Posts Tagged ‘Bluetooth’

Need a rugged — and by rugged, we mean really rugged — full-featured mobile PC that also has integrated GPS capabilities? And have the cash — and we mean lots of cash — for such a device? Want one that is tough enough for soldiers out in the field? Then General Dynamics GoBook MR-1 may be for you. Over at our sister pub GPS World, military and government editor Don Jewell took one for a three-month test drive and has nothing but good things to say in his review; we’ve excerpted some highlights here.

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It may be April Fool’s Day, but TomTom apparently isn’t fooling around when it comes to the North American market. Today it unleashed its first connected portable navigation device (PND), the Go 740 Live, hoping to entice buyers with a (relatively) low price tag of $399.95, and the first three months of connected Live services free. Will it set the market aflame where previous connected PND entrants have fizzled? Only time will tell, but on paper at least, the Go 740 Live looks pretty sweet.

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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 »

In my opinion, Europeans have a great sense of humor. Remember Monty Python? With the Euro-rooted TomTom GO910, I wasn’t disappointed. I unpacked it, cranked it up and started laughing when Mr. T started barking directions at me. Yes, that’s Mr. T from the old A Team days. I found it fascinating how many different voices — more than 50 — and languages (36) were offered on the GO910. Read the rest of this entry »