GPS Advice and Guides
Snoop Dogg on TomTom
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg joins the (slowly) growing ranks of celebrities that have lent their dulcet tones to TomTom navigation systems.
Free Google GPS
What do you want on your tombstones, Garmin and Tom Tom?
Garmin and TomTom: Doomed?
Garmin and TomTom have long ruled the market for personal navigation devices, but the proliferation of GPS-enabled smart phones like the Apple iPhone and the Palm Pre have sent them into panic mode. Find out why we think consumers and investors alike should be wary of their plans for the future.
Magellan RoadMate 1700
Magellan pushes the envelope with a 7-inch LCD display, one of the largest we've ever seen. Will this help them stave off extinction?
GPS Evolution
With demand for standalone GPS receivers dwindling, Garmin and TomTom are attempting to find new and exciting ways to revitalize their sagging fortunes.
NAVIGON iPhone GPS: MobileNavigator
After bowing out of the North American GPS market, NAVIGON has returned, but not with a receiver. They're offering an appealing iPhone GPS navigation app.
Magellan 1475T
The Magellan RoadMate 1475T is an attractive GPS receiver with free lifetime traffic updates.
Magellan Maestro 4700
After a long period of quiet after their purchase by MiTAC, Magellan has emerged with some interesting GPS receiver models. Is it enough to stave off the inevitable?
Garmin Oregon GPS
Garmin has introduced another line of outdoor GPS receivers for hikers, boaters, and other daring adventurers. These are similar to the 'Dakota' line of receivers, also produced by Garmin.
Garmin Dakota GPS
Garmin has announced an all-new line of outdoor GPS receivers, intended for hikers, climbers, and other adventurous spirits. The two models are the first in the 'Dakota' line of Garmin GPS receivers.
Free Traffic GPS Receivers
Recently, some GPS brands have begun offering their traffic report services free of charge, with no subscription. These are three of our favorite GPS receivers that include free traffic reports.
Summer Trip GPS
Don't get lost on the way to the beach. These GPS receivers will help you find your way on the most wide-ranging summer vacations and ensure fun times will be had by all.
Mio Moov S501/S401
GPS manufacturer Mio (which also happens to own Magellan) have announced two low-cost GPS units, which will be released in the United States this summer. Are these recession busters? Or will Mio's attempt to make headway in North America cause confusion?
The Nuviphone is Doomed
The Garmin Nuviphone is supposed to save the company from irrelevance, but frequent delays have raised concern that it may never come to fruition. Here are five reasons we think the Nuviphone, and by extension Garmin and GPS manufacturers in general, are DOOMED.
Magellan 1340, 1440, 1740 GPS Receivers
A few months after Magellan was bought by MiTAC, they release three RoadMate GPS receivers with some interesting features, with screen sizes of 3.5-inches, 4.3-inches, and 4.7-inches.
TomTom GO 730 Review
Comfortable and affordable, the TomTom GO 730 GPS receiver provides a nice navigational experience without going overboard. It does, however, raise some interesting concerns regarding the incredibly minor differences between TomTom's various models. By Michael Patrick Brady
Sony GPS Enabled Camcorders
These handy gadgets allow you to add geo-tagging capabilities to your home movies. Whether it's useful or not is in the eye of the beholder, but Sony believes there are consumers interested in such technology. Keep in mind: the GPS in these devices is not for navigation, and there are no turn-by-turn directions. At present, they are used only for self-locating and tagging media content with geographical information.
Navigon 8100T Review
The Navigon 8100T is a luxurious GPS receiver with a large 4.8-inch, widescreen display for presenting vivid, high-color maps and routes for clear, easily discernible navigation. By Michael Patrick Brady
New Garmin GPS Receivers
Garmin has announced a new series of seven GPS receivers that will be released this coming May, 2009. We provide a quick look at the features and specifications on these models, so you can decide whether or not it's worth jumping on these new devices.
Navigon GPS Receivers
Check out this preview of three exciting new GPS receivers from Navigon. If they seem up your alley, stay tuned for fuller, hands-on reviews of these devices in the near future.
TomTom ONE 130S Review
The TomTom ONE 130S is a simple, affordable GPS receiver for drivers who don't want any distractions as they plot their route. By Michael Patrick Brady
Garmin Nuviphone Preview
Check out what's new from Garmin: a potential rival for the much hyped iPhone.
TomTom GO 930 Review
This feature-heavy GPS receiver gets you where you need to go. By Michael Patrick Brady
Sony GPS Reviews
We take a closer look a Sony's GPS receivers and give you some idea of which might best suit you.
GPS Glossary
If you're confused about some of the terms you've seen when reading about GPS receivers, here's a quick glossary that might
GPS Facts
We'll break down the basic facts about GPS: what it is, how it works, why you need it, and how you can get it.
