Archive for June, 2009

Dell Mini 10 now has GPS option

Jun 30, 2009 , ,

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Dell Mini 10 now has GPS option. There aren’t that many netbooks out there that offer integrated GPS functionality (Mio Litepad N890 is one) so it is good to see more companies focusing on making GPS available at least as an option.

Anyhow, the GPS hardware they have on the Mini is called Dell Wireless 700 and it is not only a vanilla GPS receiver. It actually has built-in WiFi positioning too which makes it suitable to use indoors as well. The chip is provided by Broadcom.

The Dell Wireless 700 uses Wi-Fi access points and Long Term Orbit (LTO)-based Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) technology to determine location information. It provides a fast, accurate and reliable location source to applications and services by leveraging the strength of each underlying position technology.

Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) can determine the location of Wi-Fi enabled devices. All Wi-Fi Access Points broadcast a signal beacon known as a MAC address, notifying nearby devices of their presence. WPS refers to the mapped locations of millions of Wi-Fi MAC addresses to pinpoint the device location. WPS is complementary to GPS. It works best indoors and in urban areas, while GPS is limited by physical obstructions of ceilings and tall buildings.

Another nice thing about the Dell Mini 10 with GPS option is that it comes with CoPilot navigation software which can provide turn by turn directions.

The extra GPS option will cost you $70, however the version this will be available on will also have the HD display at 1366×768 resolution which is a nice plus…

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mapquest navigation app for the iPhone

Jun 29, 2009 , ,

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Good ol’ Mapquest has an iPhone application capable of providing driving directions. Called Mapquest 4 Mobile this app doesn’t look like it can provide dynamic directions – such as “turn right on Main Street”. But it is pretty much like taking directions printout with you in the car – just like you did in late 90s. Kinda retro – but it’s free.

Something to consider in case you’re not interested in the paid GPS navigation system apps for iPhone.

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Trywin DTN-VX003 GPS navigation system

Jun 29, 2009

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Now they have GPS navigation systems with OLED screens in Japan. Called DTN-VX003, and manufactured by Trywin this device has a 4.1″ touch display with 480×272 resolution and offers a spacious 4GB internal memory.

Other features include SD/SDHC memory expansion slot, 1Seg Digital TV tuner, FM radio, FM transmitter, and multimedia support.

Available in Japan for 44800 Yens…

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iPhone GPS apps

Jun 29, 2009 , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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It’s only been a few weeks since the new iPhone 3.0 operating system has been released and we already have a handful of GPS navigation system applications available/ or soon to be released. Let’s recap what we have so far:

TeleNav
Also known as AT&T Navigator this app is developed by TeleNav. Free to install, $10/month. More… (iTunes)

Navigon
All versions of Navigon are out. Works with no internet connection (maps are local). Recent update includes traffic for USA and Canada. It supports landscape mode. No monthly fee. U.S. version sells for $90. Other versions include Brazil, Turkey, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. Maybe a car kit from is expected. (iTunes)

TomTom
TomTom is the biggest name in Europe when it comes to sat nav. They demoed their app with the release of iPhone 3GS but still no news from them.

UPDATE: It is up. Here are some reviews for it.

UPDATE: It is out. U.S. and Canada is $100. Other versions are for NZ, Nordic, West Europe, East Europe, Australia, Italy, UK and Ireland, Iberia, France, Turkey, Hong Kong, Brazil, Germany-Austria-Switzerland, Southern Africa, Greece, Malaysia and Singapore, Benelux, and Mexico. (iTunes)

Gokivo
Gokivo is from Networks In Motion. They have a lot of experience in this just like the rest of the names up here. $1 to install, $10/month for subscription. Here’s a review that says it doesn’t work so well.
UPDATE: Number have changed a bit. Your first month is just $5. After that it is $40/year and $15 extra for traffic service. (iTunes)

Sygic
Sygic is currently available for South East Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand) for $80 and Australia + New Zealand for $65. No monthly fee.

UPDATE: Now out for more place. US version is $40. Other regions include Colombia, Brazil, Gulf, Russia, Europe, UK & Ireland, and America which includes US, Canada, and Mexico. (iTunes)

Navmii
Navmii says their GPS navigation software will be coming to the App Store soon.

UPDATE: Out for UK. Costs $50. (iTunes)

iGO My Way
iGO My Way just released their navigation app too. $80 in the U.S., 90 € for whole Europe, and 70 € for only Western Europe. How is it different from the rest? Because it does 3D terrain maps. (iTunes)

CoPilot Live
This one is from ALK Technologies. Does landscape mode as well as portrait. Includes realistic intersection view and lane assistance. UK version is £ 26, and whole Europe is £ 60. U.S. version is not out just yet.

UPDATE: North American version is out and costs $35. (iTunes)

XRoad
Xroad also have a new version of their GPS navigation app for iPhone. It is called G-Map and costs $35. Funny thing with G-Map is that eastern and western U.S. is sold separately. So the whole U.S. of A. would be $70. Canada is cheap. Only $20.

UPDATE: They’ve divided the US into even smaller regions. You can just buy CA, or even TX. Other regions they support are Russia, France, Alps, UK-Ireland, Germany. (iTunes)

MotionX-GPS Drive
What’s so special about MotionX-GPS Drive from Fullpower? How about the price? It is only $3. If you’ve used this let us know how it was. We’re curious. (iTunes)

NDrive
NDrive is kind of new. Available in 32 languages/versions. Starts at $38.

UPDATE: USA version is on sale for $30 right now. (iTunes)

Mapquest
Mapquest has an iPhone app they’re trying to get out there. It costs $4/month, $10/quarter, $30/year. (iTunes)

Magellan
Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone just came out and costs $80 for US and Canada. Maps are stored on your phone, does landscape mode, and text-to-speech (iTunes). Other versions soon to come will be Eastern and Western US, and then Europe.

Kapten
Kapten for iPhone just came out beginning of 2010. They go monthly and ask for $8/month. What’s cool is that it is multi-transport so it can ask you to park your car at some point and hop on to the bus and have you walk somewhere. (iTunes).

Destinator
Offered by Intrinsyc Destinator 9 is a GPS navigation app that has a 30 day free trial going on right now. Some features include live weather and traffic, a new routing engine, 3D junction views, ability to create your own POIs, and more. (iTunes).

Are we forgetting anyone? Also if you’ve been using any of these apps get in touch with us to get your review published here – even if it’s just a paragraph.

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Hemisphere GPS XF101

Jun 29, 2009

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Hemisphere GPS XF101 is an add on to the field computer “The Archer” built by Juniper Systems of Utah.

It is a GPS receiver that integrates with the Archer handheld to provide sub-meter DGPS for location-based applications. It is lower power device so you can still use your handheld PC for a long time and is rugged enough to be even working in a pool.

Here are some features:

  • Crescent GPS technology for superior sub-meter accuracy
  • COAST Technology maintains accuracy during temporary loss of diferential signal
  • Optional external antenna for additional accuracy
  • Low power consumption conserves Archer battery power
  • Easy to use, modular – connect to Archer and go to the feld

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Nextar 43LT

Jun 28, 2009 ,

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It looks like Nextar is trying to stay afloat in this economy by releasing GPS navigation systems fit for every budget. Their latest is the Nextar 43LT which has a 4.3″ screen and offers life traffic updates from Navteq’s RDS-TMC service (see coverage). It only costs $170.

Some other features of Nextar 43LT include SD card slot, 1.6 million POIs, and text-to-speech…

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Garmin Dakota 20

Jun 27, 2009 , , , ,

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Garmin Dakota 20 is Dakota 10‘s bigger brother. Announced at the same time Dakota 20 has pretty much the same appearance as Dakota 10 but when it comes to specs it hides a lot inside.

Priced only $50 more than Dakota 10, for a total of $350, you can expect the same impressive 20 hours battery life from Dakota 20. It also has a microSD card slot to store more stuff, like maps, a 3-axis compass tilt-compensated electronic compass, and a barometric altimeter. Also don’t forget about the wireless connectivity feature that lets you share waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with Dakota, Oregon, Colorado and Foretrex devices.

If you’re looking for something bigger and more expensive you should check out Garmin Colorado or the Garmin Oregon series.

Wait until September for Garmin Dakota 20 to come out.

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Garmin Dakota 10

Jun 27, 2009 , , , ,

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Garmin Dakota 10 is one of the latest outdoor GPS handheld devices from the company. Compared to the Garmin Oregon series, the Dakota 10 is a lot cheaper and lower end.

Garmin Dakota 10 has a 2.6″ color touchscreen, weighs 6.75 ounces, and runs up to 20 hours on two AA batteries. It is also built rugged, and is waterproof (IPX7). It has worldwide basemap pre-installed and comes with 850 MB of memory, which can store 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes, 2,000 geocaches and an active tracklog of 10,000 points and 200 saved tracks. We doubt you’ll run of space.

You can expect to get yours hands on a Garmin Dakota 10 starting in September for about $300.

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HTC Ozone

Jun 27, 2009 , ,

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Verizon just introduced a new smartphone called HTC OZONE. It offers 3G network support, Wi-Fi, and a qwerty keyboard. It comes with a 1500mAh battery which means it will hang in there with you on those long business trips. It even comes with international charging adapters.

HTC Ozone does feature a GPS receiver and lets you use the VZ Navigator which costs $10/month. However the GPS features is not locked which means you’re free to install any other GPS navigation you may choose. The actual device, HTC Ozone that is, will cost you $50 after a 2 year contract and a $70 mail in rebate.

HTC Ozone will be available beginning June 29.

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Mio Amber

Jun 25, 2009

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These are apparently the leaked images of the new WinMo 6.5 smartphone from Mio, called Mio Amber.

As expected with anything from the company – including their netbooks – Mio Amber integrates a GPS receiver. Combined with the magnetic sensor, FM transmitter to use your car’s audio, and a huge 3.6″ screen you absolutely have no reason to carry around a separate GPS navigation system in your car…

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