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By Yenie Darian, October 22, 2009 3:25 PM

New BlackBerry Bold 9700 with Built-in GPS

Source : http://www.crn.com

9:39 AM EDT Wed. Oct. 21, 2009

BlackBerry Bold 9700

Research In Motion (NSDQ:RIMM) introduced its new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone Wednesday as the successor to its high-end Bold 9000 model.

The 9700 features support for 3G HSDPA networks, a 624MHz processor, 256 MB of Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-FI, and a 3.2-megapixel camera, according to RIM. At least initially, it’s only available on AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

“The BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold with new, state-of-the-art features and a smaller, lighter and highly optimized design that looks, feels and performs great,” said Mike Lazaridis, RIM’s president and co-CEO, in a statement.

The Bold 9700, a high-end model aimed at business users, measures 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.56 inches and weighs 4.3 ounces. By comparison, the Bold 9000 measured 4.48 x 2.6 x 0.59 inches and weighed 4.8 ounces.

The new phone also features a 2.44-inch display and 480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi, according to RIM, which is looking to fend off Apple’s iPhone among business users.

The company did not release pricing on the Bold 9700, but it’s likely to cost more than the Bold 9000, which is selling through AT&T (NYSE:T) for $199 after $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract.

Last week, RIM unveiled a new version of its BlackBerry Storm smartphone, more aimed at the consumer market.

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By Yenie Darian, October 20, 2009 12:29 PM

Choose Portable GPS Receiver

By Yenie Darian

Today at the market, there are many models and brands of Portable GPS Receiver available. The new portable GPS receiver offered from US$ 100 to more than US$ 500 depend on the features. Usually, build-in GPS is too bulky, not efficient and more expensive than portable GPS receiver. The portable GPS receiver is very economical and useful for daily activity, driving or outdoor activity.

TomTom GO 730T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver

The basic type portable GPS receiver is around US$ 100. Usually, they offer basic features such as the United States map in details, a small color screen, voice guidance and power adapter. This basic type have enough features to assist you during driving, although you couldn’t get additional features such as voice recognition, FM traffic receiver, add custom points of interest (POI’s), JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, Multi-Destination Routing, trip calculator and so on.

Unfortunately, the portable GPS navigation system doesn’t have internal compass accelerometer or a device used to measure the car’s speed. So, it can’t navigate as accurately as a build-in GPS system. It is important to buy a portable GPS receiver that has a build-in accelerometer, if you use the GPS very frequently or live in an area where there are a lot of high rises and tunnels.

The portable GPS receiver usually compact and pocket sized. You can carry it anywhere you go and avoid stolen if you leave it in your car.

Other post you may be interested in reading : Introducing Garmin GPS 76 and GPS Navigation Systems. How to Get the Best One?

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By Yenie Darian, August 1, 2009 10:55 PM

Portable GPS Devices Guide and Tips

By Yenie S. Darian

Before you go shopping a portable GPS device, make sure you know what to look for. Here is the Portable GPS Devices Guide and Tips:

Map availability. Make sure to check that you can buy maps for other countries if you like to travel.

Free map update. The Manufacture of Portable GPS device should allow you to download free map corrections, because 15% of the road network changes every year.

Traffic congestion support. Look for traffic software TMC-RDS support in any navigator you will buy that will help you avoid traffic hotspots and allow you to receive the Suna Traffic Channel broadcasts.

“Where am I?” feature is important when you get stranded on a remote country road at night.

User interface. Try out a few to see how easy it is to do basic things, such as switch between day-night brightness, navigate to a new destination and access your favorite destinations.

Touch-screen quality. A navigator touch screen should respond to a light touch; that makes typing addresses very easy.

Windscreen mount. The best Windscreen mount for Portable GPS Devices are simple: compact one-piece mounts that the navigator clips onto easily, allowing tilting and swiveling.

Computer syncing capabilities. Get Portable GPS devices that come with software to help you upload maps, back up your favorite locations and so on. And make sure it works on your computer (especially if you have Windows Vista or a Mac).

Speaker loudness. Check the navigator has a loud enough speaker if you have a car that doesn’t seal out noise from the outside world perfectly.

Handsfree features. Portable GPS devices that can double as a handsfree speaker-mic for your mobile phone is a great value-add to look for.

As I was writing the above article, it struck me that you may be interested in reading this too: Using a Portable GPS System and Most Noticeable the Benefits of a Car GPS System I hope you find it useful.