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Garmin Nuvifone G60 GPS Phone Review: Do Not Buy [Review]

05 Oct 2009 14:00:00 PDT

Written by Wilson Rothman
• The battery ran down completely during my first day of testing, after a few phone calls and some modest GPS navigation, and the battery indicator drops fast when it's just on standby. In fairness, you shouldn't use this phone or any other phone without a car charger, if you intend to use it f...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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MotionX GPS Drive Review: Hands Down the Best Value In GPS Apps [IPhone Apps]

05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Written by Wilson Rothman
Fully functional spoken turn-by-turn navigation app with text-to-speech Navigation screen could show more relevant data, or be more customizable For more on iPhone GPS app, check out our iPhone Navigation Battlemodo Part 1 and Part 2.

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: iPhone Navigation App Battlemodo, Part II: The Best Cheap GPS App [Battlemodo]

24 Sep 2009 13:20:00 PDT

Written by Wilson Rothman
GoKivo GPS Navigator by Networks In Motion Like I said, my experience with previous Networks In Motion products has not been pleasant. Compared to TeleNav's Sprint Navigator and AT&T Navigator, NIM's VZNavigator was atrocious. So imagine my surprise when I actually enjoyed GoKivo.

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Who’s on Crack in Tech: 5.22.09

22 May 2009 10:00:32 PDT

Written by JG Mason
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!

Original story at Gadgetell .

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Gadgetell Review: TomTom Go 740 Live

22 May 2009 04:06:06 PDT

Written by Robert Nelson
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]

Original story at Gadgetell .

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Gadgetell Review: Cobra XRS 9960G Radar and Laser Detector

25 Mar 2009 09:15:21 PDT

Written by Robert Nelson
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...

Original story at Gadgetell .

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Global Positioning System news and blogs - November 07, 2009

07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Global Positioning System news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: HTC Touch Cruise gets a test drive -- from Fudzilla
• Opinion: tomtom ONE-S 3.5-Inch GPS Portable Navigator - $80 Shipped -- from Gadget Review
• Opinion: PDR Perfection For Lockheed Martin's GPS IIIA -- from SatNews Publishers
• Garmin Oregon 400t review -- from LetsGoDigital
• TomTom GO 740 Live Review: State of the Art in Connected Car GPS -- from About.com GPS
• Opinion: GPS thefts on the rise -- from Niagara Falls Review
• Nokia 7205 review -- from infoSync World
• Opinion: Sprint Looks to Lease Network to Gadget Makers -- from Wired News
• Opinion: Getac introduces the new fully rugged GPS PDA PS535F with camera ... - LBS-zone.com -- from press release
• Opinion: Avoid deserted islands with new cheap PLBS -- by JG Mason from Gadgetell

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Gadgetell Review: Clarion MiND mobile Internet navigation device

04 Mar 2009 21:30:06 PST

Written by Robert Nelson
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 »

Original story at Gadgetell .

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Opinion: Nokia N85

05 Jan 2009 05:25:02 PST

Written by edit@zdnet.com.au (Andrew Lim)
Audio quality during calls was loud and clear, as was the loudspeaker, but we recommend using a Bluetooth headset (the N85 supports A2DP stereo) for hands-free calls. Battery life is quoted at 6.9 hours talk time using GSM and 4.5 hours using 3G. Standby time is 363 hours using GSM or 3G. In real l...

Original story at ZDNet.com.au .

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Garmin Nuvi 880 Voice-Controlled GPS Lightning Review [Lightning Review]

02 Jan 2009 16:45:00 PST

Written by Wilson Rothman
We've said repeatedly that Garmin is the best bet for anyone shopping for GPS, and the 880 demonstrates this to be the case. It doesn't mean it's perfect, it's just by far the least infuriating navigator on the road today. Garmin often adds features later than others, but this only strengthe...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: XRoad G-Map Is Offline Navigation For the iPhone [GPS]

23 Dec 2008 12:59:00 PST

Written by Jason Chen
The app itself is $20, and can give you directions even without Wi-Fi. It's got standard GPS features like point of interest, location searching and 3D view, but according to the reviews, it sucks and the developers should be ashamed of themselves.

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: GPS enhances outdoors fun

03 Dec 2008 16:17:46 PST

The possibilities for how these units can help with outdoor sports is endless. Hikers no longer need a trail. Campers can find awesome campsites. The GPS makes navigation so easy. While the GPS is a great plus in the outdoors, it is not invincible.

Original story at Albany Times Union .

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TUAW Review: Geocaching iPhone app

20 Nov 2008 04:30:00 PST

Written by Steven Sande
If you're not familiar with the hobby/sport/addiction that is geocaching, the concept is very simple -- people go out and hide caches in the great outdoors, use a GPS receiver to find the coordinates of the hide, then post the cache on the Geocaching.com Web site. Cachers go to the Web site, s...

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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HTC Touch HD SlashGear Review: Part 2

07 Nov 2008 12:36:50 PST

Written by Chris Davies
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...

Original story at SlashGear .

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Nokia 500 4.3 Touch Screen Auto Navigation GPS Review

06 Nov 2008 08:28:15 PST

Written by Mark
This is just a quick review to refresh your memory, yes it is the Nokia 500 4.3 Touch Screen Auto Navigation GPS system that is already on the market. We are about phones and the reason we are mentioning this GPS system is because it has Bluetooth, which means you can sync mobile phones to it. [...]

Original story at Phones Review .

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Blackline GPS Snitch Review

24 Oct 2008 11:46:39 PDT

Written by Chris Davies
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...

Original story at SlashGear .

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EDITOR REVIEW: The TreoPRO

22 Oct 2008 13:53:00 PDT

Written by Peter Arts
TeleNav will give you those voice directions, warn you of upcoming delays & detours; and anything else that a TomTom or factory-installed GPS kit will do. What makes TeleNav unique is that its maps and data are being delivered to your phone in real time from their servers. This means a mu...

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Opinion: Samsung Drops GPS, Slider Symbian Smartphones

20 Oct 2008 23:45:22 PDT

Written by Elaine Chow
As a mobile navigator, the I7110 boasts advanced GPS navigation with geo-tagging, pedestrian navigation and driving navigation. The I7110’s AMOLED LCD screen provides sharp and vivid image even in daylight for perfect pedestrian navigation in the palm of your hand. Through its FM tran...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Is Garmin the Best? GPS Navigation Comparison Test

11 Jun 2008 11:25:52 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (Edmundsvideo)
http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/audio/articles/126895/article.html You've got a busy summer ahead. Before setting out on that road trip out West or back East, you'll have to find time to download some travel music. (We recommend new releases from Common, My Morning Jacket and Weezer....

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Review: Navigon 2100 Max GPS

24 Apr 2008 13:00:54 PDT

Written by Matt Hickey
Navigon made waves not long ago by introducing GPS units with free map upgrades for a one-time fee, unique among entry-level GPS units. The 2100 Max is an inexpensive in-car GPS add-on with many high-end features, including text to speech, comprehensive POI database, and upgradable map...

Original story at CrunchGear .

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Dash Express GPS Full Drive Review: Total Traffic Terminator

26 Mar 2008 22:27:41 PDT

Written by Wilson Rothman
Overall, as a portable navigation device, it was fairly responsive. I'd put its user interface somewhere between a Garmin (on the high side) and a TomTom (slightly lower down)—not counting the extra dimension of a web interface, of course. But while driving around, the Dash would occasio...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Cowon Q5W DivX/GPS PMP Review (Verdict: Fantastic) [Divx Compatible Pmp Review]

05 Dec 2007 14:09:13 PST

Written by Jason Chen
• GPS Navigation: Fantastic. Just plug the unit into the dock, plug the dock into the cigarette adapter, and you're ready to go. The dock even has an FM transmitter so you can broadcast GPS sound, music, or movie (audio) over your car's speakers. The actual navigation is great too, with a pleas...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Where am I? What am I doing?

31 Aug 2007 15:17:53 PDT

Written by Coding4Fun
Do have a GPS receiver laying around? Do you travel? Do you blog? If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in this Windows Live Writer plugin. People who travel and like to blog about it can just click a button to insert their current coordinates along with a Virtua...

Original story at MSDN Blogs .

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Opinion: GPS driving

23 Jun 2007 06:23:18 PDT

Written by Donald Sensing
KnoxViews carries a user review of the Garmin Nuvi 650 GPS, a fairly high-end unit for driving. I use the Mio c310x GPS. The Mio went on sale a few months ago for $199, about $150 off the list. So I pounced. As I researched GPS units before buying, I concluded two things:

Original story at One Hand Clapping .

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Opinion: First Impression: Garmin Edge 205 GPS unit

25 Apr 2007 17:44:19 PDT

Written by Tim Grahl
Blue Collar received a Garmin Edge 205 GPS unit today for a review. The Edge series from Garmin is made specifically for cycling and comes in two flavors. The 205, which I’m reviewing, has all the specs listed below while the 305 has the added features of heart rate and cadence monitors.

Original story at Blue Collar Mountain Biking .

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Review: AA Navigator Vive!

15 Mar 2007 05:07:04 PDT

Written by Al W
The AA Navigator Vive! isn't going to win style awards but what it lacks up for in aesthetics it does make up for in a reliable, straightforward interface. It doesn't quite reach the high standards set by the likes of Garmin or TomTom, but given that you can pick up a Vive! for less than £150, it...

Original story at Mobile Digest .

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