GPS Crunch

3 Cool Bike Mounts for iPad

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:13:09 +0000

The iPad is more than capable of serving as your navigation device on the go. At the very least, you can use it to go through maps. Mounting your iPad in your car is not that difficult. But it is more risky when you do it on a bike. These 3 bike mounts make that possible:

ChargerCity 360° Swivel Adjustment handlebar mount for iPad: lets you mount your device on bicycles, wheelchair, elliptical machines, and other things.

RAM Mounting Systems RAM Mount: it offers superior shock and vibration isolation for electronics. It is made from marine grade aluminum and is adjustable.

shark SHKLCX56 iPad holder: lets you put iPad 1 and iPad 2 on your motorcycle. It is corrosion resistant too.

If you want to mount your iPad on your bicycle, the above products have you covered.

3 Cool Compass Apps for Android

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:17:02 +0000

There was a time when people relied on good old compass devices to find their way around. We are talking about days when advanced GPS devices were not around. Using a compass can still help you find your way around if you are lost. You don’t have to carry a physical one either. Here are 3 compass apps for Android that can do the job:

Compass for Android: one of the most popular compass applications around for Android. It helps you capture your location and add notes to it. You can move the app to your SD card.

3D Compass with AR: an awesome 3D compass application with augmented reality view. It supports your front camera. You can interact with the map too.

Smart Compass: an easy to read and accurate compass for your Android device. It lets you use it in portrait and landscape modes. It shows you the magnetic field values too. The pro version offers even more features.

What’s your favorite compass app for Android?

3 Cool Digital Cameras with Geotagging

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:13:58 +0000

The idea of geotagging is nothing new. People have been geotagging their photos for a long time now. But not all cameras come with built-in GPS functionality. Advanced cameras that do cost a fortune. These 3 digital cameras are affordable and have built-in GPS functionality:

Casio EX-H20GBK Hybrid-GPS Camera: a hybrid GPS camera that automatically geotags your images where you go. It offers 14.1 megapixels resolution with 720p HD video. You can take 600 photos for each charge.

Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera: a 16 MP resolution camera with a 15x wide-angle lens. Offers GPS geo-tagging function. You get face detection with automatic red-eye removal.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Camera: another affordable HD camera with a powerful 16x optical zoom. Its GPS displays latitudes and longitudes as well as information for over 1m locations in 82 countries/regions.

These cameras are fairly affordable and great for anyone who does not need a super sophisticated model to capture photos. They offer built-in GPS functionality too, which is quite nice.

3 Awesome Windshield Mounts for iPhone 4S

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:12:47 +0000

The iPhone 4S may be one of the best phones around. But it is more than capable of acting as your GPS device too. In order to use your iPhone in your car, you are going to need a decent GPS app for it. Picking up a decent windshield mount for your phone is a smart idea too. Here are 3 windshield mounts that keep your iPhone 4S steady in your car:

Navigon iPhone 4 4S Design Car Mount Kit: works for iPhone 4 and 4S. It is sturdy and powerful. Allows you to charge your phone when you are driving too.

Arkon IPM515 Windshield/Dashboard Mount: this is designed to work with all iPhones. It is compact and affordable. Its full 360 degree swivel feature is a plus.

Skiva StrongMount M1 Universal Car Holder/Mount: this kit lets you mount your phone on your windshield, AC vent, or dashboard. It has a built-in call receive indicator too.

These car mounts keep your iPhone secure in your car and let you use it as your GPS device. Which one have you tried?

3 Cool GPS Gadgets for Every Occasion

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:10:45 +0000

Sometimes we take the GPS technology for granted. After all, we all have the technology available to us in our smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets. People buy less dedicated GPS devices these days. But they are still useful for drivers and those who spend a lot of time in outdoors. Here are 3 new GPS gadgets you can use to get to your destination and stay on track:

Garmin Approach G6 Golf GPS: a sleek, compact golf GPS solution you should check out. It has an internal battery that lasts for 15 hours. Covers over 25k courses right out of the box.

Garmin nüvi 3550LM 5-Inch Portable GPS: a powerful dedicated GPS system for drivers. It offers 3D buildings, Garmin guidance 3.0, and lane assistance. You get to search through 8 million points of interest.

GPS Spark Nano 2.0 Tracker: a super small and portable GPS tracker. Its rechargeable battery lasts you 5 days. You can use this to track your child, car, and other belongings.

Dedicated GPS devices still have a lot of merits. The above gadgets certainly make tracking and navigating easier for their users.

3 Cool Car Mounts for iPad 2

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:17:08 +0000

There are plenty of GPS applications for iPhone and iPad. Most of us prefer using our smartphones to help us get around. But if you plan to use your tablet to get the job done, you are going to need a decent car mount for it. Here are 3 iPad mounts you can use in your car to keep your gadget safe while you drive:

Satechi ST-TP01 Car Holder Mount: works for all kinds of tablets, including iPad 2 and iPad. It is adjustable and quite solid.

Arkon Tablet Windshield Mount: supports tablets from 7 to 12 inches. It holds your device in portrait and landscape positions. It offers 360 degree rotation.You won’t need any tool to install it.

RAM Mounting Systems Flexible Arm Mount: keeps your iPad protected against shocks and vibration. Perfect to use to mount this on your cup holder.

These car mounts make it easier to use your iPad as your GPS device in your car. They are solid and flexible.

Do you use your iPad as your GPS in your car?

2 New Garmin Products To Be Excited About

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:13:28 +0000

Garmin is behind some of the best GPS devices around. Whether you need a car or golf GPS, Garmin has you covered. Not surprisingly, the company is bringing a whole host of new products to the market. Here are 2 Garmin GPS products that stand out:

Garmin nüvi 3590LMT GPS: has a dual orientation 5 inch screen. It offers Garmin 3D Digital Traffic2 updates. It offers hands-free calling.

Garmin Approach G6 Handheld Touchscreen Golf Course GPS: covers over 25,000 worldwide courses. It is slim, rugged and waterproof. It tracks your stats.

What’s your favorite new Garmin product?

3 Cool Augmented Reality Rangefinders for iPhone

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:13:45 +0000

Those of you who have played golf in the past know the importance of having a decent rangefinder to help you with your game. Of course, there are many other uses for rangefinders. You don’t always have to pick up a physical range finder to help you with your measurements. These 3 augmented reality rangefinders for iPhone can more than do the job:

Golfscape GPS Rangefinder: this application is designed specifically for golfers. It uses augmented reality technology to measure the distance to front, center, and back of the green. It covers over 37k courses.

Spyglass for iPhone: it is a fun augmented reality navigation application that turns your iPhone into a compass, gyrocompass, GPS tracker, speedometer, and rangefinder.

Theodolite Pro: a sophisticated augmented reality app for the outdoors. It turns your camera into a compass, map, rangefinder, and a two-axis inclinometer. It gives you a whole new way to see what’s around you.

These iPhone apps turn your device into a rangefinder for a fraction of the price you would have to pay for a physical rangefinder. They are very capable too.

3 Cool Data Loggers You Should Check Out

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:12:53 +0000

Those of you who are into hiking or mountain climbing know the importance of keeping track of your data at all times. In fact, anyone who spends time in the outdoors can use a decent data logger. If you are picking up a data logger, you want to pick up a compact device. Here are 3 data loggers that fit the bill:

VuPoint Bluetooth Google Earth GPS Logger: this logger saves your travel data and lets you share them on the Internet. It provides real time tracking.

SleuthGear iTrail GPS Logger: this is a passive data logger that you can use to track your vehicle, child, and everything in between. It offers 120 hours of data.

Columbus V-990 GPS Data Logger: a smart data logger that records your tracks and turns itself off when you are not moving. It can record date, time, longitude, latitude, speed, height, and a whole lot more.

These data loggers are not super cheap but they do a decent job logging your tracks. They are portable too which helps.

Magellan Gets 2012 CES Innovations Award

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:11:38 +0000

Magellan is behind some of the most popular PNDs around. The company has now been awarded for its design and engineering of its wireless backup camera. The Magellan Wireless Backup Camera attaches to the vehicle’s license plate and transfers images to 7 inch Magellan GPS models. So you not only get to navigate through your city on those kinds of devices, you also avoid accidents.

This Back-up Camera has a wide-angle view lens with a 120-degree horizontal and 100-degree vertical viewing area. It works great for parallel parking too. This backup camera is compatible with RM1700, RM1700-MU, RM1700-LM, RM9055, RM9055-LM, and Magellan RoadMate Pro 9165T models. It is available for $149.99