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User Expectations of GPS Devices
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The Map Room links to a GPS Review discussion on user expectations of GPS devices. From the introduction: "Most people are shocked at what GPS devices have to offer, while a few other people might have set the bar too high. So here is what you should expect from your GPS device relative to mapping, routes, and points of interest (POI). But I want to start by sharing a little story which highlights some expectations of GPS and how quickly those expectations can change."
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GPS Navigation Systems Reviews by the Consumer Reports
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The AnyGeo blog links to the ConsumerReport.org review of portable GPS navigation systems. Some interesting parts of the report are free, such as the "how to choose" and "features" sections. From the report: "Although not always as easy to use as the in-dash systems available on many new vehicles, portable systems are catching up. Features like internal, rechargeable batteries and pre-loaded North America map databases are now commonly included on budget systems. More premium features such as real-time traffic reporting are becoming available on more affordable units, although those often require additional hardware. [...] Many manufacturers offer units that will get you where you need to go, and more are entering the market as sales continue to skyrocket. Systems from Garmin, Magellan, and TomTom have historically scored highest in our ratings. Those navigation-focused companies now face competition from Delphi, Harmon-Kardon, and Rand McNally--none of which were available for our previous test. Our latest report also includes units from Alpine, Audiovox, Cobra, Lowrance, and Navman." See also related stories below.
More Efficient GPS Chips
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Ogle Earth earth reports : "As all of you who have used a GPS device (or a GPS-enabled device like the Nokia N95) know, there are two main problems with the current technology: Fixing and maintaining a position eats up battery power, and you don’t get an instant fix when you turn on GPS functionality.
Enter UK company Air Semiconductor, which says it has developed a chip that is 100 times more efficient than current systems, with the express purpose of putting it into digital cameras where they are “always on”, perfect for geotagging."
Head on over to Ogle Earth for the full story.
Enter UK company Air Semiconductor, which says it has developed a chip that is 100 times more efficient than current systems, with the express purpose of putting it into digital cameras where they are “always on”, perfect for geotagging."
Head on over to Ogle Earth for the full story.
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