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Get Google directions at the gas pump

For those of us who are prone to getting lost (come on, admit it...) and do not have a handy GPS unit stuck to our windshield, Google has announced a partnership with gas stations across the United States to offer the ability to search Google Maps from the gas pump.

"The pumps, made by Gilbarco Veeder-Root, include an Internet connection and will display Google's mapping service in color on a small screen. Motorists will be able to scroll through several categories to find local landmarks, hotels, restaurants and hospitals selected by the gas station's owner."

The pumps will also have the ability to print out directions, all for free. The only downside, it seems, is that the pump lacks a way of typing in a specific destination, which makes it tough to find where you're going unless it happens to be a destination preselected by the gas station. Even so, cool.
Via Engadget

Filed under: Gear, Transportation, Internet Tools

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