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Free lifetime maps combined with hands-free, multilingual support and optional voice command makes the VIA 160 one of TomTom's best selling GPS.	$139.95	TopBuy See this product
A wide in-car 5 inch display which also doubles as an eBook Reader, FM Transmitter and Bluetooth along with GPS powered by a WinCE.Net 5.0 Core.	$167.99	TopBuy See this product
The GO Live 820 is very similar to the model up GO Live 2050, with lower specs, including a smaller display and internal memory.	$199.00	TopBuy See this product
Life traffic updates every 2 minutes make the Go Live 2050 World GPS one of the most coveted GPS, allowing you to avoid traffics and delays with accurate ETAs.	$399.00	TopBuy See this product

Garmin reveals new 2013 range of navigation devices

Details: Category: In-Car; 16 May 2013
Add comment (2); Written by Stephen Fenech

ggarminnuvi2557 Garmin has revealed its new line-up of 2013 Nuvi personal navigation devices which have been designed to make it even easier for drivers to stay on track.

These new GPS devices have a number of new features including Real Directions, Active Lane Guidance, Voice Activated and more information at a glance.

There are eight models in the range starting at just $109 and going all the up to $349.

Whereis navigation app adds iconic sports commentator voices

Details: Category: In-Car; 10 Apr 2013
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whereis2 Drivers can be lead by iconic Australia’s sports commentators, including the hilarious Billy Birmingham aka The 12^th Man, with the latest Whereis iPhone app.

Also helping drivers reach their destination in an entertaining way is Ray Warren – the voice of rugby league – and AFL caller Dennis Cometti.

They join other personalities including Jennifer Hawkins, Dame Edna and Nick “The Wog Boy” Giannopoulos in voicing turn-by-turn commands on the Whereis iPhone app.

Magellan releases new range of GPS cycling computers

Details: Category: In-Car; 07 Apr 2013
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cyclo100 Well-known GPS company Magellan has just released its first range of dedicated cycling computers which are suitable for every day riders and professionals.

With Magellan’s experience in the GPS space, the Cyclo series have a high sensitivity GPS receiver that can measure all aspects of the ride including time, speed, distance, altitude, cadence and calories burned.

The Cyclo devices have a compact and sleek design with a rugged waterproof casing so they are OK to use in any weather conditions.

Topfield iPad in-car mount takes your entertainment on the road

Details: Category: In-Car; 26 Mar 2013
Add comment (0); Written by Stephen Fenech

topfieldipad4 If you’ve got a road trip with young passengers planned for these Easter holidays then the Topfield car headrest iPad mount would be a useful addition.

Topfield, a company that produces high quality PVRs (personal video recorders), has pivoted to also meet the shift in consumer trends and produced a device that’s useful in and out of the car.

The TF-12-3-A is a sturdy protective case for the iPad 2 or 3^rd generation iPad which can be mounted to a car’s headrest.

Tune2Air turns your iPod Dock or in-car audio kit into a wireless system

Details: Category: In-Car; 19 Mar 2013
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tune2air4 Now you can turn an iPod dock into wireless music streaming device with a new product from ViseeO called the Tune2Air Bluetooth adaptor.

The Tune2Air adaptor can create a wireless bridge between your iPhone, iPad and iPod when it is connected to the 30-pin connector on the dock.

This is particularly handy for the many users who updated to the iPhone 5 or latest iPod with the smaller Lightning connector but were unable to physically connect to their docks which had the older 30-pin dock connector.

TomTom introduces GPS device just for motorcycle riders

Details: Category: In-Car; 19 Feb 2013
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tomtomrider2 TomTom has introduced a new portable navigation device just for motorcyclists with the design and features based on feedback from the rider community.

The TomTom Rider has a 4.3-inch touchscreen and offers navigation based on the routes the motorcyclist wants to ride including fastest, most scenic and personalised routes.

By downloading the Tyre interactive software, bikers can search, create and edit their own routes on a PC and upload them to the TomTom Rider and also share them with other riders using the device’s Bluetooth connection.

Navman releases first-ever GPS device dedicated to truck drivers

Details: Category: In-Car; 01 Feb 2013
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mytruck2 Well-known GPS manufacturer Navman has released the first-ever GPS device dedicated to truck drivers with specific guidance for larger vehicles.

My Truck will be a welcome product by the many drivers who criss-cross Australian cities and highways and offers routes suitable to larger B-Double trucks and even HAZMAT (hazardous materials) restricted vehicles.

Now, instead of spending hours researching lists of approved roads when planning their routes, truck drivers can now plot their journey in seconds.

Uniden releases in-car accident camera and vehicle recorders

Details: Category: In-Car; 21 Jan 2013
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unidengocam2 Uniden has introduced new in-car cameras – the equivalent of a black box recorder for a plane – to protect drivers from accident disputes and fraudulent claims.

The Uniden iGO Cam 300 and iGO Cam 800 can be mounted on the inside of the car’s windscreen and record high definition video when they detect a sudden change of movement.

The devices can also detect and record incidents while the vehicle is parked in case your car is struck in a shopping centre car park.

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