GPS

iPhone 3G Killer Apps: GPS Navigation and Location based Services

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The new iPhone 3G will have a GPS chip inside enabling GPS based navigation and location based services. With the intuitive user experience, big screen and the iPhone SDK location based services could get their break through on the iPhone.

Mashable has a good article on that topic identifying location based applications that exist today and could be available soon on the iPhone 3G. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Review Round-up: XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition, Asus P527 GPS Phone

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Last week we reviewed the super fast XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition Video Card. Shane's verdict on this card: "The XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition is one of the best performing 9800 GX2 video cards on the market and comes bundled with one of the best video games currently available—Call of Duty 4. Couple the game, the performance and the XFX double lifetime warranty and what you have here is the best 9800 GX2 around." Read the full review. Read more

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus P527 GPS Smartphone Review

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Today we are checking out a smartphone that features GPS and more from Asus called the Asus P527. This phone has some very interesting GPS software that comes with the device.

The drawbacks are that the maps are out of date and the phone has a high retail price. If you are in the market for a new, unlocked GPS enabled smartphone you might want to check out the Asus P527 review. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Trimble Announces Tiny Copernicus II Surface Mount GPS Receiver

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Trimble is famous for its GPS systems and it has announced a new very small surface mount GPS receiver. The Copernicus II GPs receiver is a thumb nail size surface mount module with high sensitivity.

Trimble says it has significant feature enhancements form its predecessor including improved signal tracking for poor signal environments and a high-sensitivity stationary timing mode. The GPS module is complete and can provide position, velocity and time data. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:04:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Nokia sees half of Cell phones with GPS in 2010-12

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By Eric Auchard

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nokia plans to add navigation to half of the phones it sells within a few years to find new revenue streams amid decreasing handset prices, a senior official at the world's top cellphone maker said.
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Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 06:01:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

GPS grows as a crime-fighting Tool in U.S.

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By Jason Szep

BOSTON (Reuters) - It was just after 10 p.m. when William Cotter, wearing a belt full of ammunition, burst into the home of his estranged wife, Dorothy, shooting her in the back with a sawed-off shot gun before taking his own life.
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Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 22:26:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NIM Gets Patent for GPS Social Networking System

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Networks in Motion (NIM) has been granted a U.S. patent for a social networking application that uses the GPS chip inside some mobile phones. The patent issued was titled “Position Determination System” and is said to protect its intellectual property for networking applications that request and or push a users GPS location through a wireless network.

The patent features a method of providing real-time position information from one person to another via the mobile phone, land line or a computer network. The method patented also allows for users to exchange location information including address, GPS coordinates, or nearby fixed locations. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 May 2008 06:35:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

TomTom does not plan GPS Phones

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GPS gadget maker Garmin decided to introduce GPS mobile phones under their own brand with the Garmin nuvifone. TomTom apparently has no such plans according to Digitimes.

TomTom continues rather to focus on the development of core software and further strengthen its in-Car navigation devices. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus R300 GPS Navigation Device Review

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Today we are checking out a portable GPS device from Asus called the Asus R300. The R300 packs in all sorts of features like an FM transmitter and an internal GPS antenna.

A few issues I found in testing keep the R300’s score down, but on the whole many will find the R300 will perform well for them. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2008 13:51:55 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MTI Micro Debuts Embedded Fuel Cell Protoype for GPS Device

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MTI Micro announced a prototype embedded fuel cell today aimed at use in the handheld GPS device market. The fuel cell is called the Mobion and provides three times as much energy to a GPS device as four AA batteries do.

MTI says that on a large, color screen GPS device that means 60 hours of continuous power. That is enough power for weeks of use not the days of use common with AA batteries. The Mobion GPS prototype also includes a USB port allowing the device to provide power to recharge mobile phones or any other device that can recharge via USB. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008 06:42:34 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Navigon 2100 Max GPS Review

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The testers over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Navigon 2100 Max GPS device.

Quote from the review: "Dramatically-dropping cost is perhaps the biggest driver of GPS popularity since you can now buy one for $149 US, although low-end models are hard to recommend. In GPS Land, three companies dominate sales-and no, Sony, Samsung and Panasonic are not among them. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Suzuki SX4 is First Car in America Under 16K with GPS Standard

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Motorcycle fans are certainly familiar with the name Suzuki producing everything from street bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. What many aren’t so familiar with is the line of Suzuki automobiles, except maybe for the Samurai of the late 80’s early 90’s.

Suzuki announced its latest vehicle called the SX4 is the first car in America under $16,000 that comes standard with GPS navigation. The navigation system used is no generic junk either, it’s from Garmin. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:04:06 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Archos 605 GPS

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French Archos follows the Korean PMP makers and offers GPS navigation into their media players.

Archos is not integrating the GPS chip inside the 605 WiFi. It offers a car holder that has the GPS chip inside. The Archos GPS accessory provides complete navigation support with Tele Atlas maps, available for the European version covering 22 countries, the North America version covering the U.S. and Canada, and a Chinese version. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:53:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NDrive Introduces World’s First Photo Mapping GPS

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The problem with some GPS devices is that the maps don’t look anything like the real world streets and cities you are trying to navigate through. This makes it very difficult to make out landmarks and other features you might be looking for.

Drivers in Europe now have a new GPs device available to them that is very cool. The NDrive G280 and G800 GPS devices both feature photo mapping navigation. The system overlays your route information onto real photos of the location you are driving though. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:12:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GlobalTop SpeedAdvisor GPS unveiling at Computex 2008

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DigitalReviews published a scoop about an upcoming new GPS gadget from GlobalTop that will warn you about speed camera locations (radar traps).

The 66 channel SpeedAdvisor GPS will be able to warn you of speed cameras directly in your path. It's pre-loaded with the most up-to-date speed camera locations which can be updated every day. Depending on distance to the speed camera you will hear different beeps. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Navigon 2100 Max and 2120 Max GPS Devices Launched

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Navigon introduced a pair of new entry-level priced GPS devices this week called the 2100 Max and 2120 Max. Both units share the same features except the 2120 includes U.S. and Canadian maps. The 2120 is only available in Canada at $329 CAD. The 2100 is available in the U.S. only and features only U.S. maps for $299.

Both machines use the same 4.3-inch touchscreen and offer text-to-speech driving directions. Navigon’s RealityView is also included providing a photo-realistic view of complex highway interchanges and Lane Assistant helps drivers get into the correct lane. One key feature for the devices is compatibility with Navigon’s FreshMaps service. The service provides up to 12 map and POI updates over a three year period. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Blip BlackLine GPS Geo-social Interaction for BlackBerry

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Users of GPS enabled BlackBerry smartphones can now get a free application called Blip that allows them to share their location amongst friends, family and coworkers. Blip says its users get full control over who sees their location with the service.

Blip allows users to track location history, view speed and direction when someone in their circle is on the move. Blip is also compatible with BlackLine's GPS Snitch vehicle security and tracking device. Blip is available now as a free download and is installed over-the-air from the Internet browser on the BlackBerry. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:34:21 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Eee PC to get Touchscreen and GPS

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After the first Asus Eee touchscreen rumors in January, Asus denied those plans. Now Asus apparently is considering Touchscreens for their new upcoming Asus Eee PC 900 line.

Beside a touchscreen, the new Asus Eee PCs also would have an integrated GPS chip for navigation. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:34:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Mio Moov 200, 210, 300 and 310 GPS Gadgets

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Mio Technology introduces new GPS devices under the new Moov line. The four new units are: Mio Moov 200, 210, 300, and 310.

For the first time Mio is using in-house developed software powered by expertise they gained through the Navman acquisition. The Mio Moov product line features new SiRFInstantFixII GPS receivers, which deliver faster GPS signal locks. SiRFInstantFixII can find and lock a GPS signal in as few as five seconds during typical device start-ups, almost half a minute faster than other GPS devices.

The Mio Moov 300 and 310 both feature a 4.3-inch widescreen, text-to-speech, and a one-year paid Traffic Messaging Channel (310 only). Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:39:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

GPS Pocket Clock for Mobile Workers

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Exaktime launched a software application for Windows Mobile PDAs that turns the PDA into a GPS time clock. The software records the exact location of workers when they clock in and out. The software eliminates the ability of a worker to clock in and out at different locations from where they are supposed to be.

In addition to clocking in and out the software allows workers to enter the type of work they are doing and allows managers to track work by cost code. The software stores the information to send to payroll computers in the office. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:27:33 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony GPS-CS1KSP updated Camera GPS kit with Google Maps

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In 2006 Sony introduced GPS-CS1 GPS receiver accessory for digital cameras to automatically log the location of where you took your photos. Today Sony announced an updated GPS kit with the GPS-CS1KSP.

The improvements of the GPS-CS1KSP lie mostly in the bundled software. Now you can display the photos automatically in context of Google Maps. Read more