Tags: mio, navteq, traffic

Best touchscreen mobile phones

In the good old days we'd let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.

In the US, Navteq has begun selling 3D modelling of a number of cities — we take a look at how this is done.

Navman MY500XT

Improved, but still deeply flawed. We'd suggest checking out the lesser fruit from the Navman tree first.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT

With its relatively elegant traffic antenna and simple-to-use interface, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT makes a good case for itself.
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.
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.
Mio DigiWalker C320

Mio's C320 GPS provides a good balance between affordability and features.
Mio DigiWalker C220

A highly customisable entry-level GPS which focuses on its core task of navigation but requires a bit of acclimatisation to get the best out of.
Mio Digiwalker P350

Mio's Digiwalker P350 isn't a stunning PDA. It isn't a stunning GPS, either. It's still a good unit, however --- read our review to find out why.
Mio A701

Mio's A701 is a jack-of-all-trades handheld combining PDA and phone functionality, GPS navigation, a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player and a movie player.

GPS traffic messaging FAQ

Traffic messaging for sat nav devices is now available for residents along Australia's eastern seaboard. But what is it? What does it do? Which devices have it? And is it any good?
Traffic-enabled GPS navigators

With traffic services now available along the eastern seaboard, traffic-enabled GPS devices are now blooming like flowers in the spring sun. We pick three quality units with traffic messaging bundled.

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.
Detailed speed limit info on GPS units soon

At this year's CeBIT show in Sydney, Navteq announced the inclusion of more detailed speed limit information, as well as the addition of points-of-interest reviews from Lonely Planet and Australian Good Food and Travel Guide.
Magellan sold to MiTAC, maker of Navman, Mio

MiTAC, the Taiwanese company that owns the Navman and Mio brands, has agreed to buy GPS maker Magellan.
Suna's traffic messaging service now in Sydney and Brisbane

Suna, today, launched its traffic messaging service for Sydney and Brisbane motorists, which has been available to Melbournians since late 2007.

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?

Compete Toolbar for Firefox

Stay safe online, save money when you buy, and discover new Web sites.
Referral Keeper

Keep track of all the exchanges you have been joining to promote your Web site.
Affiliate Showcase Viral Traffic Book

Increase the traffic to your Web site by providing links to click exchange programs.
Misspelled Domains Software

Search for misspelled domains to get their traffic to your site.