GPS

You guessed right, the moon doesn't have satellites to send GPS signals. GPS On The Moon : Read more

Taiwan PND vendor Mitac International plans to launch its first GPS-enabled 3G handset in the fourth quarter of this year, according to company sources, who also added that the forthcoming 3G handset will be built using the Qualcomm handset platform. Mitac To Launch Its First GPS-enabled 3G...

While digital camera makers are eying GPS as a feature that can help differentiate their next-generation products, power consumption will be an issue makers must address, according to Stephen Graham, VP of marketing at England-based GPS chip startup Air Semiconductor. Air Semiconductor Touts...

The European Union’s second test satellite in its Galileo bid to rival GPS has begun sending back data to Earth after its successful launch. EU GPS Rival Satellite Successfully Transmits Data : Read more

Chicago (IL) - Welcome to the next round of rumors and leaks about the "next" iPhone: The latest iPhone firmware hints provide some information on Apple's iPhone global expansion plans, with Russia and Asia-Pacific being the prime targets. iPhone Targets New Geographies, Gets GPS And Web Image...

Brisk sales of personal navigation device (PND) during Christmas and the Lunar New year prompted branded vendors and distributors to over-stock inventory which will likely take the market two months to ease, according to sources from Taiwan-based IC design houses. Piled-up GPS Inventory Could...

The 8. Second Gen Eee PC with Touchscreen Panels And GPS Support : Read more

Rounding up the latest and greatest GPS technologies featured at CeBIT 2008. CeBIT GPS Roundup - Something For Everyone : Read more

GPS IC shipments are expected to reach one billion annually in 2013, and although average selling prices (ASPs) will continue to fall, the effect on the revenues streams of vendors will be more than offset by this strong growth in volume. A Billion GPS Chips Expected To Ship In 2013, Says ABI...

If the Korean focused on the U900 Soul during this show, it didn’t stop it from introducing a very thorough smartphone. Symbian and GPS Samsung chose to equip the G810 with Symbian S60 and an extensive connectivity: HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Above all, 3GSM: Samsung SGH-G810 - the Symbian GPS...

The Nokia N78, the N73 upgrade, if finally here. 3GSM: Nokia N78: Wi-Fi and GPS : Read more

The new P3470 HTC Smartphone, known as Pharos, will be available at the end of the month. 3GMS: HTC Pharos With GPS Available At the End of This Month : Read more

Nokia and UC Berkeley just finished a new research project that was able to provide real-time "direct from the street" traffic information using nothing but mobile phone GPS signals. Nokia Tracks Traffic Info With Gang Of GPS Feeds : Read more

Victorville (CA) - We spied an innovative way to hide your expensive GPS dash units while driving on our way back from the PMA show in Vegas to Los Angeles. GPS units can cost several hundred dollars and are quickly becoming a favorite target for car t Coke Hat And Bears Hide Expensive GPS Unit...

The GPS modernization project and the arrival of additional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou/Compass will increase the availability, reliability, and precision of satellite positioning and stimulate the lo 900 Million GPS Shipments By 2013 : Read more

Helio today introduced a new slider-phone called "Mysto". It’s not an entirely new phone as it is based on the Samsung U600, which has been on the market for some time in Europe and Korea. The Mysto will sell for $150 and offer (free) GPS capability wi Helio Rolls Out GPS Phone : Read more

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced major software updates for its iPhone and iPod Touch devices. iPhone users now can send SMS messages to multiple people and iPod Touch users get access to several applications that have been available on the iPhone: Mail, iPhone, iPod Touch Get GPS-like Capability...

Every year at CES, we find a concept that is really just on display for concept’s sake, and something that blurs the line between reality and sci-fi. CES: GPS, Internet, Games, And Video In Your Glasses : Read more

Mio Technology, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Mitac International, expects to ship eight million GPS portable navigation devices (PNDs) in 2008, according to company president Samuel Wang at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las V Mio Technology Aims To Ship Eight Million...

Thieves Steal GPS Units And Bullet-Resistant Vests From FBI Cars. Thieves Steal GPS Units And Bullet-Resistant Vests From FBI Cars : Read more

Minneapolis (MN) - Electronics retailer Best Buy has announced a massive 52% increase in third-quarter profits thanks in most part to Black Friday sales and an increase in GPS sales. The company reported that net income rose from $150 million last year Black Friday - Best Buy Profits Up 52% ...

Sunnyvale (CA) - Dash Navigation today said that its GPRS-equipped navigation device is now available for pre-order and is scheduled for a "mid-to-late February" delivery. Compared to regular GPS devices, the Dash Express is able to maintain a contin Dash Internet GPS Enters Pre-order Phase ...

how about googlemaps? Completly free and has directions

Bruce Gain explores the world of GPS receivers from tiny portables to the ones built into fancy cars. Some of his conclusions might surprise you. Speak out in the MobilityGuru reader survey!

In the last chapter of this exciting serial, Barry Gerber decided it was either buy a GPS or get divorced by his wife. He opted for the GPS and looked at TomTom's Go 700 GPS. He liked what he saw, but wondered how it handled downloading traffic and other information. So, what does think about...

Archived from groups: alt.cellular.verizon (More info?) <http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/02/international/europe/02cellphone.html> Interesting story, but I wonder if the reporter got one point wrong. Some new cellphones have a GPS chip to improve the position reporting accuracy. But I...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.handhelds (More info?) Hi, I'm wondering if the NEC MobilePro 900 will handle the functions I am seeking. I am a Realtor and I need to: 1. to be able to capture signatures on PDF documents and save for e-mailing or printing. 2. the ability to install GPS...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Is there any software that knows to mimic the Magellan capabilities , on ppc ? (Exept naviguide) Thank you Sharon

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi, I plan to install a GPS system to my XDA Mini, any recommendation.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have noticed a useful program that can utilise scanned maps etc. called GPS IDEAS. All the info that I can find is a bit old - the latest version available to download is v1.5 - is it still supported? Does anybody use it? If so...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Greetings. I've got a Dell Axim 400, and am planning to get a new car. The question is how best to implement navigation. The car's built-in Nav costs $2K. I assume it's superior to anything I can rig up with my PDA, having a larger...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I see that there was a "reply" on this subject--but only one? At any rate, I'm looking for the best value GPS for my HP2215. I'm looking for a great out-of-the-box experience. In my ideal world, I would order this product today...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi, I'm looking for a GPS position program. Nothing special. The same information as on the GPS program of TomTom. Coördinates, speed in knots and a kompas. The font size of the coördinates is to small, i would use this on a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hello all, currently using Ipaq H5550 and have been considering a GPS option. I have downloaded the Tomtom demo programme from their site and am quite impressed. I am looking at using the GPS on both car and motorbike......anyone...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi All, My wife is going away for a week's holiday with her sister. Between them, they couldn't navigate out of the driveway (this is not a feminist comment - they are useless!) I want to buy her a PDA with GPS navigation, as...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) WM2003 IPaq TT3 How do I check which version of the TomTom GPS driver is installed? Beemer

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I am a long time user of Garmin products and have (until now) thought of them as the top of the line GPS company. Ever since I first heard that they were coming out with a CF GPS and software for the PPC, I have been looking...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi All I am new to the group hope someone can I have ipaq and bluetooth globalstat gps I have fugawi maps and tomtom navigator3 both work well but I can't get fugawi to rum if tomtom is installed I have tried disabling gps in tomtom...

Archived from groups: alt.cellular.nextel (More info?) With our daughters permission, we're researching a way to use the GPS function on her phone as a location device (I won't go into the reason she's requested this). Anyway, specifically, a way to use the internet, via a website for...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) OK I am ready to try to get a PDA GPS solution. The issue is my Wife uses a Jornada780 as a work PC provided by her company and it would make sense to use it for the GPS routing with the companies she has to go to. What way should she...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) HI all I have just ordered a 5550 and now need to purchase a gps solution, basically I need maximum battery life (don't we all), a fair amount of storage for mp3's & other files and conectivity to my desktop via bluetooth. Also...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Subject says it all, really. I plan to begin making occasional excursions to locations up to a hundred miles outside of the city I live in, and I've got a PocketPC2002 PDA.. not too fast, not too slow. I have no GPS device but if...

Hello, Here is my problem, I always get errors if the DV file I import are more than 5 minutes long? I was wondering if there is a limitation or regirstation issue with my copy of Adobe Premiere Pro??? Anyone had the same problem? -- Would you buy a GPS enabled soap bar?