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GPS buying guide

The price of turn-by-turn navigation stretches from free to thousands of dollars. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a navigation device, as well as key features to l... 23

Ask Us: Is it worth buying GPS navigation for the iPhone?

Derek Fung weighs up the pros and cons of trying to get your iPhone to double as a GPS unit. 5

Ask Us: Why do car makers like LED lights?

LED lights are shining at us from everywhere in cars these days. Derek Fung explains why. 3

Please Explain: Xenon headlights

What makes Xenon headlights better (and more expensive)? Derek Fung explains. 4

What is an FM modulator?

Want sweet iPod tunes in your car, but don't want the static and tinny sound generated by many FM transmitters? There is another way and it doesn't involve an expensive new sound system. 3

Top GPS features

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? 9

Installing speed and red light camera alerts on your Garmin Nuvi

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 int... 22

Geotagging links photos to locales

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. 2

A guide on how to iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up t... 9

Watch out for data charges on your GPS phone

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. 70