Just what do you want in a GPS system? You want it to help you get to your destination, right? Well, what if you could buy a GPS Navigation system that would not only get you there, but would get you there in style, without getting you lost? The Pharos Drive GPS 150 may [...]
There are a whole bunch of GPS systems out there, but the DASH GPS is a bit different. It is suppose to be the first GPS device that is more than a GPS. It also tells you about traffic spots, and connects with your PC through the internet for quick address updates and searches. Click [...]
GPS maker Garmin and Sound System Maker Kenwood have teamed up to market GPS enabled car stereos. The Garmin-powered Excelon DNX-8120 has a touchscreen with flash-based Garmin Navigation internals, as well as the Kenwood Features such as Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, HD radio, and iPod hookups. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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The Zoombak is a location-based service that is about the size of a Zippo lighter, and integrates a GPS receiver and cellular radio that reports back on it’s location when queried. The company has two versions of the device. One for use in vehicles, and the other for use with dogs.
“Using Zoombak is straightforward. First, [...]
A group of student researchers are taking GPS one step further with an interesting idea. They are installing GPS systems on some nursing home patients walkers to help guide these elderly people around. The exact details of this study remains unclear, but the system apparently uses the GPS when the patients are out and about, [...]
A company in Germany has released a new GPS product called the MirrorPilot. The device is integrated into your rear view mirror. It comes with a touch interface, and a remote control. Included are complete maps of Europe, an SD Card Slot, Internal Speaker, over 800,000 Points Of Interest in the Database, and integrated TMC.
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Pioneer is getting into the GPS and Auto Multimedia market with the AVIC-F500BT. The device operates as a GPS system with mapping functions that can be viewed in both overhead and moveable 3D with a 5.8 inch touch screen. The directions are text-to-speech, enabled by street. And the system also operates as a Media Center [...]
GPS systems are great. You start your car, plug in your destination, and the device tells you the shortest and fastest way to get from point A to point B. Here is a GPS with a little added feature. It will tell you if you have had too much to drink to drive safely. I [...]
More and more portable GPS systems are coming on to the market these days. And the prices are getting cheaper and cheaper. Here is a GPS system from Garmin that integrates several features. It is appropriately called a Personal Travel Assistant.
“The Nüvi 660 Personal Travel Assistant features a new super-bright wide screen display for media [...]
Nokia has announced an updated version of its Nokia Maps appropriately called Nokia Maps 2.0. It has a pedestrian mode which gives you additional information about certain buildings, in addition to the in car navigation called Drive. There is also a feature that shows routes through parks and small alleys, where cars can’t go. Also, [...]
