tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230410522026-04-02T17:08:24.006-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-77387879741676220322008-05-19T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-05T23:28:14.035-07:00

Thin and light navigationPros: Quick to use and to calculate routes; Small unitCons: Only one region; No extrasBottomline: Does its job well, but cheaper devices are available that do moreVista compatibility: YesManufacturer: MagellanBuy it online at:Gizmos For Life (SHOP.COM)UnbeatableSale, Inc. (SHOP.COM)TheNerds.netBuy.com (USA and Canada)PC Rush (SHOP.COM)Gizmos For Life (SHOP.COM)PC

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-61986050417972649942008-05-19T08:26:00.000-07:002008-05-19T08:35:39.608-07:00

Will improvements to Tomtom’s range change the way you navigate?Pros: Fantastic performance on the road; wide range of extras; extremely customisableCons: Expensive; improvements don’t add a great dealBottomline: The best performing navigator money can buy, but it's expensive and we weren't totally impressed with the new featuresManufacturer: TomtomTomtom has made a big deal of its latest line of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-11811036943712932802008-04-22T05:22:00.000-07:002008-04-23T05:52:52.595-07:00

Pros: Excellent navigation; fast performance; impressive media support; great value for money.Cons: No built-in FM transmitter for media playback; TMC aerial not included.Bottomline: HP has come up with a surprise performer, offering an excellent range of features at a very reasonable price.Manufacturer: HPThis slimline device features full maps of Western Europe, a vibrant 4.3in widescreen

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-47831949266127790932008-04-15T23:53:00.000-07:002008-04-24T00:01:02.550-07:00

Cheap and cheerful navigationPros: Solid build; Cheap.Cons: No extra features; Slow to start.Bottomline: No frills but the cheap price means it's good for many people.Manufacturer: BinatoneBinatone is a name more commonly associated with home phones but, like many similar companies, it is also moving into satellite navigation.The company's X350 product includes UK and Irish maps but other than

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-43020981565594028862008-03-31T23:34:00.000-07:002008-04-06T23:42:24.620-07:00

A feature-packed navigator with solid performancePros: Decent performance on the road; impressive array of additional features; good value for money.Cons: Maps are a little uninspiring; can take a while to configure properly.Bottomline: It could be a little more straightforward to use, but it’s another solid effort from Medion.Manufacturer: MedionDespite taking a back seat to more established

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-84279512597079590642008-03-25T08:56:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:00:44.409-07:00

Excellent navigation and superb ease-of-usePros: Excellent display; detailed, clear maps; impressive performanceCons: Doesn’t have a lot of built-in extras; TMC an optional extraBottomline: From a purely navigational standpoint the Strada GP50N is excellent, it’s just a shame there aren’t a few more bells and whistlesPrice: £220Manufacturer: PanasonicThe CN-GP50N is Panasonic’s first foray into

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-16274986905131926122008-01-18T05:43:00.000-08:002008-01-25T05:51:50.952-08:00

Pros: The Pharos Drive GPS 250 is simple to use and offers text-to-speech functionality. The portable navigation system also features a 4.3-inch screen.Cons: The Drive GPS 250 can be sluggish with route calculations and general performance. Text-to-speech directions sound a bit robotic, and there's no included accessory to mount the system to your dashboard.Bottomline: Despite ease of use and

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-52747774670922759592008-01-02T05:23:00.000-08:002008-01-02T05:25:33.932-08:00

Why spend more than a 150 quid on a sat-nav? It's a good question these days, when even the cheapest navigators have rechargeable batteries, reliable navigation and decent screens.Mio attempts to answer it with the DigiWalker C620, a widescreen GPS that offers 3D elevation views, landmark graphics and high tech extras. It's available now for around £250.ProsMio's build quality has come on in

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-27836836841724614002007-08-31T00:05:00.000-07:002007-09-14T23:02:11.001-07:00

As we began writing this review for the Mio DigiWalker C520, we discovered that its price had been cut by around $170 to $400 and it's amazing what a difference AU$200 makes.Design of the Mio DigiWalker C520 GPS Navigation DeviceThe C520 is a good looking device and there's no need for us to abuse that oft-used "for a GPS" qualifier either. It eschews the cues seen on most GPSes which conspire to

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166246674905084172006-12-13T21:08:00.000-08:002007-09-20T02:59:44.457-07:00

Unlike other GPS manufacturers today who concentrate on GPS devices for the car only, MiTAC Industrial Corp. has truly focused its attention to create GPS devices for use outside of the car, such as the Mio C710. The company's latest device, the Mio H610, is the most ambitious to date in terms of being a hybrid navigation and entertainment gadget. It has an ultraportable design that makes it

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166255072308077612006-09-12T00:40:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.436-07:00

Although it may seem that Garmin and TomTom get much of the GPS spotlight, Magellan is no slouch and has steadfastly produced its own line of solid in-car GPS devices. Today, the company announced its latest system, the Magellan RoadMate 2200T (along with the Magellan RoadMate 2000), offering most of the latest features, such as text-to-speech functionality and multimedia capabilities, in one

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166260093493775082006-08-21T00:55:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.438-07:00

With its last product release, TomTom threw just about every available feature into the TomTom GO 910: maps of the United States and Europe, text-to-speech functionality, iPod compatibility, Bluetooth, the list goes on. Yet as dazzling and feature-rich as it is, the GO 910 isn't for everyone, especially if you're new to the GPS scene, so to fill that need, the company is going back to basics with

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166248666854002582006-07-31T22:56:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.438-07:00

A lot of GPS manufacturers today are integrating multimedia features into their devices to make these portable navigation systems more versatile in the car and on foot. And while we appreciate the inclusion of such things as MP3 playback and picture viewing, we've always felt these additions were more of an afterthought or that the device's form factor didn't lend itself for true portability.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166260767527408832006-07-10T02:11:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.439-07:00

With 16 years in the biz, Garmin knows a thing or two about making GPS devices, and the Garmin StreetPilot c550 is proof of that fact. The c550 offers the same great navigation features as its more economical cousin, the Garmin StreetPilot c330, but adds a number of great improvements, such as Bluetooth integration, text-to-speech functionality, and traffic information. More important, it

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166260986578563862006-06-08T02:20:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.441-07:00

TomTom pushed the envelope of GPS innovation with its ultraportable and easy-to-use TomTom GO, and it continues the tradition with its TomTom GO 910. The GO 910 is the world's first device to offer maps of the United States, Canada, and Europe preinstalled on its hard drive. In addition, it's loaded with the latest features, such as text-to-speech capability, Bluetooth integration, traffic

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1143285897218737092006-03-20T03:18:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:38:19.443-07:00

The Garmin StreetPilot c550 adds traffic information and Bluetooth to the company's portable in-car GPS line.GPS is hitting the road with great speed as more and more manufacturers churn out portable in-car navigation devices. One such company is Garmin, which has been on a tear, releasing one navigation product after another. Its latest model, the Garmin StreetPilot c550, builds upon the c300

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166270704181989872005-11-14T04:00:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:38:19.444-07:00

Garmin StreetPilot i series offers a more affordable and simpler in-car GPS solution for drivers. But does it sacrifice too much in the features department? Read our review to find out.3 products are in this series:Garmin StreetPilot i2Don't let its diminutive size fool you--the Garmin StreetPilot i series is a powerful, feature-rich GPS system with an extremely user-friendly interface.Specs: 5.3

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166270435342904262005-11-14T03:59:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:38:19.446-07:00

In-car GPS devices have come a long way in terms of usability and affordability, as intuitive plug-and-play systems infiltrate the market and prices fall below the $1,000 mark. However, Garmin takes it one step further with its new Garmin StreetPilot i series. The whole family--the Garmin StreetPilot i2, the Garmin StreetPilot i3, and the Garmin StreetPilot i5--is aimed at first-time buyers with

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166270306349928132005-11-14T03:55:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:38:19.448-07:00

In-car GPS devices have come a long way in terms of usability and affordability, as intuitive plug-and-play systems infiltrate the market and prices fall below the $1,000 mark. However, Garmin takes it one step further with its new Garmin StreetPilot i series. The whole family--the Garmin StreetPilot i2, the Garmin StreetPilot i3, and the Garmin StreetPilot i5--is aimed at first-time buyers with

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166270094686163362005-11-14T03:48:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:38:19.449-07:00

In-car GPS devices have come a long way in terms of usability and affordability, as intuitive plug-and-play systems infiltrate the market and prices fall below the $1,000 mark. However, Garmin takes it one step further with its new Garmin StreetPilot i series. The whole family--the Garmin StreetPilot i2, the Garmin StreetPilot i3, and the Garmin StreetPilot i5--is aimed at first-time buyers with

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-1166261370471262572005-05-09T02:28:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:38:19.450-07:00

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the folks at TomTom must be blushing. That's because Garmin's new in-car navigation system, the $964 StreetPilot c330, bears a striking resemblance--not that there's anything wrong with that--to the TomTom GO, which was released last year. Like the GO, the c330 is compact and ready to use right out of the box; it comes with maps preloaded on

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