Jun 8th, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Three weeks ago, Gadling was one of the first to post a real hands-on with the the upcoming T-Mobile Garminfone. In this full review, you'll get a closer look at the hardware, software and additional applications of this Android powered GPS navigation device.
If you are in the market for a new (smart) phone, then your timing is good - because the Garminfone will be available on June 9th for ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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T-Mobile Garminfone review - is this the best GPS unit ever created?
Jun 8th, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Three weeks ago, Gadling was one of the first to post a real hands-on with the the upcoming T-Mobile Garminfone. In this full review, you'll get a closer look at the hardware, software and additional applications of this Android powered GPS navigation device.
If you are in the market for a new (smart) phone, then your timing is good - because the Garminfone will be available on June 9th for ...Garminfone by T-Mobile: First look and mini-review
May 12th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
Announced just yesterday, and already in our hands - the new T-Mobile Garminfone. This is the second navigation/phone from Garmin, and their first device powered by Android. In this first look, we'll show off the basics, but you'll need to wait till next week for a full review.
The Garminfone features a 3.5" capacitive multi-touch display (320x480 pixels), support for quad band ...Ten "must have" road trip safety products
Mar 15th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Road trips are a fantastic way to see the country - I've covered thousands of miles driving to my destination instead of flying - and while the experience may lack the relaxing time on board the plane, it also lacks the hassles of trying to actually get on the plane.
When you are in the air, you can rely on the flight crew to assist you if something goes wrong, but when you are on your own ...Snow, sweat, and salami: A day in the life of an avalanche dog
Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:00AM: With avalanches, timing is everything. Your chances of surviving burial without asphyxiating (if you're not instantaneously pulverized) are 90-percent during the first fifteen minutes. Things go downhill quickly after that, and at 30 minutes, your odds are 50:50. The most important thing to do if buried in a slide is create an air pocket.
Salami is also helpful to your survival (as you will ...Let your own voice tell you where to go with the Garmin GPS voice studio
Jan 26th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Do you often get bored of the voice in your GPS unit? I'll usually switch between the British male and female voices once a week, just to keep things interesting. If none of the standard voices interest you, how about recording your own? The new Garmin Voice Studio was announced at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, and is now available to download.
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Jan 19th, 2010 at 9:03PM: With the invention of GPS, many people may be tempted to forgo carrying printed directions for their road trip. However, physical directions and a detailed map of the area are necessary in many situations where GPS may fail. Example problems with a GPS include:
A slow or weak signal which prevents the unit from updating;
The GPS doesn't recognize streets in some rural areas;
The device ...Are fold-out maps obsolete? Not if you want to understand your destination
Jan 15th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Is the age of opening up a map to figure out where you are a thing of the past? According to a recent post on Bad Latitude, they're one of ten travel items that are now obsolete.
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There's no doubt that technology such as Google Maps and GPS have ...New device will let you text, twitter from remote places
Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The Consumer Electronics Show has been going on in Las Vegas the past few days, with a host of new gadgets and gizmos being announced, including everything from new digital camera, ebook readers, and even 3D LCD TV's. One product that was announced, and may be of interest to travelers heading to remote places on the planet, is the Earthmate PN-60w, a hand held GPS device from DeLorme and SPOT, ...Eight rules for renting a car in a foreign country
Jan 9th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
Renting a car can be a great way to see a foreign country. Having your own wheels allows you the freedom to take your time, to stop for long lunches in the countryside, to turn down that little lane that looks interesting, and to go where public transportation won't take you. But, renting a car comes with its own set of challenges and dangers. Here are eight road rules to remember when renting ...Mobile Magic: Disney Park's new app for wait times
Nov 22nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Disneyland all to yourself -- a kid's dream. (A parent's dream, too, I think.) Disney is making the inevitable crowds a bit more manageable. They've just announced Mobile Magic, the mobile app that announces wait times for rides and the nearest location for a character hug. It can be used at Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks. No, it's not the first app for wait times at Disneyland, but ...White House pushing for answers to airline industry woes
Nov 14th, 2009 at 12:00PM: The Obama Administration is taking a closer look at the airline industry with the hopes that something can be fixed. Transportation Secretary Roy LaHood is pulling together a panel that will investigate the problems the industry faces and hopefully come up with a solution. But, I don't think anyone's breath is being held.
The airlines are always swamped with criticism, with consumers unhappy ...GPS and PMS
Nov 5th, 2009 at 5:30PM: Men beware: driving with a woman in the passenger seat can make for a hazardous driving experience. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to give directions and been assaulted for getting us lost. Is it better, though, for a woman or a GPS with PMS to give directions?
Even worse, have you ever yourself gotten PMS when trying to follow rotten GPS directions?
Let's face it: ...
Gadlinks for Monday 11.2.09
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 6:00PM:
It's GPS day here are Gadling, so I think it's only appropriate to offer up some GPS-themed travel reads for you today. Enjoy!
Prague has tons of wonderful galleries, but they are not always easy to find. [via NY Times]
Up for a geocache adventure in Portugal? Try your hand at these. [via Matador Trips]
Check out this comprehensive blog called Adventures in Geocaching.
Hawaii's islands ...Would you want Bob Dylan to voice your GPS?
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 5:30PM: Earlier today, we ran a poll asking readers if they prefer their GPS devices to have a male or female voice? Andy Murdock, an astute reader, left us a comment pointing out that Bob Dylan is in negotiations to voice a GPS unit. Sure, Dylan's a music legend and an icon, but is his voice conducive to getting me from Point A to Point B?
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Nov 2nd, 2009 at 4:30PM: You'll have no doubt noticed a bit of a GPS trend today here on Gadling, and in line with that, I'm going to introduce you to the Mobile Action I-GotU GT-120 mobile GPS logger. This tiny device looks quite unimpressive, but actually houses several handy GPS functions in one product. The GT-120 can function as a USB GPS receiver, providing your location to a variety of GPS enabled applications. ...Taking your GPS abroad - what you need to know
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: When you purchase your GPS unit, it'll usually come with maps of the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. In some cases, the unit may even expand into Mexico, and premium systems will have Europe pre-loaded. If you are heading abroad, but your GPS unit does not come with maps of your destination, all is not lost, and in some cases you'll actually be able to load new maps. Here are five tips on how to ...Poll: Is your GPS male or female?
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 3:00PM: I've been in plenty of cars on several continents that had GPS units. I've heard robotic male Aussies instruct me through a roundabout and seductive French women tell me to U-turn in 300 meters. And for giggles, I've set the devices to Chinese, Portuguese and several other languages that I do not speak or understand simply to hear them come out of a tiny box mounted on my windshield. But, at the ...GPS safety - how to be safe and stay safe
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 2:00PM: When used correctly, a GPS unit can be a real time and lifesaver. It'll get you where you need to be, on time, and (usually) with the best route. There are however some basic precautions you need to take in order to stay safe. Some of these tips are very logical, but as I drive around, I still see people neglect to follow even the most basic safety tips. I have compiled 6 basic tips that will ...Fun with your global positioning system: GPS drawing
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 12:00PM: GPS systems are everywhere these days, thanks largely in part due to ubiquidous iPhones and Blackberries. The technology, proper, isn't very cumbersome either -- one can get a GPS chip small enough to uplink into a laptop computer or even to tie to a dog. That's what Jeremy Wood did in the below video, creating a virtual map of two dogs running around a park in Oxford.
Me and You from Jeremy Wood ...
Keep your home address out of your GPS unit
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 11:00AM: Have you ever considered what could happen if your vehicle is stolen, along with your GPS unit? A thief could tell the GPS unit to "go home". If you are like most people, you'll provide easy access to your home with the garage door opener in your vehicle.
Now, I'll admit right away that this scenario does build heavily on some pretty healthy paranoia, but I'm of the opinion that "better safe ...
