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Review: Space Machine’s PND-428A Has Brand-Name Worthy Navigation without a Brand Name Price
For many would-be portable navigation device (PND) users, particularly with the economy the way it is, price can be a sticking point. Fortunately for us, the cutthroat competition in this market in recent years, coupled with the current economy, has caused prices to plummet from what they were just a few years ago. So if PNDs have dropped to a price where you think they are affordable, there is the question of what to buy? Spend a little more on a top-name brand, or gamble and spend a little less on an unknown quantity? Well, I can tell you that if you opt for Space Machine’s PND-428A, it won’t be a gamble — it’s a worthy device.
South Korea Gets its Own iPhone Navigation App, TomTom App coming to Android
If you’re living in South Korea and looking for an iPhone navigation app specifically for your local area, you’re in luck: Aving News reports that Korean navigation software maker Engis Technologies are bringing their GoGo 3D software to the iPhone. Not too many details on Aving (although there are several pictures, like the one to your right — click it to big it) and nothing on Engis’ site yet, but Aving does report the GoGo iPhone app is specifically for the Korean market.
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The Magellan RoadMate 1470: a More-than-Capable, MidRange Navigation Device
So I’ve been tooling around town for a couple of weeks now with the Magellan RoadMate 1470, and even taken it on a few road trips out of town. I’ve taken it along to places I go frequently, playing around with options such as “mostly freeways” and “fastest time” in order to see how its routing compared to what I already new to be the shortest or fastest route. I’ve also taken it along to places I’ve never been before, to see if it could indeed get me where I needed to go with the purported ease promised by its maker. I’m happy to report that the new 1470 lives up to its advanced billing.
Pharos 140: The Swiss Army Knife of GPS Receivers
The Pharos 140 is the Swiss Army knife of GPS systems, as it has a variety of tools that make it more than just a GPS receiver. When used as a GPS receiver, the large 4-inch screen and highly accurate 20-channel SiRFstar III GPS engine will get you through the concrete jungle as well as any experienced guide. When navigation is not your goal, the Pharos is a veritable entertainment and communication center. Read the rest of this entry »
Space Machine's PND-428A