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Bicycle GPS - Computers and Apps Created: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
There are more options than ever for bicycle GPS. You may get the benefits of wireless GPS with a dedicated bicycle computer, or with a cycling app. Read on for the details and reviews.
GPS Reviews - GPS Review and How-to for Car, Handheld, and Sports and Fitness GPS Advice and Tips Created: Sunday, May 25, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
GPS, Global Positioning Systems, car GPS, navigation, mapping, directions, traffic, waypoints, latitude, longitude, Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, Trimble
Garmin Approach G5 Golf GPS Review - Testing and Rating the Garmin G5 Created: Friday, March 20, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
We play, review, and rate the Garmin Approach G5 golf GPS. Features of the Garmin Approach G5 golf GPS.
iPhone Golf GPS - 5 Best iPhone Golf GPS Rangefinder Apps Created: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
There are many iPhone golf GPS rangefinder apps. Our 2012 review narrows the field down to the five best: Golfshot, ViewTI, GolfLink, AirVue, GolfLogix. Read on for details.
Garmin Edge 2000-Mile Test - Garmin Edge Update Created: Saturday, April 18, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
An update to a detailed review of the Garmin Edge 705 cycle computer, with more than 2,000 miles of testing
Golf GPS Favorites - Users Review Golf GPS Created: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Users describe their experiences with Golf GPS. Favorites - what works, what doesn't.
How GPS Tracking Works - Technology and Uses Created: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
There are many forms of GPS tracking available to consumers today. Here's how they work and the pros and cons of the full range of tracking options.
GPS Basics - Buying & Making the Most of GPS Devices Created: Sunday, May 18, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Determine what features you need in a GPS, and how to get the most from GPS technology.
GPS Device, and Smartphone, iPhone, iPad GPS App & Accessory Reviews Created: Sunday, May 18, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012
We road test, field test, and work out with the latest GPS receivers and smartphone, iPhone apps and accessories to provide you with thorough, star-rated reviews.
Columbia GPS Pal iPhone App Review Created: Sunday, May 13, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012
We field test, review and star-rate the Columbia GPS Pal iPhone app. Track, store, and share route, distance, time, map, and more.
Garmin Nuvi 3790T GPS Review - Road-testing, Rating, Garmin 3700 GPS Created: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
We road test, rate and review the Garmin 3790T portable automotive GPS. The 3790T is part of the Garmin 3700-series of car GPS devices.
DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 Review - Product Test of DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 bundle Created: Monday, January 14, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
The DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 displays satellite, aerial photo, and navigation chart imaging. Bundled product includes DeLorme's Topo USA and other detailed mapsets.
GPS - Product Reviews and How-to for Global Positioning Systems Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
We review the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx and list pros and cons and product features. Review includes ratings, photos and spec charts.
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger - Review, Field Test, Star Rating Created: Sunday, August 01, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
We field test, rate, and review the latest SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger.
Cobra Aura Review - Road Test of the Cobra XRS 9960G With GPS Created: Thursday, February 05, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
We road test, rate and review the Cobra XRS 9960G radar detector with Aura red light and traffic camera alerts.
Garmin GPSMAP 696 Aviation GPS - Review of the Garmin 696 Created: Monday, January 19, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
We fly with the Garmin GPSMAP 696 and rate and review Garmin's top-of-the-line portable aviation GPS.
Garmin Nuvi 5000 Review - Product Test of the Garmin Nuvi 5000 Car GPS Created: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Road test and review of the Garmin Nuvi 5000 in-car portable GPS.
TomTom GO 720 Review - Road Test of the TomTom GO 720 Car GPS Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Product review and road test of the TomTom GO 720 car GPS. The GO 720 is one of six models in the TomTom line, and is positioned between the high-end 920s and the XLS.
TomTom ONE XLS GPS Review - Wide Screen Text-to-speech In-car GPS at a Budget Price Created: Thursday, January 24, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
The TomTom ONE XLS offers high-end features - including a wide-screen, detailed text-to-speech, and real-time traffic services - at a budget price.
Garmin Rino 530HCx Review - Field Test of the Garmin Rino 530HCx Created: Monday, December 24, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Garmin Rino 530 HCx combines two-way radio, color-map GPS, and the ability to locate others' positions into a tough and competent handheld GPS.
Magellan Maestro 3210 GPS Review - In-car GPS Created: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Magellan Maestro 3210 GPS Review
Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS Review - Road Testing Garmin's High-end, High-tech 760 Created: Monday, November 26, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
If you want or need it all -- from a wide screen, to rock-solid navigation and precise text-to-speech directions, to hands-free calling support, to traffic tracking and avoidance, to travel tools, ...
Mother's Day GPS Gift Picks - GPS Gifts for Her Created: Monday, April 26, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Editor-recommended GPS gifts for her, ranging from $18 to $249
Top Picks: Low-cost Mapping Handheld GPS Created: Sunday, December 02, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Handheld GPS receivers serve you best when they including a moving map display. Here are two top picks for low-cost mapping handhelds.
Top Picks: High-tech Wow! Handhelds Created: Sunday, November 25, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
There are many special-purpose handheld GPS receivers on the market, but there are a few that stand out for the sheer audacity of their high-tech features. Here are four handhelds that will wow you.
Resistive Touchscreen Defined - How Resistive Touchscreens Work Created: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
How resistive touchscreens work.
GPS Time to First Fix - TTFF Defined Created: Friday, June 12, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Time to First Fix (TTFF) describes the time and process required for a GPS device to acquire enough usable satellite signals and data to provide accurate navigation.
GPS Almanac - What is a GPS Almanac Created: Thursday, November 13, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Global Positioning System receivers must have almanac and ephemeris data in memory in order to calculate position. GPS almanac explained.
RDS-TMC Definition - Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel Defined Created: Monday, June 30, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a technology for providing traffic and travel delay information to drivers. The complementary Radio Data System (RDS) broadcasts digital information carrying TM...
Firmware Definition Created: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Firmware definition, GPS glossary
Definition of SD Card - SD Card Defined - Micro SD Card Created: Saturday, November 24, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
An SD card provides quick upgrades and updates to GPS devices
Top Picks - In-car GPS Over $600 Created: Friday, November 23, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
You expect plenty of great features when you spend more than $600 for a high-end in-car portable GPS navigator, and the latest models deliver.

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