Archive for October, 2008

GPS on a Windows Mobile Device

GPSTuner Offroad Navigation Software Using OpenStreetMap Maps

A lot of devices with the Windows Mobile operating system are coming out GPS enabled as well. A lot of times they don’t even come with the software to handle the GPS part of things.

I recently purchased some GPS software for my Windows Mobile OS based device and believe that this is some of the most advanced GPS software you can get for just $24!

Actually there’s 3 different versions of the software Basic (without upgrades), Standard (1 year of upgrades) and Geo (allows you to do area calculations and comes with 1 year of upgrades).

Since I use my GPS in mother natures great span of wilderness I really prefer this type of software to navigational software.

One of the best things for me with this software is the ability to use Google Earth’s satellite photography as my maps. So when I’m hiking around in the Mexican sierra I won’t get lost! The compass view with the sun’s direction is also really helpful for me when trying to find out which direction I should be going. Of course, the software has all the functions of regular GPS software like the ability to add waypoints and tracks.

When I’m on the road or traveling in a city I’ve never been in and more so if it’s a popular tourist destination, the ability to use maps from Terraserver, OpenStreetMaps or Google Maps is perfect because I don’t have to shell out $50 to $100 just to get a CD with all the maps on it for where I intend to go.

Another neat feature if you’re traveling with a bunch of friends in a real connected city is the ability to share your GPS location with your friends in real time. Yes - I believe this software had the GPS Share functionality long before the iPhone even existed.

Download a free trial of GPS Tuner - Offroad Navigation Sofware today!

Posted by cactii on October 29th, 2008 No Comments

Politically Incorrect Garmin or TomTom GPS

Changing the voice file on a Garmin or TomTom GPS these days has become something you can do in just a few minutes. It takes no longer than the time it takes to load up your iPod or MP3 player with your choice tunes.

So if you’re going on a road trip with the guys maybe you’ll want some entertainment on the way. You can get that with some new Politically Incorrect GPS voices from P.I.G.Tones.

Now that GW Bush’s term is just about over you will be hearing from him a lot less. Not that I personally have a problem with that but some of you out there just might be fond of the little guy after the eight terribly long, almost unbearable years he spent in office… Well, if you find that you do miss him you can download and have him right there as a little, electronic voice.

Just as if he were in office using his veto powers against the will of the majority of the people he was supposed to be serving - he can STILL be telling you WHERE TO GO!

Posted by cactii on October 29th, 2008 No Comments