Stories about: Magellan

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    Is new Google Nav service really Android-only? 29/10/2009 07:19:00

    Google Maps Navigation,introduced today, puts the company in direct competition with GPS makers and former best friend, Apple. The service, which can nicely replace a standalone GPS, is only available for handsets running Google's Android operating system.
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    App for avoiding traffic tickets speeds toward smartphones 15/09/2009 07:16:00

    A smartphone application coming to the US this fall could help drivers use GPS to detect speed traps, cameras at red lights and more than 200,000 related alerts based on a database of locations compiled with updates from drivers.
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    Magellan Triton 200 30/07/2008 13:00:00

    At the bottom end of Magellan's Triton range, the Triton 200 offers only the most basic handheld navigation functions for hiking and other outdoor activities. Those features it does have are implemented well, but the absence of expandable memory severely restricts its use as a handheld GPS device.
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    Magellan Triton 400 28/07/2008 13:00:00

    Magellan's Triton 400 is a mid-range handheld GPS device with a number of features that make it useful for hiking and other outdoor activities. As the cheapest device in the company's handheld range to support expandable memory, the unit is certainly worth the retail price. However, a steep learning curve may deter novices.
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    Magellan Maestro 4250 30/06/2008 13:00:00

    Although Magellan's Maestro 4250 suffers from some flaws, it can be recommended as a slightly cheaper alternative to high-end Garmin or TomTom GPS devices.
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    MWC - 'Modu' mobile can transform into a new phone 08/02/2008 09:10:01

    A mobile phone debuting Thursday, the Modu, combines futuristic cues from the robot-morphing "Transformers" show with the snappy appeal of Legos.
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    Magellan CrossoverGPS 28/11/2007 13:06:20

    As its name suggests, Magellan's CrossoverGPS unit tackles a variety of transport means -- specifically car, boat and foot. Although it does a decent job of joining these areas, it's a little big to carry around on foot and its performance while driving is a little sluggish.
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    Nokia buys mapping service for US$8.1 billion 02/10/2007 11:52:31

    Nokia has agreed to buy the digital mapping company Navteq for US$8.1 billion, supporting a plan to add navigation capabilities to more of its devices.
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    Six Innovative Uses for GPS During Your Business Day 25/06/2007 12:43:25

    Here are six innovative uses for a GPS device during your business day. Well, maybe somewhat related to your business day; most of them would work well for corporate events and team-building activities, or just to blow off steam after a long day at the office.
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    Beyond Search: Google Specialty Services 29/12/2006 09:33:32

    Even people who have never opened a Web browser in their life know about Google -- but the undisputed king of search is about much more than just keywords, text ads, and ten-per-page results.
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    EBay to test changes to search results pages 17/08/2006 07:54:32

    EBay plans to begin testing later this month a redesign of its search results pages that will contain more information for each listed item and will sport a new look and layout.
 
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