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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.

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.

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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

Please Explain: Assisted GPS

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

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News

BigTinCan Maps helps you fix your street

A new open-source mapping app goes beyond guiding you from A to B, allowing you to fix maps on the fly and clean up your community in the process.
Google Maps, finally with Aussie traffic

It's taken a while, but it's finally here: Google Maps now includes real-time Australian traffic info.
Nokia N97 ships with Aussie apps

During the launch of the N97, Nokia demonstrated some of the Aussie apps available for its flagship smartphone.
Google map tracks deadly bushfires in Victoria

Engineers create a Flash map to keep track of the fires and help reduce the traffic burden to official sites coordinating emergency services.

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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?

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Downloads

Google Maps Terrain Downloader

Download Google maps terrain images and combine them into one big image.
Google Hybrid Maps Downloader

Take and combine hybrid images of Google maps.
Google Maps Downloader

Download google maps images and combine them into one big image.
Universal Maps Downloader

Download maps from Google maps, Yahoo maps, and other services.

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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.