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    TheSonOfKrypton: That is, perhaps, the sexist iPhone car dock I've ever seen. And it lets me use my Contour Showcase.....YAY! more »
    Navin R Johnson: No mention of the actual screen measurement in the article? It's 7" according to Best Buy's site by the way. more »
    TheSonOfKrypton: Capacitive or no??? more »
    weatherman: I use a GPS with a 3.5" screen all the time, and frankly I don't see an advantage in a larger screen, especially since it would only block more of the... more »
    bosskev: Agreed, visual design, not bad at all--EXCEPT for that somewhat clunky, slightly overbearing "Magellan" logo up on top, which is then essentially repe... more »
    frigg: I have a Nuvi and I love it, although there's parts of it that seem anachronistically meh, like a touchscreen that's flabby and irresponsive, and dire... more »
    not_a_virus.exe.vbs: I have seen them going for $500 online. And TomTom sucks arse. more »
    MadCrazy: Wonder what happens when yea tell it to go to hell...hmm more »
    1 DVS BSTD-Its off the Hizzle fo $hizzle My Dizzle: Garmin is pure shit. Tomtom is the best gps that you can buy more »
  • #gps

    Magellan's Premium iPhone Car Kit

    It's not the first iPhone GPS car kit, but Magellan's list of features might make this one of the better ones, and it doesn't even require you to use Magellan's own GPS app. More »
  • #gps

    Magellan RoadMate 1700: 7-inch Screen, For When Size Matters

    My, what a big touchscreen you have RoadMate 1700. Yet we hardly know each other. The super-size nav-unit is being listed by several retailers, including Best Buy, and though everything else looks standard (including AAA TourBook), look at that display! More »
  • #gps

    Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS Navigator Prettier Than Most But Does It Stand Out?

    None of the actual features in Magellan's Maestro 4700 GPS navigator particularly stand out against the competition—4.7-inch screen, 3D landmarks, OneTouch bookmark access, predictive traffic, find your car—but it's a damn sight more attractive than most for $299. More »
  • #lightningreview

    Garmin Nuvi 880 Voice-Controlled GPS Lightning Review

    The Gadget: One of Garmin's flagship Nuvis, the 880 responds to commands from your voice, triggered by a little remote control you attach to your steering wheel. More »
  • #gizexplains

    Giz Explains: An Easy Primer on GPS

    In this week's Giz Explains, we're doing a quick rundown of a sweet technology that has evolved from a (deadly) serious military application to becoming a household utility, found in all kinds of gadgets: GPS. More »
  • #gps

    Magellan Triton GPS with Ground Guidance Tech Routes Around Rivers, Cliffs and Deep Forest

    Most outdoor navs, like the Magellan Triton, just go from point A to point B when navigating off road. Current and future Magellan Triton owners are is getting Primordial's Ground Guidance logic, which calculates routes around rivers, steep inclines and dense tree cover by analyzing aerial photography and elevation data (since no one could actually chart all the random routes over the wild.) The Primordial tech Looks pretty cool in action, too. More »
  • #ces2008

    CES 2008: What You Missed So Far

    We arrived at CES yesterday, and despite being separated into bloggers and press, and watching the game in standard def, we've had a great time so far. If you've missed the coverage, let's catch you up to speed: More »
  • #ces2008

    Magellan Does the Dash Thing: Maestro Elite 5340+GPRS Connected GPS with Google Local Search

    We've been waiting for a mainstream GPS maker to go the way of the innovative GPRS-powered Dash Express. Well, Magellan jumped first, embedding its own GPRS connectivity into a navigator and partnering with Google for dynamic local search wherever you have GPRS reception. (Dash is partnered with Yahoo's local search, which is nothing to sneeze at.) There's no Wi-Fi, like the Dash, but the dealbreaker might be the cost: the 5340 is set to ship this month for a whopping $1,300—and that's before the undisclosed monthly fee. (Press release after the jump.) More »
  • #dealzmodo

    American Express My WishList Post-Black-Friday Super Deals Go Live Nov. 27

    We just got the advance word on the American Express holiday My WishList deals, running from November 27 to December 13. If you recall, Amex sells certain hot products for super cheap in very limited supplies, but you have to go to the site and try to buy it on a certain day (and yes, with an American Express card). It's really just a game, because demand always comically dwarfs supply. But there are other products that go on sale immediately, and are available at low but not necessarily insane prices until they sell out. And they always sell out. Before you go and shoot your wad during the Black Friday frenzy, you might want to check out this year's lineup, edited down to the most Giz-appropriate selections (i.e. no spa retreats or studded mini clutches): More »
  • #gps

    Panasonic Introduces Strada CN-GP50U, Its First Portable GPS Navigator,

    When Panasonic introduced its Strada in-dash GPS system, I was like, "Where's the portable, dudes?" Well, it's here. The $500 Strada CN-GP50U will have the usual premium features such as Navteq maps of US, Canada, PR and Mexico, an SD slot and Bluetooth for hands-free calling, but it will also have Voice Command for setting destinations without touching the screen. TomTom and Magellan have both promoted this feature, but we have yet to see it really take off. We'll be sure to play around with one when the arrive in December, and let you know how it goes. (Jump only if you want the press release.) More »
  • #gps

    Magellan Announces Seven New GPS Units

    Like some sort of GPS-delivering Santa, Magellan has announced the upcoming release of seven new GPS units—all set to be available between September and October. In the 4200 series, the Maestro 4250—retailing for $500—offers integrated live traffic updates, a shiny, widescreen 4.3-inch display and Bluetooth capability, while the 4220 and 4200 models will cost slightly less but will lack features like the live traffic updates and voice control. More »
  • #thegreatoutdoors

    Magellan's Triton GPS Features Touch Screen, National Geographic Maps

    Unleash your inner explorer with the adventurous Triton handheld GPS from Magellan. There are six models in total, all sporting QVGA touch screens (2.2"or 2.7") that are waterproof up to one meter. Some feature expandable memory via an SD slot alongside a 2-megapixel digital camera and digital audio player. The top-of-the-line Triton 2000 has a 3-way electronic compass and a built in barometer. All the Triton models can be enhanced with National Geographic's own topographical maps, which have never been commercially available on a GPS unit. More »
  • #videoreview

    Talking to the Magellan Maestro 4050, the First Portable Navigator With Voice Recognition

    I was lucky enough to get my hands on the first production model of the Magellan Maestro 4050, that is, the very first portable navigation device with voice recognition. And while it doesn't hear everything I yell at it, and I can't control everything it does using only my lovely baritone, it's an amazing first step. Check out my 80-second video and read on for some quick pros and cons. More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan Maestro 4040 Impressions: AAA Built in, Might Not Suck

    If you've ever owned a Magellan GPS portable navigator, you may know that they tended not to have any endurance. Okay, fine, they crapped out a lot. Two RoadMate 700s both managed to die on me, once while I was driving through a nasty part of Boston. A few weeks ago, after a two-year hiatus from Magellan, I was using a RoadMate 6000T. I was headed to an out-of-the-way airport with my in-laws in the car, when the thing decided to freeze up. When my father-in-law asked why I had no maps in my glove compartment, I glared at the 6000T and wondered the same thing. More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan Makes Maestro Line Official, First GPS with Voice Command

    Magellan confirmed those leaked Maestro GPS systems today, giving them better prices than we had initially reported. The top of the line Maestro 4050 will be the company's first GPS to support voice commands and sell for $699 when it drops in May. The 4040, which loses the 4050's voice command and real-time traffic features, but keeps Bluetooth and text-to-speech will go for $499, whereas the entry-level 4000 will debut in April (along with the 4040) for $399. Personally, I'd wait till TomTom makes their SMS-capable unit official before committing to any of these systems. – Louis Ramirez More »
  • #deals

    Dealzmodo: Magellan eXplorist 500 Handheld GPS $129

    Tanga, like Woot, offers one product a day for a lot cheaper than you can find on regular stores. Today they've got a Magellan eXplorist 500 handheld GPS for $129 (refurbished). Compared to sites on Froogle, you save anywhere from $30 to $80 depending on where you buy it. – Jason Chen More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan's New Maestro GPS Line Leaked

    Looks like the folks at online retailer TigerGPS have accidentally released details on Magellan's new Maestro line of GPS systems. The new line includes the entry-level Maestro 4000 ($449) which will come with a 4.3-inch touch-screen display and voice-guided directions. For $599, you can upgrade to the 4040, which ups the stakes with text-to-speech voice directions, live traffic capability, and Bluetooth. Meanwhile, at $799 sits the top of the line 4050, which offers everything the base models do and adds voice recognition technology, so you'll be able to command the unit with the sound of your voice. All three will be out next month, though I'd personally go for the 4050, just so I could whisper sweet nothings into its ear. – Louis Ramirez More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan eXplorist 500 LE: GPS Versatility, Portability, Value

    We showed you the fine Magellan eXplorist 210 last February, and the eXplorist 500 is also near and dear to our hearts, and now the company has made a good thing better with the Magellan eXplorist 500 LE, adding the ability to also use AAA batteries in case its lithium-ion batteries run out of juice while you're out there in the middle of nowhere. More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan RoadMate on a Vespa

    This is a nice, cutesy installation of the Magellan RaodMate 760 onto a 2006 150cc Vespa. Leave it to a scooter owner to even color coordinate the GPS unit with their scooter. It looks nice and clean but a couple questions still remain. How does the screen look under the direct sunlight and are you really doing enough traveling on a 150cc Vespa to need a GPS device? More »
  • #portablemedia

    Magellan eXplorist Bundle

    Magellan's eXplorist GPS receiver is a great product on its own—able to support up to 22 maps on its internal memory. But its even better in the eXplorist 210 Outdoor Bundle, which gives you everything you need for your next big outdoor trek. More »
  • #gadgets

    Magellan's RoadMate 800 Revealed

    For $1100 this GPS better be able to make me a hot toddy while navigating me through the streets of Bangkok. This is Magellan's new RoadMate 800. It has an integrated hard drive and includes an MP3 player and a photo viewer. The purpose of the hard drive is to primarily hold the massive amounts of information that the RoadMate 800 contains, including six million interest points. It contains detailed maps for the United States and even has maps for 27 European countries that can be unlocked. The RoadMate 800 also contains a new cool feature called SmartDetour that will redirect your route if a detour is forced or you take an unexpected pee break. The RoadMate 800 should be shipping next month. More »