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MOTO announces 5-inch Android 2.0 MID for developers
MOTO is calling the new device the AMP (Android Media Platform), the 5-inch version being the first, with a 30inch and 10-inch version on the way by early 2010. The 5-inch AMP comes equipped with a front-facing 8MP camera, a Texas Instrument OMAP3430 processor, capacitive multi-touch d...
Droid vs. iPhone: the big hitters weigh in
Since Verizon seems to want a Droid-iPhone faceoff, here it is: the Droid wins on phone network, customizability, GPS navigation, speaker, physical keyboard, removable battery and openness (free operating system, mostly uncensored app store). The iPhone wins on simplicity, refine...
Thursday, Oct 29
Is Google trying to kill us by screen-only navigation?
Turn left in 1.3 miles One of the best features in a GPS navigation system, in my book at least, is audible instructions so I don’t have to take my eyes off the road. TeleNav, which I use, even speaks the road names I should be turning on to. How can a GPS navigation system be viable without spoken...
Tuesday, Oct 27
3 attacks on Android; enough to stop a runaway success on Verizon?
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Email / IM, Smartphones, Mobile, Features, Originals The no good app attack Robert Scoble makes an interesting case for why iPhone users are trapped in their world. The reason? 100,000 apps.
Monday, Oct 26
Sprint gets exclusivity on the Palm Pixi, avalailable November 15 for $99.99
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile The wait for the follow up webOS handset has almost come to an end. Just this morning Palm and Sprint have officially announced that the Palm Pixi will be available as of November 15.
Thursday, Oct 15
All weather Satsports GPS aims to be the GPS for all sports, also introduces WinMo and Android apps
These days if you’re introducing a GPS, you’ve got to have a hook. Satsports is bringing its Satsports GPS to North America and wants it to be the GPS for all sports. It runs Windows CE 5.0, has an internal speaker, some built in memory with 256MB or storage, Micro SD slot for real storage, weig...
Thursday, Oct 8
Fall bike tech: 3 hop ups
Runkeeper iPhone app Originally designed for runners (duh), the Runkeeper iPhone app is pure genius. Hit start at the beginning of your ride and put the phone in your pocket (or secure spot) and go ride. The app collects GPS data and calculates your speed, position, altitude, and even com...
Wednesday, Oct 7
Android’s attack: Sprint’s hot Samsung Moment
Android is finally getting the attention a major mobile phone OS deserves. Today, named among the ranks of Android phones is Samsung Moment, a slider form factor that is due to hit the Sprint network at just $149 due November 1. The phone adds to the argument that users don’t want skinned An...
Tuesday, Sep 29
AT&T and Garmin present the nuvifone (finally)
Other features include a 3MP camera with auto focus and geo-tagging, the ability to use voice, data, and navigation at the same time, Bluetooth, WiFi andn 4GB of on board memory with up to 16GB additional memory available via the MicroSD slot. It also functions as a music player with MP3 pl...
Tuesday, Sep 22
Garmin nuvifone to cost $299?
Garmin-Asus intend this phone to compete in the business sector where having GPS might be a huge benefit, or was a huge benefit when the phone was originally conceived by Garmin years ago. Since then, most other phones have built in GPS turn by turn directions and consumers seem to be adopt...
Friday, Sep 18
Gadgetell Roundup: Sprint HTC Hero reviews
Additionally, most of the reviews pointed out all of the extra perks that you get from being a Sprint customer such as the recently announced free calls to any mobile phone as well as the Sprint Navigation, SprintTV, NFL Mobile Live and Nascar services that are included with the Everythin...
Thursday, Sep 17
Magellan goes big with a 7-inch GPS, the RoadMate 1700
Here comes the Magellan RoadMate 1700, the 7-inch touch screen WVGA GPS device. With that giant touch screen, you’ll get Roadside Assistance, AAA TourBook, and maps of Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United States. The RoadMate also has a video-in jack so you can connect whatever device yo...
Tuesday, Sep 15
Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet finally available
While Microsoft is busy releasing the Zune HD today, Archos also pushed out its Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet on Amazon.com. It might not be the redemption of a formerly flailing brand, though it is possibly a bit more interesting that the Zune HD. While the Zune HD is being pushed as a major...
Friday, May 29
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 5.29.09
With the big June smartphone releases, everyone is on edge. Verizon is taking smack to Sprint, Iyaz is covering up again, Google’s got a slew of Android phones headed to you, iPhones track your college experiences, and finally, MS still
Tuesday, May 26
Sanyo releases information on two new Gorilla GPSs
The Japanese based Sanyo has recently introduced two new in-dash navigation systems that look to lead the Gorilla GPS lineup. The two GPS models include the NVA-GS1609FT and the NVA-GS1409DT, both of which feature similar specs, but the main difference is the fact that the NVA-GS1609 b...
Friday, May 22
Opinion: Who’s on Crack in Tech: 5.22.09
Section: Communications, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Web, Web Apps, Features, Originals, Columns, Who's On Crack With GPS, we’ve got drivers going straight into rivers, fields, and buildings. What would the lemmings drive into without GPS? Oh, the horror!
Gadgetell Review: TomTom Go 740 Live
Section: Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Reviews I prefer a GPS for what it is—a GPS. I do not really need the extra features, nor do I want to pay 10 bucks a month for them. I would most likely opt for a lower priced GPS. Product [TomTom Go 740 Live]
Wednesday, May 20
Global Positioning System = FAIL?
“If the Air Force does not meet its schedule goals for development of GPS IIIA satellites, there will be an increased likelihood that in 2010, as old satellites begin to fail, the overall GPS constellation will fall below the number of satellites required to provide the level of GPS servi...
Sunday, May 17
LG enV3 to launch on May 29 at Verizon
MO In addition, the camera is a 3MP one with flash, has support of many Bluetooth profiles, basic HTML web browser, GPS navigation technology, and a microSD memory expansion of 16GB. With its 2.5mm headphone jack, it is quite possible to listen to a lot ...
LG enV3 to launch on May 29 at Verizon
Going along with the basic design of the past two phones, the enV3 features a 1.5-inch external screen and opens up to reveal a 2.6-inch screen. Neither screen is a touch screens. As usual, it comes with a QWERTY keyboard, but also comes with a standard number pad on the exterior. In addition,...
Tuesday, May 12
Speed limiting tech device getting a trial run in London this summer
This week, Transport for London confirmed that it will be testing speed limiting technology to make the roads safer for all drivers. Starting this summer, a six month trial will begin of Intelligent Speed Adaptation technology. The way that Intelligent Speed Adaptation works is that i...
Saturday, May 2
Mother’s Day is coming up! 5 gadgets for Mom
There’s also Advanced Lane Guidance. This guidance uses photorealistic images on multi-lane exits so you can actually clearly figure out where you are supposed to be going. MSRP $180, but right now, the official Tom Tom site is offering $30 back for Mother’s Day along with free shipping....
Wednesday, Mar 25
Will Garmin, Navigon, or TomTom be on the iPhone? Gadgetell investigates
Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Features, Originals But what the three major players in the GPS market? I recently got in contact with Garmin, Navigon, and TomTom. I wanted to see if they had any plans f...
Gadgetell Review: Cobra XRS 9960G Radar and Laser Detector
Setup: The setup does take a few minutes, it is not hard by any means, but due to the GPS Locator it does require a little more effort than just sticking it on your windshield and plugging it in. Of course, you could simply use the radar detector by itself, but the GPS Locator is what really make...
Tuesday, Mar 24
Sprint looking to expand their horizons to other devices
Wholesaling Sprint service In addition to working with Amazon, Sprint also wishes to provide wireless Internet services to prominent GPS manufacturer Garmin, camera company Eastman Kodak, and storage company SanDisk. Basically, whenever data is transmitted by any device ran by th...
Wednesday, Mar 4
Gadgetell Review: Clarion MiND mobile Internet navigation device
Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable Video, Communications, Email / IM, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Transportation, Reviews Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Sunday, Mar 1
Opinion: Avoid deserted islands with new cheap PLBS
The offering comes in two models, a 200 series unit that lacks the GPS and the 210 that gains it. The difference is in the pinpoint accuracy of your location. The non GPS model puts your location inside a 28 sq mile circle while the GPS equipped model puts you in a much smaller 0.03 sq mile radius....
Tuesday, Dec 23
Gadgetell Review: Goodyear GY-145 GPS
Section: Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Reviews The Crux: The GY 145 portable navigation system aka GPS or Sat-NAV, or whatever you may call it received less than stellar reviews from other reviewers. You are better off buying another product.
Sunday, Nov 23
Wal-Mart leaks out full Black Friday deals
Section: Video, HDTV, Computers, Desktops, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Imaging, Camcorders, Digital Cameras Let’s talk about the Garmin Nuvi 200. It comes with a 3.5-inch touch screen, preloaded maps of the U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, 2D or 3D maps, and turn-by-turn voice guida...
Wednesday, Nov 19
Some GPS deals to consider on Black Friday
Moving on, we have the Garmin nuvi 260 only available at Circuit City for $149.99. This GPS comes with a 3.5 inch touch screen, SD memory expansion, maps of the United States and Canada, picture display, many POIs, and voice guidance. Also, this GPS is available right now for $249.99 at Circui...
Monday, Nov 10
TeleNav ditches the phone: intros new Shotgun stand alone GPS
TeleNav, the on-phone GPS provider that I rely on, announced this morning they are in the connected GPS game. This news comes on the heels of Dash GPS announcing they were done making their stand along connected GPS device. Let’s get to it: how good is this GPS device?
Tuesday, Oct 28
Motorola announces 2 new GPSs, the MOTONAV TN20 and the MOTONAV TN30
“Motorola is pleased to work with RadioShack to provide drivers with GPS navigation systems that are designed and tested for durability and ease of use. The TN20 is the ideal unit for first-time or experienced GPS users to easily get them where they need to go and TN30 is designed for those w...
Saturday, Oct 25
Opinion: Gadgetell Guide: What to consider when purchasing a GPS
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Transportation, Originals, Web, Websites, Features Before the modern GPS was born Routes via the web GPS in a car GPS on a phone Standalone GPS What to consider when purchasing a GPS
Thursday, Sep 25
Clarion announces new MiND, a Mobile Internet Navigation Device
Clarion recently came out with a product that combines everyone’s on-the-go, PMP, GPS, and Internet, needs into one device. Here comes the Clarion MiND (Mobile Internet Navigation Device). Although it doesn’t come with cell phone support, so maybe not all your on-the-go-needs, but 3...
