7 Best Bike Mounts for iPhone...

If you have an iPhone, you’ve got everything you need to navigate through your city without needing a personal navigation device. There are hundreds of iPhone GPS applications available to market, and they provide you with all the tools you need to spend time outdoors, go geo-caching, and do all kinds of things without having to worry about getting lost. You can take your iPhone with you outdoors, but you want to make sure you get it a secure mount to protect it when you are on your bike. After all, the last thing you want to do is drop your iPhone or lose it altogether when you are having fun outdoors.

With that in mind, here are 7 best bike mounts for iPhone that come handy for anyone who is planning to go biking with an iPhone:

Biologic Bike Mount for iPhone: a waterproof bike mount for your iPhone that fits well with dahon bikes and most brand bicycles. It’s essentially a weatherproof, touch-sensitive case that makes operating your iPhone easy on your bike.

PED3-Bike-FORM for iPhone or iPod touch: a super flexible mount for iPhone and iPod Touch that can be installed on 1 inch and 25 mm diameter bars. Works with your cases as well. (more…)

16 Best Golf GPS For Golf Lovers...

Golf GPS systems are providing GPS manufacturers another avenue to expand their business. These GPS systems are extremely useful for anyone who is interested in playing golf and mastering that art. These devices provide you with all kind of useful information to help you track your results and play better golf. This market is literally exploding and more models are released to the market every quarter. If you are looking for a Golf GPS, you are going to have a whole lot of options. Here are the best Golf GPS handhelds on the market:

Garmin Approach G5 GPS-enabled Golf Handheld: Garmin gadgets need no introduction. It has been in the GPS business for years and it’s coming up with innovative GPS solutions on a consistent basis. Edge 705 is a rugged, waterproof golf GPS, and supports up to 4 scorecards. A great tool for all golfers.

Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS: comes with more than 18,000 courses across the United States and Canada. GoMode features Virtual Green View that shows the green and its surroundings, so you can make the best shots possible.

GPS Golf Guru 4: covers over 20,000 golf courses around the U.S. There is no subscription fee, so you save money. Very easy to use and powerful.

uPro Golf GPS: uPro Golf GPS provides you with aerial and satellite photographs of your favorite golf courses. It’s also so compact it fits in your pocket as well. Downloading courses is a piece of cake.

Sonocaddie Auto Play V300 Golf GPS: Sonocaddie Auto Play V300 Golf GPS is a new Golf GPS that comes with 18,000 courses with no monthly subscriptions. It’s water proof as well.

Expresso AG1 Golf/Auto GPS: a hybrid GPS solution that can be used as your auto or Golf GPS. It takes advantage of Navigon and iGolf GPS software to bring you accurate results. .

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5 Handy GPS Handhelds for UK...

We have spent the past few months covering GPS devices that are available in the U.S. It goes without saying that there are plenty of GPS solutions for people who do not live in the U.S. The maps you have on your U.S. device are not going to be so useful unless you have picked up an international GPS. If you live in Europe and want to pick up a GPS to use in the U.K, these 5 GPS handheld units should help you out:

Garmin Nuvi 1340 Satellite Navigation with UK & European Mapping: a 4.3 inch wide-screen GPS that offers street-level mapping for UK, Ireland & Western Europe (22 countries). Offers lane assistance. Its built-in Cyclops™ speed camera database is a plus.

TomTom XL IQ Routes Edition Satellite Navigation for Europe: offers the same experience we have come to love in the U.S. but includes maps of 42 countries in Europe. Just like the first item, it has a speed camera database too.

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6 Handy iPad Car Mounts...

The iPad is one heck of a gadget any way you look at it. It can be used to do all kinds of things at home and on the road. If you happen to be interested in using it in your car, you want to make sure you pick up a mount or holder to keep your device safe (especially against hard brakes). Your iPad can act as a movie player for your kids or a virtual map viewer just in case you are lost.  To get the most out of your iPad without having to worry about damaging it, you are going to need these iPad holders / car mounts:

TrendyDigital PadRide In-Car Carry Case for Apple iPad: a rugged carrying case for iPad that not only protects the device, it can be attached to most car’s seat back. Useful if you intend to use your iPad to entertain back seat passengers using your iPad.

Leather Book Style iPad Case + Car Mount: essentially a protective case for your iPad. However, it does have a strap that one can use to mount the iPad in most cars. (more…)

4 Ways To Use Your iPod Touch As Your GPS...

Not everyone wants to own an iPhone. The iPhone comes with a lot of baggage and a long-term contract (with AT&T). The iPod Touch is capable of handling most apps that are available in iTunes. What you don’t get with the current iPod Touch models is on-board GPS capability. That could be a deal breaker for those who want to use their Apple device to find their way around. Thanks to these 4 add-ons, you can turn your iPod Touch into a GPS handheld device and ditch your standalone GPS in the process:

Magellan Portable GPS Navigation & Battery ToughCase: a tough case, battery extender, and GPS add on for your iPod Touch. It boosts your iPhone’s GPS capability too.

TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch: has a built-in GPS that transform your iPod Touch to an iPhone lite. This will mount your iPod Touch on your windshield and works with GPS apps in iTunes to provide you with accurate directions. (more…)

5 Red Light Camera Detectors To Avoid Tickets...

Red light and speed cameras are on the rise. As the authorities look for more ways to keep people from speeding or passing red light cameras, you can expect those annoying cameras to make their way to a street near you. Everybody knows that passing a red light is not a wise move. But sometimes you don’t want to pass a red light camera but do it by accident. Those red light cameras are not going to be kind enough to give you a pass on your mistake. In these tough economic times, you certainly don’t want to deal with tickets. That’s where red light camera detectors come in. They help you avoid those red light cameras and pay close attention to the hidden ones on your way.

If you are tired of those annoying red light tickets, here are 5 red light detectors that you should check out:

Cobra SL3 GPS Speed and Red Light Camera Locator: an affordable red light camera detector that is legal on all states and provides you access to up to 1000 user-marked locations.

GPS ANGEL Red Light/Speed Camera Detector: provides you access to thousands of red light camera locations. It also has a battery that lasts you up to 8 hours, so it’s pretty convenient to use.

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3 Cool Marine GPS Apps for iPhone...

Marine GPS units are great for those who want to spend some time on waters. The trouble is these units can be expensive and some of them are not that portable either. Did you know that you can turn your iPhone into a Marine GPS? Like they say, there is an app for everything.

Here are 3 Margin GPS applications that transform your iPhone into a navigation device on waters:

FlyToMap GPS – All in one: has all kinds of maps to help you enjoy your time outdoors. It has all USA marine charts and covers 100s of parks in the U.S. and Europe. It transforms your device into a chart plotter.

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6 Cool iPhone Outdoor GPS Apps...

If you have spent some time outdoors hiking or doing other activities, you have probably come to appreciate the usefulness of an outdoor GPS device. These devices can help you get yourself out of trouble and guide you to where you need to go. If you thought that the outdoor GPS market was safe from an assault from iPhone, you may want to think again. Outdoor GPS iPhone applications have made it to the market and are great alternatives to handheld devices on the market. For starters, these apps are more affordable and help you carry one less gadget with you outdoors.

Here are 6 iPhone Outdoor GPS apps that are great alternatives to handheld outdoor GPS units:

GPS Kit: comes with easy to follow maps (with caching), GPS, track recording, and track sharing capabilities. The interface is rich and very easy to use.

MotionX GPS: It’s a comprehensive solution for those who spend a lot of time outdoors. Gives you all the satellite and topo maps you need to find your way around outdoors. It’s pretty affordable too.

iTopo Maps: designed specifically for hikers and climbers. Very easy to use interface and pretty comprehensive. It covers all 50 states and comes with maps to help you get to your destination faster. (more…)

Top 5 Slim GPS Units for Travel...

So you want to take your GPS device with you without having to worry about carrying a lot of extra weight or bulk? Not all GPS devices are designed to be travel friendly. There are some that are very bulky while some others come in the wrong dimensions. Nevertheless, there are a few that are super slim and make life easier for travelers.

If you intend to take your GPS device with you during your travels, these 5 slim GPS devices are well worth a look:

Garmin nüvi 3790T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator: it is less than 9 mm thick and has a 4.3 inch multi-touch display. It offers trafficTrends and myTrends. Supports speak commands too.

Garmin nüvi 295W Wi-Fi Portable GPS Navigator: it looks like a smart-phone on surface. It’s one of the most portable dedicated GPS devices on the market.

Nextar SNAP7 Super Slim 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator: a huge GPS device for truckers. But don’t let the size fool you. It’s ultra slim.

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7 Best Smartphone Car Mounts...

Smartphones have quickly become powerful mobile GPS units. There was a time that standalone GPS devices were king in the GPS market. These days Droid and iPhone rule this world. In fact, more people are now dumping their standalone navigation devices for more portable and flexible smart-phones on the market. The iPhone already has some of the biggest names in the navigation market making apps for it. Verizon Droid has Google Maps Navigation to fall back on.

If you are planning to use your smart-phone in your car, you are going to need a mount that is flexible and keeps your smart-phone safe. Since your smart-phone is more than just a GPS, you want to make sure you keep it protected at all times. Thanks to these 7 car mounts, you won’t have to worry too much about your smart-phone getting damaged:

Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPod Touch: it not only lets you navigate on your iPhone more conveniently, it also transforms your iPod Touch into a GPS as well.

Amzer Suction Cup Mount for iPhone: an all in one mount for iPhone that lets you install your phone on your dashboard or windshield.

PED3-Auto Rotating Car Mount for iPhone: one of the most flexible mounts for iPhone. It’s easy to rotate it around, and it makes it easy to keep your eyes on the road without worrying about your phone dropping.

Advanced Car Mount System for Android Phones: whether you own a Droid or a Nexus One, you have a tool that is capable of getting you to where you need to get to easily. With this mount system, you can not only navigate more conveniently on the road, you can take advantage of its FM transmitter to listen to your songs through your car’s stereo system and also charge your device at the same time.

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