http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/ Switched Comments for World's Most Overrated Gadgets and Technologies 7 http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/I have traveled cross-country (literally) using little more than my GPS and a hotel guide. Now, I have the natural sense of direction of a fruit bat in mid-day in the Sahara, but my GPS has made me fearless. I can find restaurants, gas stations, etc. and not break into a sweat. I can go to places now where I would formally have to ask for directions every few blocks.

Now, there may be some GPS' that are wonky, but the benefits FAR outweigh the geek perception, especially for us directionally-challenged.]]>Oct 7th 2008 2:33PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 7th 2008 3:31PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 7th 2008 3:36PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 7th 2008 4:52PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/
Sirius/XM
iPhones/Blackberrys
GPS

Come on, get a clue SWITCHED u suckas!]]>Oct 7th 2008 5:26PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/
Sirius/XM
iPhones/Blackberrys
GPS

Come on, get a clue SWITCHED u suckas!]]>Oct 7th 2008 5:28PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/
I think back to getting my first Sony Walkman at age 12 and how exciting that was. No one whined about the cassette heads getting dirty and needing cleaning, or that the sound wasn't crystal clear like a live studio - we were just happy we could listen to our music wherever we went. Too many spoiled children today....]]>Oct 7th 2008 5:32PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 7th 2008 8:10PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 7th 2008 9:21PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/Oct 11th 2008 2:35PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/
Our rivers are called the Allegheny, Monogohela and the Ohio]]>Nov 11th 2008 9:38PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/http://www.switched.com/2008/10/07/worlds-most-overrated-gadgets-and-technologies-7/The built in system in my Acura is a much better one than the Garmin I bought for my other vehicle because it is closer to hands free than the Garmin.
On a recent business trip to San Francisco, I rented a car and needed to gas it up before returning to the airport. The gas prices near the airport were very high. I searched on my Garmin for a Costco store and found one within two miles of the airport and 40 cents cheaper in price! With the price of gas today, the GPS helps save a lot of money when traveling in your car or renting a car in other unknown cities.]]>Oct 11th 2008 5:19PM