Firefox Heading To Android
Posted at 4:41 am | Filed Under GPS devices
With little or no chance of ever being able to make it through the draconian approval process of Apple’s iTunes App Store, Mozilla, the not-for-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is betting on two major, if emerging, mobile operating platforms: Maemo, Nokia’s new Linux-based operating system, and Google’s Android OS. But don’t count on [...]
O’reilly Ebook Reader For Iphone – Review
Posted at 4:01 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Previously we were reporting that recently O’Reilly started to release their books as iPhone apps. Shortly speaking: each app is an eBook content plus O’Reilly eBook reader for iPhone (for that given eBook). Here we are reviewing this eBook reader on the example of the only free (but lame) O’Reilly eBook available in app store:
We [...]
New Zealand Bans Mobile Phone Navigation While Driving–but Pnds Are Legal
Posted at 4:01 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Tell me if I’m missing something here, but a new New Zealand Transport Ministry law will prevent drivers from using mobile phone navigation software while driving, even if it is mounted on the dashboard or windshield–while still keeping traditional navigation devices legal.
Called the Road User Amendment Rule 2009, the law will allow drivers to make [...]
Asus’ Eee Keyboard Brings A New Form Factor To Netbooks
Posted at 4:01 am | Filed Under GPS devices
One of the more enthralling netbook concepts to emerge from CES this year is ASUS’ Eee keyboard. With a built-in computer and keyboard-embedded 5-inch touchscreen, the Eee keyboard is made to connect with any type of display, whether PC or HDTV. The 2 pound Eee keyboard has typical netbook specs including a 1.6 GHz Intel [...]
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
Posted at 3:56 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Nokia today unveiled the ‘Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition’. The device ships with lifetime voice-guided drive and walk navigation licenses for Nokia’s Ovi Maps software and service. Included in the box is a Nokia self-mount car kit, consisting of a Nokia Car Charger (DC-4), Car Holder Pack (CR-103), Rotating swivel adaptor (AD-69) and Easy Mount [...]
Europe’s Social Network Netlog Brings Gps To Its Iphone App, Facebook Continues To Sleep At The Lbs Wheel
Posted at 3:56 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Acer M900 From £329 + Vat To Just £169+ Vat
Posted at 3:56 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Clove have slashed the price of the Acer M900 to £169 (£194 inc VAT.)
Nothing funny…brand new, sealed UK spec models at a ridiculous price.
Price is valid until remaining stock sells!
That’s great value for a good, reliable Windows Mobile phone. Specs after the break:
Overview of Acer M900
One of the best Windows Phone’s for [...]
Chinavasion Kicks Out Another Gps Watch
Posted at 3:56 am | Filed Under GPS devices
Chinavasion is invading again with the CHVN-G96 GPS Locator Watch, an analog-style wrist watch that functions as a GPS logger, receiver, location finder and photo tagger. One of its handy features is the car-finding function. Upon leaving your vehicle, a button press will begin logging your trip. On the way back, LEDs surrounding the watch [...]
Nikon’s Gp-1 Geotagger Gets Reviewed
Posted at 3:51 am | Filed Under GPS devices
The folks at Digital Review have performed a thorough review of Nikon’s GP-1 GPS geotagging device and were suitably impressed. If it’s not available now, it should be in the next few days for a little less than $300. Compatible with Nikon’s D90, D200, D300, D700, and D3 digital SLR camera models, the GP-1 uses [...]
Windows Mobile 6.5 Latest Build Caught On Video
Posted at 3:46 am | Filed Under GPS devices
We mentioned last week how Microsoft had dropped the honeycomb layout of the new program launcher in Windows Mobile 6.5. Well Brandon over at Pocketnow has flashed up his HTC Touch HD with a new build from xda-developers and sure enough the honeycomb has gone. Also worth mentioning is that the UI is starting [...]