GPS Receivers
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Navigon 2100 Max GPS Device
(Reviews) This device will get you where you're going--if you can tolerate its quirks.
(Reviews) This device will get you where you're going--if you can tolerate its quirks.
Notes From the Road: Wi-Fi Tips, Garmin GPS Test Run
(How To) A nifty free Wi-Fi hotspot tool, a real-life GPS gadget review, and a scary-looking "motorcycle."
(How To) A nifty free Wi-Fi hotspot tool, a real-life GPS gadget review, and a scary-looking "motorcycle."
Nokia Previews Sophisticated Web-and-Mobile Mapping Service
(News) Nokia's upcoming Maps on Ovi service will let you do your planning on a desktop browser and automatically sync everything to your GPS-enabled Nokia handset.
(News) Nokia's upcoming Maps on Ovi service will let you do your planning on a desktop browser and automatically sync everything to your GPS-enabled Nokia handset.
Mio Moov 310 GPS
(Reviews) Despite its simplicity, this Moov is a great buy as an entry-level GPS device.
(Reviews) Despite its simplicity, this Moov is a great buy as an entry-level GPS device.
How to Buy a GPS Device
(Reviews) They are among the hottest products in technology, but it's easy to spend a lot on a GPS device and be disappointed. We explain the benefits and pitfalls.
(Reviews) They are among the hottest products in technology, but it's easy to spend a lot on a GPS device and be disappointed. We explain the benefits and pitfalls.
First Look: Dash Express GPS Device and Internet-Connected GPS Service
(Reviews) New GPS unit from Dash Navigation thrives on its integrated Internet-connected smarts.
(Reviews) New GPS unit from Dash Navigation thrives on its integrated Internet-connected smarts.
TomTom says Tele Atlas merger held up by EU investigation
(News) TomTom's acquisition of mapping company Tele Atlas has dragged on longer than expected, held up by an investigation by the European Union's antitrust authority, which must approve the merger. TomTom has extended its offer for another two months.
(News) TomTom's acquisition of mapping company Tele Atlas has dragged on longer than expected, held up by an investigation by the European Union's antitrust authority, which must approve the merger. TomTom has extended its offer for another two months.
Garmins High-End GPS
(Reviews) The Nuvi 760 offers a great set of features, but its directions are sometimes questionable.
(Reviews) The Nuvi 760 offers a great set of features, but its directions are sometimes questionable.
New TomTom GPS Units Use Real-World Speed Data
(News) The new Go 730 and Go 930 GPS devices calculate routes based on data from other users instead of relying on posted speeds.
(News) The new Go 730 and Go 930 GPS devices calculate routes based on data from other users instead of relying on posted speeds.
HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion GPS Device
(Reviews) Poor software design and usability undermine the high-quality hardware of this GPS device.
(Reviews) Poor software design and usability undermine the high-quality hardware of this GPS device.
GPS about finding friends, not route, in Barcelona
(News) Location-based services appeared here, there and everywhere at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, as service providers maneuvered to take advantage of the increasing number of mobile phones shipping with integrated GPS (Global Positioning System) modules. Many of the services put the emphasis on finding your friends, not finding your way, as GPS evolves into more of a social tool.
(News) Location-based services appeared here, there and everywhere at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, as service providers maneuvered to take advantage of the increasing number of mobile phones shipping with integrated GPS (Global Positioning System) modules. Many of the services put the emphasis on finding your friends, not finding your way, as GPS evolves into more of a social tool.
Gadget FreakAuto Technology: Same Gear, New Services
(News) For this year's cars, personal navigation and search services will be in the driver's seat.
(News) For this year's cars, personal navigation and search services will be in the driver's seat.
Study: Dutch navigation systems could cause accidents
(News) Software errors in satellite navigation devices are putting lives at risk in the Netherlands by sending vehicles through residential areas not intended for heavy traffic, according to Dutch researchers.
(News) Software errors in satellite navigation devices are putting lives at risk in the Netherlands by sending vehicles through residential areas not intended for heavy traffic, according to Dutch researchers.
GPS Devices: Road-Tested and Reviewed
(Reviews) These in-car GPS devices can vastly simplify your driving life, and they're simpler to use and last costly than last year's models.
(Reviews) These in-car GPS devices can vastly simplify your driving life, and they're simpler to use and last costly than last year's models.
LG Electronics LN790
(Reviews) Maps on this GPS device are easy to use, but suggested routes are not always the best.
(Reviews) Maps on this GPS device are easy to use, but suggested routes are not always the best.
Alpine Electronics Blackbird PMD-B200
(Reviews) Expensive GPS device has a media player, Bluetooth connectivity, and easy-to-use controls.
(Reviews) Expensive GPS device has a media player, Bluetooth connectivity, and easy-to-use controls.
Pharos Drive GPS 250
(Reviews) Relatively inexpensive GPS device lacks extras and doesn't always by default select the fastest route.
(Reviews) Relatively inexpensive GPS device lacks extras and doesn't always by default select the fastest route.
Garmin Nuvi 360
(Reviews) This tiny, affordable GPS device offers high-end features such as travel information.
(Reviews) This tiny, affordable GPS device offers high-end features such as travel information.
Garmin drops out of bidding war for Tele Atlas
(News) GPS products maker Garmin has pulled out of its bidding war to buy digital maps company Tele Atlas, and instead extended its contract with rival maps company Navteq.
(News) GPS products maker Garmin has pulled out of its bidding war to buy digital maps company Tele Atlas, and instead extended its contract with rival maps company Navteq.
TomTom ups bid for Tele Atlas, thwarting Garmin
(News) TomTom said Wednesday it will raise its offer for the digital maps company Tele Atlas to ,2.9 billion (US$4.2 billion), hoping to edge out rival GPS products maker Garmin.
(News) TomTom said Wednesday it will raise its offer for the digital maps company Tele Atlas to ,2.9 billion (US$4.2 billion), hoping to edge out rival GPS products maker Garmin.
EC backs funding to salvage Galileo GPS project
(News) Satellite navigation boxes using the GPS (global positioning system) are no longer the preserve of luxury car owners in Europe. Now you see them in the humblest vehicles on the Continent's highways.
(News) Satellite navigation boxes using the GPS (global positioning system) are no longer the preserve of luxury car owners in Europe. Now you see them in the humblest vehicles on the Continent's highways.
New TomTom GPS device offers voice recognition
(News) TomTom is introducing a new top-of-the-range model to its GPS product line-up with the TomTom GO 920 T.
(News) TomTom is introducing a new top-of-the-range model to its GPS product line-up with the TomTom GO 920 T.
Netropa Intellinav 3
(Reviews) High-end features like spoken directions and school-zone and speed alerts make this inexpensive GPS a good deal.
(Reviews) High-end features like spoken directions and school-zone and speed alerts make this inexpensive GPS a good deal.
Magellan Maestro GPS: From AAA to Z
(Reviews) Portable GPS device with a gorgeous screen is ready to go when you are.
(Reviews) Portable GPS device with a gorgeous screen is ready to go when you are.
First Look: A Deluxe GPS Unit Versus a Lower-Cost Alternative
(Reviews) Though Garmin's Nuvi 680 and Mio's DigiWalker C520 both provide clear, accurate directions, the pricey Nuvi offers several nice extras.
(Reviews) Though Garmin's Nuvi 680 and Mio's DigiWalker C520 both provide clear, accurate directions, the pricey Nuvi offers several nice extras.
iPAQ rx5900: A Worthy Travel Companion?
(Reviews) Hewlett-Packard's GPS-enabled PDA has its strengths--but concise directions aren't among them.
(Reviews) Hewlett-Packard's GPS-enabled PDA has its strengths--but concise directions aren't among them.
Harman/Kardon Guide + Play GPS-500
(Reviews) Sleek GPS device includes a useful media player, but lags occasionally at acquiring GPS signals.
(Reviews) Sleek GPS device includes a useful media player, but lags occasionally at acquiring GPS signals.
Cell Phones That Tell You Where to Go
(News) Services on handsets add traffic updates, location-based search, and more.
(News) Services on handsets add traffic updates, location-based search, and more.
Security experts warn satellite navigation users
(News) Two security experts have discovered a way to inject false messages -- some amusing and others potentially frightening -- into car satellite navigation systems.
(News) Two security experts have discovered a way to inject false messages -- some amusing and others potentially frightening -- into car satellite navigation systems.
First Look: Two Sides of GPS
(Reviews) The Navigon Pocket Loox mixes GPS with multimedia, while DeLorme's rugged Earthmate PN-20 offers downloadable maps.
(Reviews) The Navigon Pocket Loox mixes GPS with multimedia, while DeLorme's rugged Earthmate PN-20 offers downloadable maps.
Pharos Drive GPS 140
(Reviews) All-in-one travel companion lacks details, but includes a media player and Bluetooth for hands-free calling.
(Reviews) All-in-one travel companion lacks details, but includes a media player and Bluetooth for hands-free calling.
First Look: Low-Cost GPS Devices Pack Plenty of Features
(Reviews) Mio Technology and Delphi offer new devices that are relatively easy on your wallet.
(Reviews) Mio Technology and Delphi offer new devices that are relatively easy on your wallet.
Real-Time Traffic Info Gets You Past Jams
(News) Dash Express combines GPS data with traffic reports to find the fastest routes.
(News) Dash Express combines GPS data with traffic reports to find the fastest routes.
Alpine's Pricey Blackbird GPS Also Plays Tunes
(reviews) GPS device can give directions via your car's radio.
(reviews) GPS device can give directions via your car's radio.
GPS Systems: More Than Just Maps
(reviews) TomTom's Go 300 leads the pack, but Garmin's StreetPilot c300 is a good deal.
(reviews) TomTom's Go 300 leads the pack, but Garmin's StreetPilot c300 is a good deal.
Location Reigns Supreme With Future PCs
(news) Soon you'll have the ability to pinpoint a car's or a person's location to within less than three inches using handheld devices.
(news) Soon you'll have the ability to pinpoint a car's or a person's location to within less than three inches using handheld devices.
First Look: Cobra's Imperfect Portable Automobile GPS
(reviews) New NavOne offers handy PDA and Pocket PC connectivity, but fails to impress on everything else.
(reviews) New NavOne offers handy PDA and Pocket PC connectivity, but fails to impress on everything else.
Let Your Cellular Phone Do the Driving
(reviews) Service adds GPS navigation to a mobile phone, but has some shortcomings.
(reviews) Service adds GPS navigation to a mobile phone, but has some shortcomings.
Dialed In: GPS Cell Phones
(reviews) Armed with a GPS-enabled cell phone, you may never get lost again.
(reviews) Armed with a GPS-enabled cell phone, you may never get lost again.
GPS Tools Add Multiuser, 3D Support
(news) PDAs get enhanced maps from TomTom's Navigator, while ALK's CoPilot shares directions.
(news) PDAs get enhanced maps from TomTom's Navigator, while ALK's CoPilot shares directions.
Mobile Computing: GPS Buyers Guide
(howto) Navigational devices are affordable, but the choices are confusing. Here's help.
(howto) Navigational devices are affordable, but the choices are confusing. Here's help.
Mapping Products Show the Way at CES
(news) Find the kids, time your walks, and load directions into your Palm with these new GPS products.
(news) Find the kids, time your walks, and load directions into your Palm with these new GPS products.
PDA Directions a Snap(-on) With a GPS Module
(reviews) GeoDiscovery's Geode GPS Module gives your Handspring Visor more than just maps.
(reviews) GeoDiscovery's Geode GPS Module gives your Handspring Visor more than just maps.