
A few days ago I acquired a new GPS unit, the Garmin nüvi 270. Since my StreetPilot c580 is now a discontinued model I figured it was time for an upgrade to one of the newer and (much) thinner nüvi models. A few notes before continuing:

Garmin will at times post stuff for their GPS units that has absolutely nothing to do with GPS functionality and all to do with fun. For Halloween this year they’ve released six vehicle icons called a Boo! Bundle for use in your nuvi (any nuvi), StreetPilot c510, c530, c550 or c580. These icons replace the [...]

I’ll answer that question even before I start this article: Yes, you are. And you always have been since the first time you used text messaging on a mobile wireless network. The reason you’re getting screwed is because those who are computer savvy even to the most basic degree understand that when you charge 20 [...]

[PREMIUM]- So you’ve got a laptop, really love it and don’t want to let it go. It’s still fairly new but just out of warranty and the LCD monitor on the monitor is busted. You’ve either got a flickering screen, solid-colored horizontal or vertical lines or “blocks” of colors, however when you output the laptop [...]
One of the smartest things Apple did for the Iphone was to launch the App Store. The App Store provides an easy, central place for checking out apps and installing to the Iphone. It looks like Microsoft may have realized it missed an opportunity and is setting up to launch an app store of its [...]

Something that Garmin GPS users complain about – and rightly so – is that many new units are sold with outdated maps out-of-the-box. After that these same people are more or less forced into buying expensive map updates that cost $70 per unit. Garmin has rolled out something called the nuMaps Guarantee that states: Get [...]

Pictured right: The SmartBerry, a mobile messenger for children. It has disgusting cuteness all over it, a flip-out mini keyboard and a stylus that said 9-year-old can use to stab other kids with. GENIUS. (Note the sarcasm there.) Given the fact that there are kids (even as young as seven) that do carry around their [...]

If you usually build your own desktop PC, you may have toyed with the idea of building your own laptop? Unfortunately, laptop barebones are quite hard to get by, unless you put out an order for a few thousand from your favorite ODM. OCZ is looking to change this, by letting you customize – and [...]

Delta announced that they will be offering Wi-Fi access on there entire domestic mainline fleet. Delta is partnering with airborne communications leader Aircell to offer Gogo. The Gogo service will allow Delta customers traveling with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, to access the Internet. The Wi-Fi will cost $9.95 on flights [...]

A report has resurfaced today from Daily Mail that Apple is working on releasing an Iphone Nano before Christmas. This is pure rumor, and could very likely be pure BS. Since when has Mail Online become a source for breaking news about Apple? But, they “broke” the story and it is currently taking up a [...]

Many people have heard of the Samsung Instinct being called the “iPhone killer”, but I do not believe that to be so. The Instinct is on the Sprint network and costs $129.99 after a $220 instant savings then a $100 mail-in rebate, and Sprint offers their Simply Everything Plan with unlimited everything for $99.99.
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