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Garmin nuvi 255W Product Report

There are so many different makes and models of GPS systems on the market these days that it can be an overwhelming chore just figuring out which one will best meet your needs. Each model has certain strengths and weaknesses that will need to be considered before settling on which one is right for the [...]

Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headsets Combine Phone and MP3

If you take the time to look around at the various electronic gizmos on the market place nowadays, it is difficult to avoid coming across some sort of Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is one of the smart technological innovations of recent times and is here to stay. It is continuing to have a profound impact on [...]

Why Should I Purchase A Bluetooth Cell Phone

It’s essential for you to be aware of the reasons you need to consider “Bluetooth” before you purchase your next cell phone.
Learning About Bluetooth
First and foremost take the time to learn about what Bluetooth has to offer.
Although Bluetooth has really only been around for the past few years, it has quickly grown and the volume of people who are becoming [...]

Not Your Ordinary Bluetooth: The Latest Bluetooth GPS Devices

Bluetooth devices have certainly gone a long way since their introduction to the world just a few years ago.  Thanks to innovative technological advances in electronics, Bluetooth - named after an ancient King of Denmark - has become so much more than a wireless method of communication between personal devices.
Now, Bluetooth devices can play [...]

HTC Tytn II Kaiser

The HTC Tytn II, aka HTC Kaiser AKA ATT&T Tilt and a few other names, is the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Pocket PC phone from HTC. Including a QWERTY sliding keyboard and unique tilt sliding display at 240×320 resolution, it makes a good successor to the HTC Tytn which it supercedes.

This quad band [...]

CNET - Archos 705 WiFi vs Cowon Q5W

How timely is this? CNET has a shootout up for the Archos 705 WiFi player and the Cowon Q5W PMPs. These two high capacity players are big in size, capacity, and the dents they’ll put in your pocketbook.
If you think the iPhone has a big screen, then you’re in for a shock. Supersize Wi-Fi [...]

Cowon Q5W

The Cowon Q5W PMP is an extremely versatile player with a veritable laundry list of features. Available in 40GB and 60GB capacities, it’s got some good storage space for your video and audio needs. It has a 5″ 800×480 touch screen LCD, along with Bluetooth, WiFi, and even FM radio. The Cowon [...]

Glossary

Since some of these terms may be new to the non-Gearheads among us, we decided a small glossary might be useful.  Without further ado:
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology used to interconnect various devices such as phones, computers, and peripherals over short distances without need of cables.
GPS, or Global Positioning System
GPS is a navigation system based [...]

Asus R700 and Asus R700t GPS

With the Asus R700 and Asus R700t GPS models, navigation takes a step forward into 3D panoramic views for easier reading. The unit has integrated Bluetooth for your hands-free driving needs, and can even read out SMS messages so you can remain focussed on the road. The light sensor automatically adjusts the backlight [...]