run on an VIA Isaiah CPU. On the back of the device there’s also a digital camera, but as of now we’re not sure what the specs for this are (maybe 1.3MP). For connection Samsung NP-Q1EX offers Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Even though not mentioned in the semi-complete user manual, a few test setup photos also revealed an SiRF Star embedded GPS receiver which made us very happy here at Navigadget.
Other specs we could dig up were the 4000mAh battery, SD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, and HDD for storage.
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VDO Dayton PN 3000 is a new portable automotive GPS System by Siemens VDO that can also be integrated into the vehicle like a permanently installed system. It features a 4.3″ Touch Screen Display (TFT LCD), 300 MHz CPU, 64 MB Flash ROM and 64 MB SD RAM and a 20-Channel GPS Receiver. Of course like every new GPS System that respects itself, it offers more than just navigation. It sports an MP3 Player and two games Sudoku and Blockbuster.
Other features include:
Finally the written menus are available in 21 written languages (20 if you consider English UK and US the same :)) and it can also guide you using 24 different voices 24 voices (English UK, English US (3x), Spanish (2x), French (2x), German (2x), Italian (3x), Brasil, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slowenian, Swedish, Turkish).
The PN 3000 comes in three versions the basic model, a model with with TMC, and a model with TMC and bluetooth.
The price is not listed on the site but it appears that the retail prices for the three models are 470, 500 and 550 Euros respectively.
Garmin Dakota 20 is Dakota 10’s bigger brother. Announced at the same time Dakota 20 has pretty much the same appearance as Dakota 10 but when it comes to specs it hides a lot inside.
Priced only $50 more than Dakota 10, for a total of $350, you can expect the same impressive 20 hours battery life from Dakota 20. It also has a microSD card slot to store more stuff, like maps, a 3-axis compass tilt-compensated electronic compass, and a barometric altimeter. Also don’t forget about the wireless connectivity feature that lets you share waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with Dakota, Oregon, Colorado and Foretrex devices.
If you’re looking for something bigger and more expensive you should check out Garmin Colorado or the Garmin Oregon series.
Wait until September for Garmin Dakota 20 to come out.
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Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Jet S8000. Samsung Jet S8000 is a smartphone with multi-task manager and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, so it is good to go for the corporate world.
Samsung Jet S8000 has a stunning 16M WVGA AMOLED display that measures 3.1″ and has a 800MHz processor. Combined with the built-in GPS receiver you can be sure that Samsung Jet S8000 will deliver great GPS navigation experience. If only we knew which navigation software would be on the device.
It has 5MP camera, built-in GPS as we just mentioned, DNSe & SRS Sound Effect technology, and DivX and XviD video support.
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A GPS device is a very useful product without any doubt, from pinpointing your exact location, telling you the direction in which you are moving, helping you with points of interest, its uses are many. New technologies and products are being developed everyday in this industry. One of them is the Bluetooth GPS sensor with which you can turn your laptop or PDA into a GPS device.
One hot product in this field is the GPS 10 with Bluetooth technology from Garmin, the world leader in satellite navigation. It receives location data from the GPS and then sends out the data to the Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. An in-built wireless GPS receiver and transceiver with Bluetooth technology receives and transmits signals up to 30 feet away.
You no longer have to carry paper maps wherever you go. With the GPS 10 you can very well use your laptop or PDA as a GPS navigator.
The Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth GPS Sensor is packed with some very convenient features which makes it a must have for all.
• The first thing is its built. Not only is it compact and lightweight, it is also waterproof. You can mount this Garmin GPS 10 Car GPS Receiver either inside or outside your vehicle.
• It can also be easily installed by means of magnetic and hook-and-loop fastener mounts.
• The GPS 10 can send satellite signals to your Bluetooth-enabled laptops, PDAs, or Windows mobiles.
• Next is its ease-of-use factor. You can now travel anywhere with the Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth GPS Sensor. You only have to decide on the place you want to go, its navigation applications will give you turn-by-turn directions and voice alerts to help you reach your destination.
• You can use it for 12 hours with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
European GPS navigation system leader TomTom just announced that it’ll become an associate sponsor of Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates for both the IndyCar Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) during the 2009 racing season.
With IndyCar their car will be the No. 10 Honda Dallara and for NASCAR it will be No 1. Chevrolet.
The No. 10 and No. 1 cars, as well as the driver and crew uniforms, will prominently display the TomTom logo throughout the 2009 race seasons. The TomTom logo and brand colors will also be featured as the primary paint scheme at several races throughout the year.
Drivers Dario Franchitti and Martin Truex Jr. said they’d be taking advantage of the new TomTom GO 740 LIVE’s traffic updates feature on the track but they weren’t happy about the monthly fees associated with the service. However they will be taking advantage of the lane assistance and text-to-speech features for their maneuvers :) via
Navigon may have left the North American GPS navigation system market but they seem to be keeping presence in Europe well and alive. This new NAVIGON 7310 seems to be the European version of NAVIGON 7300.
NAVIGON 7310 boasts an amazing Panaroma View 3D which can show hills, valleys, tunnels, just as you’d see from your windshield.
Other higher end features on 7310 include voice recognition for voice commands, bluetooth hands free kit, and lane assistance pro.
It goes for 349 € and includes maps of Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, British Isles, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonian, Monte Carlo, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican.
Are you a sailor who is disappointed with the low sound of your stereo? Then here is something that would delight you. You don’t have to put up with it anymore because the Poly-Planar ME-50 Marine Amplifier is available for sailors just like you.
This amplifier is being widely used by mariners for variety of applications. You can not only use it as a stand-alone amplifier for any audio source but also add extra loudspeakers to the audio system that you already have. You can use it to get amplification for a separate audio zone too. The ME-50 Zone Amplifier thus offers you great options for expanding your audio system.
The ME-50 Zone Amplifier prevents distortion at high volume with its proprietary internal distortion-limiting circuits. In addition, this Poly-Planar marine amplifier includes mounted remote volume control when you use it as a stand-alone amplifier. It allows you to control the volume in a particular spot while you are making a call on your VHF without reducing the volume in another spot. Importantly, the volume control doesn’t shut off the amplifier.
Don’t worry about its durability. It is designed to resist water and is completely sealed. And, it is compact (5″ x 4.25″ x 1.5″) and light weight (0.425 kg) allowing you to fit it wherever you want. The ME-50 Zone Amplifier includes mounting hardware and wiring pigtail harness for this purpose.
The following are the power capabilities of the ME-50 Zone Amplifier:
• 100 Watts peak at 2 ohms (50 per channel x 2 channels)
• 50 Watts continuous at 2 ohms (25 per channel x 2 channels)
• 50 Watts peak at 4 ohms (25 per channel x 2)
• 30 Watts continuous at 4 ohms (15 per channel x 2)
With all these features and uses, the ME 50-Zone Amplifier proves to be the best marine audio amplifier.
Most of you must have used GPS technology at some point of time. But what exactly is GPS? GPS or Global Positioning System is a satellite-based navigation system that transmits and receives radio signals. These signals are obtained by a GPS receiver to give you live information.
Though GPS was originally developed for military purposes, it is now used in several non-military applications. The GPS technology is of tremendous help to the military forces and has become indispensible in almost every single military operation and weapons system.
Besides military, there are many practical uses that make it such an integral part of our day-to-day lives. Today, this technology finds its application in various fields, like science, transportation, communication, and much more. The GPS navigation system has several uses in vehicle tracking, mapping, and even rescue operations.
If you are off on a long drive you can save your time and energy with this system, which can help you plan your drive in such a way that you reach your destination in the shortest possible time by using the possible shortest route. The GPS technology also plays a vital role in disaster management system during natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. This way, GPS technology even helps save lives.
But there are two sides to every coin. So before you come to a conclusion, there are some disadvantages as well that should be considered. The most important factor is the price. The device is quite expensive and if you settle for a “bargain GPS”, you may have to compromise on some features. Then there is the reception, which is poor in some places. In certain models, the maps are not updated in real time, which creates a lot of problems while traveling.
Even with all these shortcomings, the positive aspects far outweigh the negative ones and the GPS technology is definitely a boon.
If it wasn’t for the lame “travel honey” name this product would almost be perfect. It is 4 in 1 device that acts as a 1) GPS receiver for your laptop, 2) location finder to track back to a set point, 3) photo tagger with software, and 4) data logger for GPS tracking.
It is currently out of stock at this online wholesale site that is willing to sell retail for only $54.
The above images demonstrates how “travel honey” directs you back to your car. The only thing you have to do to record your car’s position is to press a button for two seconds so it can record its GPS coordinates when you’re ready to head back home… via
Are you an outdoor enthusiast, always on the lookout for fun and adventure? Then all you need is a compact handheld GPS device and a sense of adventure to go with it. I can help you out with the GPS device part. The Garmin Colorado 400i GPS device is the perfect companion for you.
Whether you want to explore freshwater lakes or backcountry trails, the Garmin Colorado GPS System will help you out. This compact device has a host of useful features. The high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, and electronic compass are only some of them. Wait till I tell you about these features in detail, you will surely rush to get one for yourself.
This Garmin handheld GPS navigation device has U.S inland lakes and a worldwide basemap. So pack your gear and get ready to spend time fishing, or just cruising on beautiful lakes and waterways. The map covers all details, including depth contour lines, shorelines, boat ramps, mile markers, which will greatly help you in your navigation.
Its high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver not only provides you with high position accuracy, it also has an excellent tracking capability.
The wireless capability of the Garmin Colorado 400i will help you include your friends and family in your adventure. From your favorite waypoints, tracks, and routes, to even the location of a cache, you can share everything with them.
This Garmin Colorado GPS System features an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. With the help of the electronic compass you can know whether you are heading in the right direction. And the barometric altimeter will give you the exact altitude and helps you be aware of the changes in the weather This stylish Garmin Colorado GPS system features a Rock ‘n Roller input wheel that lets you operate it with just one hand.
Explore the world with the Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS that takes you to your destination quickly and comfortably. Its 3-inch diagonal, color screen makes your task easier than ever. You don’t have to take extra care for this Garmin Oregon GPS if the road is bumpy, or if there is a lot of dust, or if the climate is humid. It can function regardless of such odd elements. Not surprisingly, it is also water proof.
The Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS gives you enough reasons to discover shorelines and coastal areas too. To help you do it, this GPS device comes with built-in BlueChart g2 coastal charts and worldwide base map with imagery. The map includes details on shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, and coastal roads for the U.S. and Bahamas.
You can even send information like, the best route to a place or the location of a cache to your friends who are using Garmin’s Oregon or Colorado handheld devices. The Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS has simplified downloading geocaches as it supports geocaching.com GPX files. You just have to upload the GPX files to your Garmin Oregon GPS to start hunting for the caches—and have fun.
What if you are lost in the jungle or next to a tall building? Worry not! This GPS device will pinpoint your location—possible only because of its highly sensitive WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction. It will be there for you when you need it the most.
You can also get to know your bearings and your altitude through this Garmin Oregon GPS. Wondering how? The Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS comes with a built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter to give you these data when you are on the go.
To make the most of Garmin Oregon GPS, you can insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps. It will give you turn-by-turn directions to where you want to go. Such a device comes in handy whenever you are discovering a new place.
So, why wait? Get the Garmin Oregon 400c Handheld GPS to make your life easy. It is one of the best GPS units available in the market.
You can’t afford to lose communication when an emergency crops up unexpectedly, that too, in the middle of the sea. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for any untoward incident and to be able to communicate should such a situation arise.
The Icom - M72 Handheld VHF Marine Radio is the first item you should pack before going into the sea to be better equipped. It has a transmitter and a receiver of its own and
is being widely used by boaters and shippers for a range of purposes like summoning rescue services and communicating with harbors and marinas. Its size, portability, and grip has made it a huge hit it among seafarers.
With a transmitter power of 6 Watts, the IC - M72 VHF Marine Transceiver is able to send information a long distance. Whether it’s thunder or storm, the message gets transmitted clearly. It operates in VHF range and supports both voice-only and digital selective calling (DSC), something which might be of tremendous help during an emergency. No doubt, it is “the” most popular modern day marine radio.
The selectivity of Icom VHF Handheld Radios is such that you can operate it in any weather condition. Moreover, it has an auto scan function that starts scanning if there is no signal. It is also waterproof! You don’t have to worry if it will stop functioning as it has been tested under water (1.5 m deep) for 30 minutes. Its AquaQuake draining function clears water away from its speaker grill.
A large capacity battery allows as much as 15-16 hours of operation. This handheld marine transceiver also has an indicator that displays how much battery power is left in 4 levels. Its LCD screen displays characters brightly any time of the day. The antenna of the IC - M72 VHF Marine Transceiver is also 30% shorter. With all these features, you would not like missing it. So, sail through troubled waters fearlessly with the dependable IC-M72.
After a busy week, I usually go sailing during the weekend to unwind. I own a boat and I’ve used different types of GPS plotters. I replaced the last one with the Furuno GP7000 GPS Chartplotter. I’m pleased with its performance and I suggest you buy it if you are looking for one.
The Furuno GP7000 WAAS Plotter has been designed to meet the video plotting requirements of different kinds of boats. No matter what kind of vessel you have, the Furuno GP7000 LCD Color Plotter is a perfect device to be fitted in. You will be quite amazed to see how accurately the position of your boat is plotted on the video chart. These plotters have high-performance GPS/WAAS receivers that make this possible.
The Furuno GP7000 WAAS Plotter sports a 7-inch TFT bright color LCD screen. This sunlight- viewable screen offers you an aspect ratio of 16:9. This chartplotter has four display modes to help you out. The “Course Plot” mode gives you the necessary information about surrounding coastal areas. The “Steering” and “Highway” modes help you follow a predetermined route. Finally, it has a “Nav Data” mode that displays navigational information in large and clear text, which can be read even from a distance.
It is also compatible with NT+ charts of C-Map, one of the leading names in the field of digital marine cartography. Need I say more about the accuracy? These GPS devices have a user-friendly interface and operation, thanks to their rotary encoder and soft keys. An improved chart redrawing speed is another highlight of this product. With the Furuno GP 7000 in place, information on water depth, contours, coastlines, lighthouses, buoys, and more are readily available for you. All these devices support dual SD card slots for memory and chart cards.
The Furuno GP7000 GPS Chartplotter comes with an owner’s manual, which has instructions that anyone can follow. You get an external antenna, mounting bracket, and power cable too.
You’ve probably already seen many images of the Google Street View Car, or similar Navteq vehicles but probably never a tricycle with Google equipment on top. Let’s just call this the Google Trike from now on. It is now going to map streets of UK - specially narrow ones, and places where motor vehicles are not allowed - starting with historical landmarks that public voted to the top. Google Trike weighs about 250 lbs and allows for 360 degrees images to be taken with the on board cameras and processed with the on board image software. It is currently being tested somewhere else in Europe - namely Genoa - and will arrive in Britain this summer.
For those piracy crazy Brits - the software will be blurring those license plates and faces so they can focus on worrying about their own government’s surveillance cameras and not Google.
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