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| TomTom ONE XLS: High-end Features at a Budget Price |
| 2008-06-15 10:40:31 |
Text-to-speech isn't all that the TomTom ONE XLS has going for it. The receiver also features a wide screen (4.3 inches diagonal) rather than the square, pocket-size GPS screen size (3 inches) often seen on units at this price. TomTom just kept going, packing real-time traffic tracking capability into this unit (with purchase of an optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver for $129), and good online update utilities.TomTom units have a solid feel, a nice dark-silver and gray finish, nice styling, and simple but effective and easy-to-adjust windshield mounting kits. On the road, the TomTom ONE XLS's screen and navigation are just as good as TomTom's pricier, high-end GO 920 model.TomTom's exclusive "Map Share" capability is also enabled on this model. Map Share allows you to send map updates from y...
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| Make Life Easy With Your GPS System |
| 2008-06-15 01:33:01 |
GPS or Global Positioning System is a modern technology which is used primarily for tracking the position of your object. The object can be anything from vehicles to human. The invention of GPS system can be dated back to the year 1940 when the radio-based navigational systems was used for Long Range Navigation. The GPS as we know today is the evolution of the Long Range Navigation technology. However, the system was available to public until 20 years ago. Now-a-days, GPS system is implemented in almost every facet of human life.Mobile phones:The advancement of GPS technology can also be seen being used in the mobile phone industry. For instance, some of the latest mobile phones are based on 3G network. Today`s mobile phones use the Global Navigation Satel...
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| Bring A Measure Of Safety With A Handheld GPS System |
| 2008-06-14 01:32:21 |
There are many great safety advantages to having a handheld GPS system that many people do not consider when they think about purchasing a system. It is important to think about the fact that a vehicle tracking device usually has some type of connection with the local police force.In the event of a theft, the police can track where the car is and figure out the best way to retrieve it. The implementation of vehicle tracking systems is becoming a great way to combat car theft. The aim with these types of systems is: the more popular they become, the lower the theft rate.There are other handheld GPS system advantages that are all related the importance of safety prevention. Something that also must be considered is the possibility of boat theft. Sometimes, t...
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| GPS will help drivers go more with traffic flow |
| 2008-06-13 16:11:33 |
The most ambitious use of technology to combat traffic congestion debuts next month along one of the nation's most clogged arteries and could become a model duplicated throughout the USA.Drivers on Interstate 95 from New Jersey to North Carolina will have access to real-time information on traffic flows, crashes and travel time to help them anticipate delays.The data will be collected from more than 800,000 Global Positioning System (GPS) devices on delivery vans, trucks, taxicabs and other service vehicles; from sensors embedded in the roadways; from toll tag data such as EZ Pass, and from cellphones.The information will be sent within three minutes to state transportation departments that will then alert drivers via ro...
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| 5 Reasons You Should Buy The 3G iPhone On Launch Day |
| 2008-06-12 08:23:04 |
Boston (dbTechno) - The 3G iPhone is coming, and it is coming fast. Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the 3G iPhone this past Monday during his keynote speech at WWDC, and consumers are already getting ready for it. For those still in limbo though, here are the top 5 reasons you need a 3G iPhone on launch day.5. Price - Price plays a major factor in the decision of just about all consumers, and Apple knows that as they have dropped the price of the 3G iPhone down to $199 for the 8GB model, and $299 for the 16GB model. The iPhone is now clearly at a mass market price, making it close to being an impulse purchase.4. GPS - One of the biggest complaints with the original iPhone was that even though it had the great Google Maps feature, it did not have full GPS, a...
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| An Inexpensive External GPS Antenna (Part 1) |
| 2008-06-09 15:46:55 |
If you operate APRS or just need an external antenna for your GPS receiver, here’s one that is easy to build yet offers surprisingly good performance in a compact size. Best of all, it uses commonly available components and materials.This antenna design is based on a classic turnstile configuration (for circular polarization)—two dipoles are placed on the same plane but rotated 90° from each other. These dipoles are then spaced ¼ wavelength above a ground plane. A ¼ wavelength “parallelplate” transmission line (printed circuitboard material) serves as the connection method and mounting post for the dipoles.ConstructionStart with the base plate. Cut a 4-inch diameter circle out of thin hobby tin or brass. (It happens that the inside diameter of ...
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| With GPS Expected on the New iPhone, Portable Nav Suppliers Are "Scared %#*@-less" |
| 2008-06-08 06:03:05 |
With portable navigation systems hanging from millions of windshields and the price point of the popular devices diving down to the $99 mark, automakers' expensive in-dash nav systems are going the way of the car phone. But with mobile-phone based navigation gaining ground -- and the new 3-G iPhone expected to debut on Monday with full GPS capability -- portable navs could soon face a similar fate.Phone-based GPS navigation has been steadily gaining ground on portables. Earlier this week, Networks in Motion, the leading provider of navigation services to the top four U.S. cellular carriers, announced that the day before Mother’s Day, May 10, saw the largest spike ever in the use of navigation on mobile phones, with nearly 5 million requests.That's a lot ...
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| Trio develop tester for enhanced GPS |
| 2008-05-31 09:26:02 |
LONDON — Agilent Technologies and Spirent Communications are to join CSR within the enhanced Global Positioning System (EGPS) Forum to create a test system for the EGPS standard.The EGPS Forum advocates improvement to location technologies in mobile devices and is committed to meeting both consumer and regulatory needs for precise and consistent levels of location information.The trio have developed a single system that can simulate both GPS and cellular signals to provide a development and test platform on which to build EGPS technologies.CSR and Motorola announced the intention to create the forum in January this year.Richard Catmur, location test product segment manager at Spirent Communications said, "We are pleased to be a key contributor to the development of a comprehensive testin...
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| GPS and Dallas burglaries |
| 2008-05-30 09:05:02 |
As I was reading yesterday's story about the rise in burglaries across Dallas, I couldn't help but think technology offered an easy solution. As I understand it -- and I confess I may be wrong in this point -- the vast majority of burglaries are committed by professional burglars who loot several houses a month, month in and month out, until they get caught. They then go to jail for some trivial amount of time, get out, and start the cycle over again. If this is the case, the majority of burglaries in any large city are probably committed by a couple hundred hardcore burglars (while the rest are committed mostly by one-timers who see something valuable through a window and get an impulse to take it). By:Andrew Smith Assuming I'm not way off the mark in ...
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| GPS system used to track sex offenders in southern Arizona |
| 2008-05-29 09:01:02 |
Anthony Garcia got busted, not by a cop on the street, but by an eye in the sky.The 18-year-old registered sex offender got too close to a couple of schools, and he didn't stick to his probation-officer-approved schedule.His probation officer wasn't anywhere around, but he knew where Garcia had been because of a satellite-based GPS tracking system quietly put into use 18 months ago. Since late 2006, some child molesters who are placed on probation have been required to wear Global Positioning System ankle bracelets that track where they are 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Probation officers can download data whenever they want to check where a defendant has been and whether they're keeping to their pre-approved schedules....
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| The Big Fix: Will GPS systems be any help? |
| 2008-05-28 08:42:36 |
Thousands of local drivers have cars equipped with navigation systems offering turn-by-turn guidance. The latest even offer traffic alerts. But when the Big Fix closes Interstate 5 and turns J Street into a parking lot, will they help?Short answer: somewhat.Fair Oaks resident Oleg Kaganovich swears by his device.He'll even set it to give directions to places he already knows."My wife makes fun of me for it, but I do," Kaganovich said. "Some of my family and friends roll their eyes (at) my amount of use of GPS."And when I-5 closes to northbound traffic Friday, he's confident in the promise of his Acura TL's built-in system to guide him around the detour.The problem is, while the Acura's system and others will find new routes to the airport, Chris Webber's ...
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| Tele Atlas to leverage TomTom's data within 6 months |
| 2008-05-26 23:26:01 |
Speaking at the Reuters Technology, Media and Telecoms Summit in Paris last week, Tele Atlas CEO Alain De Taeye explained that within six months of the Tele Atlas acquisition by TomTom - Tele Atlas shareholders have until May 30 to tender their shares - the company will launch a new generation of products including maps that carry TomTom's data on driving conditions. Alain De Taeye explained TomTom has amassed 1 trillion data points, equivalent to driving every road in Europe and the United States a thousand times - information that can improve navigation by choosing a different route depending on the time of day and can also be used for new products. ...
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| Spirent Communications and Agilent Technologies to join EGPS Forum |
| 2008-05-26 01:31:00 |
CSR last week announced that Agilent Technologies and Spirent Communications are to join CSR and Motorola in the EGPS Forum, an open industry forum for evaluating and fostering enhanced Global Positioning System (EGPS) technologies. Working with CSR, Agilent and Spirent are said to “have created an essential building block of EGPS: a single system that can simulate both GPS and cellular signals. This system provides a development and test platform on which to build EGPS technologies”. CSR and Motorola announced the intention to create the Forum in January this year. So far Spirent and Agilent are the only companies to have joined, not demonstrating a huge success for t...
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| David Morse, “we offer peace of mind with PocketFinder, our GPS locator” |
| 2008-05-25 23:23:03 |
GPS Business News interviewed with David Morse, CEO of Location based Technology, a US-based company looking at introducing on the market a child/pet locator at $130. GPS Business News: Who is Location Based technology? David Morse: Location Based Technology is a company committed to helping families use technology to deal more effectively with the complications and demands of today's world. With two income families or single parent families, and travel associated with many occupations, it is difficult to know where your children are, if they are where they are supposed to be. We offer nothing less than peace of mind with PocketFinder, our GPS locator device. ...
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| Lawyer challenges government use of GPS tracking |
| 2008-05-25 00:07:01 |
Goverment's use of GPS tracking device in Connecticut trash probe could become test case NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- An accountant charged in a federal probe of mob influence in the trash industry is challenging the government's use of a sophisticated GPS tracking device that he says was put on his car without a warrant.Christopher Rayner's lawyer is asking a judge to decide whether the high-technology snooping violates constitutional protections against unreasonable government searches.It's a "novel issue implicating questions about how the reality of GPS technology impacts traditional notions of Fourth Amendment protection," attorney Ross Garber wrote in a motion asking U.S. District ...
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| Tennessee: GPS cruises to Division II-AA title |
| 2008-05-24 02:10:47 |
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — GPS has looked like a team going through the motions most of the 2008 Division II Class AA softball postseason, but when the Bruisers feel like playing, results like Friday’s are what happens.GPS got things going its way with a two-out rally in the first inning and coasted to a second consecutive state title with a 15-0 five-inning victory Friday night at the Starplex facility.GPS (29-4-1) breezed through the competition in last year’s field, outscoring opponents 45-3. The seven returning starters, five of them seniors, showed they still had it in them.Another is junior right fielder Megan Givens, who got two hits in an inning for the first time. She said the Bruisers heard that St. Benedict ha...
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| An Easy Primer on GPS |
| 2008-05-23 10:01:01 |
In this week's Giz Explains, we're doing a quick rundown of a sweet technology that has evolved from a (deadly) serious military application to becoming a household utility, found in all kinds of gadgets: GPS. Let's start with the acronym: GPS stands for global positioning system. Originally a DARPA-funded joint project of the Air Force and Navy, this satellite network tells ya where stuff is, like bombers and cruise missiles in decades past, or you as of mid-2000 when the government made GPS of decent accuracy available for civilian electronics. (It was available before then, but wasn't good enough for reliable turn-by-turn app.) The soul of GPS is the constellation of at least 24 satellites way out in orbit. Signals from four separate birds are usually needed for a standard GPS receiver ...
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| Garmin introduces 'Lifetime of Navigation' plan for GPS-equipped BlackBerry handsets |
| 2008-05-21 21:37:43 |
Having GPS integrated into your handset is one thing. But, having to pay for monthly navigation service just isn't something most people look forward to doing. So, to help ease the burden of navigating around town with your GPS-equipped BlackBerry smartphone, Garmin has introduced their new "Lifetime of Navigation" service. The navigation hardware giant is now offering BlackBerry owners unlimited use of their Garmin Mobile navigation software for a one-time $99.99 purchase.The service is touted as giving GPS-loving BlackBerry enthusiasts more than their fill of GPS navigating pleasure for the life of their BlackBerry handset. That means you get Garmin Mobile's turn-by-turn voice prompts, traffic updates, weather in...
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| Best 5 GPS systems (Continue) |
| 2008-05-21 09:52:01 |
1. Garmin Nuvi 660The price tag is a little hefty, but if you can swing it, the Garmin Nuvi 660 delivers a solid-performing and versatile GPS device that offers navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more. If the Nuvi 660 is too much for you, Garmin offers other models in the Nuvi series with the same great performance, so there's sure to be a model to suit your needs. 2. HP iPaq rx5900 Travel CompanionFor the movers and shakers, the HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek, all-in-one solution that can not only keep you on track during your travels but also with your schedule. This PDA-GPS combo is one of the sleekest we've seen to date.3. Magellan Maestro 4250The Magellan Maestro 4250 is one of the first portable navigation syst...
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| Best 5 GPS systems |
| 2008-05-20 10:49:21 |
The Thomas Guide used to be the apex of car navigation, but GPS and digital-mapping technology have combined to make an evolutionary leap. These portable navigation systems can help you get from point A to point B with audible driving directions, color maps, points of interest, and much more. And while they were once a novelty tech toy for early adopters and gadget hounds, they've gained in popularity and the market is now flooded with them. To help you in your buying decision, we've selected our Top 5 picks for in-car GPS navigation systems. We will frequently update this list as we review new GPS devices, so check back often.1. Garmin Nuvi 6602. HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion3. Magellan Maestro 42504. Mio C520 Navigation Receiver5. TomTom GO 720...
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| GPS Tracking On CTA Buses - Track Your Route Here |
| 2008-05-19 21:03:08 |
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- More CTA riders can track their bus routes now and figure out what time to get to the bus stop.Starting today - the CTA has added 18 more bus routes to its BusTracker program. That makes 32 of the CTA's 154 routes availableonline. They’re mostly on the south and west sides and come out of theCTA's Archer and 74th Street garages.Buses on the 32 routes have GPS systems that let you track them.CTA spokeswoman Noelle Gaffney says there are a number of differentviews, including looking at a particular bus stop and getting theestimated arrival times for all buses that'll stop there in the next 20minutes.Gaffney says new routes will be added to the bus tracker program throughout the spring and summer.Before tod...
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| In-car GPS devices with integrated Bluetooth |
| 2008-05-19 10:48:01 |
You'd think driving from point A to point B would be a pretty simple task, but you can hit some roadblocks along the way. You get lost, people are calling to see where you are--all of which can be frustrating and distracting. Fortunately, there are driving aids that can help the situation. These five in-car GPS devices not only give you text- and voice-guided driving directions, but they also have integrated Bluetooth so you can pair them with your Bluetooth-enabled phone to make hands-free calls. Granted, it'd be safer if you just didn't talk on your phone in the car at all, but at least this way, you can keep your hands on the wheel. Read our reviews to see if one is right for you....
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| Trimble Raises The Bar For Mapping And GIS Accuracy With GeoExplorer 2008 Series |
| 2008-05-18 22:32:00 |
Trimble has introduced its next-generation rugged handheld computing devices with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) technology -- the Trimble GeoExplorer 2008 series.As one of three models available, the new GeoXH handheld is setting a new mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) industry standard with real-time decimeter (10 centimeter) level positioning accuracy. With high-accuracy GIS data collection capabilities, field workers can easily perform effective mapping of infrastructure and more accurate asset inventories.Because high accuracy positioning is available in real-time, utility workers, public works personnel, and others who locate buried and hidden assets can more easily excavate cables and pipes without the risk of damaging nearby assets. In addition, back-offic...
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| GPS, to lead us home and quickly |
| 2008-05-17 17:39:25 |
The week that saw these geographic images coming in also saw India’s two leading players in the growing niche of global positioning satellite (GPS)-based navigation tools announce compelling extensions to their product range: between them, they have extended the reach and affordability of such solutions so that the rest of us — not just owners of pricey cars — can say, “GPS, lead me home!” The Hyderabad-based SatNav Technologies has launched voice prompts in nine languages — Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu — to augment its Satguide map offerings. These work with laptops, desktop PCs, hand-held computers and mobile phones which are GPS-enabled.The cost of mag guides ranges from about Rs. 1,200 for one city to Rs. 4,300 for 30 cities...
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| Zonar Systems Produces Applications That Improve Student Transport |
| 2008-05-17 07:16:01 |
Based on its recent analysis of how telematics can be used to improve the safety and efficiency of school bus transportation, Frost and Sullivan recognizes Zonar Systems with the 2008 Product Innovation of the Year Award. The Award cites Zonar's strong technical and practical leadership by reducing operating costs and maintaining the best performance in the pupil transportation industry.Mike Martin, Executive Director of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), the industry's largest trade group, congratulated Zonar on its Award."The big yellow school bus is a mainstay American institution, with a performance record second to none. Public expectations have never been higher for safety, security, reliab...
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