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CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

21/05/2008 02:25 PM

Geotagging links photos to locales

Geotagging links photos to locales

Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.

05/09/2007 02:49 PM

iPod your car

iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

28/08/2007 01:13 PM

Watch out for data charges on your GPS phone

Watch out for data charges on your GPS phone

Thanks to the an almost undocumented feature on the Nokia 6110 Navigator, we unwittingly racked up over AU$50 in data charges the first month we used it. Read on to find out how to avoid our fate.

27/08/2007 05:51 PM

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  • Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

    Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

    The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.

  • TomTom One (4th generation)

    TomTom One (4th generation)

    Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

  • TomTom XL (2nd generation)

    TomTom XL (2nd generation)

    Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the XL is a great portable GPS. But does its wider screen justify the AU$100 difference between it and the otherwise identical One?

  • Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

    Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

    Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.

  • Toyota Tarago GLi (2006)

    Toyota Tarago GLi (2006)

    A people mover that transports all manner of cargo with ease. Pity that it's so pricey and that many of the valuable safety features are optional extras.

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