This rather clunky-looking Apple iPhone add-on brings real GPS to the soon-to-be-obsolete original iPhone.

Consisting a Holux M1000b GPS unit, a custom dock-connector cable and some software which requires a jailbroken iPhone to run.

Here’s a demo video below in which the GPS seems to work fine, updating your position on the iPhone’s built in Google Maps application every second or so:

What it also shows is that you’ll need a minimum of three hands to use it. Darn. I only have two… har har.

You can check out some screenshots over at the company’s blog that show the software turning the iPhone into a big compass, which would seem to be very useful if it, too, didn’t require the big cable and box hanging off the sleek slab.

$100.00 USD for the cable and the GPS unit, $16.00 USD for the cable alone. Good grief Charlie Brown! That seems a little high.

I say wait for the G3 iPhone. Thoughts?

Back in the days when GPS Devices could only show you around the backyard, this bricks were pretty boring as some of them had green or grey screens. Nowadays, vendors are slapping on plenty of cool features on them to bring the cash. This new Sanyo NVA-MS1280DT and NVA-MS1180DT GPS Devices can even now play movies with DTS or Dolby Sound, play music, and let you watch digital mobile TV. How cool is that ? An all in one GPS gadget that lets you find your way and entertain your guests too. Ha

The NVA-MS1280DT model comes with a 7-inch QVGA LCD display, a integrated DVD player, 4GB SSD and a 4GB SD memory card support. The Sanyo NVA-MS1180DT has a 7-inch QVGA LCD display with only a 4GB SSD.

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BlackLine GPS Inc. has just announced LonerMobile, an application for GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones. Its a software that can report on mobile worker’s safety via connection monitoring, confirmation of worker awareness, and location through GPS reporting.

When a user working in the field does not check-in or their communication line is lost, a GPS location history enables the employer to quickly determine the mobile worker’s most recent location.

I would think this is pretty useful even in the city area as awful things can happen anytime, just like the recent earthquake in China.
 

Its not everyday you can find a GPS device that connects to the internet. Today, Dash Navigation and Amazon.com announced that Dash Express is now shipping to consumers. Dash Express is the first Internet-connected GPS device. With its two-way connectivity, Dash delivers the most accurate traffic information, provided by the Dash Driver Network, and up-to-date destination information to consumers in their cars everyday. The Dash Express is available now at Amazon.com for $399.99.

Dash approaches traffic in an entirely different way – by collecting information from other people driving real commute routes, during real commute times. Each Dash Express anonymously and automatically sends its position and speed back to Dash’s servers. The servers then update all of the other Dash devices in the area with current road speeds, providing the most up-to-date traffic information available. The larger the Dash Network grows, the better traffic information becomes. Even the first Dash devices in an area get great traffic data since Dash also receives traffic information from road sensors, commercial fleets and other sources through its partnership with Inrix, the premier traffic data provider in the U.S. Dash adds further value by using these initial cars to calibrate the sensor data. The Dash Driver Network provides coverage on nearly 2 million miles of U.S. roads, and offers the only source of traffic flow data for arterials in addition to highways. The Dash traffic model also tracks approximately 10 times more road segments than any competitive products.

OK, this Intellitrac GPS tracking system should be installed in every car in Kuala Lumpur as the car jacking stats are going crazy. It ain’t safe driving anywhere nowadays, that’s why I have not change my old junk in the past 7 years. Just in case you get sentimental to your old car like me, you’d want to pick up the Intellitrac GPS tracking system to do some GPS/GSM tracking in case it goes missing. It will log your mileage on your field trips around the country and even do some wiretapping in case you wanna know what your kids say behind your back.

The X1 has a multitude of features, which can be used in various ways. It has real-time GPS/GSM tracking that will let you find your car in as little time as possible. Other features like mileage logging and wiretapping (you can actually listen to what’s going on in the car) make me think that some parents might enjoy using this to keep track of their teenage drivers. It even features a 3-day backup battery (just in case).

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iRiver introduced a new gadget at CES 2008 last week dubbed the iRiver M20 which is also a PND (portable navigation device). Its got a 7-inch screen , uses SD cards , has FM tuner and DMB receiver functions.

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Mio’s 2 high-end 3D mapping devices - the C620 and C620t, are now available to gadget freaks. While this devices were shown at the recent IFA consumer electronics show in August 2007, they garnered a lot of interest with their 3D maps. The new Mio 2008 mapping software is able to provide the motorist with a true 3D view of the road ahead on this 4.3″ wide screen devices. Someday you might even have a 3D rendered Paris Hilton guide you to the nearest spa.

The Mio C620 and C620t feature the very latest Tele Atlas maps (2007.7) as well as Mio’s split-screen interface in this 4.3″ wide screen device. The split-screen function introduced in the C320 and C520/C520t allows the user to view local points of interest and critical journey information, such as the next three turns and time or distance to destination alongside the full map. The C620 and C620t provide the ultimate in sat-nav functionality and features, up and running in seconds with fast, accurate positioning from SiRFstarIII GPS technology.

The new range offers integrated Traffic Message Channel (TMC) reports as well as free out-of-the-box speed camera alerts. As with previous products, Mio users are able to download speed camera database updates for free for one year from the moment of registration, add their own camera locations and share them with other Mio users over the internet.

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There maybe plenty of GPS software and hardware out in the market, but if you are looking for one that breaks from the norm, then have a look at Viewranger. Viewranger is perfect for walkers, cyclists, ramblers and anyone who likes to stray off the normal roads into the wilderness. You can add points like that red tree or big boulder on that map. With the Buddy Beacon Tracker, you can track your buddy so you know where they are at all times.

Viewranger also allows you to record your trip, and ‘share your experiences’ in the wild. Sounds like a good software to add in my Nokia N95 when I go Thailand next month.

ViewRanger consists of a mapping application and digital maps, all stored on your mobile handset. ViewRanger displays the maps and POIs without using the mobile network connection. You will only need a mobile internet service if you want to share photos and POIs, or to use the Buddy Beacon.

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The Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver is really small, so small I could lose it in a jiffy. Instead of carrying bulky GPS receivers around like the Holux GR-239 GPS Receiver, the Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver is heaven-sent.

The Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF Receiver is currently the world’s most compact and neatest GPS receiver available, and is capable of connecting simultaneously to up to up to 20 satellite channels, as well as having a solid working time of 10hrs. Get the Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver for $129.95

Specs for the Freedom Keychain GPS SiRF III Receiver

GPS Specification: Chipset – SiRF Star III. 20 Channels “All-In-View” tracking. Protocol: NMEA 0183/GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL.
Baud Rate: 57,600 bps. Frequency L1, 1,575.42 Mhz. Tracking Sensitivity: 159 dBm..
Position deviation*: 10 meters 90%. 2D RMS 1-5 meters. Velocity: 0.1 m/sec..
Effective temperatures: Storage: -40°C +70°C. Working: -20°C +60°C. Air humidity: 5 – 90%
Internal Ceramic Patch antenna. MMXC connection for external antenna.

People today dislike carrying a large number of devices around even though they need it. BlueSky has develop a technology that embeds Assisted Global Positioning Systems in a SIM card with minimal impact on the signal strength and battery life. It is marketing this technology to reduce location identification time and increase accuracy especially in buildings and dense populated areas. It is possible to react faster to emergency situations in case there is a need to because of its more accurate location due to this new device. Consumers may feel that their privacy is being violated but according to BlueSky the device does not deliver confidential data. However there is a need to purchase a new phone model. Prices for a new hand set ranges from 100 pounds to 400 pounds.

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