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Get a 5-inch Magellan GPS for $129.99 shipped

Rick Broida — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:55:00 PST

Why squint at one of those typically tiny GPS screens when, for a few bucks more, you can get a roomy, easy-on-the-eyes 5-incher? This is nearly too good to pass up.

Originally posted at The Cheapskate

Get a TomTom One 130 GPS for $47.98

Rick Broida — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:16:00 PDT

Yes, it's a refurb with a rebate, but in exchange for those small details you're getting a nicely equipped nav system for a steal. You can even add celebrity voices.

Originally posted at The Cheapskate

TomTom unveils map-updating service

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:22:00 PDT

GPS manufacturer TomTom announces Map Update Service, a subscription-based service that provides quarterly map updates.

Alpine PND-K3msn hits the road with MSN Direct

Bonnie Cha — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:28:00 PDT

Alpine Electronics releases a new portable-navigation device, the Alpine PND-K3msn, with MSN Direct services, such as traffic and weather.

Garmin slims down with Nuvi 1200 and 1300 series

Bonnie Cha — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:57:00 PST

Garmin introduces its Nuvi 1200 and 1300 line of ultrathin GPS; the series will also include a new pedestrian navigation option.

Mio Explora 750 GPS Phone debuts; no plans for U.S. launch

Bonnie Cha — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:44:00 PST

Mio shows off its Explora 750 GPS Phone at CeBIT 2009, but no word on availability and pricing.

Originally posted at Crave

Are voice commands on GPS worth it?: Ask the Editors

Bonnie Cha — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:20:00 PST

CNET editors answer a reader's questions about whether voice command functionality is really practical on GPS.

Navigon debuts 3 GPS devices, MyRoutes feature

Bonnie Cha — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:00:00 PST

The company introduces the Navigon 3300 Max, Navigon 4300T, and Navigon 7300T portable navigation devices, as well as a feature aiming to personalize route recommendations.

Alpine slashes price on its PND-K3 GPS

Bonnie Cha — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:16:00 PST

Alpine Electronics announces that it has reduced the price of its Alpine PND-K3 in-car GPS by $150.

Garmin-Asus unveils Nuvifone M20, more details about G60

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:24:00 PST

Ahead of GSMA Mobile World Congress, Garmin-Asus announces its newest GPS-enabled smartphone, the Nuvifone M20.

Originally posted at 3GSM blog