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Another sport in which GPS is currently used is the triathlon, as competitors can keep track of distances using these devices. Luckily for triathletes, these devices can be worn in the form of a watch, so they do not have to carry a bulky GPS device around as they run, swim, and cycle. These devices are also waterproof, which will definitely make a difference throughout the swimming event. By knowing how much further they have to travel, these athletes will know when to push themselves to the brink of exhaustion and when to hold back a little bit in order to conserve some energy.

Thanks to the fact that this GPS device is manufactured and designed to work no matter if it is cloudy or not, athletes and sportsmen are able to use it irrespective of the weather conditions. This is because the OnPar Golf Touchscreen GPS system, and similar products, is designed for use in overcast conditions as well as in clear conditions. They will be able to track themselves around the course at all times because the satellite signal reaches the ground at all times. For the golfer this is useful as they are not only able to see where they are on the course but also how far they have to go and the distance the ball has traveled.

If you already possess a high level of skill on the golf course this device will help to improve your game fairly rapidly but if you do not, the OnPar Golf Touchscreen GPS will not be able to provide you with instant results. Even the professionals find making the golf shot difficult and therefore it is important to remember that there will not be any improvement to your game if you do not already possess the basics skills required for the game. Using a GPS device, whether you are a golfer or a different type of athlete, you will find that it will provide you with a clear indication of your abilities and by working on these you will be able to reach your potential.

Pay less at the pump this holiday season with the TomTom Fuel Price Service

Gearing up for holiday travel? Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider,  announced that the TomTom Fuel Price Service is now available for consumers to purchase at retail. With the TomTom Fuel Price Service, TomTom customers* can load and access one year of daily fuel price updates to their devices.

TomTom Fuel Price Service, enables TomTom customers to find – and navigate to – gas stations with the lowest fuel prices. Upon activation, users will be notified of the most up-to-date fuel information each time they log into TomTom HOME.

“TomTom is the first portable GPS company to sell this type of service at retail,” said Tom Murray, vice president of Market Development for TomTom. “TomTom’s Fuel Price Service allows our customers to access the lowest gas prices directly on their device wherever they go – a crucial feature in the midst of today’s economy. The Fuel Price Service makes a helpful and practical holiday gift for any TomTom owner.”

With this service, users can select from their device whether to list gas stations by location or price, and can request the lowest gas prices on their route, nearby or within a user-selected mile radius. Travelers can also choose which type of gas they would like tracked: regular, mid-grade, premium or diesel.

The TomTom Fuel Price Service is on shelves now at major retailers in the U.S. for a one-time fee of $19.95 for a one year subscription. The service can also be purchased online at www.tomtom.com.

Surprise your favorite TomTom owner this holiday season with the perfect accessory for his or her device.

* Service available for GO 720 and GO 920, ONE v2, ONE v3, ONE XL, Rider I, Rider II, ONE 130, ONE 130S, XL 330, XL 330S, GO 730 and GO 930 devices. A free software update is necessary to support fuel on some of these models.

Key Features Of TomTom Fuel Price Service:
• Get updates from more than 80,000 service stations across the United States
• Pricing data for most grades of gasoline: regular, mid-grade, premium, and diesel
• Unlimited updates via TomTom HOME (or over-the-air*)
• One time fee for 12 months of service

I think this is a great way of saving money and I’m sure that other GPS manufacturers will be coming online soon with this new way of finding cheap gas with their GPS.  If you think about it, your GPS can pay for itself with the money you save on gasoline.

Use NAVTEQ Map Reporter™ To Make GPS Navigation Better For Everyone

Have you ever had an instance where you were navigating to a destination using your GPS in your car and it showed the wrong directions on the dashboard map or you knew of a shortcut because a new road has been opened and was not showing up on your GPS?

Did you ever look up an address and found it wasn’t on the map or it showed it on the wrong side of the street on the screen on your GPS system in your car?

What do you do in those instances where you know you have the latest maps loaded in your GPS but they are still wrong or missing data?

Most of us do nothing, just shrug it off and move on down the road, but there is a way of updating that information on all GPS navigation maps.

There is a central GPS map service called Navteq that manages the maps for all in dash automotive GPS systems and most portable units, their service is also used for many online map services.  They have an online tool where you can update their map information with what you know, thereby helping all of us that use our GPS for navigation.

It’s called NAVTEQ Map Reporter™ and it works pretty easily.  To start out go to their page here –>  Report GPS Discrepancies Then zoom into the area you want to edit, select what type of information should be updated from the list below and send them the new GPS info.  In the end I think if we all thought about our fellow GPS Navigator and took the time to update any errors or omissions on GPS maps we all would be better for it, I know I would appreciate knowing about a quicker route to get from point A to point B , finding a closer store or getting more accurate information about my GPS destination.

Address

• address is missing
• address appears in the wrong location
• address should be removed

Point of Interest (POI) (bank, store, etc.)

• POI is missing
• POI has incorrect details (location,category,phone number,etc.)
• POI should be removed

Road and Road Feature

• road is missing
• road is in the wrong place or has the wrong shape
• road should be removed
• road name is missing or wrong

Traffic Restriction

• add restriction
• incorrect restriction
• remove restriction

There may be some instances where the map on the map reporter tool is already updated, that probably means it is time to get updated map information from the manufacture of your GPS.

If you own a business and you do not see it listed on the GPS map, you should add it as many people are already driving and using their GPS to search what’s close by not only business category but also by brand.

• Garmin Map Update 2008 City Navigator North America NT DVD for Current Users Only
• Magellan North America 2008/2009 Map Update DVD for Current Maestro Users