Monday 17 December 2012

Sat Nav or Mobile Nav

The introduction of mobile maps to mobile phones is no longer considered a new innovation. In fact its pretty standard across all platforms, whether you use IOS, Andriod or Windows. You can pretty much expect a decent map experience.

The quality of these map apps has the sat nav industry quaking in its boots. You no longer need to spend upwards of £xxx so you can navigate around your country in confidence. The question in this article isn't whether the mobile maps on your phone are better than the sat nav equivalent  Its whether the mobile maps are good enough for you not to use a traditional sat nav.

Pros.
Whether you choose Apple maps, google maps and navigation or a paid app such as tom tom, you have a considerable choice of maps at your finger tips.

Its portable & no extra space required. Your map in mobile and in your pocket. You don't need to keep it in the glove box with a charger on standby for the long journey. Its ready for when you need it.

Park and Go. Take your map with you. If you cant park anywhere near your destination you can quickly change to walking mode and navigate the rest of the trip on foot, or bike.

Its free, maps on your phone will cost you nothing.

Multi tasking, Listen to your music, read your emails, shop online or check in with facebook whilst your on the move. The maps on your phone allows you to multi task, what ever you need to do.

Updating constantly, the mobile maps are always improving, and for free

Cons
Its a smaller screen than most sat navs

The GPS usually isnt as strong as the Sat nav equivalent.

On conclusion, your a dummy if you choose a sat nav over a mobile nav.
 

Thursday 4 November 2010

Which Parrot Bluetooth to choose?

You've done a little research into bluetooth kits and come to the conclusion that your probably going to choose parrot. They have the brand name and reputation for producing good reliable products. The problem is which parrot bluetooth kit to choose? With more than six integrated solutions on the market, which product will be the most suitable for you?

Friday 29 October 2010

An iPhone kit is for Life not just for Xmas.

Its the time of year again when people are thinking about purchasing products ready for surprising their family and friends over the festive season. Its also time for business's to go into marketing overdrive to entice customer to find the perfect present for the special loved one.

Friday 8 October 2010

Is the Itrip FM Transmitter the best on the market?

Griffin, generally speaking hold a large majority of the market for FM Transmitters for iPods and other MP3 players. Over the past 5 years they have built up a good reputation for producing some of the best iPod accessories on the market. Griffin products range from iPod cases, protective screens & additional wiring, however its the iPod car kit market where griffin have made their name. Specifically the griffin iTrip.

Friday 1 October 2010

What should you look for in iPhone to car integration?

So you've just purchased your shiny new iPhone, you've probably already downloaded more app's than your ever going to use. As well as visiting multiple sites looking for the latest accessories to work with your new social status symbol. Not that anything is wrong with doing this. Its exciting getting a new toy to play with, especially if you haven't used an iPhone before.