Friday Feature: Tips for Buying a Truck Routing GPS
by Roxanne Laverty on Nov 18, 2011 |
 While there are plenty of options for truck routing GPS devices, some are definitely more popular than others. Some key features users should research about any GPS, especially trucking navigators, are:
1. Coverage area - Detailed maps covering a driver's entire travel area is imperative. Since maps should ...
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Tags: Garmin, TomTom, PC Miler, GPS, truck, routing, Navigation, fleet, maps, restrictions, data, driving, nuvi, dezl |
Related Items: Garmin Nuvi 465LMT, Garmin Dezl 560LMT, Garmin Dezl 560LT |
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TomTom Announces HD Traffic in Canada
by Rebecca Pearson on Oct 10, 2011 |
 Last week, TomTom announced it will launch TomTom HD traffic in Canada. The HD traffic will give drivers across Canada access to real time traffic information so they can determine the quickest route to their destination.
According to TomTom, the HD Traffic service covers about 99.9% ...
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Tags: Canada, TomTom, HD, traffic, roll out, road, destination, quickest, real time, GO LIVE 1535 M, driving |
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Distracted Driving Law in Effect for Alberta, Canada
by Rebecca Pearson on Sep 1, 2011 |
 Today, September 1, 2011, a new law went into effect in Alberta, Canada. The Distracted Driving Law bans drivers from engaging in activities that take their focus off the road. The Government of Alberta passed the law to ensure driver's safety and prevent traffic accidents. ...
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Tags: distracted driving, hands-free, Alberta, Canada, law, mount, September, 2011, texting |
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TomTom Brings HD Traffic to Australia
by Rebecca Pearson on Aug 4, 2011 |
 TomTom is bringing their TomTom HD Traffic Down Under. Today, TomTom announced the Australian version of HD Traffic. The navigation and traffic guide is already available in the United States and Europe.
Chris Kearney, the Vice-President of TomTom Asia Pacific explains, "The introduction of TomTom HD ...
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Tags: TomTom, HD Traffic, Australia, Asia Pacific, traffic, mapping, navigation, directions, driving routes |
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Survey Ranks GPS as the Most Popular In-Car Technology
by Rebecca Pearson on Aug 2, 2011 |
 A recent survey conducted with participants from around the world concluded that GPS navigation was the most popular in-car technology feature. The New York-based ABI Research, who organized the survey, polled consumers to find the most-desired in-car technology on the market.
With 1,500 people surveyed, ...
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Tags: in-car technology, automotive, GPS, consumer survey, OEM, car, driving, navigation, infotainment |
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GPS City's Top Five New Features for Summer Travel
by Rebecca Pearson & Roxanne Laverty on Jul 28, 2011 |
 Planning a road trip for the second half of summer? Before hitting the road, check out GPS City's top five GPS features for summer road trips.
1. Voice recognition is a feature of not only convenience but safety. With voice recognition, users control their GPS with their ...
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Tags: Garmin, 3790LMT, 3750, 2460LMT, 1390LMT, 1490LMT, road trip, summer, voice recognition, lane assist, junction view, trip planner, route planner, ecoRoute HD, features, driving |
Related Items: Garmin Nuvi 3790LMT, Garmin Nuvi 3750 NOH, Garmin Nuvi 2460LMT, Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT, Garmin Nuvi 1390 LMT |
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Garmin GPS Voice Now Features Darth Vader
by Rebecca Pearson on Jul 21, 2011 |
 Tom Tom has Homer Simpson and now Garmin has Darth Vader. Downloadable for $12.99, Garmin users can receive driving directions courtesy of Star Wars' Darth Vader.
In his highly recognizable voice, Darth Vader will relate directions in Star Wars-themed phrases like "You ...
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Tags: Garmin, Darth Vader, Star Wars, GPS voice, directions, driving |
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Friday Feature: Google Maps and GPS
by Rebecca Pearson on Jun 3, 2011 |
 Previously in the GPS City Buzz, we shared a video explaining how to connect your GPS to Google. Today, we introduce our customer, Christopher, who used Google on his GPS during a trip to California.
"A couple of years ago, I went to Southern ...
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Tags: Friday Feature, GPS City Gallery, Google Earth, maps, GPS, California, free, eTrex, travel, driving |
Related Items: Garmin eTrex 30, Garmin eTrex 20, Garmin eTrex 10 |
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Friday Feature: How to Keep Your Laptop from Falling in Your Lap
by Rebecca Pearson on Apr 1, 2011 |
 Today's Friday Feature was submitted only a few days ago to our GPS City Gallery. It started with one of our customers, Michael, stating, "Everyone said I should, so I did." What was Michael talking about? Read his story below to find out.
Michael, ...
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Tags: vehicle, mount, Fujitsu Lifebook, U810, tablet, PC, Friday Feature, GPS City Gallery, Ontario, travel, map, driving, RAM Mount |
Related Items: RAM Mount Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Tablet PC Vehicle Mount |
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A Look into Americans' GPS Usage
by Rebecca Pearson on Mar 22, 2011 |
 Last week, a location-based service provider named TeleNav, Inc., released the results from their annual report that analyzes trends in Americans' GPS usage. The California-based company concluded that the United States' dependence continues to grow as GPS devices offer more features including real ...
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Tags: TeleNav, report, GPS, American, driving, traffic, location-based |
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