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GPS

Review: Pioneer AVIC-F10BT In-Dash Satnav System

3:47PM Nick Broughall | Earlier this week, the guys at Pioneer let me drive around in one of their cars for a couple of days to test out the AVIC-F10BT in-dash satnav entertainment system. And now that I’ve tasted the supple delights of the AVIC, my own car’s stereo system seems old and tired, like a Hollywood starlet who’s let herself go. My satnav – once the pride and joy of my glovebox – now seems clunky and cumbersome. If I could, I’d take my car and the AVIC system to Vegas and get them hitched, because the simple fact is that they belong together. More »
Peripherals

TomTom Car Kit Now Available

2:30PM Nick Broughall | Pop quiz: How much would you pay for an iPhone windshield mount? If you answered $160, then you might want to look at the TomTom windshield mount, which is now available to purchase. More »
Software

TomTom iPhone App Now Available On iTunes

10:44AM Nick Broughall | It happened for our Kiwi cousins over the weekend, but this morning the Aussie version of the TomTom satnav app went live on iTunes for $99.99 More »
GPS

Navigon Aussie Satnav iPhone App Launching Today

10:00AM Nick Broughall | If you checked out the Lite version of Navigon’s satnav app and want to, you know, actually use the GPS chip with the software, Navigon is today launching the full version of their Australian mapping app. But you should definitely pick it up before August 15. More »
GPS

Why Aren’t There More In-Dash Satnav Solutions?

12:30PM Nick Broughall | Pioneer’s just announced their latest AVIC in-dash satnav system, and considering it’s got an RRP of just $1,199, it made me wonder why we aren’t seeing more companies getting behind the in-dash satnav option. More »
GPS

Lifehacker Interviews CEO Of Intelematics About Future Of GPS Traffic

5:11PM Nick Broughall | I have no idea how I missed this yesterday, but Gus over at Lifehacker has a great interview with the CEO of Intelematics – the company behind the SUNA traffic channel, about all things GPS. More »
GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 620 Offers Both Land And Water Navigation

2:06PM Nick Broughall | If you’re one of those people that needs both a regular satnav for your expensive four-wheeled drive and a marine satnav for your expensive luxury yacht, I really hate you. Also, you should check out the Garmin GPSMAP 620. More »
GPS

TeleNav GPS Navigator For Android Reviewed (Verdict: Impressive)

4:00AM Sean Fallon | The guys at KickingTires have put the TeleNav turn-by-turn GPS Navigator for Android and the G1 through its paces and have emerged feeling that the software is impressive, but overpriced. More »
GPS

Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS Line Gets 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Geotagging

9:00PM Sean Fallon | Garmin’s 550 and 550t upgrade to the Oregon handheld GPS lineup add a few new features for outdoorsy types—a 3.2 megapixel camera with geotagging, a 3-axis compass and a enhanced sunlight readable touchscreen. More »
Business

Navigon No Longer Selling Personal GPSs in US

1:42AM Mark Wilson | Navigon will no longer be selling PNDs (personal navigation devices) in the US. In a statement released today, the company explains, “Due to the difficult economic environment and the aggressive pricing we have decided to withdraw from the PND business in North America for the time being. We are however not closing down our Chicago office which will continue to serve our automotive and mobile phone businesses in North America.” With the rise of the smartphone, I wonder how long it will be until we see some of the bigger GPS manufacturers follow suit. [Navigon via Laptop via SlashGear] More »