GPS-equipped Car Camera Voyager Pro logs fender benders
July 19, 2008
Filed under: GPS
Sure, these in-car crash loggers are a dime a dozen these days, but Brickhouse Security is pushing its Car Camera Voyager Pro as better than those ho hum alternatives thanks to the inclusion of GPS. As with most of its highly functional rivals, this one also packs a G-sensor that detects when a vehicle has been slammed into, bumped or otherwise rocked in an unorthodox manner; after that, it captures the 10 seconds immediately prior to and the 30 seconds immediately following the incident. Of course, you’ll also be able to pinpoint your exact location thanks to the corresponding GPS information, which could certainly help you out when hunting down CCTV footage of the nut-job who rammed your whip and wheeled off to Wendy’s as if nothing happened. Hand over $449.95 now and expect it to arrive later next week.
[Thanks, Frank]
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Original post by Darren Murph
Becker readies Z100 Crocodile GPS system for IFA debut
July 18, 2008
Filed under: GPS
Believe it or not, the Berlin-based IFA trade show is nearly upon us, and Becker is more than prepared. Reportedly, the Z100 Crocodile will be making the journey, complete with a 4.3-inch display, an SD card slot, European NAVTEQ maps, a SiRFstarIII GPS receiver and RDS-TMC support. Furthermore, the unit will sport an ultra-rugged exterior meant to handle nearly any jungle excursion you set out on. Expect to hear more (a price and release date would be just fine, Becker) when IFA commences late next month.
[Via NaviGadget]
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Original post by Darren Murph
iNAVI ES100+ offers Korea drivers yet more sameness
July 17, 2008
Filed under: GPS
[Via Navigadget]
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Original post by Donald Melanson
Keruve GPS locator promises to keep watch on Alzheimer’s patients
July 14, 2008
Filed under: GPS
[Via NaviGadget]
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Original post by Donald Melanson
Garmin gets official with the Oregon 200, 300, and 400 nav units
July 10, 2008
Filed under: GPS
As expected, Garmin has gone official with their new Oregon 200, 300, and 400 nav units. To make things extra confusing, the Oregon 400 includes the 400c, 400t, and 400i. The outdoor-friendly PNDs are waterproof, feature high-sensitivity receivers, and sport 3-inch touchscreens. As for the various 400-series units, it’s all about your outdoor poison. The 400c is for sea anglers with chart coverage for the coastal US and Bahamas, the 400i is for fresh-water fishers with depth contours and boat ramps for U.S. inland lakes and rivers, and the 400t if for you land-lubbers with preloaded US topographic maps in 3D. Meanwhile, the 300 features a worldwide basemap with shaded relief and the 200 provides just your basic basemap. The units weigh in at just 6.8 ounces, run on AA batteries, and support microSD cards. Pricing is set at $479.99 for the 200, $533.32 for the 300, and $639.99 for the 400.
[Thanks, Martin]
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Original post by Joshua Fruhlinger
Mio gets official with Knight Rider GPS unit
July 8, 2008
Filed under: GPS
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Original post by Donald Melanson
iPhone Jonny: world’s first iPhone 3G owner (in waiting)
July 8, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Portable Audio, Portable Video
var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Jonny_World_s_First_iPhone_3G_Customer_in_waiting’; See that guy? That’s Jonny Gladwell from Auckland New Zealand. He’s special no matter how you define the word. He’s camped outside of Vodafone NZ right now which puts him on a path to be the world’s first iPhone 3G owner. Of course, there’s still time for other Kiwi’s to get in line at the Wellington and Christchurch shops which will open simultaneously. A red hot trinity of buffoonery to be sure.
[image credit and thanks to Darryl Carey]
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Original post by Thomas Ricker
Garmin Oregon PNDs make an early appearance
July 7, 2008
Filed under: GPS
It’s been a while since Garmin dropped any new gear on us, but it looks like we’re about to get a whole new series of nav units soon — Buy.com and Amazon just put up listings for the Garmin Oregon 200, 300, and 400. The new boxes are a little smaller and lighter than the Colorado series, with a rugged, waterproof casing, 3-inch 240 X 400 sunlight readable touchscreens, customizable user profiles, and the ability to transfer waypoints, tracks, routes, and geocaches between units. We’re assuming pricing will change when these things get real, but for now the 200 is listed at $420 and the 400C is listed at $558. It’s not exactly clear what the specific differences between the line is, except that the 400 will come in several flavors, with the 400C variant sporting BlueChart g2 marine maps for the coastal US and Bahamas. Hopefully we’ll get some more details soon, as these bad boys seem ready to go.
[Via GPS Tracklog]
Read - Oregon 200 listing
Read - Oregon 400C listing
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Original post by Nilay Patel
iPhone 3G launching 00:01 NZ time, home delivered in the UK
July 7, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Vodafone just went public with the information you already knew, New Zealand will see the world’s first iPhone launch at 00:01 local time on the 11th. That’s almost a full day before any New York, propaganda farmer gets his. In the UK, O2 is now taking pre-orders (one per customer) on a first come, first serve basis. Better yet, your new slab of 3G will be delivered to your home on the 11th of July by courier where you can activate it from the digital comforts of iTunes. So civilized.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Read — O2 UK
Read — Vodafone NZ
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Original post by Thomas Ricker
Sanyo rolls out 1Seg-packing “Gorilla” NV-SD585DT GPS unit
July 4, 2008
Filed under: GPS
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