NPR does not like Google Maps Navigation
Our favorite news source NPR just talked about our favorite smartphone OS Android – developed by the mighty Google. The article is actually comparing the new (and free) Google Maps Navigation application which is now available on Android 2.0 and Android 1.6 to standalone GPS navigation systems
Our favorite news source NPR just talked about our favorite smartphone OS Android – developed by the mighty Google. The article is actually comparing the new (and free) Google Maps Navigation application which is now available on Android 2.0 and Android 1.6 to standalone GPS navigation systems. It is not good, they call Google Maps navigation unreliable. It takes a lot of guts to call something from Google unreliable 
Previous reviews and our own review had better things to say than NPR.
To be fair the reviewer likes the voice recognition and Verizon’s 3G coverage for the Droid. However manual traffic warnings, wrong directions (no left turn on rush hour), wrong prediction on travel time, no choice for shortest/fastest option ends up with an obvious thumbs down for Google Maps Navigation application.
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NPR does not like Google Maps Navigation
CoPilot Live only $20 through the end of the week
Starting at 8:00am ET on Wednesday, CoPilot Live will be offered at $19.99 for the shopping weekend. Additionally, no features will be cut out and this will be a one time payment for turn-by-turn navigation. As you know CoPilot Live is one of the iPhone GPS navigation apps (and Android ) and normally costs $35 for the U.S
Starting at 8:00am ET on Wednesday, CoPilot Live will be offered at $19.99 for the shopping weekend. Additionally, no features will be cut out and this will be a one time payment for turn-by-turn navigation.
As you know CoPilot Live is one of the iPhone GPS navigation apps (and Android) and normally costs $35 for the U.S. version.
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CoPilot Live only $20 through the end of the week
Google Maps Navigation on myTouch 3G – first impressions
Google just made their Google Maps navigation application available for Android 1.6 devices – which includes my T-Mobile MyTouch 3G. To get the latest version what you need to do is go to the Android Market Place from your phone and find Google Maps. It should say “update available”
Google just made their Google Maps navigation application available for Android 1.6 devices – which includes my T-Mobile MyTouch 3G.
To get the latest version what you need to do is go to the Android Market Place from your phone and find Google Maps. It should say “update available”. As you may have guessed you need to install this version. It will change the appearance of the little icon and you’ll have to agree to some new terms and read some warnings about the how it is beta and you need to keep your eyes on the road and stuff.
On the way back home from work I gave this a try and here is what I thought at the end:
- it works
- trip duration was almost dead on – it considered traffic accurately on an unusually congested day
- text-to-speech is a bit robotic but still very clear
- phone is noticeably sluggish while running this app
- answered a call while navigating – couldn’t go back into app and mute it – very annoying
- phone was warmer possibly because both the GPS and screen was on for the whole 40 minute drive
- switching to street view at the destination was a nice touch
That’s all – I didn’t really play around with the other features.
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Google Maps Navigation on myTouch 3G – first impressions
GPS Tuner Atlas for offroad navigation
GPS Tuner just recently announced their latest generation of its off-road navigation software, developed specially for mobile devices.
GPS Tuner just recently announced their latest generation of its off-road navigation software, developed specially for mobile devices. GPS Tuner Atlas is a must-have for anyone who needs an off-road navigation solution for geocaching, biking, touring, extreme sports, and even hunting.
GPS Tuner Atlas is available at their website and the innovations include fast graphics, real satellite imagery with a global coverage by DigitalGlobe, 3D digital elevation, custom map calibration, street level basic map data by TeleAtlas.
There’s also a simple trip computer that is flexible thanks to its many specialized functions. The North American version is $57, same for Europe, and South America too. If you want the whole globe you’ll need to say goodbye to $124.
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GPS Tuner Atlas for offroad navigation
black friday GPS deals
We have now over 40 different black friday GPS deals on our page – and the number just keeps growing.
We have now over 40 different black friday GPS deals on our page – and the number just keeps growing. If you’re planning on scoring a GPS navigation system on black friday you have to check out our GPS navigation system deals.
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NAVIGON thanksgiving promotion
A recent press release says NAVIGON has a promotion for their new iPhone app. As you know the NAVIGON app is in two pieces
A recent press release says NAVIGON has a promotion for their new iPhone app. As you know the NAVIGON app is in two pieces. The main app for $90, and the Traffic Live add-on for $25. Now you can save a total of $30 from those two purchases.
Some of the features of MobileNavigator for iPhone include reality view pro, lane assistant, day and night modes, Navteq maps, and intelligent address entry.
For 10 days only, (November 20-30) NAVIGON’s iPhone app, MobileNavigator will be on sale for $69.99 instead of $89.99 providing a $20.00 savings. In addition, NAVIGON’s Traffic Live feature is also on sale for $14.99 instead of $24.99.
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NAVIGON thanksgiving promotion
TomTom cash for clunkers program
TomTom just started a new trade-in program – kind of similar to the cash for clunkers deal we had here in the U.S.
TomTom just started a new trade-in program – kind of similar to the cash for clunkers deal we had here in the U.S. What you need to do is to purchase a new GPS navigation system from TomTom.com, estimate the value of your trade-in using their calculator, print the shipping label and send it in to their warehouse, and finally get your cash back in about 1 to 2 weeks.
We played with the calculator a bit – a Navigon 2100 we have sitting here with no accessories or cables was $35, a higher end Garmin 760 with charger, cables and mounting kits would get you as much as $177. That’s a good trade-in value! The question is would you trade in your Garmin for a Tomtom?
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TomTom cash for clunkers program
black friday GPS navigation deals
Here we have a looong list of image scans for bunch of black friday GPS navigation deals we could find. Bookmark this page. We’ll be updating this as much as possible
Here we have a looong list of image scans for bunch of black friday GPS navigation deals we could find. Bookmark this page. We’ll be updating this as much as possible. Make sure you go to the full page to see the whole list.
Sports Authority
Staples
Target
Sears
Walmart
Pepboys
AAFES
Gathered from www.blackfriday.info.
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black friday GPS navigation deals
GPS safety cell phone
A company called Clayton Communications just came out with a GPS safety cell phone called ActiveONE . It is a very small GPS device with basic cell phone features and the ability to speed dial four people when you feel you’re in danger. Active ONE also has a center SOS button which will immediately connect to a US-based 24/7 personal assistance call center.
A company called Clayton Communications just came out with a GPS safety cell phone called ActiveONE. It is a very small GPS device with basic cell phone features and the ability to speed dial four people when you feel you’re in danger.
Active ONE also has a center SOS button which will immediately connect to a US-based 24/7 personal assistance call center. They claim this is better than calling 911 since the personnel already knows who is calling and may already know what kind of assistance you may need – in addition to your location of course.
One other neat feature is to let other family members figure out your location by calling the same call center.
It is mostly designed for the elderly who may have Alzheimer’s or some sort of dementia issues – but there’s no reason for others not to use it. If you’re giving to a very young kid – you better turn off the built-in fall detector though.
Check out their pricing and rates here.
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real time kinematic GPS receiver
Real time kinematic GPS receivers are the ones used by pros to do land survey jobs which can provide down to 1 centimetre accuracy. Now you don’t have to spend a fortune on one of these since you can build your own thanks to researchers at Tokyo University. All you need is a cheap beagle board, the instructions here and lots of free time and patience… via Brought to you by your GPS navigation site NaviGadget .
Real time kinematic GPS receivers are the ones used by pros to do land survey jobs which can provide down to 1 centimetre accuracy. Now you don’t have to spend a fortune on one of these since you can build your own thanks to researchers at Tokyo University.
All you need is a cheap beagle board, the instructions here and lots of free time and patience… via
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real time kinematic GPS receiver
