A few of our more active forum members have started using some of the new Motorola GPS devices such as the Motorola Motonav TN765t which was reviewed by one of our moderators, gatorguy. While I still have doubts about the longevity of Motorola in the GPS market, the device is quite interesting and offers a  Read More →

Last week Chip at DeLorme was kind enough to give me a sneak peak at the new PN-60w SE with SPOT messenger. For those catching up, what is most unique about this setup is that you can send custom text messages from the GPS through a special SPOT messenger. So if you are running late  Read More →

TomTom’s new iPhone app is now out at version 1.4. Most notably the new version includes support for the new Apple iOS 4 and adds a host of new features. Most notably on iPhones that support multitasking the new app allows seamlessly taking and placing calls without leaving voice prompts behind. A few other new features  Read More →

Now that the multitasking version of Apple’s iOS is almost here, Navigon has released details surrounding an upcoming version of their Mobile Navigator iPhone app which will of course support multitasking. While you could previously accept a call and then with a couple of taps jump back into navigation, the process is much more seamless  Read More →

I’m a sucker for science, testing, and of course the MythBusters. On last night’s episode they tested the “right turn myth”– basically the way they framed the myth was to determine if it is more efficient to make three right turns rather than to make one left turn. Having discussed this issue several times in  Read More →

Following TomTom and Garmin, Magellan is now offering new GPS models that include map updates. A few different flavors are available, for example the RoadMate 3045-LM offers lifetime map updates included while the RoadMate 3045-MU offers a single free map update. The “rules” for the single map update go like this: Map update program entitles you to  Read More →

A paragraph from this press release caught my eye. Unlike other GPS units, [this GPS] has the ability to update maps on-line by connecting the unit to a PC using the mini USB cable provided. Through this configuration, the user is able to download maps and map updates While a few GPS companies have come and gone  Read More →

With the proliferation of smartphones, iPhones, and iPad devices with GPS capabilities, many people are asking about Assisted GPS, also known as A-GPS. Does it use the “regular” GPS satellites? Is it as good as GPS? Since it is “assisted” is it better than GPS? Before we begin, you might want to check out a primer  Read More →

Recently in our forums a member came across statistics from the FBI NCIC (National Crime Information Center) showing reported GPS thefts by state. The data covers just about the past two years and there are a couple of important points about the data. First, they only looked at GPS devices where the reported value was  Read More →

Street navigation devices often give the illusion of having an accuracy far greater than what is true. They do this through what we call a “snap to” feature. What we mean by this is that the GPS will listen into the satellites, figure out where it thinks you are, and compare that to the internal  Read More →

While Navigon is no longer selling PNDs in North America it is still worthy of noting they are taking steps to simplify how they name their product models. All kinds of companies across various segments of consumer electronics have struggled with product name strategies and it is good to see Navigon make efforts to simplify  Read More →

Yes, the iPad 3G (the one with GPS) is out and despite its size there are people considering using it as an in-car navigation system. While we’re just a few days into using the iPad 3G with GPS and few developers have had time to adjust, we can report how some of the various navigation  Read More →

It was almost exactly one year ago when I speculated it was time for one of the GPS companies to release a GPS App Store. Looks like I was thinking in the right direction as TomTom said today they are indeed going to open up a developer API. Few details are known right now other than  Read More →

Garmin released a new line of handheld GPS devices today aimed at marine use. The Garmin GPSMAP 78 for $350, the Garmin GPSMAP 78s for $450, and the Garmin GPSMAP 78sc for $550. The new devices feature rubber side grips that make it easier keep a hand on while out on the water. The GPSMAP 78s  Read More →

Today, Garmin introduced a new line within their Nuvi series GPS devices, the Garmin Nuvi 3700 Series. While the full details are still trickling in, we’ve got the goods on these new devices and will take you through the highlights. The most remarkable features are the redesigned hardware featuring full glass in the front, an  Read More →