What's Noo?
A blog for noobies by Patric Welch, techie and all around fun guy.
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I've had the very fortunate opportunity to get a sneak peek at the future of GPS navigation. The future where 3D maps and integrated traffic are old school. I would be remiss if I didn't share the future with my readers so I now present a short list of features coming to a GPS navigation system near you: The ability to show all vehicles driving near you on your GPS navigation screen. If one car gets to close to you or you get to close to it, the GPS will avoid the pending accident for you. Integrated traffic lights. If… Continue reading...
Not too long ago I wrote a blog post comparing the VZ Navigator application on my Verizon Wireless Env2 cell phone to my standalone Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS navigation unit. In the end I mentioned I preferred the Garmin Nuvi 660 which prompted several comments from readers defending the VZ Navigator and questioning my preference. Most of the commenters touted their love of the VZ Navigator due to its small size, portability and lack of need to carry two different devices. While I agreed with most of the comments, I stand my ground on my preference for the Garmin over… Continue reading...
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I've been using a free 30 day trial of the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator application on my Env2 mobile phone for a few weeks now. That's enough time for me to form an opinion although my opinion fluctuated over the course of the 30 days. My first impression of the VZ Navigator was that it was too small. Keep in mind I'm used to (read that "spoiled by") the 4.5" display on my standalone Garmin Nuvi 660. The display size on my Env2 weighs in at only 2.5". Screen limitations aside, the VZ Navigator functionality is actually quite impressive. It… Continue reading...
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Is it possible that GPS navigation systems could save lives? I think it is. Of course I'm partially biased because a woman almost ran me off the road today. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good look at the woman because she was wearing a large, unfolded paper map on her face. Now I'm not a driving instructor but I'm pretty sure this kind of driving is frowned upon. And if not, I'm definitely sure driving down the middle of a single lane road toward oncoming traffic while not paying a lick of attention to anything or anyone in front you… Continue reading...
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The price for a gallon of gas at my local Speedway station reached $4.19. Well, technically $4.20 but nobody ever really includes that 9/10 of a cent when talking about gas prices. So what's a noobie to do about gas prices? Well, you can start by using the Internet to look for the cheapest gas prices before you leave home to fill your tank. Here's a couple of web sites to get you started: Gas Buddy Gas Prices - MSN Autos Or, if you are tried to a specific brand of gas, such as Speedway, go to the company's specific… Continue reading...
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