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Over time, the people over at Hammacher Schlemmer have managed to come up with quite a large number of interesting gadgets, and now, it's time to take a very quick loot at yet another item of this type, namely the BackTrack GPS.
As its name suggests, this tiny GPS receiver has been designed specifically to he... |
23 March 2011
05:36 GMT |
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While devices that allow users to constantly keep track of their belongings are not exactly a great novelty (with the Loc8tor being a prime example of such a product), that hasn't stopped the people over at Cobra from releasing their first-ever product of this type, namely the Cobra Tag.The Cobra Tag system is a... |
21 March 2011
08:13 GMT |
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The idea of incorporating a GPS navigation system/Bluetooth speakerphone right within a vehicle's rear-view mirror is not exactly a major novelty, but it seems that OnStar has taken things to a whole new level with their brand-new OnStar FMV device.It's interesting to note that OnStar, the company manufactu... |
21 March 2011
04:45 GMT |
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Magellan's eXplorist line of rugged GPS navigators is quite well known for the very good level of positioning efficiency, as well as extra features it provides for outdoors adventurers, but it seems that the company's keen on expanding it even further.For this reason, Magellan has recently unveiled the eXpl... |
18 March 2011
06:01 GMT |
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Although Cobra managed to make a name for itself as one of the world's most prolific radar detection solutions' manufacturers, the company also released a couple of PNDs over time, the latest to join the ranks being the 5550 PRO Navigation System for Professional Drivers.Featuring a 5-inch touchscreen displ... |
15 March 2011
17:01 GMT |
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After taking a look yesterday at TomTom's latest offering for professional drivers, it's now about time to check out two new products of this type, namely the IntelliRoute TND 510 and 710 from Rand McNally, designed specifically to meet the needs of truck drivers.Given the fact that they must cater to the n... |
10 March 2011
06:46 GMT |
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Beside rolling out a very large number of GPS devices targeting personal vehicles, TomTom also has quite an impressive lineup of navigation solutions targeting commercial vehicle fleets, the latest such item to be introduced being the TomTom PRO 7150 model.Unlike GPS navigators targeting regular drivers, the ones des... |
9 March 2011
07:33 GMT |
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Naming a GPS tracker after a famous comic-book character known for its ongoing fight against evil must have seemed a pretty nifty idea for Rocky Mountain Tracking, since they've called their latest product the...Ghost Rider.We're not really sure whether the company has managed to acquire the rights of usage... |
21 February 2011
08:14 GMT |
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Those of you interested in golfing accessories are probably quite well-aware of the fact that GPS devices specifically tailored for the needs of golfers have already started making their way onto the market, the latest such product we've come across being the Callaway upro mx.Following in the footsteps of Callaw... |
27 January 2011
10:48 GMT |
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Since geo-caching has become quite a popular trend among those people who love to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors, Magellan has decided to lend them a helping hand and released the eXplorist 310 GPS, a waterproof and rugged handheld GPS that should cater to the needs of most entry-level users out... |
20 January 2011
15:01 GMT |
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Although GPS navigators are rapidly losing ground to GPS-enabled smartphones, that's not stopping the big names in this field from rolling out such devices, and that's exactly the case with TomTom as well, the company releasing at CES 2011 their GO 2505 M LIVE connected GPS navigator.The 5-inch GPS navigato... |
12 January 2011
13:51 GMT |
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It really seems that Nike is seriously considering extending its Nike+ series of products, since the company has recently unveiled at CES 2011 the Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom, a new running watch delivering a host of attractive and interesting features.
According to Nike, its new GPS-enabled sports watc... |
12 January 2011
02:10 GMT |
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Given Garmin's extensive experience in the field of GPS solutions, it should come as no surprise that they've decided to also release a consumer-grade GPS locator, the new GTU 10, that offers plenty of useful features, but, unfortunately, requires a permanent data connection to AT&T’s wireless network... |
5 January 2011
04:27 GMT |
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Since this is the last day before CES 2011 officially opens it gates for its visitors, Magellan has also decided to add a hot new item to its lineup and unveiled the Magellan eXplorist 310 GPS receiver, a power-packed, waterproof, and rugged handheld GPS designed for essential outdoor navigation.
The newest additi... |
5 January 2011
01:38 GMT |
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The thefts of Baby Jesus or other elements from Christmas nativity scenes have become a very serious problem across the US, and for this reason, BrickHouse Security has decided to lend communities a helping hand and is providing free GPS trackers to churches and communities across North America.As Christmas is approa... |
3 December 2010
09:46 GMT |
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The idea of a vehicle actually “talking” to its owner seemed a bit far-fetched up until the recent years (if we're completely disregarding Sci-Fi movies and the Knight Rider series, of course), but it would seem that OKI has managed to actually develope exactly such a system, called the Simple and Co... |
29 November 2010
06:23 GMT |
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Although that was probably the first thing that popped to mind when reading this article's title, the truth of the matter is that the AutoBot system has nothing to do with transforming robots and action-packed battles, but rather to something a lot more mundane: driving and managing one's vehicle.The AutoBo... |
22 November 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Given the huge popularity enjoyed by golf in many countries from all over the world, it should come as no surprise that more and more accessories targeting specifically golf players have started to make their way onto the market, one of the latest we've come across being the Sonocaddie V500 device. Manufact... |
22 November 2010
14:01 GMT |
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We're pretty sure that many of you are not exactly unfamiliar with radar detectors, those devices attached to the front windshield whose purpose is to help you avoid getting a speed ticket, and we're also pretty sure that many of you have waited a long time for a device of this type that won't have any... |
22 November 2010
03:31 GMT |
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We might know Garmin best for its numerous GPS navigation devices, but the truth of the matter is that the company has rolled out, over time, a much wider range of orientation products, including here a serious lineup of fishfinders, which they're updating today with the addition of the echo series.The flagship ... |
15 November 2010
08:14 GMT |
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Harman's expanding its reach at a very fast rate all over the world, the latest market the company's prepared a very nice surprise being India, where they'll be soon delivering the first integrated navigation and infotainment systems with detailed Indian road map.MapmyIndia, India’s leading provi... |
10 November 2010
08:24 GMT |
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While we usually associate GPS navigators with the image of those sleek, black, slim and elegant-looking solutions installed within our vehicles, the truth of the matter is that they wouldn't stand a chance in an off-road environment, where devices such as the recently-introduced Voyager from Trail Tech reign su... |
2 November 2010
14:01 GMT |
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Present day car navigations systems have really managed to surpass everything that we could imagine just a few years ago, but Suzuki wants to make this experience a lot more enjoyable so it joined forces with Garmin in order to develop an impressive navigation system for their 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 models,... |
2 November 2010
11:17 GMT |
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When it comes down to GPS navigation TomTom is one of the most established brands out there, the company announcing two new devices that are bound to hit the US market, the GO 2405 TM and GO 2505 TM that offer an enhanced user interface as well as faster routing.Available with 4.3” (GO 2405 TM) or 5” (GO ... |
1 November 2010
09:38 GMT |
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We're pretty sure that many drivers out there have dreamed about getting rid of some of the clutter on their windshields by having a device that provides both navigation and police radar detection capabilities, and for this reason, the people over at Escort have launched the PASSPORT iQ, a hybrid solution that d... |
28 October 2010
05:28 GMT |
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While we have our doubts about the future survival of GPS navigation devices, the truth of the matter is that there are plenty of such products being rolled out onto the market, the latest we've come across being the Moov M300 entry-level PND from Mio, delivering a rather comprehensive set of navigation options ... |
20 October 2010
06:57 GMT |
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Since geocaching seems to have become one of the greatest outdoor adventures available to modern man, Garmin coudn't let this opportunity slide past them so today, they announced the chirp, a wireless beacon designed specifically for this type of activity that provides cache creators with an unique way of storin... |
15 October 2010
09:42 GMT |
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How about a small and super-cool GPS device that will help you find a certain location or your seemingly lost car in the vastness of the parking lot? If we've been able to make your eyes pop out, then read on and see how simple some things can be with the help of the GPS Homing Device. We're talking about ... |
18 December 2008
19:41 GMT |
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Although most manufacturers of GPS tracking solutions market their products as ideal solutions for geo tagging, fleet management, etc., the truth of the matter is that most people who actually do purchase such products do so in order to spy on somebody, either their spouses or their family. And the Visiontac VGPS-900... |
12 November 2008
14:41 GMT |
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Pretty much all the GPS navigation systems out there will support full 3D maps at some point, but there are a few manufacturers that are already taking things even further. Take Navigon for example; it couldn't simply settle for 3D landmarks, so instead it decided to actually allow drivers to view specific detai... |
11 November 2008
05:18 GMT |
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The concept of connected GPS personal navigation devices is quite an interesting one and should have really taken off...if it wasn't for the world economic crisis. The most important developers of such products (Dash and Magellan, just to name a few) have either postponed or canceled their products altogether, b... |
10 November 2008
12:21 GMT |
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Indeed, a driver (especially a female driver) can find out directions a lot easier by stopping at a gas station, for example, and smiling, but that's not what we'll talk about here. No, the subject at hand is the GPSmile 62 launched by Holux, a crafty little personal navigation device that should, at least ... |
10 November 2008
08:51 GMT |
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While speeding is not exactly the best thing to do when driving, getting spotted by a police radar is even worse. And in order to help drivers prevent this unfortunate event from happening, the Cobra company, a traditional manufacturer of radar detection solutions, has just announced a serious upgrade to its line of ... |
6 November 2008
06:20 GMT |
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Since the economic crisis the world is going through will force customers to be very careful with what products they purchase and to be constantly looking for the best possible bargain, most consumer electronics manufacturers are changing their design and marketing strategies, providing a wider range of features in e... |
4 November 2008
02:39 GMT |
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Even if Nextar isn't as famous as the likes of Garmin, Mio, TomTom or Magellan, the truth of the matter is that the company offers quite an impressive lineup of GPS personal navigation devices, most of which, however, share pretty much the same features and specs, with relatively minor differences. Nevertheless,... |
29 October 2008
05:14 GMT |
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Whenever we're talking about GPS navigation systems, the first things that come to mind are those windshield-mounted PNDs. However, the truth of the matter is that there are quite a few alternative solutions out there, one of which has just been presented by the Korean company HS Networks, in the shape of the NA... |
28 October 2008
14:01 GMT |
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Motorola is not exactly going through its best period right now (actually, the past few years have been rather disappointing for the mobile phone manufacturer), so this is probably the reason why it's trying to increase its customer base by branching out into other fields of the consumer electronics market. And ... |
28 October 2008
00:52 GMT |
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Although it was announced way back at CES 2008 and it was supposed to hit the shelves at some point in the first quarter of 2008, Magellan's Maestro Elite 4370 has just now popped up on the company's website (just the US version, for the time being), which leads us to believe that it will most likely arrive... |
21 October 2008
01:48 GMT |
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It's quite a well-known fact that electronic products tend to get slimmer and more slender with each new generation. Following this trend in design, Navman, which is currently owned by Mitac, the parent company of Mio Technology, has just launched the S-100 model, a PND (personal navigation device) that combines... |
10 October 2008
02:11 GMT |
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Since the GPS navigation devices market is a highly competitive one, the only chance for a startup company to actually hit it big is to come up with a design and features few others offer. And that's exactly what the people over at Azentek seem to have achieved, since their SmartMirror is capable of doing no les... |
9 October 2008
02:58 GMT |
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Besides offering car drivers a full-range of devices, Garmin's lineup also includes quite a few models designed to be used during adventure trips, on water and even in the air. Furthermore, some of its products are actually able to carry out several such functions, and that's exactly the case with the newly... |
6 October 2008
14:31 GMT |
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As some of you might remember, Clarion, one of the world's best-known manufacturers of car infotainment systems, announced back in August, at the Intel Developers Forum, the ClarionMiND, a MID (Mobile Internet Device) built on Intel's famous Atom CPU and offering GPS navigation, high-speed Internet connecti... |
29 September 2008
12:11 GMT |
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Geo-tagging has become quite popular nowadays, since it allows users to create "photo-routes" of their journeys, and at the same time it enables them to share the exact geographic locations where they've taken certain photos. Several devices that help photographers attach precise latitude and longitude values to... |
3 September 2008
07:11 GMT |
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For most people, the idea of riding a motorcycle can hardly be associated with the image of a GPS-enabled personal navigation device. However, bikers often need GPS devices for guidance as well, and that's the reason why the German company Becker has just announced at the IFA 2008 show from Berlin the "Crocodile... |
3 September 2008
02:12 GMT |
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Connected GPS personal navigation devices seem to represent the natural evolution of technology in this particular area, since they can enhance the level of functionality by allowing drivers to be constantly informed on what's happening on the road in front of them or to find significant details and contact info... |
28 August 2008
14:42 GMT |
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Sony is really on a roll lately, whether we're talking about the Japanese, European or US markets. You've been able to see earlier today the company's latest and thinnest HDTV, but now it's time to talk about something entirely different, namely Sony's PNDs, since the CE manufacturer has just... |
28 August 2008
05:11 GMT |
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Looks like Garmin is yet another company that simply loves to offer its customers a wide array of choices by launching a very large number of products on one occasion. And that's because the manufacturer of personal navigation devices has just announced the imminent release of no less than 7 new PNDs, 4 of which... |
28 August 2008
02:13 GMT |
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By their very nature, PNDs (GPS-enabled personal navigation devices) are not exactly very tough, extremely long periods of use and rough environments taking quite a toll on their case and, ultimately, on the way they actually operate. For this reason, the TomTom company has just released the PRO series of GPS navigat... |
21 August 2008
08:29 GMT |
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There are quite a lot of companies out there that have the relatively nasty habit of parading some highly innovative product at some technology show, and then come up with the actual product months (if not years) after the initial announcement. And that's also the case with Clarion, which presented back at CES a... |
21 August 2008
06:21 GMT |
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There are relatively few GPS devices designed especially for bikers available on the market nowadays, but it seems that the demand in this segment has become a pretty serious one as well, as more and more manufacturers try to come up with such products. And the latest announcement regarding a device of this type come... |
6 August 2008
06:16 GMT |
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