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Navigon 2150max

This is a great GPS if you have a piano black fetish. For the rest of us, it's just OK. Its good points (Aussie-capable text-to-speech, junction view, extended lane info) are balanced out by an inconsistent interface and unfriendly windshield mount.

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Gears of War 2

Gears of War 2's new environments, weapons, and multiplayer features round out an all-around superior action package.

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TomTom XL Traffic (2nd generation)

Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the TomTom XL is a great portable GPS. For AU$100 more there's this Traffic version with, uhh, traffic messaging built-in.

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Nokia 6600 Slide

If you're not bothered with having every feature under the sun and want a phone that's small and easy to use, the Nokia 6600 Slide is it.

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Nokia 6600 Fold

It's been a long time since we last saw a Nokia that failed to do the basics well, but the 6600 Fold fits this description. It looks great but, with poor call quality, the Fold is a dismal under-achiever.

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Google Maps for Mobile adds 'My Location' feature

Google has launched a new feature in its Google Maps for Mobile program that automatically sets your location, even in phones that lack a global positioning system (GPS) device.

Improved Google MyLocation: You are here

This week, Google's mobile team let loose with an updated version of MyLocation, a feature of Google Maps that geolocates your position based on mobile-tower triangulation. It fixes a minor, but distinct drawback: an overly generous target.

Google, Telstra sign deal for Yellow Maps

Google and Telstra subsidiary Sensis has signed a deal to integrate the data from its Yellow Pages business listings into Google Maps Australia.

Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone

The internet giant releases an iPhone version of its geographic exploration software. And with multi-touch and GPS, the interface is better than a PC's.

Navman S-Series Platinum munches off Jobs' apple

In the lead up to Christmas, Navman has revamped its GPS line-up with the addition of four new slimline metallic models with a new interface inspired by Apple.

Geotagging your digital photos

Struggling to keep control of your growing collection of digital photos? Breathe easy — you're not alone.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices 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.

File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

Six ways to improve Twitter

Twitter has recently gotten a lot of buzz. As cool as it is, there are several ways to improve the experience. You can make viewing posts faster, read "tweets" through RSS, and more.

Best budget GPS navigators

With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.

Best free Windows Mobile software

You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

What's the best website for geotagged photos?

Photo-sharing websites are getting better at handling pictures based on where they were taken. Our top pick is Flickr, with smugmug and Google's Picasa tied for second place.

Telstra's Next G Network reception — Your Say

With Telstra set to shut off its CDMA network we want to hear your comments and your experiences with the switch over to the Next G network.

GPS: not just for the car anymore

Declining prices and improved miniaturisation mean GPS is making its way out of the car and into other gadgets. You may never get lost again.

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Locate on Google Maps

Locate an address on a Web page on Google Maps and find directions.

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USA Map Locator 2.7

Use a customizable map for easy navigation and access to information.

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ASP Store Locator Sample for MapPoint Web Service

Learn to install and run store locator applications created with ASP.

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Locator 0.8

Find the location a selected address on the Google map.

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MapPoint Location Server SDK, Version 1.0, for Visual Studio .NET 2003

Create real-time location applications on Visual Studio .NET 2003.

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