GPS Notes
Category: General
Galileo calls home
May 8, 2008
Giove-B, the test satellite for Europe's Galileo global positioning system, has sent back its first navigation signals. The Giove-B satellite carries the most accurate clock ever sent into orbit, and this means that the system is capable of providing location information accurate down... Read on ...
China launches encrypted GPS
China, determined not to be locked out of GPS, is launching an independent GPS service that will also contain a secondary, encrypted, signal presumably for military use. Like GPS, Galileo and Glonass, Beidou/Compass would be free of direct user charges... Read on ...
Nokia to buy Navteq for $8.1 billion
October 1, 2007
Proper, usable GPS on the cellphone just got closer to reality today: Nokia Corp. is buying U.S. navigation-software maker Navteq Corp. for around $8.1 billion, the world's largest mobile phone maker said Monday. The deal has been approved by the... Read on ...
Another Galileo delay
September 24, 2007
Galileo, European's answer to the GPS system, has suffered another delay: The struggling European navigation system Galileo faces yet another delay with a three-month postponement of its second satellite launch, a press report said Monday. "The forecast launch of the second... Read on ...
Small is beautiful - Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III keychain
September 19, 2007
For those who want to carry a GPS with them everywhere! The Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF Receiver is currently the world’s most compact and neatest GPS receiver available, and is capable of connecting simultaneously to up to up to 20... Read on ...
GPS/Galileo agreement due this week
July 17, 2007
The United States and the European Union are close to signing an agreement that would allow their satellite navigation systems to work together to provide more accurate images and information. Under the agreement, which the United States says it... Read on ...
Funny mapping related cartoon
June 21, 2007
There's a funny mapping related cartoon over on Non Sequitur. Funny.... Read on ...
Encyclopaedia Britannica sues TomTom and Magellan for alleged patent infringement
June 1, 2007
Interesting. Legal confrontations are nothing new in the world of GPS technology, but this is certainly a twist. Encyclopaedia Britannica has decided to sue TomTom and Magellan for alleged patent infringement. What's odd is that they leave out Garmin (because... Read on ...
Cool job - GPS mapping
May 24, 2007
Sounds like a cool job where you get to see new places and meet interesting people: Stijn Ulenaers and his girlfriend Gudrun Vanlaar have been mistaken for spies, security guards and snoopers. "Once somebody even thought we were crazy people... Read on ...
Garmin Rino - now with SiRFStar III
May 14, 2007
Garmin have updated the Rino 520 and 530 GPS receivers (the one's that contain the two-way radios) with the highly accurate SiRFStar III chips and dubbed them the 520HCx and 530HCx. The SiRFStar III chipset means faster acquisition and improved... Read on ...
Dedicated Sat Nav or PDA?
May 10, 2007
Over on the GlobalPositioningSystems.co.uk blog a question that many people ask is being examined:Dedicated Sat Nav or PDA? It's a good question and the will be different for everyone. Sure, a PDA is much more than a GPS and allows users... Read on ...
Galileo GPS project 'in a deep crisis'
May 8, 2007
The European Galileo GPS project is 'in a deep crisis' according to German Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee. Hope is receding that a private consortium asked to run the system can end its infighting and meet a 10 May deadline to... Read on ...
Top 10 GPS for April 2007
May 1, 2007
GPS Tracklogs has compiled a top 10 list of automotive GPS receivers and a separate top 10 handheld/sport receivers. The list is a mix of the expected and the unexpected. The expected is that the Garmin nuvi 350, 360 and... Read on ...
GPS chip on a mobile phone SIM card
April 28, 2007
This is very interesting - a full GPS chip built in to a mobile phone SIM card. How does a small GPS chip pick up the signals from the satellites? The solution to this has been to use the phone... Read on ...
Garmin nuvi 250
April 23, 2007
GPS Magazine has posted an in-depth review of the Garmin nuvi 250. Their verdict: Excellent, But $100 Too Expensive. The nuvi 200 series is Garmin's latest offering in the highly successful nuvi product line, and is targeted at the budget... Read on ...
Sat nav instructs Mercedes driver to plunge into river
March 27, 2007
An in-car GPS isn't a substitute for using your eyes and common sense: The driver of a £96k Mercedes SL500 had a lucky escape after her satnav directed her down a winding track and straight into the River Sence in... Read on ...
You can't rely on sat nav
March 23, 2007
No matter how much it's being sold as something you can rely on, putting your faith in sat nav is not sensible. Take these two stories on BBC News: Sat nav error puts an end to tripA group of children... Read on ...
Garmin announce nuvi 200, 250, 270 and 650
March 15, 2007
Garmin announces a number of new GPS receivers in the nuvi range. nuvi 200 Features Receiver: high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver Display: 2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 diag (8.9 cm), 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA color antiglare TFT... Read on ...
ViaMichelin X-960 and ViaMichelin X-970T
March 14, 2007
ViaMichelin debut two new GPS receivers at CeBIT. Neither of these host anything new and neither are particularly powerful. Nonetheless, it goes to show how fast the automotive GPS market is expanding. ViaMichelin X-960 Here's the spec of the X-960: SiRF... Read on ...
"Underwater GPS"
March 12, 2007
New Scientist has a small piece on how engineers from the US Office of Naval Research has come up with a way to provide GPS levels of accuracy for underwater vessels. A base station is tethered to the sea bed... Read on ...
KGB maps of the UK better than OS
February 23, 2007
Detailed maps of the UK drawn up by the KGB between 1950 and 1990 have gone on sale in digital format. The maps cover 16,000 square kilometers and 103 UK town and cities in greater detail than Ordnance Survey maps. ... Read on ...
Magellan Maestro
February 19, 2007
Magellan is getting ready to launch a new series of GPS receivers called Magellan Maestro. Initially three systems will be offered: Magellan Maestro 4000 ($369.99) Magellan Maestro 4040 ($469.99) Magellan Maestro 4050 ($649.99) Here are some details of the line:... Read on ...
TomTom revamps logo
February 5, 2007
TomTom revamps their company logo. “The new logo reflects… TomTom’s care for its customers, its hands-on mentality and its passion for the best, high-quality navigation products and services. It also supports our continued expansion into new markets like fleet management... Read on ...
TomTom ships satnavs infected with Trojans
January 28, 2007
TomTom has admitted that it shipped TomTom GO 910 in-car GPS receivers infected with two Trojans: Win32.Perlovga.A Trojan and TR/Drop.Small.qp. It has come to our attention that a small, isolated number of TomTom GO 910’s, produced between September and November... Read on ...
$50 rebate on Garmin Forerunner
January 24, 2007
Garmin are offering a $50 rebate on the Forerunner 205 and Forerunner 305 GPS receivers. Here is some information on these receivers. Garmin Forerunner 205 New! Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist... Read on ...
New Server
January 15, 2007
Happy New Year! Hacking GPS has moved to a new server and parts of the site have been unavailable for much of the day. Hopefully it’s all transferred and running now. Sorry for any inconvenience while the transfer took place!... Read on ...
Happy Holidays from TomTom
December 23, 2006
Do you own a TomTom GO 510, TomTom GO 910 TomTom ONE or the TomTom Navigator 6 software? If you do, TomTom have a Christmas gift for you - a free map update worth $150! Details on the TomTom website:... Read on ...
Epson announces ultra-sensitive, ultra-small, 1-chip GPS module for mobile handsets
December 19, 2006
Interesting news from Epson: Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced that it has developed a single-chip global-positioning system (GPS) module whose small size and high sensitivity (-160 dBm max.) make it ideal for use in next-generation mobile handsets equipped with... Read on ...
Navman F20
December 18, 2006
Buying a GPS for someone who wants to navigate without having to transform themselves into a geek? Then look no further than the Navman F20. Why the Navman F20? One word - simplicity! The F20 is ready to use out... Read on ...
Gifts for GPS geeks - Moixa USBCELL
December 8, 2006
Here's a gift that most GPS geeks would love to receive this Christmas - a set of Moixa USBCELL AA batteries. Put simply - these are rechargeable NiMH AA batteries that you can either recharge normally using a battery charger... Read on ...
GPS for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) now shipping!
December 7, 2006
The Sony PSP GPS Receiver (PSP-290) has now been released (finally!). Here are the details: Reception Frequency: 1575.42MHz (L1 ban, C/A code) Reception System: 20 Channels Reception Sensitivity: Following: -153dBm, Captured: -140dBm Position Update Interval: Approximately 1 second Position Precision:... Read on ...
TomTom ups rebate to $100
December 5, 2006
TomTom has boosted their holiday rebate offer for GPS buyers from $50 to $100 on the following units: TomTom GO 910 TomTom GO 510 TomTom ONE TomTom GO 700 TomTom GO 300 TomTom RIDER The promotion is valid on units... Read on ...
Ambulance crew learns to be skeptical of GPS
December 4, 2006
Don't just blindly follow what the GPS receiver tells you to do! Instead of driving eight miles northeast of London to Brentwood, the ambulance drove 200 miles northwest to the suburbs of Manchester before the drivers realized their blunder and... Read on ...
Garmin nuvi 660 on sale for $729.95
December 1, 2006
Here's a good deal. Garmin nuvi 660 on sale for $729.95 at GPS Now (add the GPS to your shopping cart to see the lower price). New super-bright, 4.3” diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display, with white... Read on ...
Audio Tours with GPS!
November 29, 2006
The audio visual tour is an exciting new use for GPS technology, with several very different companies offering solutions. See our previous article on the GPS Range & Zoo Ranger So how does GPS fit into an audio tour? Well you’ve probably been... Read on ...
The ABCs of Geocaching
November 28, 2006
Wallstrip.com uses a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx GPS receiver to show you the ins and outs of geocaching. Watch the videoblog here. (via Garmin Blog)... Read on ...
NAVTEQ acquires Traffic.com
November 9, 2006
Digital map maker NAVTEQ has agreed to acquire the traffic information service Traffic.com for $179 million. “Our focus is on enhancing our map with content that brings the map to life and increases the utility and convenience of navigation devices. ... Read on ...
India may quit EU-led GPS project
October 17, 2006
India’s participation in the Galileo project, a satellite navigation system being developed by EU and European Space Agency, expected to rival the United States’ GPS (global positioning system), has run into the hard ground realities of security concerns. India... Read on ...
Google Maps in 42 lines of code
October 10, 2006
Here is a quick and dirty hack to perform mobile GPS-referenced Google Map searches on your laptop (e.g., where's the next coffee shop around here?). 42 lines, about half of them comments. I put this small demo together for... Read on ...
GPS Ranger and the Zoo Ranger
Bar Z Adventures, a leading provider of handheld educational GPS (Global Positioning System) technology, announced today the development of two new products, the GPS Ranger(tm) and the Zoo Ranger(tm). These innovative touring devices deliver multimedia content based on satellite recognition... Read on ...
Solar flares will disrupt GPS in 2011
September 29, 2006
Navigation, power and communications systems that rely on GPS satellite navigation will be disrupted by violent solar activity in 2011, research shows. A study reveals Global Positioning System receivers to be unexpectedly vulnerable to bursts of radio noise produced... Read on ...
Mio C510E GPS receiver review
September 16, 2006
Pocket-Lint reviews the Mio C510E GPS receiver. I have to admit that there are some very robust and reliable GPS receiver units coming from Mio now, and for anyone looking for an all-purpose receiver, it's a company to look out... Read on ...
Porsche Design P9611 GPS receiver
September 6, 2006
Details are emerging of the Porsche Design P9611 GPS receiver. µ-blox Antaris4 SuperSense GPS chip 4.3-inch 480 x 272 pixel 16:9 display 520MHz XScale processor On-board Intel 2700G graphics processor 64MB of RAM / ROM SD / MMC slot Bluetooth... Read on ...
Archiving Geocaches
August 29, 2006
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,... Read on ...
You just can't rely on sat nav!
August 25, 2006
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... Read on ...
BusinessWeek reviews the Garmin StreetPilot c550
August 23, 2006
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... Read on ...
How mapping data is collected
August 17, 2006
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
GPS navigation no match for London cab drivers
August 14, 2006
"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... Read on ...
Review - Garmin nuvi 360
August 4, 2006
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... Read on ...
Garmin $50 cashback
August 1, 2006
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... Read on ...
Newsday.com test drives GPS receivers
July 20, 2006
Newsday.com has some a mini-review of GPS receivers and mapping software in a recent article. Under test is: CoPilot by ALK Technologies Destinator Mobile Crossing's WayPoint Magellan RoadMate 3000T Garmin StreetPilot i3 Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS locator... Read on ...
Time magazine reviews the Garmin StreetPilot c550
July 12, 2006
Time magazine has an excellent review of the Garmin StreetPilot c550. "The new Garmin StreetPilot c550 is the best portable navigation product on the market. Why should you believe me? Not only have I tested the latest products from most... Read on ...
Magellan RoadMate 860T GPS review
June 30, 2006
PC Magazine have posted details of the Magellan RoadMate 860T. The RoadMate 860T is a WAAS-enabled, EGNOS-enabled 14-channel in-car/handheld GPS receiver that sports a 3.5 inch color LCD TFT display and incorporates a built-in MP3 player. It also comes with over... Read on ...
Phillips to start making GPS units
June 21, 2006
Phillips is the next big name to enter the GPS market. Phillips is planning to release three new consumer GPS receivers, with prices starting at $500. This isn't the first time that Phillips has dipped their toe into the GPS... Read on ...
Excellent TomTom Go 910 review
June 20, 2006
Lordpercy.com has posted an excellent review of the TomTom Go 910. There are a number of ups and downs to the TomTom Go 910: "TomTom have perhaps gone a little too far in hunting for extras, we were perfectly happy... Read on ...
GPS Magazine Awards TomTom GO 910 Editors Choice
June 9, 2006
The TomTom GO 910 wins GPS Magazine's Editors Choice: "Fletcher Previn, founder of GPS Magazine, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its in-depth review of TomTom’s GO 910 GPS unit. The review is available now at http://www.gpsmagazine.com. Putting... Read on ...
TrackStick GPS Data Logger
June 6, 2006
Bruce Schneier is spot on when he says that this could be used to track just about anyone. "This small GPS gadget can easily be placed in a car, boat, land speeder, or just about any moving object and will... Read on ...
Contours display in Google Maps
June 5, 2006
I've always thought that Google Maps were lacking because they didn't display contour information. While there are ways and means to get this information displayed, none are as good as the mashup at EarthTools. A few points to bear in... Read on ...
Modern Navigation & GPS
June 4, 2006
Here’s an interesting course if you’re in a mood to do a little study: MIT’s Modern Navigation. You’ll find the online courseware, lecture notes and assignments courtesy of the MIT Open Courseware site which freely publishes materials for virtually all... Read on ...
Mobile navigation service can now be downloaded on select Motorola phones
June 1, 2006
Interesting article in the Northwest Indiana News: 'Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. is partnering with the country's largest map maker, Skokie-based Rand McNally & Co., to produce a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation service for cell phones.Customers will be able to download... Read on ...
World of Warcraft Google Map
May 26, 2006
This has nothing to do with GPS but I thought it was cool - a World of Warcraft map based on the Google Maps system. That's gotta be useful! Anyone know if there's one for Oblivion? ... Read on ...
Firmware updates for TomTom GO 510 and 910
May 18, 2006
TomTom have released firmware updates for the TomTom GO 510 and TomTom GO 910 GPS receivers. Details for this update can be found on the TomTom support website. We strongly recommend installing this update if the version number of the... Read on ...
Garmin offers $100 rebate on GPSMAP 76Cx and 76CSx
May 17, 2006
There's never been a better time to buy a Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx and GPSMAP 76CSx as Garmin are offering a $100 rebate until July 9th. For more details download the rebate coupon from Garmin (PDF). This offer applies to the... Read on ...
Memory-Map news - Vive la France!
May 16, 2006
New from Memory-Map: Vive la France! - Full IGN coverage now available from Memory-Map... We know how much you all like travelling, and France is pretty high on most people's hit-lists of coutries to explore. You may remember just before... Read on ...
Mio A201 Batteries
More information from Anquet - They have managed to get spare rechargeable batteries for the Mio A210 Pocket PC. These are direct from the manufacturer and guaranteed to work. For more details visit Anquet.... Read on ...
Right to roam news from Anquet Maps
Anquet Maps have received the complete Explorer 1:25,000 scale map data from the Ordnance Survey. This data now includes the new Right to Roam data for England and Wales. "All Right to Roam areas in Great Britain are now fully mapped... Read on ...
Garmin firmware updates for April 2006
May 11, 2006
Here is a listing of the new firmware updates released by Garmin for April 2006: eTrex LegendC eTrex VistaC Forerunner 205 Forerunner 305 GPSMAP 292 GPSMAP 298 Sounder GPSMAP 3005C GPSMAP 3006C/3010C GPSMAP 3006C/3010C GPSMAP 3205 GPSMAP 3206 GPSMAP 3210... Read on ...
Magellan eXplorist and RoatMate rebate
Magellan is offering customers a rebate on the eXplorist and RoadMate range This applies to purchases made before July 7 and apply to the US and Canada only: eXplorist 200 or 210 - $30 rebate eXplorist 400, 500, 600 or XL -... Read on ...
World language family mapping
May 8, 2006
Nothing to do with GPS – this is a link to a page based on the work of Dr. Stephen Huffman and it is a series of maps that shows the languages of the world. These maps are available as... Read on ...
Garmin Q1 2006 earnings
May 3, 2006
Good news for Garmin stock holders! Today Garmin has announced record profits for Q1 2006 and announced a two-for-one stock split and cash dividend. Here is the press release.... Read on ...
ASCII Maps!
ASCII Art is an interesting site that creates a mash-up combining Google Maps and ASCII art (remember that stuff, don’t you?). Not useful in the least but still fun (and compelling is an odd way). Check it out!... Read on ...
You just can't trust satellite navigation!
April 25, 2006
At least if you don't keep an eye on the road ahead. This from the Times Online: THERE is a lucrative new sport in the Wiltshire village of Luckington: fishing stranded motorists out of a ford at £25 a time.... Read on ...
Win a Garmin Nuvi!
April 24, 2006
Travel and Leisure have a competition where you can win a Garmin Nuvi - all you have to do is to describe your favorite drive in less than 4,000 words. Get writing!... Read on ...
Concerns over GPS child tracking
April 21, 2006
GPS systems that are designed to allow parents to keep an eye on their children get a thumbs down from Privacy International. Parents using new products which allow them to track their children may develop an "unhealthy and destructive" relationship... Read on ...
"Big Mamma" is watching you!
April 19, 2006
Rob Pegoraro writes a very interesting article for the Washington Post where he examines how GPS-enabled mobile phones have changed the way that parents watch their children: "Last week, Sprint Nextel Corp. introduced a new service called Family Locator that... Read on ...
Amazing Deal! Garmin StreetPilot i5 for $342
April 14, 2006
If you are looking to buy a Garmin StreetPilot i5 then this is the deal you've been waiting for. Amazon.com are selling these amazing GPS receivers for $342! Specification: 1.7” W x 1.3” H, 220 x 176 pixels, 32k-color, sunlight... Read on ...
Yahoo! Maps now offer satellite/aerial imagery
April 12, 2006
Good news! Yahoo! Maps now offer satellite and aerial imagery. The imagery provided by Yahoo! certainly seems to be smoother than that offered by Google – competition is good!... Read on ...
Magellan eXplorist 400 review
April 11, 2006
GPS Tracklog has compiled some excellent reviews of the Magellan eXplorist 400 from a number of good sources (Amazon.com, ZDNet, etc). I have to admit to being a fan of the eXplorist range from Magellan. They are designed to compete... Read on ...
Samsung SCH-W399 "Talking" GPS phone
April 3, 2006
A GPS cellphone is nothing new but a talking GPS cellphone is. The Samsung SCH-W399 bridges the gap between car GPS systems that are very much navigation oriented and handheld GPS receivers which are now lagging behind. Here are some... Read on ...
Navman launch new iCN GPS systems
March 30, 2006
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... Read on ...
Garmin announces first portable GPS receivers with pre-loaded land/sea maps
March 29, 2006
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
Shadow Tracker j2 - Vehicle Tracking Systems
March 28, 2006
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,... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
Berners-Lee calls on the OS to open up
March 23, 2006
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... Read on ...
GPS info for geeks
March 21, 2006
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
SiRF acquires TrueSpan
March 20, 2006
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... Read on ...
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.... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
E-Ten Pathfinder GPS PMP
March 15, 2006
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,... Read on ...
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... Read on ...
GPS Fun - Savage Chickens on GPS
March 7, 2006
Doug Savage and the Savage Chickens have a cartoon about GPS today - hillarious! Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System... Read on ...
BBC on mobile tracking
February 27, 2006
BBC News have an article on mobile tracking. Interesting read, Your mobile phone is a beacon - a radio transmitter in a box. Therefore it is possible to trace the signal and work out where it is. There are now... Read on ...
How GPS tracking got an employee fired
February 22, 2006
Interesting story on GPS Review: In North Castle New York a building inspector has been fired by the town in part because of a GPS tracklog. The town put a GPS tracking device in a car used by the inspector... Read on ...
Using an in-car GPS is dangerous
February 21, 2006
A survey by Privilege Insurance has polled 2000 drivers and come up with some scary findings. First, they found that 19% of drivers who use an in-car GPS lost concentration while driving, compared to 17% who read maps. It also... Read on ...
Google Maps - at night!
February 19, 2006
Peter Pesti has integrated Google Maps with the Earth Lights images, showing how the earth is illuminated by artificial lights at night, to give Google Maps Nighttime! Very cool indeed! Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System, Google, Google Maps... Read on ...
Garmin leads TomTom
February 16, 2006
The figures for Holiday sales are out and Garmin has the lion's share on the GPS market, with Garmin units accounting for 45% of sales. However, there's a surprise at number two - TomTom who had a 25% share. Magellan... Read on ...
Geosoft's $100,000 Software Giveaway
February 13, 2006
Geosoft, the makers of geoscience mapping and visualization software, is celebrating their 20th anniversary and is holding a contest for free software. One winner will be drawn every month so for a chance to win take a trip over to the... Read on ...
Garmin sues TomTom
February 10, 2006
US-based Garmin is suing Dutch rivals TomTom for unspecified financial damages after claiming that TomTom is illegally using five US-patented Garmin technologies that are designed to “calculate which streets are important enough to a driver’s route to be displayed”. This... Read on ...
Get paid to geocache!
January 31, 2006
Want to get paid for a spot of geocaching? Well, if you live in or close to the states pictured in yellow (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana) then SkySites will pay you to retrieve... Read on ...
Pros and cons of PDA/GPS hybrids
January 27, 2006
GPS Tracklog has an interesting post outlining some of the pros and cons of PDA/based GPS receivers that I'd like to expand upon here briefly: Pros: Greater number of features. Easier to use interface. The ability to carry much more... Read on ...
UK Street Map Coordinate Converter
UK readers might like to take a look at the UK Street Map Coordinate Converter - Enter either a post code, OS grid reference, landranger grid or lat/long and get all the other information about the location you entered. This... Read on ...
L2C GPS signal information
January 26, 2006
I've just come across a good article on GPS Review about the L2C GPS signal - the newer, stronger GPS signal that should improve GPS reception around tall building, under trees and in valleys and canyon. An added side-effect of L2C... Read on ...
Geocaching and Garmin
January 19, 2006
The GPS manufacturers have jumped on the sport of geocaching and now put a lot of effort into giving people geocaching-specific information for their GPS receivers. One of the best makers for geocaching information is Garmin. They have two good... Read on ...
Garmin Nuvi 300 review
Lordpercy.com has an excellent review of the Garmin Nuvi 300 GPS receiver. It's given a strong recommendation, alongside the TomTom GO! Strong points are the unit's accuracy, ease of use, good internal battery (lasting around 4 - 6 hours) and time... Read on ...
JVC KV-PX9 GPS
January 16, 2006
JVC isn't a name that you associate with GPS receivers but that hasn't stopped them entering the market with the JVC KV-PX9 GPS. The JVC KV-PX9 is a GPS but it's also a audio/video playback device and a data storage... Read on ...
Garmin Named Exclusive GPS Provider for United Kingdom's BMW and MINI Automotive Dealerships
Good news for Garmin as they are names the exclusive GPS provider for BMW and Mini in the UK. ROMSEY, United Kingdom, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin (Europe) Ltd., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) , today announced an... Read on ...
You might need a GPS receiver to find this one!
January 13, 2006
Take a look at this - the world's smallest GPS receiver chip! Not something you'd want to take geocaching with you! Seriously though, the possibilities with a chip this small are endless. Here's the information on it from Rakon: The quest... Read on ...
Garmin Edge 205/305
January 12, 2006
Two new GPS receivers from Garmin - the Edge 205 and Edge 305. Edge 205 "Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 205—Garmin's GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. Perfect for touring and the trails, the lightweight... Read on ...
Garmin announces support for Mac OS X
January 10, 2006
Garmin has announced today that they will make their current GPS receivers and software compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. This is great news for Mac users - however, they will need to wait a while as Garmin thinks... Read on ...
DriveSync - Track your car when you're not using it!
January 9, 2006
DriveSync let's you keep an eye on your car when you're not in it to look out for it yourself! Do you really know how your teenage child is driving your car? DriveSync™ allows you to monitor "where", "when", "how... Read on ...
Crime fighting GPS
January 8, 2006
Engadget is running a story of how a GPS receiver foiled a bank robbery. A quick thinking bank employee stuffed a GPS receiver into the duffel bag along with the cash – quick thinking! Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning... Read on ...
Forerunner 305
January 5, 2006
Garmin is expected to announce a new wrist-based GPS receiver at CES - the Forerunner 305. The Forerunner 305 will include a heart-rate monitor and will be able to export data for to mapping tools such as Google Maps. Technorati... Read on ...
Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth car kit
January 2, 2006
The Parrot 3400LS is a device that does it all - a Bluetooth hands-free kit combined with a color LCD and a GPS receiver. The Parrot 3400LS is compatible with most navigation software, such as Route 66 and Tom Tom... Read on ...
HTC Galaxy/Qtek G100/i-Mate PDA-N PocketPC with GPS and WiFi reviewed
Engadget has links to a few reviews of the Qtek G100 (or HTC Galaxy or i-Mate PDA-N) Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC with GPS and WiFi. PocketPC with built-in GPS 300MHz processor 64MB of ROM 128MB RAM (or 128MB ROM... Read on ...
Happy New Year
December 31, 2005
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all Hacking GPS readers a happy, prosperous and safe New Year! Next year we have a lot of exciting things in store for you, including in-depth reviews and articles on getting the... Read on ...
GPS term - Pseudo-Random Code
What is Pseudo-Random Code? Pseudo-random code is the identifying signature signal transmitted by each GPS satellite. This code is used by the GPS receiver to identify and separate out the GPS signal from background noise. Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System, Pseudo-random... Read on ...
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Galileo test satellite is working!
December 30, 2005
According to BBC News, the Galileo test satellite called Giove-A has made contact with ground station and all seems to be performing well. Giove-A, a 600kg satellite built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, was launched from Baikonur in Kazakhstan on... Read on ...
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Sony NV-U70T GPS receiver review
December 29, 2005
Pocket-lint.co.uk reviews the Sony NV-U70T GPS receiver. They like the dual speakers, the traffic updates and the large color touch screen but the unit is let down by the software being cumbersome to use and the maps not having good... Read on ...
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Magellan RoadMate 800 - Firmware update 1.04
Magellan has updated the firmware for the RoadMate 800. There are a whole heap of worthwhile bug fixes in this latest version: Music Player You will now be able to navigate through menus in the music player using the navigation... Read on ...
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How Galileo will change the future of driving
BBC News takes an in-depth look at how the European Galileo GPS system will herald a new era of road-user charging, tolls and even improve on road safety and improve the response times of the emergency services.. Powerful applications are... Read on ...
Galileo test satellite to launch Wednesday
December 27, 2005
Europe's global satellite-navigation system, Galileo, comes a step nearer on Wednesday with the launch of its first demonstrator spacecraft. Giove-A will be lofted into orbit by a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The demonstrator, built in the UK by... Read on ...
2005 is going to be 1 second longer!
2005 is going to be 1 second longer thanks to a leap second added to clocks at midnight on 31 December. The Paris Observatory said an extra second is to be added to clocks worldwide at the stroke of midnight... Read on ...
GPS term - C/A code
December 26, 2005
What is C/A code? C/A or Coarse/Acquisition code is the standard GPS signal that civilians use (as opposed to the signal that the military use) in order to get a positional fix. The C/A code contains position and time information and... Read on ...
GPS term - Clock Bias
December 24, 2005
What is Clock Bias? Clock bias is the difference in time between the clock time as shown by a GPS receiver and true universal time (or sometimes the time as experienced by the GPS satellite). Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global... Read on ...
Build the Ultimate Custom PC
December 23, 2005
My latest ExtremeTech book, "Build the Ultimate PC" is out and ExtremeTech have a chapter excerpt on their site. I hope you enjoy reading it!... Read on ...
New GPS satellite now operational
Lockheed Martin have announced that the new IIR-14 (M) satellite launched in September is now fully operational. Launched on Sept. 25 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. the GPS IIR-14 (M) satellite is the most technologically advanced GPS satellite... Read on ...
GPS term - Basemap
What is a Basemap? A basemap is the maps that a GPS receiver comes pre-installed with. These are usually low quality maps that show roads and rail networks, towns and cities, oceans, rivers and lakes and other locations such as... Read on ...
GPS term - Anti-Spoofing
December 22, 2005
What is Anti-Spoofing? Anti-spoofing is a technique used by the US military to prevent false GPS signals being generated by the enemy to confuse personnel or ordnance. Anti-spoofing is achieved by encrypting the P-code that contains the precise GPS signal. ... Read on ...
Space weather disturbanced can affect GPS
Better forecast predictions of "bad" space weather (caused by solar disturbances) which can affects satellites can now help predict when the accuracy of the GPS network is likely to be affected: Satellite images show that when searing waves of solar... Read on ...
GPS term - NMEA
December 20, 2005
What is NMEA? NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association. This is a US standards committee that initially defined the data message structure, content of the data message and the protocols that allow GPS receivers to communicate with other devices... Read on ...
GPS terms - Nautical Mile
What is Nautical Mile? A nautical mile is a unit of length that is use in air and sea navigation. A nautical mile is based on the length of one arc minute of a great circle. 1 nautical mile is... Read on ...
GPS terms - 3D operational mode
December 18, 2005
What is 3D operational mode? 3D operational mode is three-dimensional GPS position fix that not only delivers horizontal coordinates but also give the elevation of the receiver as well. 3D operational mode requires the receiver to be locked on to... Read on ...
GPS terms - Data message
December 15, 2005
What is Data Message? The data message is a 1,500 bit message that's incorporated into the GPS signal. The data message carries information about the satellite's position, clock corrections and overall health.Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System, data message... Read on ...
GPS terms - UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
December 13, 2005
What is UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)? Universal Coordinated Time based on the Greenwich Meridian and is the international time standard. It was (and still is) also known as Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT). Using this timezone/standard avoids errors and problems associated... Read on ...
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2005 - The Year of the Online Digital Map
December 12, 2005
Without a doubt, 2005 has been the year of the online digital map. The home user who has access to the internet now has a staggering array of map services to choose from. By far the best known service is... Read on ...
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Memory-Map Version 5 - The Review
Some programs just keep on getting better and better, and after having been using Memory-Map Version 5 for a week or so that's the conclusion I'm coming to about that product! I've been a frequent Memory-Map user since version 3... Read on ...
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GPS terms - Position
December 11, 2005
What is Position? Position is the information a GPS receiver provides about it's current location. A position is made up of four components: Latitude Longitude Time Altitude There is also a estimation or error given for position data. Technorati Tags: GPS,... Read on ...
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GPS terms - Latitude
December 8, 2005
What is Latitude? Latitude is the north/south measurement of position that is perpendicular to the earth's polar axis. Latitude is measured in degrees. 0° is at the Equator and extends to +90° at the north pole and -90° at the... Read on ...
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Garmin release firmware updates for StreetPilot 2610, 2620, 2650, 2660 and C340
December 6, 2005
Today Garmin have released firmware updates for the following StreetPilot GPS receivers: StreetPilot 2610 StreetPilot 2620 StreetPilot 2650 StreetPilot 2660 StreetPilot C340 These join updates released on Dec 2nd for the Nuvi 300 and Nuvi 350.Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global... Read on ...
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Top 100 GPS receivers from Amazon.com
Check it out - Top 100 GPS receivers from Amazon.com: Want more inspiration? Check this out! Top 100 GPS receivers Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning System... Read on ...
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GPS terms - Longitude
What is Longitude? Longitude is an east/west measurement of position that relates to the Prime Meridian which runs through Greenwich, London (UK). The Prime meridian is an imaginary circle that runs around the earth and through the north and south poles.... Read on ...
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Google Earth UK update
There seems to have been a major update made to Google Earth for the many parts of the UK. The update makes available imagery that is down to 6 inch per pixel resolution. Other areas have seen improvements in resolution... Read on ...
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Navman introduces the iCN 650 - Ultimate Pan-Continental In-Car Navigation
December 5, 2005
Navman introduces the iCN 650 in-car navigation system. This device looks like a real winner! The Navman iCN 650 is our top-of-the-range road navigation system. Incorporating the very latest GPS technology, design and software, the iCN 650 comes packed with features... Read on ...
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A Bluetooth GPS for under £100!
December 4, 2005
There is an awesome deal over on Widget UK Ltd for Bluetooth GPS receivers for PDAs (Palm and Windows PocketPC). The price - under £100 (OK, they are £100 quid bar a penny)! This still represents excellent value and an... Read on ...
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Garmin StreetPilot 7500
December 3, 2005
The Garmin StreetPilot 7500's huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you'll always see where you're going — from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, our 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded... Read on ...
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Garmin StreetPilot 7200
The Garmin StreetPilot 7200's huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you'll always see where you're going — from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, our 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded... Read on ...
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Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1
December 2, 2005
Microsoft has released a new verion of ActiveSync - ActiveSync 4.1. New update is available from Microsoft. ActiveSync® 4.1 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile 5.0-based devices. Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-based PCs... Read on ...
Sony Nav-U NV-U50 and NV-U70
December 1, 2005
Sony are getting ready to release two new GPS receiver - the Nav-U NV-U50 and NV-U70. The new Sony receivers are expected to ship in Europe in January. Prices are sketchy but the NV-U50 is expected to cost around £319 ($547) and... Read on ...
GPS terms - NAVSTAR
What is NAVSTAR? NAVSTAR is the name given to the GPS satellites - it is an acronym for NAVigation Satellite Timing and Ranging. The NAVSTAR satellites are also sometimes referred to as SVs or Space Vehicles. Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global... Read on ...
GPS terms - WAAS
November 29, 2005
What is WAAS? WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System and is an FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) system that augments the GPS network with hardware (such as beacon towers) that improves the accuracy of the system by transmitting an additional... Read on ...
Comparing different GPS receivers
Christmas gift shopping can be a time of comparing to get the right gift. Garmin have made comparing the different GPS receivers they make a lot easier by creating product comparison pages for handheld, automotive, aviation and marine GPS receivers.... Read on ...
DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 and Street Atlas USA 2006 software
Looking for a simple way to turn your laptop into a GPS tracking device for less that $100? The new Earthmate GPS LT-20 might be what you are looking for! The Earthmate GPS LT-20 is a compact, low power GPS... Read on ...
Upcoming Garmin GPS receivers
November 28, 2005
Expect to see five new GPS receivers from Garmin out real soon. Check out the excellent battery life on some of these units! Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Approx $499.99 SiRF high-sensitivity GPS receiver WAAS-enabled Meets rigid IPX-7 submersible standards Built-in basemaps... Read on ...
TomTom Navigator 5 update 5.20
TomTom have released an update to TomTom Navigator 5. TomTom Navigator 5.20 update brings the following new features: Improved phone functionality for your device. See the compatibility list for more information. TomTom NAVIGATOR is now compatible with Microsoft Windows™ MOBILE... Read on ...
GPS terms - Multi-channel GPS receiver
What is a Multi-channel GPS receiver? A multi-channel GPS receiver is one that is capable of tracking more than at once. The early GPS receivers were single-channel receivers that could only track one satellite at a time (the receiver would... Read on ...
GPS terms - Almanac
November 27, 2005
What is an Almanac? The almanac is a data file that contains the orbital information, clock corrections and atmospheric delay information for all the GPS satellites. The almanac data file is transmitted by all the GPS satellites and has to be... Read on ...
Sign up to GPS Notes with FeedBlitz
I've set up a FeedBlitz email subscription service here that allows you to subscribe to GPS Notes via email. If you subscribe you will be sent a daily emails of new posts. You can unsubscribe at any time and there's... Read on ...
GPS terms - Mask angle
November 26, 2005
What is Mask angle? Mask angle is the minimum acceptable elevation above the horizon that a GPS satellite has to be at to avoid blockage of line-of-sight. GPS receivers have an in-built mask angle that prevents them trying to get... Read on ...
GPS SVs (Space Vehicles)
Here is some interesting information about the GPS SVs (Space Vehicles, or satellites): Power Plant: The SVs are powered by solar panels generating 800 watts. The panels on the newer Block IIF have been upgraded to generate 2450 watts Weight: ... Read on ...
GPS terms - Multipath error
What is "multipath error"? A GPS receiver is on the whole a very accurate device that works well under most conditions. One of the most common errors that you will come across is called "multipath error". A multipath error is... Read on ...
The Selector - Help your fellow cachers "Know before they go"!
If you are a geocachers that not only hunts caches but actively sets up new ones you might want to take a look at this - The Selector. With the Selector you can help your fellow cachers "Know before they... Read on ...
GPS suggestions for Christmas
November 25, 2005
If you are looking for a GPS receiver for you or someone else for Christmas then here are a few GPS receivers for you to consider. I've divided them into two categories: Handheld GPS Vehicle GPS Below you will find... Read on ...
Improve suction cup performance
A lot of people use suction cup GPS holders in cars - problem is, unless you take care the setup can be poor and the holder can fall off. However, it's easy to improve the performance of any suction cup... Read on ...
Do you "need" a GPS with an electronic compass?
November 24, 2005
I'm thinking of buying a GPS. Do I really need a GPS receiver with an electronic compass? Unless you are moving a standard GPS cannot tell you which way north is (the receiver can't tell which way it is pointing... Read on ...
When do you want a color screen?
There are a number of GPS receivers now that come with a color LCD screen as opposed to the traditional greyscale screens. But when is color and advantage and when is it a hindrance? Let's look at the downsides first. ... Read on ...
Initial GD-70X Vehicle Navigation System
The Initial GD-70X Vehicle Navigation System is the ideal car set-up for the avid traveling family. Combining a GPS-based navigational system with a DVD/CD player and a 7-inch color LCD, the GD-70X not only keeps the adults on the right... Read on ...
The new and improved Mio 268+ and 269+ sport SiRF III
Introducing the new and improved Mio 268+ and 269+ sport SiRF III! What's been improved? Well, pretty much everything! Faster processor! Now the Mio 268+ and 269+ sport SiRF III are powered by the Intel Xscale 400 MHz processor. Better signal... Read on ...
TomTom Holiday Promotion!
November 22, 2005
TomTom has released a new promotion for the upcoming Holiday season for purchases of any TomTom GO 300/700: $50 Mail in Rebate and Free TomTom PLUS Traffic updates until 12/31/06! U.S. only I'm afraid ... Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning... Read on ...
The pitfalls of route-planners
The idea of having your journey planned out for you by a computer seems compelling to many - it eliminates the need to stare at maps for hours on end trying to come up with the best route between A... Read on ...
Choosing a GPS for Christmas
November 21, 2005
With Christmas only a few weeks away I'm sure that GPS receivers are likely to be a popular gift this Holiday season. But how do you choose the right GPS for you? Here I'm going to present a few questions... Read on ...
TomTom GO update - TomTom GO 5.420
An update for the TomTom GO has been released - TomTom GO 5.420. It's even easier to start a Traffic trial on your device. After setting up TomTom Traffic, it is automatically enabled. CDMA is now also supported for connecting to... Read on ...
Garmin StreetPilot i3
CNET reviews the Garmin StreetPilot i3 GPS receiver. They give a rating of 7.7 (very good) to this $428 bit of kit. The user opinions of the StreetPilot i3 are also worth reading - they highlight some items that are... Read on ...
What's the differnece between "cold start" and "warm start"?
November 18, 2005
When you look at the data for GPS receivers you will see a time given for cold start and warm start. But what exactly is cold start and warm start? Cold Start - Time and position are known to within... Read on ...
HowStuffWorks - GPS
Interested in how your GPS works? The check out this excellent set of pages on HowStuffWorks. The site covers: Introduction 2-D Trilateration 3-D Trilateration Measuring Distance Differential GPS Usin