GPS Magazine http://www.gpsmagazine.com/ The GPS Weblog en Copyright 2008 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:51:29 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Garmin Oregon 400t Review Verdict: Like a Garmin Colorado mated with an Apple iPhone The Oregon is Garmin's latest generation of handheld mapping GPS units, and the company's first handheld model to use a touch screen interface. Available in five different models, the 400t...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/garmin_oregon_400t_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/garmin_oregon_400t_review.php Reviews Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:51:29 -0500 Police use of GPS tracking devices sparks privacy debate According to an article The Washington Post ran yesterday, the Heat is increasingly relying on GPS tracking devices to snare bad guys. Sure, we've all come to love GPS, but law enforcement has two very special reasons for embracing...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/police_use_of_gps_tracking_dev.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/police_use_of_gps_tracking_dev.php Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:01:50 -0500 Verizon VZ Navigator Review

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/verizon_vz_navigator_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/08/verizon_vz_navigator_review.php Reviews Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:14:47 -0500 Panasonic Strada CN-GP50 Review

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/panasonic_strada_cngp50_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/panasonic_strada_cngp50_review.php Reviews Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:21:18 -0500 Garmin nuvi 500 Review Verdict: The nüvi That Can Go Anywhere. Like Having Three GPS Units In One. Once upon a time you had to buy a GPS for the car, a handheld unit for outdoor hiking and Geocaching, another one for cycling, and...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_nuvi_500_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_nuvi_500_review.php Reviews Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:09:28 -0500 TomTom GO 920T Review Verdict: Solid Performer. Voice Input Still Needs Work. A Better Bargain Than The GO 930. TomTom's GO 920T costs about the same as the newer GO 930, but lacks the 930's IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance. However, unlike the...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/tomtom_go_920t_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/tomtom_go_920t_review.php Reviews Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:55:47 -0500 Garmin Announces Lighter, Slimmer Dog Tracking Collar Designed for use with Garmin's Astro Dog Tracking System, the DC 30 is a redesigned GPS dog tracking collar that is more rugged, lighter, gets better reception, and has a lower-profile antenna. Used in conjunction with the Astro 220...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_announces_lighter_slimm.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_announces_lighter_slimm.php Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:45:07 -0500 TomTom GO 930 Review Verdict: Gorgeous. Innovative. The Best TomTom Yet. Speech Input Still Needs Work. TomTom's GO 930 is the company's latest high-end GPS navigator, and features voice recognition, IQ Routes, Enhanced Positioning Technology, Map Share, and Advanced Lane Guidance in a sleek,...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/tomtom_go_930_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/tomtom_go_930_review.php Reviews Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:06:25 -0500 Why Garmin's nuvifone Makes Good Business Sense At first glance, Garmin's upcoming nuvifone sounds like the business equivalent of trying to conquer Russsia in the winter. Hopes of one-upping Apple's iPhone or the Blackberry Bold are the delusional fantasies of a fool. So why is Garmin...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/06/why_garmins_nuvifone_could_be.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/06/why_garmins_nuvifone_could_be.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:17:59 -0500 Dash Express Review Verdict: Get's Traffic Right (But Not Much Else) Dash Navigation is applying 21st-centry technology to solve a problem as old as driving itself: traffic. While other GPS devices all receive the same incomplete and outdated traffic updates via FM or...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/06/dash_express_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/06/dash_express_review.php Reviews Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:12:45 -0500 Garmin nuvi 880 Video Review Video review of Garmin's nuvi 880 speech recognition enabled GPS. Update: By popular request, re-posted without the background music......

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_nuvi_880_video_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_nuvi_880_video_review.php Reviews Fri, 23 May 2008 10:43:43 -0500 Garmin nuvi 880 Review Verdict: Speech Recognition That Actually Works Garmin's nuvi 880 can be controlled using speech recognition, includes MSN Direct for real-time traffic, gas prices, weather, and more, can navigate to geo-coded photos, supports multi-destination routing, and a whole lot more. Sporting...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_nuvi_880_review.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_nuvi_880_review.php Reviews Thu, 22 May 2008 01:05:26 -0500 How to Install Garmin's Map Update 2009: A Step-By-Step Guide A few weeks ago Garmin released its annual map update. The 2009 Map Update retails for around $65, and can be purchased as an electronic download or a physical DVD disc. If you purchased a qualified Garmin GPS recently...

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/how_to_install_garmins_map_upd_1.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/how_to_install_garmins_map_upd_1.php Mon, 19 May 2008 22:52:06 -0500 On the Road with Garmin's nuvi 880

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/on_the_road_with_garmins_nuvi.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/on_the_road_with_garmins_nuvi.php Sun, 18 May 2008 00:18:41 -0500 Garmin Announces Lifetime Pricing for Blackberry Navigation Software. Pay $99 Once, Use it Forever. If you're the kind of person who just can't bear to sign-up for yet another monthly service, Garmin feels your pain and is introducing lifetime subscription pricing for Garmin Mobile for Blackberry....

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]]> http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_announces_lifetime_pric.php http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/05/garmin_announces_lifetime_pric.php Thu, 15 May 2008 21:16:32 -0500