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Satnavs cause accidents for 300,000 motorists Print E-mail
Written by Rene Millman   
Monday, 21 July 2008

garmin_nuvi.jpgWhile we were in some traffic jam on the way Absolute Gadget towers this morning, we wondered how many car crashes had been caused by people paying too much attention to their trusty satnavs and not enough on the road. Thankfully Direct Line had a new survey out which holds the answer: 300,000.

 
Kitt yourself out with a Knight Rider satnav Print E-mail
Written by Rene Millman   
Tuesday, 24 June 2008

OK, so we are never going to buy a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am and fight crime across the US while wearing a leather jacket exposing a manly hairy chest but we'd rather like the idea of Kitt giving us directions to the nearest petrol station. So thumbs up to Mio, who have come out with a Knight Rider-themed satnav.

 
Satnav leading you astray? Blame the Northern Lights! Print E-mail
Written by Rene Millman   
Monday, 23 June 2008

garmin_nuvi_700.jpgWith most people abandoning traditional paper maps in favour of our favourite in-car gadget the satnav, we should all be getting to where we want to go, shouldn't we? It turns out that that natural phenomenon aurora borealis, which produces pretty lights in the sky without the aid of drugs, disrupts satellite signals and sends you off to the middle of nowhere.

 
Binatone satnav finds sub-100 quid price tag Print E-mail
Written by Matt Chapman   
Thursday, 05 June 2008
Binatone C350bt satnavBinatone has expanded its satnav range with the launch of the C350BT with integrated Bluetooth for use as a hands free speaker phone. But it’s the price that really impresses, with Tesco stocking it for under £100!
 
Medion adds Glamour with pink satnav Print E-mail
Written by Matt Chapman   
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Medion Gopal E3215 Glamour Limited EditionIf going pink is good enough for the business-blasting BlackBerry, then where will this salmon madness end? Not before it claims the world of satnav, thanks to Medion...
 
New Binatone satnav helps you ride and park Print E-mail
Written by Rene Millman   
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Maybe the two hardest things to do in a car are navigating and parking (I can think of a few more but this is a family website), but erstwhile games console manufacturers Binatone want to help you tackle those two car-related tasks with a new satnav that helps you park your car at the destination it's helped you get to.
 
Navevo delivers sat-nav for the big boys Print E-mail
Written by Matt Chapman   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Navevo's ProNav sat-nav software for delivery vehiclesWhile the thought of going down the wrong street is a worry for some of us, other drivers have to make sure they keep clear of certain areas. To help with that, Navevo has unveiled sat-nav software aimed at heavy goods vehicles and van drivers.
 
TomTom GO x30 series hits the UK Print E-mail
Written by Matt Chapman   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
TomTom Go 930Gentlemen (and gentleladies), start your engines! TomTom’s new GO range is finally on sale in the UK...
 
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