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Rapid GPS chipset receiver performance improvements and cost reductions will bring location awareness to most mobile devices within five years. Next generation GPS satellites will also boost GPS receiver accuracy and capability. The Internet and the cell phone created a communication revolution – GPS technology will create a location awareness revolution.
Follow the development of GPS technology with GPS Technology Reviews. Discover the technology behind GPS enabled products including car and personal GPS navigators, cell phones, smart phones, PDA, geo-tagging digital cameras, telematics, GPS asset trackers and location based social networking.
Top 40 Best Selling Portable and Vehicle Navigation Devices*
Garmin Nuvi 660 4.3 inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 350 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 200 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 200W 4.3 inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5 inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 360 3.5 inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 260 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 750 4.3 inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 760 Portable GPS Automotive Navigator
Hewlett-Packard iPAQ 310 Bluetooth 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Nuvi 250W 4.3 inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nüvi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot c330 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nuvi 670 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5 inch Portable GPS
TomTom ONE XL 4.3 inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
Garmin nuvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Navigon 2100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Magellan Maestro 3140 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nuvi 770 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
TomTom GO 920T Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3 inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Porable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
Mio c230 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator
Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin nuvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Navigon 5100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin Zumo 450 Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator
Top 5 Best Selling Handheld and Mapping GPS Navigation Devices*
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx 2.6 inch Mapping Handheld GPS
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS
Garmin eTrex Venture HC High-Intensity Color Mapping Handheld GPS
Garmin GPSMap 76CSx Mapping Handheld GPS
Garmin eTrex Legend HCx High-Senstivity Color Mapping Handheld GPS
Top 5 Best Selling Sport and Fitness GPS Devices*
GolfLogix GPS by GARMIN (2007 Model)
Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Hart Rate Monitor
Garmin Forerunner 205 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer
Garmin Edge 305HR+ GPS Navigator and Bicycle Computer with Heart Rate Monitor and Cadence Sensor
GolfLogix GPS by Garmin (2008 Model)
Fastest Rising GPS Devices*
 57% Garmin Streetpilot C550 Portable GPS Navigator
50% Garmin Nuvi 660 4.3 inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
45% Garmin nuvi 260 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
39% Garmin eTrex Venture HC High-Intensity Color Mapping Handheld GPS
37% Garmin Nuvi 250W 4.3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
36% Navigon 7100 4.3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
35% Garmin Forerunner 205 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer
33% Garmin Nuvi 350 3.5 inch Portable GPS Navigator
* from Amazon
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Garmin
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Magellan
Magellan Maestro 3200, 3210, 3220, 3250 Car GPS Navigators Review
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TomTom
TomTom ONE XL Automotive GPS Navigation Device
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TomTom GO 720 and GO 520 Smart Car Navigation Devices Review
TomTom GO 700 Car GPS Navigation Unit Review
TomTom GO 910 Car GPS Navigation Unit Review
TomTom ONE Mobile GPS Unit Review
TomTom GO 510 GPS Car Navigation Unit Review
TomTom 920 Review
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Mio
Thinking Outside the Car - Mio Release the 710t GPS Personal Navigator With Integrated 2 Megapixel Camera
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Nokia
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Pioneer
Pioneer AVIC-D2 Dashboard GPS Navigation and Entertainment System Review
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Navman
Navman S30 S Series Car GPS Navigator Review
Navman S70 Review
Lowrance
Lowrance iWay 350c GPS Automotive Navigator Review
Lowrance iWay 250c GPS Automotive Navigator Review
BlackBerry
USGlobalSat GPS Receiver for BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Review
Panasonic
Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U Car GPS Navigation Device
Navigon
Navigon 2100 and 5100 CES 2008 Award Winning GPS Navigators - Review
Sony
Sony Ericsson K530 3G Smartphone and HGE-100 GPS Enabler
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JVC
JVC KD-NX5000 In-dash GPS Navigator Wins EISA Award
ASUS
Asus MyPal A639 GPS PDA with Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi Review
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HP
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May 10, 2008
Magellan view their CrossoverGPS as a GPS navigation device which can be used for car and outdoors navigation as well as marine navigation. It was originally called the RoadMate 2500T but Magellan changed it to CrossoverGPS to better reflect its capabilities. Features which support this spread of different navigation applications include preloaded street and National Geographic “Topo” topographic contour maps, IPX-4 waterproofing, compass, altimeter, protective Sport Guard and excellent battery life.
The Magellan CrossoverGPS has a 3.5 inch color touch-screen display. Its form factor is larger than outdoor specific navigation devices (3.4 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches or 8.5 x 12.5 x 2.6 cm) so that it’s a convenient viewable size in the car. Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing when required.
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April 24, 2008
The Garmin zumo 550, 500, 450 and 400 are specialized GPS navigators for motorcycles built to be durable, vibration tolerant, waterproof. The plastics they are constructed from are able to withstand fuel spills and continuous exposure to the elements. The 3.5 inch, 320 x 240 pixel resolution, UV-resistant display is bright enough to be read in direct sunlight. Thinking of the user, Garmin have designed the navigation interface with icons large enough for operation with a gloved hand.
Garmin Zumo Use in the Car
With practical flexibility, the Garmin zumo can also be shifted to your car (mount included) and used as a automotive navigation device. The zumo car mount features an integrated speaker. Note that the zumo must be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket to use the speaker. There’s an audio output jack and microphone output jack on both the automotive and motorcycle mounts or you can use Bluetooth on the 550 and 500 models.
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April 22, 2008
Garmin’s Edge 205 and 305 are models in Garmin’s Edge range of GPS enabled personal trainer and cycle computers which integrate GPS technology and basic navigation. The units come with a mount for attaching to a bike stem or handlebars. Garmin have designed them to be suitably rugged and lightweight. Not requiring calibration, you simply need to snap the unit into its mount and head off. The SiRFStarIII high sensitivity GPS receiver is able to cope with weak GPS signal reception areas such as those with heavy tree cover.
Using data supplied by the GPS receiver the Edge units can automatically output speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent. The Edge GPS units feature two customizable data screens to display up to 16 lines of data. Some training aid features are;
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April 17, 2008
The 2007 model of the GolfLogix GPS is based on a previous version of the Garmin handheld GPS hardware and does not have some features of the new GolfLogix GPS-8 2008 model including;
- More memory to hold 20 rather than 10 golf course maps and up to 6 hazards per hole
- Distance of last shot feature to aid in club performance tracking
- Auto-recognition of the course being played when the unit is powered on
The green casing easily distinguishes the 2007 GolfLogix GPS from the new 2008 model.
The latest GolfLogix GPS version, the GolfLogix GPS-8, was unveiled at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show. It’s a popular, rugged, golfer friendly device. The new version is built on the latest GPS platform from Garmin and includes numerous new features included at the request of golfers. New features include;
- increased memory capacity,
- ability to hold up to 20 courses and up to 6 hazards per hole,
- last shot distance and
- auto course recognition
GolfLogix have done their product design homework with their software interface benefiting from the input of thousands of golfers interviewed. In 2007 the USGA and R&A both sanctioned the use of satellite-based yardage measuring devices during competition.
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April 8, 2008
Garmin’s handheld mapping GPS76 range includes the GPS76, GPSMAP76, GPSMAP76S, GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx. They are nominated my Garmin as their mariner friendly mapping GPS devices which could be used for boating, hunting or fishing. The premium models, the GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx can also provide you with turn-by-turn on road navigation to your destination. All units have a well rounded range of features for their intended duty including the essential ability of floating if dropped in the water. Naturally they are rugged being made from a high impact plastic alloy and are fully gasketed for a waterproof (submersible) IPX7 rating.
All GPS76 models have a compact form factor and light weight (7.7 oz or 218g with batteries) and will sit easily into a pocket. The long 16-18 hour battery life depending on model means that you don’t have to carry an excessive number of batteries in your other pockets.
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April 4, 2008
The Garmin Nuvi 660 shares all the features and performance of the Garmin Nuvi 680 Car Navigator apart from not having MSN Direct compatibility. The nuvi 660 also comes preloaded with City Navigator NT maps for North America or Europe (full coverage) or other country as opposed to the nuvi 680 which comes preloaded with City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage).
For full coverage of all features of the Garmin Nuvi 660, read our detailed review of the Garmin Nuvi 680.
April 3, 2008
HP have offered innovations in the iPAQ 310 GPS Navigator and Travel Companion that are not available from competitors yet. The iPAQ 310 is the first chance for consumers to experience the performance boost offered to navigation devices by SiRF’s latest SiRFtitan Multifunction Platform Navigation Processor. The SiRFtitan is navigation processor includes built-in processing capability for other related tasks such as video graphics which providing GPS navigation device manufacturers with a simpler “all-in-one” hardware solution combined with a wider functionality suite.
The first noticeable “wow” factor for the iPAQ 310 is the high-resolution 4.3-inch screen which displays some very sophisticated 3D navigation images made possible by the SiRFtitan’s graphics processing boost. The display is 800 by 480 pixels resolution which is nearly three times higher than that of any GPS display on the market. Resolution is a significant contributing factor to image quality.
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March 26, 2008
SiRFtitan is one of SiRF’s Multifunction Platform products, a GPS and multi-functional processor designed to push along GPS navigation’s acceptance as an embeddable technology. The multi-functional SiRFtitan processor is just what mobile device manufacturers require for design flexibility and reduction of hardware and development costs for portable navigation devices which include GPS and other converging features such as infotainment.
It is not a case of GPS receiver capability/sensitivity being compromised by other functionalities as the SiRFtitan is just as signal sensitive as the ubiquitous SiRFStarIII and actually has 10 times the number of effective correlators (2,000,000) for fast TTFF (time to first fix).
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