GPS stories
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Reviews
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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.
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Uniden Trax 5000
The Trax 5000 is not without its faults but its size and legibility make a compelling case.
Specs: 5 inch
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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


















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