A portable GPS is a type of GPS navigation device that is not permanently integrated into the vehicle, having only a simple bracket to mount the device on the surface of the dashboard and powered via the car cigarette lighter. This class of GPS unit does not require professional installation and can typically be used [...]

A handheld GPS typically uses Global Positioning System signals from a minimum of 3 overhead satellites to obtain a fix which is usually accurate to within 30 meters. Actual accuracy can be achieved down to 5 meters but due to U.S. military intervention, accuracy is restricted. The Magellan eXplorist 310 is pre-loaded with the World [...]

Any small global positioning system could be referred to as a portable GPS, but the term generally refers to those units that give driving directions and are meant to be mounted in cars. Other units that are used for outdoor activities are generally referred to as handheld GPS units. There are times when these terms [...]

A universal remote control was invented to replace the factory-issued remote control included with wireless electronic devices such as a television, DVD player, VCR or stereo system. This remote control can be programmed to operate several electronic devices, reducing the need for individual remote controllers. The Phillips universal remote is designed to operate up to [...]

An electronic cigarette is a device that attempts to simulate the act of tobacco smoking by producing an inhaled mist bearing the physical sensation, appearance, and often the flavor and nicotine content of inhaled tobacco smoke. You can purchase electronic cigarettes at leading department stores and even some online stores through the Internet. An electronic [...]

A handheld GPS is a device that uses the Global Positioning System, combining modern geographic technology with a portable, user-friendly device designed for everyday use. The Garmin eTrex H handheld GPS is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget. The eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that will lock onto satellite signals quickly [...]

The availability of electronic gadgets has exploded over the years, and the technology of these gadgets has only improved. While it is true that most popular consumer electronics may vary from year to year, there are some products that continue to remain popular over time. A lot of these innovative gadgets, such as digital cameras, [...]

LCD TV and plasma TV are considered the two leading types of high-definition televisions today. You can easily spot these types through their thin profiles of just a few inches. LCD TV uses a five-layer technology within the panel to bring colors and pictures to life. You can choose from different models of Sony LCD [...]

Although any small GPS unit could be referred to as a portable one, this term generally refers to a GPS unit that provides driving directions and are designed to be mounted in cars. GPS units that are used for outdoor activities are typically referred to as handheld GPS units. There are times when these terms [...]

According to recent statistics, thirty percent of men and nineteen percent of women around the world smoke. One hundred thousand children under the age of 15 are said to start smoking every day. One out of every ten deaths all over the world is also said to be caused by a smoking related disease. If [...]