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Tuesday, May 26
Sanyo in-dash navigation systems sport SSD
Sanyo just announced two new in-dash navigation systems that GPS lovers are sure to appreciate. They are the NVA-GS1609FT and the NVA-GS1409DT and they both actually come with solid-state drives as a part of the package. Both have LCD touchscreen ...
Friday, May 8
Rumor: TomTom seeking iPhone GPS app developer
It seems very likely that TomTom is behind this, specifically because the company has publicly said they were interested in developing such an app for the iPhone in the past, though they couldn't do so due to a lack of directional positioning and such ...
Monday, Nov 10
Telenav Shotgun PND Review
Today Tele Atlas and TeleNav, Inc., announced Tele Atlas maps and content will power TeleNav Shotgun™, the company’s first two-way, Internet-connected GPS personal navigation device (PND). Designed to help users navigate with ease in unfamiliar environments, TeleNav Shotgun is pr...
Navigon 8100T PND: rolling hills & Zagat listings on 4.8-inch widescreen
A new dimension in navigation, NAVIGON 8100T revolutionizes map view with an extra-wide 4.8″ display and stunning Panorama View 3D CHICAGO, Nov. 10 NAVIGON, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the launch of its new flagship product, the NAVIGON 8100T.
Friday, Nov 7
HTC Touch HD SlashGear Review: Part 2
Bluetooth performance was strong, with PC connections possible even when the phone is in a bag or coat pocket across the room. We tested with several Bluetooth headsets, including both cheap entry-level models and more expensive versions, and experienced no noticeable difference in...
Friday, Oct 24
Blackline GPS Snitch Review
Unlike many GPS navigation devices, the GPS receiver Blackline use is capable of working even when in the trunk or buried under shopping. For longer-term tracking, Blackline recommend hard-wiring the GPS Snitch or at least using the optional power cable. Not only will you be free of batte...
Friday, Sep 26
Mio Knight Rider GPS on sale at Radio Shack
“The original K.I.T.T. inspired us to combine unstoppable navigation power with a design that looks cool on your dashboard, and as a result navigation across the country or to the local grocery store will never be more fun,” said Kiyoshi Hamai, senior director of sales and product managemen...
Wednesday, Aug 20
Palm Treo Pro WM6.1 Smartphone officially launched (again)
After a quickly-pulled early release yesterday, Palm have now officially announced the Treo Pro smartphone. As expected, the Windows Mobile 6.1 device has WiFi b/g, UMTS (triband), GPS and Bluetooth. It’s quadband GSM and has a 320 x 320 flush-fitted touchscreen.
Thursday, Aug 14
Samsung Omnia i900 WM6.1 Smartphone Review
If you can live without the 3G (or, of course, if you live in an area that has 2100MHz UMTS) then the Omnia deserves to be on your shortlist. No, not an iPhone 3G killer, and not even “the best” Windows Mobile phone ever, but a solid option and likely to be a popular one. If Samsung do the sensible...
Sunday, Jul 13
Treo 800w Review for Sprint
It’s a shame, because the carrier services on offer - particularly Sprint Navigation, with turn-by-turn directions and searchable points of interest - are good, and unlimited EvDO Rev.A subscription relatively cheap. Sprint fought strongly in the contract price wars earlier this ye...
Friday, Jul 11
SlashGear iPhone 3G review
Fresh to the homescreen is the icon for the Apple App Store, which will eventually offer thousands of free and paid software titles that can be directly downloaded via 3G to the iPhone itself (assuming they’re under 10MB; larger apps require WiFi or a sync with iTunes). Hit the existing Map...
Tuesday, Jun 10
iPhone 3G hands-on review roundup
GPS suffered from being tested indoors, and nobody could get a grip on acquisition times. Thankfully Apple have very much used the Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) method, where GPS is just another way - along with WiFi and cell-tower positions - that the iPhone can find itself. The company confirmed...
Sunday, Feb 10
N96 from Nokia is the N95 replacement
There is also a new version of Nokia Maps being announced, version 2.0, and that comes with the N96 as well. The new version offers multimedia city guides, user-downloadable maps, satellite images, and obviously navigation. But the navigation even has multiple functions with your choice...
