Motorola Ming A1600, A1800 add GPS

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Motorola Ming A1600(Credit: GSM Arena)Of the growing number of smartphones with integrated GPS, you can now add the Motorola Ming to the list. Yes, you can now wheel and deal with the new Motorola Ming A1600 and the Motorola Ming A1800, which were just announced this week. Submitted by: sickboy08 | Visited 8 times | Comments 0

♦ China Gets First Taste of Motorola A1600 And A1800

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Motorola hopes to arrest the negative press they’ve been getting lately by releasing their A1600 and A1800 smartphones. Packed with features like touchscreens, GPS with geotagging and a 3.0 megapixel camera with continuous autofocus, these Linux-powered ultra-modern smartphones have been reported to be available in small mobile phone shops in China. The A1600 and A1800 are similar in appearance... Submitted by: Aemc310 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Add GPS to your Archos 605 WiFi PVP

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The Archos 605 WiFi PVP already does a lot of things. It's an MP3 player, a video player, a photo viewer, a PDF viewer, and a Web portal. Now, it can be your personal navigator. Today, Archos announced the GPS In-Car Holder, an add-on accessory that brings the features of a portable navigation system to the PVP. The GPS receiver is built into the car mount... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Motorola VE75 Is Ready For The Chinese Market

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There are plenty of dual SIM phones in China and now you can add the Dual SIM Motorola VE75 to the bunch. Motorola only plans to release this phone in China and has not yet released a release date for the rest of the world. The new dual SIM Motorola VE75 will have a 2.6 inch display and a 240 x 400 screen resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Submitted by: honey - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Photos: Hands-on with the Motorola ZN5

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Motorola fans rejoice! All both of you! Not only has Moto been making new phones (that don't resemble the Razr), but it's actually started to make some decent handsets again. We liked the Rokr E8 a lot last month and now Motorola's launching a new camera phone in partnership with Kodak, called the ZN5, which we got to fondle last week. The Motorola ZN5 feels and looks very cool. Submitted by: scorpionagency - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Motorola launches Smart Rider at CTIA

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Smart Rider combines the features of a phone and portable GPS device. Motorola broke a few molds when it announced the Smart Rider at CTIA this week. Smart Rider is a cross between a phone and a portable GPS device, using a 2.8-inch high-resolution screen for map display and turn-by-turn directions. It also has voice command and Bluetooth hands-free calling features. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Latest iPhone SDK agreement limits GPS software capabilities

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As expected, the latest iteration of the iPhone comes complete with GPS capabilities, offering more location and tracking options. The inclusion of GPS also means that the iPhone can now be used for real-time directions, which the news Maps application will provide. But following the keynote, navigation system manufacturer TomTom announced that it was also working on a GPS application. Submitted by: Serious - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ GPS camera now comes with compass

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If the question "Where am I?" is a recurring issue for you, Ricoh has added a feature to its GPS-ready digital camera that you may want to check out. The Ricoh 500SE GPS camera now includes something called an SE-3 GPS module, a three-axis compass developed by Honeywell that nails down the position and direction (azimuth), then displays it on the camera's LCD. The data... Submitted by: lsujoe - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ MPs warned of GPS jamming risks

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The government is being urged to invest in a radio system developed during the Second World War, as a back-up to GPS satellite navigation. Loran is less vulnerable to jamming than GPS and could protect vital infrastructure after a terror attack, a committee of MPs was told. Doug Umbers, whose firm runs an updated version of Loran for UK coastguards said it was far more robust than GPS. Submitted by: AAZZ - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ GPS camera now comes with compass

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If the question "Where am I?" is a recurring issue for you, Ricoh has added a feature to its GPS-ready digital camera that you may want to check out. The Ricoh 500SE GPS camera now includes something called an SE-3 GPS module, a three-axis compass developed by Honeywell that nails down the position and direction (azimuth), then displays it on the camera's LCD. The data... Submitted by: kevster1 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Motorola ZN200 clears FCC

1 vote	Motorola ZN200(Credit: Motorola)Whew! It's been a busy week at the Federal Communications Commission. We combed through more than 350 filings to bring you the cell phone gems. The Motorola ZN200 was on the list, as was the Palm Treo 800w, which Bonnie Cha reviewed this week. Submitted by: hernlind - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Motorola Adventure V750 Cell Phone Announced

1 vote	With High-Performance Features and Military-Grade Construction, This Exclusive Push to Talk Phone is the Rugged Solution for Active Customers Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. NYSE: MOT announced that the Motorola Adventure V750, a rugged Push to Talk phone designed for the most extreme conditions... Submitted by: Saurav1909 - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Verizon unveils Motorola V750

1 vote	Moto V750(Credit: Motorola)Verizon Wireless today launched the Motorola V750. The silver flip phone offers a durable design and is the first Verizon device to operate on the carrier's EV-DO Rev. A network. Features include external music controls, full Bluetooth with a stereo profile... Submitted by: monkeyhosts - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Virgin Mobile launches Motorola RAZR 2

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Virgin Mobile launches finally the Motorola RAZR 2 for it’s customers after have announced in March. The Motorola RAZR 2 is now available for many operators like Bell , Telus , Rogers , MTS , SaskTel and now Virgin Mobile.For $149 CAD on 3-year contract, Virgin Mobile Canada is ready to serve up the RAZR2 V9m with a 2 megapixel camera, 2 inch external QVGA display, external music controls... Submitted by: asterix - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Let a GPS unit guide your travel

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Many of us will be hitting the road for vacation this summer. Whether you're going across town or across the country, GPS units make road trips a breeze. Global Positioning System units used to provide little more than driving directions. Today's GPS devices offer many more features. You'll find points of interest and real-time traffic information as well as MP3 players... Submitted by: ThrashGraphics - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ GPS with hands-free calling: Ask the Editors

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Hi everyone. Starting this week, I will be answering reader questions about all things GPS right here on Miss Direction and Crave. If you need product recommendations, have questions about the technology, or ever wondered if a GPS can actually tell you to drive into water, this is the place to be. I'll be posting these Ask the Editor blogs every other week so don't be shy, send in those questions... Submitted by: kloop - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Minister says GPs block choice

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Health minister Ben Bradshaw says GPs operate 'gentlemen's agreements' to stop patients moving between practices. Sophie Hutchinson reports. Health minister criticises GPs(00. 60 years of NHS memories(02. What are these? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. Submitted by: go85 - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Minister says GPs blocking choice

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GPs have been attacked by a minister for operating "gentlemen's agreements" whereby they promise not to accept other doctors' patients. In an interview with the BBC website, Ben Bradshaw accused family doctors in some areas of blocking patient choice. The government's latest review of the NHS in England promises more patient choice in primary care, with incentives for GPs to take on new patients. Submitted by: PayPerClickbank - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Poll: Are you for GPS convergence?

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I've had this question on my mind for quite some time now. Covering both GPS and smartphones for CNET, it's been interesting to watch these two areas of technology converge. More and more smartphones (such as RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130, Nokia N95, and Samsung BlackJack II) offer integrated GPS, and it seems people want this functionality in their phone...or so I thought. You see... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment