Posted 29 January 2010 by
N. A. Hilal
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Garmin GPS

Powered by two AA batteries that last up to 16 hours, the Oregon 450t and Oregon 450 have a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix, which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information and can use that information to quickly calculate a position. Both devices features 3-inch touch screen interface, 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, and high-speed USB for faster map transfers with any computers. Equipped with 850 MB built-in memory and can be expandaed using microSD card, both units boast a worldwide shaded relief basemap. Distinguishing it from the Oregon 450, the Oregon 450t adds preloaded 100K topographic maps for the entire United States and state-of-the-art 3D elevation perspective.

It’is a Good news for owner of Nokia smartphones, the new version of Ovi Maps is available for free. Users can download it at www.nokia.com/maps to enjoy turn-by-turn voice guidance free of charge. The maps covers more than 180 countries with car and pedestrian navigation for 74 countries in 46languages and 6000 3D landmarks for 200 cities around the world. The supported handsets include Nokia N97 mini, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia E72, and more.
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Posted 21 January 2010 by
N. A. Hilal
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Garmin GPS

Valentine’s day is coming, may be you have a plan to buy her a thing, the candy red Garmin Nuvi 1245 City Chic GPS may be a good idea. Comig with a red hot leather case, the device is also slim to match today’s lifestyle.
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Posted 07 January 2010 by
N. A. Hilal
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Garmin GPS

Priced at $1699.99, the Garmin GPSMAP 740s chartplotter comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, radar capability and built-in sonar. It can clearly define fish targets and terrain features as far down as 2,000 feet. The 740s was announced along with other GPSMAP 700 series including 720, 720s, and 740. All models will be available in April 2010.
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Posted 26 December 2009 by
N. A. Hilal
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Handheld GPS

I want this cool device, but it’s not for public use. Made by British BAE Systems as part of military contract with U.S. Army, the device called as Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM). Coming with binocular shape, this GPS-powered device capable of identifying target location in all weather condition. The LTLM equipped with direct-view optic system, a night-vision camera, a laser range finder, a digital compass, and a GPS reciever to determine target coordinates.
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Launched in Korea, the stylish ‘Finedrive Style 3D’ navigation device comes preloaded with ‘Atlan 3D’ map software. The device allows users to find their location quickly and guide to their destination even the GPS signal is low, thank to the ‘Turbo GPS’ technology. Other highlights: oil price information service, DMB, real-time news service and many more.
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Posted 10 December 2009 by
N. A. Hilal
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GPS Software

Compatible with the following Nokia GPS-enabled handsets – the N95, N95 8GB, N78, N79, N82, N85, N96, E66, E71, E75, 6110 Navigator, 6210 Navigator and the 6220 Classic, now the RoadPilot Mobile (a camera locator application) is available at Nokia Ovi Store for free trial until 28 February 2010, after that date users need to pay a subscription fees annually. RoadPilot will also port the application to Blackberry, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, iPhone, Windows Mobile and Android handsets in the future, but not sure when it will happen.
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The MDV-313 car navigation system is a result of partnership between JVC and Kenwood. The device comes with virtual 3D maps to deliver better navigation experience. Other features: built-in DVD player, an integrated 1Seg TV tuner, and a USB port. Available in Japan, the MDV-313 also offers high speed response time.
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