GPS stories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation coming soon

    29 Oct 2009 9:17 AM

    Google Maps with built-in turn-by-turn navigation is coming soon, but so far this has only been confirmed for phones running the new Android 2.0 platform.

  • iPhone GPS navigation apps

    27 Oct 2009 5:32 PM

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

  • TomTom iPhone car kit now in US, UK, EU

    26 Oct 2009 2:10 PM

    TomTom's car mounting cradle for iPhone has been quietly snuck into the Apple Store. Unfortunately for us antipodeans, though, that's overseas Apple Stores, not the local version.

  • Google Maps, finally with Aussie traffic

    15 Sep 2009 4:13 PM

    It's taken a while, but it's finally here: Google Maps now includes real-time Australian traffic info.

  • Navigon's iPhone car cradle revealed on Facebook

    07 Sep 2009 12:08 PM

    With its turn-by-turn navigation software, MobileNavigator, successfully launched on the iPhone, Navigon is preparing to release a car kit for everyone's favourite fruity phone.

  • Father's Day gift guide

    25 Aug 2009 3:43 PM

    Let someone else buy the ties and tool kits for dad. If you really want to win him over, get him one of these tech presents.

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  • 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