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TomTom Start entry-level GPS unveiled

Shane McGlaun, Oct 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

The problem with GPS solutions for many drivers is that they just don’t drive enough or take enough long trips to justify the expense of a GPS solution. TomTom has announced a new GPS device specifically for entry-level users who don’t spend much time in the car, but still want navigation when they are in the car. The device is called the TomTom Start. Read The Full Story

Navin miniHomer GPS waterproof keyring compass

Chris Davies, Oct 2nd 2009 Discuss [1]

If you've ever lost your car, wife or house because of your poor sense of direction, then the miniHomer from Navin may save the day. A keyring-sized GPS compass, the miniHomer may not have an appetite for donuts but it will store up to five different locations (one of which could be a donut store, admittedly) and guide you back to them with a digital compass. Read The Full Story

iPhone ARider head-up GPS display for bikers [Video]

Chris Davies, Sep 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

The addition of a digital compass to the iPhone 3GS has turned it into an essential city navigation tool for many pedestrians, but what if you're more commonly found on a bike? Japanese firm Ubiquitous Entertainment have put together a prototype called iPhone ARider, which uses a retractable head-mounted display and a 3GS to show live navigation to a biker. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Magellan RoadMate 1700 7-inch PND gets $299 preorder

Chris Davies, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Magellan's hefty 7-inch PND, the RoadMate 1700, has now got a price and a release date, with the touchscreen navigator arriving for preorder on Amazon. Set to hit shelves on October 10th, according to Amazon (while Magellan themselves seem to think it's already on sale), the WVGA PND will cost $299. Read The Full Story

TomTom for iPhone 3G and 3GS on sale now

Chris Davies, Aug 17th 2009 Discuss [6]

The TomTom app for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS has gone on sale [iTunes link] through the App Store, with versions for the US and Canada, UK and Ireland, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand all available to download. Prices range from around $74 for the Australian mapping to $132 for the Western Europe setup; that doesn't include the nifty in-car dock which has a separate GPS receiver and hands-free kit integrated. Read The Full Story

Waze iPhone GPS app uses crowd-sourcing for real time traffic

Chris Davies, Aug 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Real-time crowd-sourcing navigation app Waze has cleared Apple's App Store approval team and appeared for download, promising not only free turn-by-turn directions but peer-based traffic and road-condition updates. Waze relies on GPS and cell-tower triangulation from other users to determine traffic flow, with server-side processing of the best route for you to take. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

TomTom iPhone kit priced in UK

Chris Davies, Aug 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

From one iPhone PND app to another: details of TomTom's upcoming iPhone cradle and its pricing have emerged, courtesy of a premature listing on Handtec's site. The accessory - first announced back at Apple's WWDC in June - includes not only a windscreen mount but a charger, amplified speakers, hands-free kit and separate GPS dongle. Read The Full Story

CoPilot Live PND app for iPhone released in UK: one-off charge, no subscriptions

Chris Davies, Aug 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

CoPilot have released their CoPilot Live navigation app for the iPhone, and unlike rival apps which require monthly subscriptions, it's available for a one-off cost of £25.99 ($44). CoPilot Live includes landscape and portrait orientation modes, turn-by-turn directions, auto route-recalculation and 3D mapping, together with voice prompts. Read The Full Story

Garmin Dakota outdoor GPS line launches

Brenda Stokes, Jun 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Garmin launched their latest GPS line up today with the Dakota 10 and 20, both devices are intended for outdoor used. They even sport a rugged format meant for use on hikes and other outdoor activities. Both models feature a touchscreen and 850MB of memory. They can be synced with PCs and Macs for geocaching. The Dakota 10 has USB for data transfer, but the 20 sports wireless connectivity. It also has a microSDHC card slot. Both come with worldwide maps and terrain maps plus the City Navigator NT maps. Expected to ship in August, these GPS devices are set to cost $299 and $349, respectively.

AT&T Navigator for iPhone released: functional but expensive

Chris Davies, Jun 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

AT&T have released the iPhone version of their Navigator PND program through the App Store [iTunes link], offering turn-by-turn directions on the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The Telenav-developed app supports both verbal and on-screen guidance, speech recognition, traffic alerts and full 3D mapping. Read The Full Story