At the Digital Summer ’08, the folks at the Belkin stand presented something completely new—the Belkin GoStudio. While similar devices of the past are mere low-tech recorders, the GoStudio is specifically designed for podcasters, although even old school journalists could benefit from it. The device is compatible with various iPod versions and is equipped with a built-in microphone offering “superior audio quality.”

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If you’re a road warrior who likes reviewing GPS data logs, the QStarz Q1000Platinum Bluetooth GPS Receiver should server you well. With this little GPS receiver you can store up to 200,000 Travel Records before needing to dump to your computer! Many, many more other features crammed into the QStarz Q1000P – see below.

Features of the QStarz Q1000Platinum Bluetooth GPS Receiver

• Adopts MTK chipset with high sensitivity -158dBm and 51-Channel tracking
• Lower power consumption up to 32hrs for travel recording
• Stand-Alone travel recorder to log up to 200,000 records (*)
• Easily switch Travel Recorder to NAV mode or LOG mode (Navigation + Log)
• Support Multi-mode setting to record data (Vehicle, Bicycle, Jog)
• Support button push manually to memorize your location immediately
• Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 36s, Warm start 33s,Hot start 1s
• Auto On-Off function for smart power control
• Personal/Portable Navigation (PDA, Smartphone, PC, etc.)
• WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS support
• Built-in Google Map, multi-language support, and visualization UI
• Provides PC Utility V3 allowing you to configure the device
• Provides PC Utility V4 with built-in Google Map and visualization UI for users to easily manage their travel
• Supports Track Edit function allowing you to remove unnecessary waypoints
• Active NMEA protocol VTG / GLL manually via Qstarz setup tool
• Backups your travel record as GPX / PLT / CSV / NMEA / Google Earth file format
• Draws your navigation path immediately on Google Earth as default
• Supports GeoTagging function for digital photo and generate KMZ file easily
• The waypoints would be decreased when the more options of Log Format are selected

QStarz Q1000Platinum Bluetooth GPS Receiver @ Mr.Gadget Australia