GPS round-ups

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • iPhone GPS navigation apps

    27 Oct 2009 5:32 PM

    We rank the GPS navigation apps available for the iPhone from best to worst.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • TomTom iPhone car kit

    Featuring a built-in GPS receiver, microphone, speaker and charger, TomTom's iPhone car kit has certainly been a long time coming, but it's finally here.

  • Uniden Trax 5000

    The Trax 5000 is not without its faults but its size and legibility make a compelling case.

    Specs: 5 inch

  • 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