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Posts Tagged ‘SiRFstarIII’


GoBook MR-1: Lean, Mean, Fighting GPS Machine

GoBook MR-1 in the fieldNeed 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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Magellan Triton 500: Cover the Basics and Then Some

mag-triton500If you’re looking for a good basic GPS handheld receiver that you can use for navigation and related fun stuff like geocaching, the Magellan Triton 500 is an excellent choice. It’s not without its faults and not perfect for everyone, but for its price point, it has a wealth of features and can be upgraded with maps and software — and best of all, it maintains a satellite lock even in the woods and performs like a champ overall, more often than not.

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