GPS how-tos

  • GPS buyer's guide

    06 Nov 2009 12:11 PM

    Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

  • Top GPS features

    02 Dec 2008 2:10 PM

    So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?

  • Installing speed and red light camera alerts on your Garmin Nuvi

    26 Sep 2008 4:54 PM

    School zone, speed and red light camera alerts are now de rigueur on portable GPS navigators. While Garmin's Nuvi range has an excellent alerting system, you need to be the Howard Carter of the internet to find them. We show you how, although we make no guarantees about avoiding Tutankhamun's curse.

  • Geotagging links photos to locales

    05 Sep 2007 2:49 PM

    Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.

  • Watch out for data charges on your GPS phone

    27 Aug 2007 5:51 PM

    Thanks to the an almost undocumented feature on the Nokia 6110 Navigator, we unwittingly racked up over AU$50 in data charges the first month we used it. Read on to find out how to avoid our fate.

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Reviews

  • Garmin Nuvi 1390

    It mightn't offer the bigger bang for buck, but the 1390 is a solid and dependable choice. We particularly like its comprehensive lane guidance and easy-to-use interface.

    Specs: 4.3 inch, Bluetooth , Yes , Yes

  • Navman MY500XT

    Improved, but still deeply flawed. We'd suggest checking out the lesser fruit from the Navman tree first.

    Specs: GPS navigation device , 4.7 inch, Bluetooth , Yes

  • Sygic Mobile Maps for iPhone

    With its latest update, Mobile Maps has become our favourite iPhone nav app, but we still have reservations about using the iPhone as a GPS navigator.