Apple’s iPad WiFi + 3G Edition has a Broadcom BCM4750 Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) chipset which is Broadcom’s first single-chip global positioning system (GPS) solution. The BCM4750 is tailored for mobile devices which have cellular connectivity for A-GPS to provide faster time-to-first-fix (TTFF) than when operating in standalone mode. It has massive parallel hardware correlators provide faster [...]
GlobalSat BU-353 Waterproof USB GPS Receiver
August 19, 2010 by
With a price similar to other GPS receivers (for laptop PCs, PDAs and smarphones), a solid SiRF Star III GPS chipset and patch antenna for accuracy features like a long USB cable, magnetic mounting capability and waterproof casing give the GlobalSat BU-353 a strong competitive advantage.
Garmin GPS 20x GPS Receiver
August 16, 2010 by
The Garmin GPS 20x is a compact receiver designed to GPS enable, when combined with Garmin’s Mobile PC or other software, a laptop, tablet PC, PDA or smart phone. It has a high sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS capability for excellent accuracy (<3m). A mini USB cable is used to connect the GPS 20x.
Garmin GPS 10x GPS Receiver
August 16, 2010 by
The Garmin GPS 10x GPS receiver when combined with Garmin’s Mobile PC or other software can convert a laptop, tablet PC, PDA or smart phone into a GPS navigation device. It has a high sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS receiver with WAAS capability for greater accuracy when available (<3m). PC connectivity is via Bluetooth wireless technology (Class 2) which has a range of up to 30 feet. The GPS 10x will slip into a pocket or clip to a belt.
Nokia 810 Internet Tablet
December 27, 2007 by
The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet was introduced by Nokia at the recent Web 2.0 2007 Summit and already it has been named as one of Wired’s [tag]Top Ten Gadgets[/tag] of the Year. The unit embraces the concept of a Internet connected [tag]GPS navigation[/tag] device which will allow instant access to current maps, user-updating of maps, [...]
Spectec SDG-810, SDG-811, SDG-812 and SDG-813 SD and miniSD Bluetooth GPS Receiver Cards
July 9, 2007 by
“What are the options for GPS enabling my mobile device?” (cell phone, PDA, notebook etc) is a question consumers are beginning to ask as applications for GPS become more diverse and pervasive. Spectec have some options for consideration with their SD and miniSD GPS receiver cards which include the SDG-810, SDG-811, SDG-812 and SDG-813 SD [...]
