Filed under: GPS
It looks like those wanting a GPS unit that’s a bit more stylish than the usual fare now have a new option to consider from Navman, which has just introduced is IDEO-designed S100 model. In addition to being shiny, that one measures just 13.5-mm thick, and packs a 4.3-inch “super flat” touchscreen, all […]
AZENTEK SMARTMIRROR HEADING TO "MAJOR RETAILERS" BY END OF THE YEAR
Oct 08 2008
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Filed under: GPS, Transportation
Azentek apparently managed to get a few of its SmartMirror rearview mirror replacements out the door back in August, but that brief spat of availability promptly gave way to back orders and waiting lists, and no doubt a few disappointed customers. According to the company, however, it’s now not only ramping up […]
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Details are understandably scarce at the moment, but Navigon is apparently taking its 1+ year old 5100 navigation unit to the max. The predictably titled 5100 max has reportedly just seen its way into the FCC’s lair, and we’re told that it’ll feature a 4.3-inch display, Bluetooth, text-to-speech and lifetime traffic / Zagat […]
Filed under: GPS, Laptops
Word is that Dell’s Mini 9 is a modder’s paradise, rife with precious little alcoves in which to squeeze teeny-tiny new stuff. The confirmation: MyDellMini forum user Tom Beauchamp bought a USB GPS receiver (not much larger than a quarter) and snugly fit it inside his Mini’s case. He’s provided images and […]
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We get plenty of emails from big-time drug smugglers in Miami who want to know: “When will Garmin supply a comprehensive, affordable GPS solution, at home both on the road and the water?” Looks like we’re one step closer to an reply with the GPSMAP 600 series. These rugged, portable touchscreen nav units […]
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Best Buy assured looks to be aiming high with its first Insignia-branded GPS units, which will apparently not only pack all the expected run-of-the-mill specs but two-way, Dash-like communication as well. That desirable feature will be included on both the 4.3-inch NS-CNV20 and 3.5-inch NS-CNV10 models, each of which assemble use of that […]
Filed under: GPS, Wireless
Skyhook’s WiFi positioning service hasn’t really arised in many devices despite its high-profile usage in the iPhone, but now it looks like it’s set to become downright ubiquitous — Broadcom is planning on building it directly into its extremely popular WiFi chipsets. Just like Skyhook’s deal with SiRF, the concept is to […]
MITSUBISHI’S NR-HZ001 GPS: TEN MILLION DESTINATIONS AND A COUPLE BIG DISTRACTIONS
Oct 02 2008
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Filed under: GPS, Portable Video
As you know, when an already distracted driver gets his hands on a GPS the results can be disastrous: that’s why we’re predicting a whole slew of train wrecks once the NR-HZ001 hits the streets. Beginning November 5th, the device — which doubles as a digital TV receiver — will start […]
Filed under: GPS, Transportation
Though one may assume Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would have, um, more pressing matters on his hands these days, the man has somehow found moment to address a complaint put forth by a-many travelin’ Californians. Just that week Mr. Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill that was put forth earlier that year that […]
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Sure, we’ve been totally into Mio’s Knight Rider GPS, but how does it really stack up? PC Magazine took it out for a analysis drive and found that the device is essentially a Moov 300, which they say has solid route calculation times and a straightforward menu system. The Knight Rider version comes […]
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