Gadgets Archive

  • I ran out of data within about 8 hours of light surfing. I suspect that I might have had Google maps running as a background task, which probably didn't help, but either way $30 for 30 MB didn't seem like such a good deal anymore.

    Prepaid Smartphone Data in the US for Travellers

    Posted on January 19, 2011 | No Comments
    I ran out of data within about 8 hours of light surfing. I suspect that I might have had Google maps running as a background task, which probably didn't help, but either way $30 for 30 MB didn't seem like such a good deal anymore.

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  • But this got me thinking.... how far will the Nuvi take me? Let's say that I want to do a late night donut run, but I'm looking to go a bit out of my way. I click Where to >> Points of Interest >> Food >> Bagel or Donut and then scroll all the way to the bottom.

    Italy GPS Test and West Coast Donut Run

    Posted on April 29, 2010 | No Comments
    But this got me thinking.... how far will the Nuvi take me? Let's say that I want to do a late night donut run, but I'm looking to go a bit out of my way. I click Where to >> Points of Interest >> Food >> Bagel or Donut and then scroll all the way to the bottom.

    Continue Reading...

  • The idea of using GPS for travel may be a little controverisal as it changes the whole dynamic of "getting there". After all, pulling out the paper map, plotting your own course, and getting a little lost on the way can be a big part of the fun. And of course there are all of the stories of GPS use gone comically and horribly wrong.

    Travel Gadget: Garmin Nuvi 765T GPS and Geotagging

    Posted on April 15, 2010 | No Comments
    The idea of using GPS for travel may be a little controverisal as it changes the whole dynamic of "getting there". After all, pulling out the paper map, plotting your own course, and getting a little lost on the way can be a big part of the fun. And of course there are all of the stories of GPS use gone comically and horribly wrong.

    Continue Reading...

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