Commuters braving rush hour know all too well how traffic jams can quickly tack on extra drive time. In an instant, a long string of red brake lights raises frustration levels that can pile extra stress onto an already hectic week. That’s why real time customized traffic data streaming to your on-board GPS only makes sense.
Like having a traffic reporter seated in the car next to you, on-board GPS units offer detailed traffic data and freeway speed information. As alternative routes are proposed, many devices automatically calculate the estimated driving time and any additional mileage a dri ...
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Posted on March 02, 2007 03:03 |
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Years ago, driving across the country meant one eye on the road and the other fixed on a heap of tangled, shredded paper covering the dashboard – otherwise known as a map. But in today’s interconnected world, even when you’re lost, you’re not really lost.
GPS devices are no longer reserved for outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers, skiers or geocachers. Trip navigators, like the Garmin Street Pilot help road trippers navigate through just about any city, state and province. Take a wrong turn, no problem. The device automatically plots a new course based on your current location. Whether you want ...
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Posted on January 16, 2007 01:01 |
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Weekend warriors everywhere are stomping into local gear shops to cash in on the newest craze – GPS devices. After all, what’s better than merging your love of electronics with your love of the great outdoors? But do you need a pricey GPS that answers all your questions before you can formulate them, or is a workhorse GPS device that delivers standard info in a practical format better for you?
Our assessment checklist will help you sort your needs from your wants and find the right GPS device to suit your lifestyle.
Ease of use – GPS devices rarely require more than a quick study of the ...
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Posted on January 19, 2007 11:01 |
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Renewable energy is not a new concept. While it may appear to be a rather fashionable topic of conversation in certain circles, renewable energy initiatives have been with us since the dawn of man. There is some debate about the accepted definition of renewable energy, but it can be loosely defined as a form of energy that is essentially inexhaustible. Furthermore, the resource is continually replenished by various natural processes identifiable in the natural world.
One key distinction to make when discussing the concept of renewable energy is that of sustainability. One could make the a ...
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Posted on April 20, 2006 02:04 |
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Well, it looks like Oakley has done it again! This time, with a little help from their friends at Motorola. For some time now, Oakley has been striving to combine personal communications technology with their quality eyewear. Their latest and greatest product, the RAZRWIRE, comes fully equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology and is sure to please even the most jaded techno-geek.
Simply put, the RAZRWIRE is a combination of stylish Oakley sunglasses and a Bluetooth headset from Motorola that stands to provide the user with unparalleled communications mobility. These glasses are the e ...
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Posted on September 29, 2006 11:09 |
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"The Memory Frame allows you to select how long each image is displayed and gives you the option to program your own transitions!
I was surfing the web one afternoon, looking around for a gift for my sisters's birthday. I had absolutely no idea what I was looking for. I wanted to get her something cool. It was her twentieth birthday, after all. I checked out some MP3 players, some cameras, blah, blah, blah.
It all seemed too impersonal, you know? I wanted this gift to be something she would use, but also something would keep and cherish for years to come. Then it came to me! A d ...
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Posted on September 20, 2005 11:09 |
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