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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.

GPS buyer's guide

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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Reviews

  • Road Angel Navigator 7000

    The Navigator 7000 is a fine GPS system with oodles of add-on safety features, but its complexity is also its Achilles heel. Read our Australian review.

  • TomTom One

    In-car GPS navigation systems are a boon for anybody that spends a lot of time driving from A to B. TomTom's One is designed to deliver directions en route and allow the driver to concentrate on the road.

  • Google Earth

    Google has launched an impressive 3D geographic imaging application called Earth useful for education, travel and business. Best of all, it's free.

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Features

  • Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

    While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on the move.

  • Please Explain: Assisted GPS

    The recent trend of including GPS chipsets in smartphones has opened up a couple of new technologies, namely assisted GPS.

  • Best MP3 players for outdoor types

    Two key features are critical for those of us who use MP3 players when decamping in the great outdoors: battery life and ease-of-use. We pick the three best players for those of us who want to escape the big smoke.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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?

  • Top five tips for outdoor photography

    Outdoor photography can be tricky at times. So check out our suggestions to help you improve your pictures in the great outdoors.

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Downloads

  • SplineCalc

    Execute various mathematical operations with maps (grids), data tables, lines, polygons, and numbers.

  • OkMap

    Utilize a GPS mapping application.

  • Google Hybrid Maps Downloader

    Get and combine hybrid images of Google maps.

  • RouteBuddy

    GPS-enabled road and off-road maps.

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The Explain Series

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