GPS

i-gotU GT-100 Travel Logger GPS

by Joe Stewart on Sun, 2008-11-16 00:31


i-gotU GT-100This budget travel logging GPS is simple to operate and has easy-to-use software. It is useful for creating a track log showing routes taken in Google Earth or on Google Maps. My main usage is to Geotag (add geographical information to) photos uploaded to Flickr.

If all this “Travel Logger” and Geotagging talk is new to you there are video demonstrations on the i-Gotu product site showing usage with @trip and Flickr

A couple of features are that the unit uses are the almost industry standard SirfStar III chipset and water resistant case. There is no display other than two LED's. Battery charging is done via the USB cord. Sample rates can be customized to optimize battery life and track accuracy. While connected via USB the GPS can also act as a receiver for PC navigations software too.Read more

Get there with the Feature-Rich NAVIGON 8100T GPS

by jeff on Thu, 2008-11-13 15:49


NAVIGON 8100TThe features on the NAVIGON 8100T GPS unit are amazing. The brushed metal housing and expansive 4.8” display ooze quality and style. When holding this unit you expect performance that goes above and beyond traditional GPS units in the marketplace.

For $599 MSRP this is what you get: a Panorama 3D view, Free Real-Time Traffic Updates (for life), Voice Destination Entry (just say where you are going), Reality View Pro, Lane Assistant Pro, Bluetooth Hands-Free, Advanced Text to Speech, Zagats Ratings and Reviews, Exit Guide, DirectHelp, Speed Assistant and more. For the traveler who expects quality in their trip, this unit will get you there and ensure a great time with ease of navigation.

NAVIGON was founded in 1991, and they not only make their own navigation products, but provide their products for other GPS navigation companies as well. Check them out, www.navigon.com.

For more information read the press release.

Alpine Announces All-in-One Audio, Video and Navigation Solution

October 2008 – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. just introduced a new product that provides a multitude of entertainment options and navigation in one sleek in-dash system. The IVA-W203/P1 audio/video/navigation (AVN) system offers drivers touch-screen control over various digital media sources, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and navigation.

“The in-car environment has become more complex, with features such as iPod, Bluetooth, satellite radio, HD Radio, DVD video and navigation becoming the norm,” said Stephen Witt, vice president, marketing, Alpine Electronics. “Alpine’s IVA-W203/P1 delivers a completely integrated, easy-to-use solution to meet this new definition of the driving experience.” Read more

Audio, Video, GPS in One Device

by Joe Stewart on Thu, 2008-10-30 10:41


Alpine IVA-W203/PIThe Alpine IVA-W203/P1 unit combines the in-dash car audio/video system with GPS navigation.

Alpine is using the Navteq map data as does Garmin, Yahoo! Maps, and many others. It has 1.3 million categorized points of interest. The navigation capability is contained in NVE-P1 Removable Navigation Drive and updates are done via its USB connection. The large 6.5" screen is nice for GPS navigation.

Because of the touchscreen interface for the Mobile Media Station, the IVA-W203 has a flexible display setup. The large display and nice layout make for a pleasing interface. Read more

Navigating Unfamiliar Places with MOTONAV

by jeff on Tue, 2008-10-28 15:14


MOTONAV TN30 Motorola raised the bar in cell phones with the Razor. Now, MOTONAV TN20 and TN30 navigation devices are exclusively at RadioShack. There is a bright 3.5” screen and a 4.3” screen respectively. Each device is portable enough for the pocket or pocketbook to make unfamiliar territories familiar. The TN20 has an MSRP of $199 and the TN30’s MSRP is $299 and will be found at all of RadioShack’s 5,800 company and dealer stores across the country.

The turn-by-turn directions will make hands-free driving simple, and the TN30 has hands-free calling functionality with Bluetooth. I like the fact that Motorola integrated an SD card slot for map expansion, and a USB charging plug so the batteries can easily be recharged. This is a great gift for that college student who still has not wandered off their University campus for fear of getting lost. Read more

Motorola Makes It Easy to Go Places With MOTONAV GPS Systems

October 28, 2008 –Motorola, Inc. just expanded its accessories portfolio with two new portable Global Positioning Systems (GPS) that will give consumers peace of mind when driving in unfamiliar places. Launching exclusively at RadioShack Corporation, one of the nation's most trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers, MOTONAV TN20 is reliable, easy to use and relieves the stress of driving in unfamiliar places with spoken street names and turn-by-turn directions. MOTONAV TN30, a Bluetooth-enabled GPS navigation system, combines the confidence of finding a destination with a speaker for hands-free cell phone connectivity.

“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,” said Sean Ramsey, general manager Companion Products, Motorola, Inc. “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 who are looking to combine navigation and Bluetooth hands-free calling at a great price.” Read more

Protect Your Vehicle with GPS Snitch


GPS Snitch In these tough economic times, you don’t want to have to worry about your vehicle getting broken into – or worse – stolen! With GPS Snitch, you get silent real-time alerts through email and SMS so you can work with the authorities to help recover your car or belongings. Read on to see how GPS Snitch saved a NY man’s motorcycle not once, but twice, helping NYPD recover the bike in only 20 minutes.

October, 08 2008 - Laszlo Tenai was shocked to find out his 2006 Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle had been stolen from in front of his Upper East Side apartment building for the second time in just eight months. But once again he was able to lead police to the stolen vehicle with the aid of his Blackline GPS Snitch. The Snitch combines cellular and GPS technologies to alert owners via text message when their vehicle has moved outside of a predefined perimeter. It can then be tracked online in real-time to pinpoint the exact location. Read more

TomTom Helps You Find Cheaper Gas


TomTom GO 920TomTom just announced that their Fuel Price Service is now available. With the TomTom Fuel Price Service, if you are a TomTom owner (compatible devices listed below), you can load and access one year of daily fuel price updates to your device.

TomTom Fuel Price Service makes it easy to find (and drive to) gas stations with the lowest fuel prices. Once activated, you will be notified of the most up-to-date fuel information each time you log into TomTom HOME. You can choose to list gas stations by location or price, and can request the lowest gas prices on your route, nearby or within a certain mile radius. You can also choose which type of gas you would like tracked: regular, mid-grade, premium or diesel. Read more

Toshiba Introduces the Newly Designed Qosmio F55 Featuring GPS Technology

July 15, 2008--Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the new Qosmio F55 laptop series, a 15.4-inch powerhouse that leverages both the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and NVIDIA GPUs with built-in GPS to provide an unsurpassed performance in terms of multimedia, gaming and mobile convenience.

Through the combined strength of Intel's next-generation processor technology and the NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS graphics card, the Qosmio F55 with GPS is amply built for performance and power. The NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS provides users with the ability to navigate through today's latest DirectX 10 games by providing razor-sharp graphic details and intricacies. Read more

NAVTEQ Reminds Drivers to Update Their GPS Navigation Maps

June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, reminds drivers to update their GPS navigation systems to prepare for the summer driving season. Many drivers using older systems experience frustration when their GPS navigation system doesn't know about that new interstate exit or one-way street change. Map updates are ideal to address this concern.

NAVTEQ, the most widely used map for navigation*, builds the digital maps that power most in-vehicle navigation systems, as well as leading GPS device brands. The NAVTEQ field analysts make millions of changes and additions to the NAVTEQ map so that drivers who purchase a map update have the freshest, most comprehensive map data available. Read more

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