16
Oct
New additions to the TomTom GO range of GPS devices are the TomTom GO 730 and TomTom GO 930. These new devices are installed with TomTom’s Advanced Lane Guidance, Voice Address Input, and the brand’s new trademarked IQ Routes technology.
continue reading "TomTom GO 730 and 930 GPS Devices with IQ Routes Technology for Australia"
29
Sep
Having reviewed far too numerous devices before, CNET Australia found out that at least a couple of Garmin Nuvi GPS navigators (particularly Nuvi 260W and Nuvi 760) are actually equipped with “very good” alert systems.
continue reading "How to Install Speed and Camera Alerts on Garmin GPS Navigators"
11
Sep
If you’re looking for a navigation system specifically created for Australia, then the Navman S35 GPS might suit your needs. The slim and light device has a 3.5-inch touch screen display to navigate your journey on the road.
19
Aug
What better way is there to navigate around Australian streets than with a GPS device that speaks the names of locations in Australian pronunciations? The Mio Moov GPS devices provide that feature on a 4.3-inch anti-glare widescreen form.
continue reading "Mio Moov 300, 360, and 370 GPS Devices at Mr. Gadget Australia"
31
Jul
Garmin Nuvifone
Back in January, the Garmin Nuvifone was brought to the geek populace’s attention as a touchscreen mobile phone with numerous functionalities. When news first came out, everybody expected the Nuvifone to be out in the market by the third quarter of 2008. Unfortunately, that won’t be happening now.
continue reading "Garmin Nuvifone Launch Pushed Back to 2009"
18
Jul
The ETEN Glofiish X500 is a self-proclaimed world’s thinnest PocketPC. The device also has GPS and WiFi functionalities. Other features include 240 x 320 TFT LCD, a 2-MP camera with 4x digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity among others.
7
Jul
Telstra has recently announced a new service for its NextG subscribers. Just from the name Whereis Everyone, I take it you could guess what it’s all about. The new service allows you to locate people (through phones) using a-GPS technology.
24
May
Nokia has officially released Version 2.0 of their Nokia Maps application especially designed for the S60 Symbian operating system. You can download maps for 200 countries and use it in its 3 main modes :
1. Explore: Provides different maps of selected destinations some locations having multimedia guides
2. Drive: Turn-by-turn drive instructions
3. Walk: Maps especially designed for walking around selected locations
In order to use the new Nokia 2.0 maps you need an Nokia S60 / S40 Symbian device with inbuilt GPS or ability to hook-up to a bluetooth GPS receiver.
Check Nokia 2.0 Maps for yourself at Nokia’s website.
Via Brighthand
VITO FindMe is a free GPS utility for Pocket PC Phone Edition that will help your friends immediately find your whereabouts just by sending an SMS.
I don’t know about you but I kinda like my privacy, but I can see how this may be handy in the parent-child situation or if you have a bestest-buddy to want to keep tabs on.
Main Features of VITO FindME
Your friends want to know your whereabouts
After installing VITO FindMe you will need to set a codeword and give it to your friends for them to find your location. They just send you an SMS with this codeword and in return receive an SMS with your coordinates. Now all they need to do is to input the coordinates into the search box at Google Maps and see your location.
You want to know your friends’ whereabouts
If you want to find out current location of your friends who use VITO FindMe, ask them for their codeword and send it via SMS to their Pocket PC Phone Edition. In return you will receive an SMS with their coordinates that can be looked up at Google Maps.
- easily spot your friends on Google Maps
- send your location additionaly via email
- protect settings by password
- send SMS from a regular cell phone and see your friends location on a desktop!
VITO FindMe and Solsie
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