items tagged with gps
Written By: Administrator
Section: Gadget
Category: GPS
2005-11-01 20:37:19
 | I am still waiting for the TomTom Rider, as soon as I it can be ordered, I will post a better review and provide Here a HowTo and some files if needed. Click on Read more |
Read More About Avoiding The Huge Amount Of Street Radars In Europe...
Written By: Administrator
Section: Gadget
Category: GPS
2007-11-21 22:52:00
There is a trend on the camera market, people want now to tag their
photo, not only by adding sound (micro can be found now on point and
shot consumer camera), or letting the camera add EXIF embeded data ( Exchangeable
Image File Format) into each
pictures.
Consumer always want more!, and with the arrival of
Google Maps on the market, some years ago, It has not taken much time
till users decide to add geoposition (with a GPS) to their
pictures. While this feature can be found on some high end
camera model
(camera body > $10000, as an option it is quite pricey too),
TomTom, Garmin and other consumer GPS are now able to provide a cheap
and ready to go alternative. A data logger is a device able
to record periodically latidutes, longitudes, altitude, date
and time while yyou are on the road. It is now possible with some tools
to merge pictures and files produced by GPS ad save new meta
informations in EXIF data.
Why use a data logger?
- What
itinerary did I travel yesterday?
- When did I
start driving today?
- How long
did It take to go from A to B and C in between?
- Which is
the current altitude and speed?
- How can I
remind precise positions?
- When exactly I traveled there?
Combined with your favorite DSLR or point and shot camera
- You take pictures but now can't remember the exact place of some of the photos
- With a software, you can then match the coordinates with the picture and you like to see your pictures on a map. (Google map, Google Earth)
Read More About Event_logger An Impressive GPS Data Logger...
Written By: Administrator
Section: Gadget
Category: GPS
2007-02-02 21:03:10
 | Since January 10th this year, it has become illegal to use radar POI in
Switzerland, to warn of safety cameras and mobile speed surveillance
locations. Sorry I love Swizerland, but on this one, i can't understand it. The Swiss police are currently actively searching for navigational systems with any type of camera pre-warning that are being used while driving. When such a device is found, the device is confiscated and destroyed and the motorist can also expect a fine. Not only has the use of these warning devices been banned, but their production, import or sale has also become illegal. Swiss road authority ASTRA announced these measures on January 8th. ASTRA has released a document with answers to frequently asked questions. |
"Solche Führer stören die Homogenität des Verkehrs und das Verkehrsklima, und sie animie-ren überdies andere Strassenbenützer zu Ge-schwindigkeitsmissachtungen."
hahaha just say You're are loosing million of CHF. I just hope manufactures, shops will be able to change that ridiculous law. On the other side we will see a lot of confiscated GPS device on flea market sold by police officer.
And here TomTom answer: Ist die Nutzung des TomTom Radarkamera-Dienstes legal?
Written By: Administrator
Section: Gadget
Category: GPS
2005-11-12 19:43:47
Tom Tom homepage has change today, at least in USA, UK, the french page has not been updated.
You can see a falsh demo of possibilities offer by this GPS designed specifically for 2 wheels. I will acquire one as soon as it hit the shelves in switzerland.
Written By: Administrator
Section: Gadget
Category: GPS
2005-12-04 19:13:25
I will list here all Hacks for Your TomTom
I RECOMMEND YOU TO DO A BACKUP FIRST BEFORE TRYING ANY HACK!
All hacks below require a PC, the USB cable and a file explorer to modify some files on the amovible disk.
Replace the start/stop boot splash images
Open the file splash.bmp with Your favorite graphic editor (for example www.gimp.org ) and put it under the root of the filesystem. You can like me, add your own background, your pictures and contact informations, just in case it get lost. Moreover many people wont be able to replace the modded picture and that will decrease th value of the device for thief.
Recover unused space on your card
You can empty the directory /scripts this directory contains pictures displayed during the demo. Gain: 900Kb
more soon...
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