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Last hope for Champions Trophy
THE International Cricket Council will send a delegation to Australia on Friday in a final attempt to persuade its players to attend the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. [in The Australian] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301592459"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301592459" border="0"/></a></div>
Aussies urged to abandon boycott
THE taskforce assigned to assess security in Pakistan will make a last-ditch plea for the Australia to backflip on its earlier pledge to boycott the Champions Trophy tournament. [in The Courier-Mail] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301592458"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301592458" border="0"/></a></div>
Former Bull to debut for Windies
TWO years after being cut adrift by Queensland Bulls, pint-sized batsman Brendan Nash is set to enjoy the ultimate vindication by making his international debut for the West Indies. [in The Courier-Mail] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301338853"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301338853" border="0"/></a></div>
Harmison plunges Proteas into trouble
ENGLAND fast bowler Steve Harmison plunged South Africa into deep trouble when he picked up two key wickets on the fourth morning of the fourth and final Test at the Oval. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301041007"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301041007" border="0"/></a></div>
Sangakkara puts Sri Lanka on top
KUMAR Sangakkara made the most of India's bowling limitations with a responsible 144 to put Sri Lanka in a strong position in the third and final Test. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301009687"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=301009687" border="0"/></a></div>
Amla leads Proteas fightback
COACH Mickey Arthur praised batsman Hashim Amla, who led a South Africa fightback on a rain-hit third day of the fourth and final Test against England Africa at The Oval. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300947850"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300947850" border="0"/></a></div>
Vaas closes in on rare Test double
NIGHT-watchman Chaminda Vaas frustrated India with an unbeaten 39 as Sri Lanka consolidated their position in the third and final Test in Colombo. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300873793"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300873793" border="0"/></a></div>
Pietersen ton puts hosts in charge
KEVIN Pietersen hit a century in his first match as captain to put England in a powerful position on the second day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Oval. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300803826"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300803826" border="0"/></a></div>
Pietersen digs in for England
KEVIN Pietersen made a solid start in his first dig as captain to lead his team towards a first-innings lead on day two of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at The Oval. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300727590"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300727590" border="0"/></a></div>
India revise Aussie tour dates
THE Board of Control for Cricket in India has changed the itinerary of the four-Test series against Australia later this year owing to a clash of dates with a key festival. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300727589"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300727589" border="0"/></a></div>

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Gps Devices
By ryan
GPS


GPS units give the electronic routes and voice guided turn by turn directions to your destination. As technology has progressed in this field, you can get plenty of models in the market with various accessories and add on features, some extremely useful. The basic features you need to look out for before you buy one are explained in the following sections.

Map Capabilities


Most GPS models come with internal map capabilities. Manufacturer provides maps with details up to street level in the hard drive. The menu option enables you to access the desired data. Comprehensive street level maps can help you identify the coordinates of the on the map by using just the name, or locate the on map by giving the coordinates. For some models you will have to subscribe to a plan to update the maps on an annual basis.

Some models provide map information in memory cards having detailed information of a particular region. Thus you will need extra cards if you have to store information for more coverage. Map cartridges are more flexible but can prove to be expensive.

Some brands provide map information in CD-ROM, DVD-ROM discs.

Receiver type


There are 24 GPS satellites in six orbits around the earth. GPS receivers track these satellites to compute the information of your location, the bearing, distance and time left to reach and other route options. Since there are 12 satellites at a time in view, each of them is tracked continuously to generate the information. Latest GPS receivers marketed today are commonly 12 parallel channel receivers.

The associated advantages of tracking more satellites are:

faster cold start

regular initialization

better reception

do not require an external antenna if you are in an open vehicle

Other receiver types are:

20 parallel channel receivers

16 parallel channel receivers

14 parallel channel receivers

Display size




Large displays are a visual treat when you consider buying TVs but not the same when it comes to buying a GPS. The map on the display gives you information regarding:

current location

where next turn is

name of street you are turning onto

estimated time of arrival

While driving, casting your glance away a second longer can prove to be risky, hence a device with a smaller screen will be advantageous. The display should be easy to read irrespective of surroundings. The navigation aids come in various sizes. Some units with screen size as big as 7in. enable you to get connected to external video devices. Some hand held ones are as small as 1.5in.X 0.9in.) Some of the convenient, easy to read GPS are:

3.5 in.

2.in. x 2.1 in.

Resolution


Screen resolution decides how clearly you can see and read in broad daylight. Color, glare free LCDs are soothing to the eyes. High end models have color screens which gives information about weather and terrain. Some GPS units with different resolutions are:

320x240

480x272

Stoner resumes battle
WORLD champion Casey Stoner is confident of fighting for a second straight win when the MotoGP series resumes in the Czech Republic this weekend. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301399479"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301399479" border="0"/></a></div>
'You're pussies': Morris
HOLDEN driver Paul Morris has labelled his V8 Supercar rivals "pussies" after they voted him Australia's dirtiest and most dangerous driver. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301377212"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301377212" border="0"/></a></div>
Ambrose on podium again
AMERICAN Kyle Busch has won the Centurion Boats at The Glen to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win three road course races in one season. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301101201"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301101201" border="0"/></a></div>
Dixon gets sixth Indy win
NEW Zealander Scott Dixon is having one of those near-perfect IndyCar seasons and it's more than a little frustrating for the guy trying to chase him down. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301031465"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=301031465" border="0"/></a></div>
Ambrose makes NASCAR history
MARCOS Ambrose claimed his maiden NASCAR win with victory in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International in New York. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=300982302"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=300982302" border="0"/></a></div>
Eastern Creek's $93m makeover
SYDNEY'S Eastern Creek Raceway has unveiled plans for a $93 million upgrade that would make it Australia's best racetrack. [in The Australian] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=300587710"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=300587710" border="0"/></a></div>
Glock set for new Toyota deal
GERMAN Timo Glock is poised to be offered a new contract by Toyota as a reward for his outstanding drive to his first Formula One podium finish in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299706616"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299706616" border="0"/></a></div>
Atkinson moves into WRC contention
QUEENSLANDER Chris Atkinson has charged back into contention for the World Rally Championship after clinching third place in the Rally of Finland. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299661271"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299661271" border="0"/></a></div>
Bayliss on track for title
JAPAN'S Ryuichi Kiyonari might have won both races at the British World Superbike round at Brands Hatch but it was Australia's Troy Bayliss who firmed further for the title. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299642652"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299642652" border="0"/></a></div>
Kovalainen claims maiden F1 win
FINLAND'S Heikki Kovalainen secured his maiden Formula One victory in dramatic circumstances - and preserved McLaren teammate Briton Lewis Hamilton's lead in the drivers' championship. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299592175"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=32895414ee07490da0e233ae60843993&u=299592175" border="0"/></a></div>

PC Interface


The portable models have a USB or serial ports which gets you connected to a PC. It enables you to download latest maps and system software. GPS units with USB and serial ports can be found at:

USB:

Serial port:

Bluetooth GPS that communicates with mobile device wirelessly are also available.



Built-in memory


With larger memory space one can store more route information and waypoints. Units with software that can transfer data from the unit to a PC can be used to gather more data than it can hold. So depending on how much map data and information you wish to store, you can select the units with the required memory space. You get various models with wide range of built-in memory space.

1 to 30MB

30 to 512MB

512 to 2500MB

2500 to 40000MB

Antennas


External antennas are used when stronger signals are needed. If in a vehicle the system cannot be placed near the window, external Antenna hookups can prove to be ideal solution. Choice of external hookups is most practical for hiking under heavy tree cover, under tall buildings or in any place which doesn’t have a good view of sky.



Built-in antennas are less prone to breakage and can communicate with more satellites.

Quadrifilar Helix- This is also an external antenna useful for situations where open sky is limited.



Flip up antennas too give strong performance.


Price




This is one factor not to be compromised on, if you don’t wish yourself or your loved ones to get lost in the maze of roads. The technology in this field has developed rapidly and the old models which are cheaper may have crowded maps, or confusing menu options. Latest models high on price have more detailed maps. Of course, lesser the features lesser will be the cost. If you don’t need features like live traffic data or weather data, don’t invest money in models offering these features. Features like speech recognition for hands free operation, 3D maps, and information on fuel prices all come for additional price.


Under $200- You get good light weight portable navigation units in this range. Maps look great with reasonably timely route recalculations. Good value for money! Those of you looking for more memory space may check out models at higher range.

Between $200 to $312- You get better performance and features like anti glare, touch screen with good resolution. You also get good in-built memory space and battery life.

Between $312 to $416- Good screen settings, voice guided directions and overall good performance.

Between $416 to $1172- Accurate route guidance, easy to use and compatibility with Bluetooth cell phones are some attractive features of devices in the price range.

Brands


There are various manufacturers manufacturing GPS units with different features to suit a wide range of customers. The major brands available today are:

Garmin has many models of handheld and mounted types.

Magellan:

Mitac:

Lowrance:

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Jankovic swings into No.1
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Del Potro snares LA Classic
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Fresh Roddick races into final
ANDY Roddick will be out to prove that missing the Beijing Olympics was a wise choice as he bids for his third title of the season in the final of the Los Angeles Classic against Juan del Potro. [in AFP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300990105"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300990105" border="0"/></a></div>
Roddick's strategy paying off
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Roddick into LA Classic semis
ANDY Roddick suddenly looked the master planner as the Beijing Olympic absentee posted a 6-3 6-1 victory over Marc Gicquel to reach the semi-finals of the Los Angeles Classic. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300865944"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300865944" border="0"/></a></div>
Federer slump has Sampras breathing easy
JOHN McEnroe says Pete Sampras is surely breathing a sigh of relief with Roger Federer's impending drop from the world No.1 spot after four and a half years of domination. [in AAP] <div class='nifad'><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300835637"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=6e08421f3c9c4587aae9e5d274376205&u=300835637" border="0"/></a></div>
Montcourt banned by ATP
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Ivanovic to headline Brisbane
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Spaniards make early exit
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Ancic withdraws from US Open
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