Category: Hardware

GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, COMPASS

GLONASS, Galileo, Compass – What About My GPS!

You probably already knew that the GPS system used in most navigational devices on the market was developed by the US military in 1989. In the year 2000, former US President Bill Clinton opened the system up to the general public. Once the system was open, the satellites started providing more accurate information and accurate [...]

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Can Trimble Keep Up in the Consumer Market?

Trimble has a long history in the GPS market and have really made their mark in the Geographic Information Systems market as a whole by creating a line of great products that cater to the GIS industry.

Lately, it seems that Trimble has been trying to break into the consumer GPS market by teaming up with some cellular service providers to offer software services to the cellular provider’s clients.

Why the iPhone Isn’t the GPS for Me

There’s no doubt that the iPhone is one of the more sexier electronic devices on the market today (even Google’s Nexus seems to mimic the iPhone), but it’s not the device for me. The iPhone is packed with powerful features and I’m going to put myself out there and say that it’s probably great for [...]

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Field Collaboration with a GPS

One of the things I like best about the electronics market these days is the real usability of some of the products that are coming out. When I’m talking about usability I’m not referring to the entertainment value of any particular product – I’m referring to the actual use of the electronic device to help [...]

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