Stories about: ABC

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    Reports: Computer glitch causes flight delays in U.S. 20/11/2009 00:24:00

    A computer system used by airline pilots to file flight plans in the U.S. was not working properly this morning, according to news reports by CNN and ABC News.
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    TomTom Start GPS unit 19/11/2009 12:00:00

    Retailing at just $199, TomTom's latest Start GPS unit is the Dutch giant's cheapest portable navigation unit released in Australia. Designed for first-time GPS users, the TomTom Start has spoken street names, an EasyPort mount system, IQ Routes technology, and a fresh interface.
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    Laser Navig8r G35 GPS unit 17/11/2009 14:10:00

    A similar GPS unit to the Navig8r G43 but possessing a smaller screen, the Laser Navig8r G35 performs almost identically to the larger model. At $169 it’s the cheapest GPS unit on the market, but the design is underwhelming and the speaker and screen aren't up to scratch.
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    Laser Navig8r G43 GPS unit 11/11/2009 15:40:00

    It looks ugly, its screen is hard to see in direct sunlight and the sound quality is poor, but Laser’s Navig8r G43 GPS unit isn’t all bad news. Retailing for just $229 it offers free map updates, an Australian text-to-speech voice and speed limit warnings.
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    NDrive Australia iPhone app 05/11/2009 14:30:00

    The fifth Australian turn-by-turn GPS application to be available from Apple's App Store, NDrive Australia aims to please iPhone users with detailed maps and a straightforward user interface. Unfortunately, its lack of features and a sub-par interface means it fails to impress.
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    Uniden TRAX 5000 GPS unit 22/10/2009 10:30:00

    With one of the largest screens we've seen on a GPS device, Uniden's TRAX 5000 certainly looks appealing at first glance. Also boasting advanced lane guidance, 3D landmarks and terrain and built-in safety warnings, the TRAX 5000 is good value for money, but it has a few frustrating niggles that detract from its overall appeal.
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    Miley Cyrus quits Twitter, world ends 10/10/2009 03:42:00

    In what's certain to become the most devastating news your 8-year-old daughter has heard in her short life, Miley Cyrus has ... gasp! ... quit Twitter. Details on the pop star's last-minute ditch are scarce, but celebrity blogs are scrambling to fill in the blanks, seating most of the blame with Cyrus' male love interest. Or something.
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    Build a social network for your business 08/10/2009 09:19:00

    Upgrade from the break-room bulletin board and one-way customer e-mail lists--your business can take advantage of its own Facebook-like social network.
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    Navman C60 GPS unit 07/10/2009 16:20:00

    Navman's C series of GPS units is a budget line targeted at cost-conscious consumers. Navman's C60 is essentially based on an older GPS model from the company with updated maps and a different coloured casing.
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    Telstra to implement $15 million bushfire alert system 28/09/2009 17:20:00

    Telstra has landed a $15 million contract from the Federal Government to create new telephony-based warning system that will alert residents and communities of bushfires using SMS and recorded voice messages.
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    Garmin nuvi 1260 GPS unit 24/09/2009 11:08:00

    An entry level GPS unit with a downsized display, Garmin's nuvi 1260 is ideal for anyone on a budget. For a reasonable $349, the nuvi 1260 includes a text-to-speech feature and a Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone and it provides a solid navigational experience -- provided you can live with the smaller display size and no lane guidance features.
 
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