iNav has just released two updates to their iGuidance GPS Navigation software. Version 2.1 offers: * New N. America map (including expanded Canada coverage but excluding Alaska) * Bug fixes for map routing along eastern coastal states * Improved bluetooth connectivity * Enhanced memory management to allow longer distance routing * VGA & landscape support * Full screen mode for laptop (full screen for ppc is already available on v2.0) * 4 pre-defined map color …
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Freedom Input Bluetooth Headset
INTRODUCTION Wireless Bluetooth headsets have been becoming more and more popular lately with the introduction of safety legislation requiring the use of a headset or handsfree telephone device while driving in the car. Freedom Input has released a rebranded version of the Cardo Scala-500 Bluetooth headset that aims to get in on some of this market share. WHAT’S HOT The Freedom Headset is a simple design with significant flexibility. It comes with an …
Continue readingOrb Networks’ Streaming Media Service for Mobile Devices
Orb Networks has announced a new streaming media service that lets you access your home Media Center or Wndows XP desktop system’s media library through a web based interface and then stream the content over the internet. So you’ll be able to listen to your entire music library, watch your recorded TV shows, watch videos, look at photos, schedule programs to be recorded, even watch live TV. The Orb service will work on any mobile …
Continue readingNew GPS Navigation Systems Announced from TomTom
TomTom has announced three new “All-in-One” navigation systems (TomTom GO 300/500/700) along with a weatherproof motorcycle version (TomTom Rider), TomTom Navigator 5, TomTom Mobile 5 for Smartphones, and TomTom Plus online services. The new TomTom GO models include bluetooth support for accessing online content through a bluetooth phone. The 700 model also includes handsfree support and an internal hard disk. See GPS Passion or TomTom for more information Originally published on Pocketnow on March 15, …
Continue readingRetracting Can Be Good
INTRODUCTION The worst part of having any number of portable equipment that you travel with is that no matter how many built in wireless technologies you have, you still need to bring a bunch of different wires and adapters in order to charge your batteries. The JavoEdge JavoSync alleviates some of this wire-clutter with a compact retractable USB charging cable. WHAT’S HOT A number of manufacturers offer retractable sync cords for a wide …
Continue readingFirst Windows Mobile Device With Built-in Hard Drive
Photos have been surfacing of Samsung’s SGH-i300 Windows Mobile 2005 Smartphone device which is the first to include a built-in 3Gb hard drive. The specs appear to be as follows: Bluetooth, USB 2.0, 113 x 48 x 20mm, 130 grams, a 320×240 screen, 3GB microdrive, 1.3Mp Camera, and it will be running Windows Mobile Magneto. Engadget has some real-life photos and the device will reportedly be able to handle mp3, WMA, plus AAC, AAC+ and …
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