Automotive GPS Navigation Devices

Tek Guides for Auto GPS Navigators

Automotive GPS Navigator Buyers Guide

Because there are lots of differing reasons for people to purchase GPS navigator for their car, there is a matching wide variety of features and functionalities available. Our guide provides a comprehensive overview of what you need to know.

A Brief Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology Overview

NAVSTAR GPS (Navigation Signal Timing and Ranging Global Positioning System) commonly referred to as the Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the United States Department of Defense. GPS uses satellites and ground equipment to determine position anywhere on Earth. At least 24 satellites are operational at all times. Unlike paying an Internet Service [...]

Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Traffic and Travel Information for GPS Navigators

garmin nuvi 2x5 series featuring Traffic Message Channel (TMC)

Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is an extra paid service which delivers information about traffic conditions to suitably equipped GPS navigators including heavy traffic, delays, accidents, road works, black spots and speed cameras. When integrated into route calculations traffic information gives a driver options for alternative routes to avoid delays saving time and fuel. [...]

MSN Direct Traffic and GPS Location Based Services

MSN Direct will bring location based services information direct to your GPS unit. It’s available in 100 of the largest cities across the United states (check MSN Traffic service coverage). Traffic reports and other information is sent to your GPS navigator through an FM signal. An MSN Direct Receiver can come built into [...]

Recent Auto GPS Reviews

TomTom GPS Car Kit for iPhone

TomTom’s GPS Car Kit for iPhones has, apart from the obvious secure mounting, a number of advantages over just running the TomTom Navigation App on an iPhone including: improved navigation accuracy from a built-in GPS receiver, amplified speaker for clearer directions and a built-in re-charger. Unfortunately, the TomTom Car Kit doesn’t include the [...]

Magellan’s RoadMate for iPhone App

Magellan’s RoadMate iPhone App is compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS and requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. It requires a reasonably large 2GB of free memory which might be a big ask if you have an 8GB iPhone model. Magellan are advertising different versions of their application based on the pre-loaded [...]

Magellan Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone and iPod Touch

Magellan Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod Touch

Magellan’s Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone 3G/3GS (iPhone OS 3.0 or later) and iPod Touch 2G/3G has some significant advantages over simply running the RoadMate App on an iPhone/iPod touch including: a built-in GPS receiver for improved navigation accuracy, amplified speaker for crystal clear directions, built-in recharger and auxiliary output to connect .

Navman MY Series Portable GPS Satellite Navigators

The Navman MY range covers and extensive range of features including; text-to-speech for announcing street names, Advanced Lane Guidance, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use, Live Traffic Updates, Keyword Destination Search, pre-loaded Lonely Planet and Wcities guides, Live Local Searches via Google and TrueLocal.com.au, Live Weather information and an FM Transmitter to connect to your car stereo..

Navman MY30 Portable GPS Automotive Navigator Review

Navman’s MY30 GPS automotive navigator is the entry level model of Navman’s MY Series. Although it has a similar design, the MY30 has a smaller 3.5 inch touchscreen than other MY models which is probably the biggest detraction. For an entry level device it has a reasonable feature range including; text-to-speech for announcing [...]

Navman MY50T GPS Satellite Portable Automotive Navigator Review

Navman’s MY50T GPS automotive navigator has a large 4.7 inch (diagonal) touchscreen for easy map viewing while driving. The MY50T has an good feature set including; text-to-speech for announcing street names, Advanced Lane Guidance, Live Traffic Updates, Keyword Destination Search, Live Local Searches via Google and TrueLocal.com.au and a built-in media player.

Navman MY55T GPS Satellite Portable Automotive Navigator Review

Navman’s MY55T portable GPS satellite automotive navigator has an impressively large 4.7 inch (diagonal) touchscreen making it even easier to see navigation maps while driving. The MY55T has an extensive feature set including; text-to-speech for announcing street names, Advanced Lane Guidance, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use, Live Traffic Updates, Keyword Destination Search, [...]

Navman MY500XT GPS Satellite Portable Automotive Navigator Review

Navman’s MY500XT portable GPS satellite automotive navigator has an impressively large 4.7 inch touchscreen making it even easier to see navigation maps while driving. The MY500XT Navman’s MY range premium model with an extensive feature set including; text-to-speech for announcing street names, Advanced Lane Guidance, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use, Live Traffic Updates, Keyword Destination Search, pre-loaded Lonely Planet and Wcities guides, Live Local Searches via Google and TrueLocal.com.au, Live Weather information and an FM Transmitter to connect to your car stereo.

TomTom GO 630 Portable Auto GPS Navigator Review

The TomTom GO 630 belongs to TomTom’s GO premium range of GPS satellite portable auto navigators which includes all the top end features available from TomTom at the moment. Highlight features, in brief, include a 4.3 inch widescreen, Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone calls, IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance, voice recognition for spoken instructions, text-to-speech announcing of street names, QuickGPSfix satellite fix acceleration, TomTom Home software, customizable status bar, photo viewer, 7 million pre-loaded POI and a 30 day map guarantee.