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March 30, 2006
Navman launch new iCN GPS systems
Navman have launched four new GPS devices: iCN 330 iCN 530 iCN 720 iCN 750 There's also a new service - NavPix. This is a service that makes use of image POIs. You capture the image to use... continue reading.
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March 29, 2006
Garmin announces first portable GPS receivers with pre-loaded land/sea maps
Garmin announces the GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478 - two GPS receivers that come pre-loaded with maps and charts. "Our customers want GPS navigators that come pre-loaded with the cartography that they need, and the GPSMAP 378 and 478 fit... continue reading.
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Add your own external GPS antenna
Engadget has an interesting article on how to build your own external GPS antenna. All you need is: A suitable GPS receiver 26 gauge wire (0.4mm thick) 100pF or 47pf ceramic capacitor Active external GPS antenna BNC panel mount connector... continue reading.
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Magellan RoadMate 800 review
Dale DePriest of GPSInformation.org has posted an excellent and in-depth review of the Magellan RoadMate 800. This is an extremely detailed review that not only looks at the features on offer on the RoadMate 800 but also looks at the... continue reading.
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Garmin Vista Cx review
GPS Tracklog (a GPS blog by the author of "GPS Mapping - Make Your Own Maps") has posted a good review of the Garmin Vista Cx GPS receiver. For those of you that don't follow GPS receivers closely you might... continue reading.
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March 28, 2006
Shadow Tracker j2 - Vehicle Tracking Systems
Press release for the Shadow Tracker j2 vehicle tracking system. Sounds interesting and could be a money-saver for fleet vehicle owners. Do you know where your employees are?Do you know what work they did today?Keep better track of your cars,... continue reading.
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Excellent Navman iCN 520 review
vow dot net has posted an excellent and honest review of the Navman iCN 520 Premium Edition (this comes with a remote control and a map of 16 European countries). Pros: Clear instructions Simple to use Easy to set up... continue reading.
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March 25, 2006
GPS Visualizer
GPS Visualizer is a free do-it-yourself mapping utility: GPS Visualizer is a free, easy-to-use online utility that creates maps and profiles from GPS data (tracks and waypoints), street addresses, or simple coordinates. Use it to see where you've been, plan... continue reading.
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March 23, 2006
Berners-Lee calls on the OS to open up
The Guardian is reporting on a speech made by Sir Tim Berners-Lee calling on the Ordnance Survey to open up and make basic, raw data available on the Internet. The good part - this might just happen this year! Read... continue reading.
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Advantages of SiRFstarIII
What are the advantages of buying a GPS that makes use of the SiRFstarIII chipset over other chipsets? The advantages are twofold: Faster signal processingHaving a GPS unit capable of faster signal processing not only means a more efficient GPS that... continue reading.
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March 21, 2006
GPS info for geeks
The US Coast Guard GPS Information Page has a few interesting GPS links for geeks: Subscribe to the GPS Status Message and/or the NANU List Serve Latest PDOP Chart (displays overall Dilution of Precision Values) Latest GPS Status Message GPS... continue reading.
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Garmin eTrex Venture Cx
A new release from Garmin - The Garmin eTrex Venture Cx. This is a follow-on to the eTrex Venture, only this time with a color screen. Specification is as follows: Display: 1.3”W x 1.7”H, 256-color, high resolution, transflective TFT (176... continue reading.
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Centrix MVP-150 PMP
PMPs (portable media players) are everywhere now. In order to break into the mass market GPS receiver had to do a lot more cool stuff than just tell you where you are! The latest GPS PMP from Centrix - the... continue reading.
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NY cabbies not happy with GPS tracking
It seems that now everyone is happy with having a GPS in their vehicle - NY cabbies don't like the idea of having a spy in the cab watching their every move. Many New York cabdrivers don't want their every... continue reading.
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Mio H610 info
The GPS Gazette have some juicy information on the upcoming Mio H610 GPS PMP (portable media player). SiRFStar III receiver complete with internal antenna. Samsung S3C2440 400MHz CPU Windows CE .NET 4.2 2.7 inch transflective screen (320 x 240, 65,000... continue reading.
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Don't cook your GPS in your car!
Mounting a GPS on a dashboard is a good way to make use of a GPS in-car. However, in warmer climates or during summer months don't let your GPS cook in the heat because this will do no end of... continue reading.
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March 20, 2006
SiRF acquires TrueSpan
SiRF are solidifying their position in the GPS/PMP (portable media player) market by their recent acquisition of TrueSpan - a company which has developed a platform for audio and video on mobile devices. This now places SiRF is a strong position... continue reading.
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Sanyo MM-7500 & MM-9000 - Add gps location data to your pictures
The Phone Scoop has some interesting information for Sanyo MM-7500 / MM-9000 users - you can add GPS data to the EXIF information stored in the pictures you take with the phone: From the main menu select Pictures (don't use... continue reading.
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Build a massive GPS wall clock!
Spark Fun Electronics have posted plans of how to build a massive 12 foot, GPS-powered wall clock that accurate to 100ns! It's not a project for the feint-hearted and involves a lot of building frames, cutting Styrofoam and wiring. Oh,... continue reading.
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China and Nepal to map borders using GPS
China and Nepal are to carry out a joint mapping of the 1,400 km long border between the two countries. Work is expected to start in April and the surveying is due to be completed by the end of September.... continue reading.
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PSP-290 GPS receiver for the Sony PSP
Sony have just announced plans to launch a GPS receiver for their PSP (PlayStation Portable) games console called the PSP-290. This information (which comes via a blurry slide from the Business Briefing held by Sony Computer president Ken Kutaragi) details... continue reading.
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March 15, 2006
E-Ten Pathfinder GPS PMP
E-Ten have announced a GPS, DMB and DAB radio portable media player (PMP). I think it looks like a sexy little beast - looking forward to getting my hands on one! E Ten Pathfinder Specification: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 3.5-inch,... continue reading.
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Google and Volkswagen team up to create Google Earth GPS
Google and Volkswagen are teaming up to create a Google Earth GPS that combines GPS with 3D mapping. Along with graphics chip maker nVidia they have created a prototype GPS device that puts current mapping systems to shame. It's all... continue reading.
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March 7, 2006
GPS Fun - Savage Chickens on GPS
Doug Savage and the Savage Chickens have a cartoon about GPS today - hillarious! Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System... continue reading.
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March 4, 2006
Celestron SkyScout pricing and availability
Celestron have released pricing and availability data for their SkyScout GPS-enabled star finder. The Celestron SkyScout, which is a portable GPS and electronic compass enabled star finder has a price tag of $399 and will be available in April. This... continue reading.