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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.
Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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.
Features
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Please Explain: Assisted GPS
The recent trend of including GPS chipsets in smartphones has opened up a couple of new technologies, namely assisted GPS.
News
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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.
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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.
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Nokia N97 ships with Aussie apps
During the launch of the N97, Nokia demonstrated some of the Aussie apps available for its flagship smartphone.
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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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?
Downloads
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Google Hybrid Maps Downloader
Take and combine hybrid images of Google maps.
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Google Mobile App for BlackBerry
Gets the information you need quickly, with instant access to Google Search.
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MotionX GPS Drive
Use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a GPS device to get directions anywhere in the US and Canada.
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Google Mobile App with My Location for Windows phones
Get your favorite Google search, maps, e-mail, and more on a single application for Windows Mobile.
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'.














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