Article: Technology driving us round the bend; Many of us have had reason to be grateful for a sat nav ... but an increasing number have had cause to curse this "aid" to navigation.(News)

Article: Needing a sat nav to find the sat ...
The Birmingham Post (England);  June 13, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... in search of a satellite navigation system. I should add that in a superstore like this you have need of a sat nav to find the sat navs. But I located, purchased and installed. All surprisingly easy. The first test of it, later the same day ...

Article: Garmini?1/2s ultra-slim sat-navs Garmin has ...
Computer Act!ve;  August 23, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Garmin's ultra-slim sat-navs Garmin has released a new range of lightweight sat-nav devices. The Nuvi 200W and 250W have 4.3in widescreen displays that are touch-sensitive and slim enough to fit in a pocket ...

Article: WHY I LOATHE SAT-NAVS; Setting off on an expedition ...
The Daily Mail (London, England);  February 24, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... French, so that I can improve on my sub-O-level abilities as I go, and have pleasing fantasies to boot. I bought my first sat-nav a couple of years ago. For the first month or so, I liked having the Frenchwoman instruct me, silkily, to turn a la gauche ...

Article: [pounds sterling]70,000 worth of sat navs stolen.
Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England);  May 5, 2008 ;     559 words ...Sat navs are rapidly catching ... have involved sat nav units - with around ... the first time sat navs overtake car stereos ... any indication a sat nav has been installed ... good chance of a sat nav being the outcome ... offence. "Although sat navs ...

Article: Use sat navs wisely; Mailbag.(Letter to the editor)
Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England);  September 4, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... of Europe. I only need sat nav for within five to 10 miles ... the one I was on and the sat nav could not differentiate ... reports so I do not trust my sat nav 100%. With regard to lorries using sat navs, a lot of our so-called ...

Article: DEBATE: Are sat-navs a dangerous accessory? ...
The Daily Mail (London, England);  March 21, 2007 ;     487 words ... ... eyes off the road to look at a sat-nav than to look at a road map. But ... 1988 Road Traffic Act, using a sat-nav or any other guidance system could ... a far greater distraction than sat-navs. My sat-nav is positioned at the bottom of ...

Article: Garmin Sat Navs to give Historical Audio-Tour of ...
M2 Presswire;  October 10, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... RoadTour: Garmin Sat Navs to give Historical ... commentaries via Garmin Sat Navs Fascinating audio ... automatically trigger on the Sat Nav's loud speaker ... opportunity to reach the Sat Nav generation. "At ... frustrating experience; "Sat Navs are great in ...