May 2009
4 Great Reasons to Buy a GPS
Debating whether or not to buy a GPS? Not sure if you need it, if youll use it or if it will be helpful? Well, if youre on the fence, here are a few great reasons why to buy a GPS.
March 2009
Protecting Your Children With GPS Real Time Tracking
If you have children that have long walk home from school and you cannot be there to pick them up because you work then you might want to consider GPS real time tracking solutions. When you use child locator devices you will appreciate peace of mind knowing exactly where your child is at all times.
December 2008
GPS Buyers Guide - What to Look For Before Buying a GPS
When looking for a good GPS, it is easy to get overwhelmed when comparing the many features that are available. First, decide what you will be using the GPS for. If it will just be for use in your car then you would not need some of the features that would appeal to hikers, boaters, or pilots.
October 2008
The Automotive GPS - How to Choose One
In today’s world, no high end automotive is without its GPS to helps us travel from destination A to destination B. We can buy optional GPS systems as part of a new car buy or select models that are installed later. However, whether to buy one straight off or select one later that may be of better quality is a tough choice.
September 2008
How GPS Tracking Device Protects Your Kids
How many times have you wished that you could be a fly on the wall in the life of your family members? There are probably times in every parent s life when he or she wishes to know where the kids are taking the car - or even walking on foot.
August 2008
How Could a GPS Vehicle Tracking Device Automatically Preven
Using a tracking device on a car used to be a way to find it if it were stolen. But now this is just one small use a tracking device has. There are now many reasons people have for installing tracking devices. They are used by the police, by private investigators, and also by parents, (this has been a fast growing trend).
July 2008
What is an Auto GPS?
It used to be that having an auto GPS meant that you were among the elite, but now it is almost an essential piece to traveling in your car. These are truly the coolest thing to happen to your car since power windows and fold out cup holders.
April 2008
Honda GPS Navigation Shows Crime Map
Honda is going to feature crime maps into their in-dash GPS navigation system that will provide a crime rating for each “region” (whatever that is). The system will be deployed in Japan, where the police keep good statistics per district.
BladeRunner GPS jacket: LoJack for your kid
Few things can be as terrifying for a parent as losing track of your child. Fortunately, technology has a solution that will let you know your kid’s location by computer, cell phone, or BlackBerry. We’ve wondered about privacy implications of tracking people with GPS-enabled garments before, but because it’s aimed at young kids, the BladeRunner should raise fewer “big brother” concerns.
January 2008
GPS Security And Privacy - Pros Vs Cons
As you may well be aware, there are many important benefits to consider when using the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS). It is invaluable when trying to navigate in unfamiliar areas, but some people think it is an invasion of privacy. Security and privacy have been openly debated, and most adults believe that it is more beneficial than detrimental.
December 2007
Selecting the best auto GPS
Garmin, Magellan, and TomTom all make good units. They also make units in different price ranges, with varying bells and whistles. Garmin is the best if money is not a concern. Magellan is considered to be a close second. Magellan is also generally priced cheaper than Garmin. The routes are as good as Garmin, but quality may be a concern. TomTom is the cheapest.
iPhone GPS Module
The iphone GPS module allows jail broken iphones to finally have GPS functionality. This module is in development and will be shipping in February. All software is open source and more applications are being written every day.
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