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Connect, Communicate, and Navigate Wherever, Whenever with Nüvifone G60

productbanner-G60-engConnect. The quad-band GSM nüviphone G60 with 3.5G was designed for high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) networks and supports WiFi for fast data connections. It features an advanced mobile HTML web browser so users can surf the web on their phone via Wi-Fi or 3G networks, and the information is presented similar to a PC browser.

Communicate. The nüviphone G60 includes Ciao! – a ground-breaking LBS application that helps users stay up to date on their friend’s whereabouts and status by linking location-centric social networks. Through Ciao!, nüviphone users will see their friends’ location on a map and then be able to navigate to that location with ease.

Navigate. Users will also enjoy the benefit of location-based services seamlessly integrated with nüviphone’s intuitive user interface and turn-by-turn navigation. Users can supplement the pre-loaded POI data with internet enabled local searches and automatically navigate around traffic congestion while seeing the estimated traffic delay along their route.

The nüviphone G60 also includes a built-in camera with auto-focus. The camera automatically geotags images with an exact latitude and longitude reference of where the image was taken. The nüviphone also provides direct access to millions of geo-located landmark and sightseeing photographs available through Google’s Panoramio picture sharing site. Other features includes optional QWERTY or A to Z soft keyboards, accelerometer, and all the navigational features of a Garmin nüvi GPS device.

The nüviphone G60 is on schedule for delivery in Europe and the United States in the second half of 2009. Additional details about pricing, availability, and carriers will be announced in the coming months. Meanwhile, you can visit suodo.com for other Garmin Nüvi products.

Suunto X10 GPS Watch – The Smallest GPS Watch in the World!

Suunto X10 GPS Watch

The Suunto X10 GPS (Global Positioning System) watch has been awarded a “Best of Adventure Gear” nod (2009) from National Geographic Adventure Magazine. It has all the capabilities of any other GPS plus some extra features while being the smallest and most lightweight GPS wristwatch in the world. It maps the terrain and alerts you of any possible dangers such as ditches, cliffs, open water, or thick forestry. Even in areas with no landmarks the X10 is able to pinpoint your exact latitude and longitude, let you know right where you are, and assist you to your destination.

This GPS device is perfect for hiking, hunting, fishing, or any outdoor excursion. You can program routes, change locations, pre-chart trips, save coordinates of newly found locations, or retrace your steps exactly to bring you back to the starting point. It comes equipped with an altimeter, barometer, thermometer, compass, stopwatch, and an advanced memory that can store up to 50 routes or 500 waypoints. The X10 can be used with a free software Suunto provides from their website “Suunto Track Exporter” or can be used with most common mapping programs such as Google Earth or National Geographic Topo.

This isn’t your normal watch or GPS tracking device, this outdoorsman tool has every functionality that could possibly be needed while traveling the great outdoors. It is water resistant and comes with a rechargeable battery that is capable of extremely long battery life. It is only 1.86 inches thick with a 5.2 inch casing diameter. It can be used in extreme temperatures, its specifications state -22 and +140 degrees ° F, and also has auto/sync time option via the GPS.

The Suunto X10 runs around $550 – $600, which is a few more dollars than the larger counterparts but the size and accessibility make the price difference worth it. We have seen GPS technology change the world, and as products like the X10 are introduced we can really see the positive change they can bring. The safety that a watch like this presents to the outdoorsman is awesome and necessary. This can be a lifesaving device.

 

GPS is Baby Jesus Savior this Christmas

The crime of stealing baby Jesus from nativity scenes is sadly a frequent one. More than 100 baby Jesus figures will be stolen from each state this year most with a value over $1500. As this crime has grown different security measures have been tried and failed. This year a church in Wellington, FL decided to plant a GPS device normally used by the city on their insecticide truck inside their baby Jesus. Soon after the figure was stolen, just as they knew it would be, the GPS tracker led the police directly to a nearby apartment where an 18 year old woman was arrested and the figure properly returned.

A New York based company BrickHouse Security has created a GPS tracking device that appears to be a fancy label made for the bottom of the Nativity figures. They are also offering up to 200 nonprofit religious institutions a free month use of GPS tracking services. Chief executive officer Todd Morris said the idea came to them after several churches asked them about one-month rentals instead of longer contract and direct purchases. They are also looking into other ways of planting the device on the figure so that they are undetectable.

Baby Jesus isn’t the only religious holiday decoration that is using this technology. Rabbi Yochonon Goldman of Lubavitch of Center City, a Philadelphia-area branch of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, is using this product on their Menorahs this year. In the past they have had over 15 Menorahs stolen or vandalized costing their organization over $20,000 in donations.

This crime is despicable, I am glad to see there is a way to deter criminals from committing such a heinous act. Vandalism rates have lowered in several areas since churches, businesses, and other organizations have been using cameras to catch vandals in the act. With cameras and GPS it is possible to restore some Christmas spirit back to some people who have been hurt by some real bah-hum-bugs.

Garmin Nuvi 350

Garmin Nuvi 350
Garmin Nuvi 350

Take it anywhere you go. Don’t get lost in your travels.

The Garmin Nuvi 350 is not just an ordinary GPS unit we’ve seen. It has other features to entertain you and gives more information while traveling.

It’s sized like an ipod and is extremely portable, and it still provides clear visibility in its screen. Very handy that is very easy to grasp in your palm.

Its 2D and 3D navigation that has turn by turn direction feature gives it more unique navigation options. Besides it has unique voices feature from an Australian woman, British guy, American and other different voices to choose from. At the same time it provides you advisory of traffics and detours. This lets you enjoy navigating from its interface as it helps you through your way.

Nuvi 350 has a clean and sleek look. There are no more buttons except the on/off switch because of its touch screen ability. This enables smooth and advanced navigation while traveling and having no worries of traffic and closed route.

An extra feature allows you to convert currencies and measurements, listen on MP3, view different time in world clock and enjoy picture viewer, and solve expenses on calculator.

Check it here too!

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GPS for the blind

GPS for the blind

GPS for the blind

Trekker is GPS system that is specially made for the blind and the visually imparied that uses a GPS and digital maps to their ways.  This gadget allows a blind person or any user to record both vocal and written notes.

This device does not contain any GPS receiver but at the same time you can use any of the  shelf hardware for GPS input.  As this device can also be upgraded, it allows you to expand or accommodate  new hardware platforms and more geographic information .With the trekker a user can use an agenda,text documents, contact details, vocal notes, Daisy Reader (Victor Reader Pocket. ). The trekker just weights 600g (1.3lbs) and size 87mm x 134 mm x 27mm.

The best features of this device are as follows: Real Time information detection (Intersections and Point of Interest ), Real- time/Offline map Browsing (Route Prview ), Route planning and  recording (Guiding Rules), Flexible level of vocal information , Vocal point of Interest creation, Access to GPS status information.