Join Wrist Tracker
Look what I’ve fished out from our CG forums – a Cell Phone + GPS tracker + GPS datalogger + watch. I don’t even know what to call it in the first place, but apparently it prefers to be known as the Wrist Tracker. This multi-functional device features integrated GPS and GSM modules complete with a high performance antenna. You will be able to configure its system settings through SMS or USB, and I believe the latter will be the more affordable method. The LCD display shows a variety of information such as system setting, your current coordination data and satellite indicator among others. It will transmit both longitude and latitude coordinates to your cell phone via SMS and can also be tracked online in real time by GPRS. No idea on how much this puppy will cost though.
Trimble Copernicus II GPS Receiver
Trimble has rolled out its Copernicus II GPS receiver that ought to see action in many a miniaturized gizmo in the near future. After all, it shares roughly the same measurements as the average thumbnail, being a surface-mount, high sensitivity module. Some of the major advancements found in the Copernicus II receiver include the ability of signal tracking for applications functioning despite being in poor signal environments and a high-sensitivity stationary timing mode for time synchronization. Thanks to its higher sensitivity, performance and faster startup times, the Copernicus II GPS module allows system integrators to add Global Positioning System (GPS) capability to a mobile device with minimal impact on its size or battery life without breaking the bank, and these savings will also be passed down to consumers which is always a good thing considering the global credit crunch at this point in time.
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MultiFunction GPS Mirror has everything but the kitchen sink
It’s a mirror. It’s an MP3 player. It’s a video player. And it shows you where you’re at and where you’ve been so you can’t get lost. That is some rearview mirror.
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Eye-Fi expands into Geotagging
Photographers on the go are probably familiar with Eye-Fi, which incorporates wireless connectivity into its flash-based SD memory cards. The 2GB cards turn just about any SD capable digital camera or other electronic into a wireless hub for transmitting data wirelessly. Well, not being willing to settle just for that, Eye-Fi is expanding its card roles into Geo Tagging and giving users the capability of automatically uploading photos from more than 10,000 hotspots while away from home or from their home wireless network.
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QStarz BT-Q818 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
QStarz announced its spanking new Bluetooth GPS receiver known as the BT-Q818. QStarz is even bold enough to claim that this is the most powerful of its kind in the world, and judging by the specifications given so far, they might not be too far off from the truth. You get a 51-channel MTK chipset and low-power consumption hardware that allows it to run up to 32 hours before a recharge is required. You will be able to choose an update rate ranging from 1Hz to 5Hz, depending on just how far you would like its battery to go. No word on pricing, but the BT-Q818 ought to be out sometime in the near future.
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Clarion MAP780 announced
Clarion recently announced its MAP780 GPS navigation system, bringing the following specifications to your vehicle so that you won’t get lost while navigating through unfamiliar territory.
- 2GB internal flash memory
- 4.3″ wide screen LCD
- Built-in TMC tuner
- 3D display of landscapes, buildings, landmarks and places of interest
- Lane assistant
- Phonetically correct voice guidance for street names etc. (Text to Speech)
- European version for 43 countries
- Digital photo album, video and audio player
- 400MHz microprocessor
Bluetooth with phone book transfer, SMS function and audio streaming (A2DP)
No idea on how much this puppy will cost though.
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ProLink ProStar GPS at Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
ProLink Solutions announced that its Brickyard Crossing Golf Course located at Indianapolis, Ind. will now feature the ProLink Solutions ProStar GPS system which has to date, seen action at many of the world’s most famous golf courses. This is one nifty way a GPS system will be able to help folks out in everyday life instead of just offering you the best route to and from work. After all, having a GPS system with you on the golf course will greatly aid your game and help save time in the long run, as you know exactly where to walk to – I’d just make sure my maps were updated before I head out to the greens though.
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Mio Moov 310
We have reported on the Mio Moov line after its initial release, and I was grateful for a chance to try one out firsthand.
I was surprised to find that the Mio Moov 310 was incredibly light when compared to other GPS devices. The 310 has a 4.3 inch screen, and almost all of the frame of this device is devoted to the large touchscreen.
The Mio Moov 310 has about 3.5 million pre-loaded POI (Points of Interest) which include restaurants, gas stations, emergency assistance, hotels, and even more. The 310 also includes one year of free real-time traffic alerts which help the driver avoid accidents, roadblocks, and traffic jams.
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