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August 29, 2006
Archiving Geocaches
Spent a long time this weekend archiving my geocaches. It’s not that I’m bored with geocaching – far from it! – just that owning geocaches is a lot of work and when I get some free time I want to go geocaching,... continue reading.
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August 28, 2006
10 GPS myths
GPS Review debunks 10 GPS myths: The Government can use GPS to track my movement. GPS receivers don’t work well when it is cloudy. Garmin is the only manufacturer of GPS devices. You should only buy a GPS device if... continue reading.
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August 25, 2006
You just can't rely on sat nav!
Blindly following your sat nav device can land you into a load of trouble! A coach load of pensioners were trapped for four hours in a narrow country lane in Gloucestershire after satellite navigation sent them the wrong way. The... continue reading.
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August 23, 2006
BusinessWeek reviews the Garmin StreetPilot c550
BusinessWeek has posted a very positive review of the Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS unit, looking at how it copes with heavy urban traffic. The reviewer, Arik Hesseldahl, is particularly impressed by the ability of the StreetPilot c550 to "detect" traffic... continue reading.
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August 17, 2006
How mapping data is collected
Ever wondered how mapping data is collected? This article on Digital Trends looks at how Tele Atlas collects road information. They use what is called the Tele Atlas GPS Mobile Mapping Vans - a converted minivan with a roof rack... continue reading.
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Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition (TomTom Navigator 6)
CNET has posted a very comprehensive review of the Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition. This new GPS receiver adds support for the Treo 700p, Treo 700w and the Treo 650. It also features the latest TomTom Navigator 6. The new... continue reading.
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August 14, 2006
GPS navigation no match for London cab drivers
"Satellite navigation systems may be the latest "must have" car gadgets but London cabbies, who have to pass the world's toughest taxi exam, are not impressed. While hundreds of thousands of the electronic mapping devices are sold every year... continue reading.
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August 10, 2006
Build your own digital compass
This is wonderful - instructions on how to build your own digital compass! Superb hack - does require that you know how to assemble electronic circuits.... continue reading.
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August 9, 2006
Solve your Magellan RoadMate 800 blue screen lockups
Are you getting blue screen lockups on your Magellan RoadMate 800? If so, you need the Magellan RoadMate 800 Recovery Utility. However, only use this utility if you are having problems with your RoadMate locking up. Equipment needed to run... continue reading.
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August 4, 2006
Review - Garmin nuvi 360
The good people at PC Magazine have posted a very positive review of the Garmin nuvi 360. Pros: Ultra-sensitive SiRF Star III GPS receiver Excellent signal lock under all conditions Fast signal acquisition Very useful Bluetooth cellphone interface Excellent text-to-speech... continue reading.
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August 1, 2006
Garmin $50 cashback
Buy a Garmin and get cashback! From July 28 through to December 31 2006 Garmin are offering a $50 rebate on the following receivers: GPSMAP 60Cx GPSMAP 60CSx eTrex Vista Cx eTrex Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx Visit a Garmin... continue reading.