GPS round-ups
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Best large-screen GPS navigators
13 Nov 2009 4:45 PM
For the last several years, GPS units have come in two sizes: 3.5-inch and 4.3-inch. Fast forward to 2009 and larger sizes are now not only common, but affordable too.
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Best budget GPS navigators
09 Nov 2009 12:44 PM
With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.
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Best portable GPS navigators
06 Nov 2009 3:45 PM
All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.
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iPhone GPS navigation apps
27 Oct 2009 5:32 PM
We rank the GPS navigation apps available for the iPhone from best to worst.
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GPS navigators for Father's Day
25 Aug 2009 3:12 PM
Is dad continually late because he's lost? Are mum and dad bickering constantly about whether she meant that left or the other left? If so, we think you know what you should get dad for Father's Day. And, no, we're not thinking about a new wife...
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Traffic-enabled GPS navigators
12 Nov 2008 4:29 PM
With traffic services now available along the eastern seaboard, traffic-enabled GPS devices are now blooming like flowers in the spring sun. We pick three quality units with traffic messaging bundled.
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Four phone-less PDAs
11 Sep 2007 11:33 AM
They're a pretty rare breed nowadays but phone-less PDAs have their advantages. We track down four of the best.
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HP expands iPAQ range with business users in mind
10 Sep 2007 3:41 PM
HP has reinvigorated its iPaq handheld range with the launch of five new devices and a host of software programs, accessories, and services designed to attract business users.
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Father's Day Gift Guide
17 Aug 2007 4:47 PM
Sure, you can always go the tie or cologne route (again), but if you want to really put a smile on Dad's dial, make sure the present he unwraps has tech inside.
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Reviews
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Garmin Nuvi 5000
It might be perfect for truck drivers, but the 5.2-inch Garmin 5000 is a bit too big for us car-bound road denizens. And the lack of Bluetooth hands-free, lane guidance and junction view condemns it to also-ran status.
Specs: 5.2 inch, No , Yes
Where to buy? Check price listings
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Navigon iPhone car kit
It mightn't be the cheapest iPhone windshield mount out there, but it's compact, holds Steve's phone in place without a trace of shakes and looks good to boot.
Where to buy? Check price listings
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Garmin Nuvi 1390T
There's nothing particularly flash about it, but the 1390T is a solid and dependable choice, with traffic, lane guidance, Aussie and NZ maps, and Bluetooth hands-free amongst its features.
Specs: 4.3 inch, Bluetooth , Yes , Yes
Where to buy? Check price listings
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 36 plans | 1% |
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| Nokia E71 | 49 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 14 plans |  3% |
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| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
