We all know Garmin to be one of the best GPS manufacturers in the world. This particular GPS device is no exception when it comes to the great products manifactured by Garmin and it has been ranked as the top GPS device by several top sources online. It has a powerful multi-touch glass display, a voice-activated navigation, a 3D building and terrain view, subscription-free traffic alerts and hands-free calling compability. It is also known for its sleek design and can be easily put in the pocket without it looking like you have something in there.
The TomTom XL 340 S is a great and elegant device with a low price tag. Aside from it being a great device that you can easily purchase without thinking about your decision twice it also has a complete widescreen display with accurate maps. You can also control the navigation using your voice and it also makes use of the 3D technology to deliver high quality graphics. If you’re someone who loves to be in full control then you can’t go wrong with the TomTom XL 340 S GPS device as it makes it easy for you to modify street names, street directions and any other thing you want to on your device.
With a big 5-inch screen and support for full-screen display the TomTom XXL 550-TM is one of the best GPS devices ever. This device is very powerful with a database of over 7 million POIs and live traffic receiver. It also has very accurate maps that make it easy to find locations. This GPS device is also preloaded with the maps of the US, Canada and Mexico and it also has free lifetime map updates.
The Garmin Nuvi 1350T is another great GPS device from Garmin and it is a widescreen device with subscription-free traffic alerts. It also has preloaded maps for North America and a feature that announces streets by name. If you’re someone who is always on the go this device will be very handy as it also has the option to give you details about the traffic status and road condition of where you’re planning to go.
The Garmin Nuvi 1690 is also a great Navigation device by Garmin that helps you get real time content on the go. With this device it doesn’t matter whether what you want to know more about is fuel prices or even results in the Google Local Search database you don’t have to worry about anything before it is done. It also comes with preloaded maps, hands-free calling and the ecoRoute technology making it one of the best GPS navigation devices.
The Magellan RoadMate 1700 is a solid 7-inch wide GPS device that can be pretty handy if you’re a car owner who will love to have a GPS device in your car. It also has an ultra-clear display which makes it easy for you to see things more clearly than it would have been with an ordinary GPS device. The Roadmate 1700 also has other options that allows you to easily search and bookmark any location you want. Using a GPS device in a car can be very tricky but you have nothing to worry about as far as this device is concerned because it also announces street names and other locations to you so you have no need to worry about your attention being divided.
The Nuvi 1260T is another GPS device that is very portable but also has a lot of great features. This device has preloaded maps for North America and Europe and it also gives regular free traffic alerts. The Garmin Nuvi 1260T also has pedestrian navigation options and it allows hands-free calling and supports ecoRoute to help you calculate a more fuel-efficient route.
The next device on this list is the TomTom GO 2505-TM with slim design, crisp and sharp graphics and great user menus. It also has a 5-inches glass touchscreen and a pinch-to-zoom feature for easy map viewing. Also as a result of the accuracy of TomTom maps this device has one of the most accurate maps and you can be assured of getting the right results from the locations displayed. It is also preloaded with maps for the US, Canada and Mexico and to crown it all with this device you have free lifetime map updates.
The Garmin Nuvi 205W is a great GPS navigation device with a 4.3-inch touch screen navigator with support for both 2D and 3D maps. This device also has an option that allows you to control it by voice and it also has an option to be giving you locations by voice. You also can’t go wrong with its “emergency locator” feature that tells you exactly where you are whenever you want to know it. It also has some fancy features like the currency converter, the JPEG picture viewer, the world travel clock and a calculator.
The final device on this list is the Garmin Nuvi 265WT. This device is a very cheap device with a widescreen navigator. It also has preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that can call out streets by name. You can’t ever go wrong with its crisp and widescreen display.
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Don’t get me wrong, the word “useless” used here is used endearingly. These apps will have you spending those idle hours creatively in no time. Not to mention the fact that these apps are also filled with vibrant colors and great noises. Without further adieu, I bring you three apps from Japan that have no use, but are lots of fun.
Broadway Café -- $4.99
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a café? Have you had dreams of becoming a chef? Well, Broad Café lets you fulfill those dreams. In a highly developed, really nice to look at, app sort of way, Broadway Café is a game that puts you in the midst of a busy café.
Work tables, cook, organize the books, and create your café décor with this app. You can also connect the app to Facebook, so that you can share your café duties with your Facebook friends (you can recruit).
Samurai Chess -- $2.99
Does this one really need an explanation? If you love chess and you’ve always dreamed about becoming a samurai, this app’s for you. This 3D game allows you to play with people from all over the world. You can challenge other samurais to a game of chess or you can dress up as a samurai and play chess at home – the choice is yours.
GottaDo2 -- $2.99
This app is a bit more productive (and perhaps not as useless) as the other apps mentioned above. GottaDo2 is a checklist app of sorts. You add items to your “To Do” list using the provided checklist. Once items have been checked off, the checked items “feed” tiny monsters who are waiting to devour your productivity. As you feed them, the monsters included in this app will grow. You’ll also be encouraged to do stuff if you feed your monsters regularly. If you love monsters and checklists, this is an app not to be missed.
Quick Pigeon – Free
Sometimes a “yes” or “no” answer will do. This push app allows you to reply to a friend’s question by sending a carrier pigeon to your friend. The virtual pigeon delivers a yes or no answer. Again, not a necessary app, but a really fun one!
Apps That You Need
The word “need” and the word “app” don’t necessarily need to go together. Apps are meant to be fun, and productivity is just a bonus. If you have to do a task (such as keep a “to do” list), why not have some fun with it? These apps from Japan turn mundane tasks into tasks that you’ll actually want to do. So what if you’ve never run a café? You can always pretend – that is, after all, what imagination is for!
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From Facebook to Twitter and now Google Plus, there’s something instantly gratifying about knowing what’s going on in your world. But, how much is too much? Is social media truly addicting? If so, do we only have ourselves to blame? The aforementioned study reveals more about the growing social media habit than most people would like to know.
Social Media Is Life
Think about how much time you spend socializing online. Most of us check our social media accounts at least ten times per day. Social media drive the way we think, interact, and communicate with those people around us – or, those people who live far away from us. The strange thing about social media is that many of our connections are people we haven’t spoken to in years – worse, people we’ve never spoken to.
Yet, as the study suggests, we have come to build virtual relationships with our social media contacts. Knowing what someone is thinking, doing, and feeling at all times of the day keeps us connected to the outside world. Social media addiction is a growing habit for sure, but is it a healthy habit?
As Serious As a Drug Addiction
Researchers from the University of Maryland conducted a study earlier this year. Gathering hundreds of students from colleges across the world, these participants were not allowed to use any electronic device for 24 hours. To make matters more difficult for the students, newspapers were not allowed either. All communication with the outside world was suspended.
During these 24 hours, the students recorded their feelings in diaries. Researchers found that many participants experienced depression, anxiety, and some even had physical withdrawal symptoms comparable to the withdrawal symptoms experienced by drug addicts and alcoholics. This has prompted many within the medical community to become concerned.
Recognizing an Addiction
A social media addiction may seem laughable, but the notion of an alcohol, smoking, or drug addiction was once laughable as well. At some point in history, it was perfectly acceptable to do drugs, drink like a fish around the clock, and smoke without concern. As soon as these habits were termed “addictions” help groups and clinics popped up.
Presently, there are no social media help groups. No clinics where people have to check their smartphones at the door exist. But, that doesn’t mean that a social media addiction isn’t real. Try leaving your smartphone behind for one weekend. During that time, don’t use any computers or other devices. Then, see how you react. If you feel like your “hand has been cut off” after leaving your smartphone behind for one day, it might be time to seek help.
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