Aug 31 2008

Selling Geek podcast #12 - GPS for sales pros

 

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In this episode of the Selling Geek podcast, we interview Tim Flight, the moderator of the popular website for information about GPS devices: GPS Review.

Click here for a complete transcription of this interview.

• What is GPS? How does it work?
• What GPS systems have the best maps?
• How does GPS benefit sales professionals?
• Advantages and disadvantages of portable, in-dash and mobile phone based GPS devices
• What are the best GPS features for salespeople?
• Which GPS devices should salespeople consider buying, and why?
• How much do good GPS systems cost?  Will they continue to get less expensive over time?
• What future developments can we expect in GPS technology?
• How should sales pros evaluate and buy a GPS?

Links to resources mentioned in this show:

• Mozilla Firefox 3.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer - IE8 Beta
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry
• LinkedIn
• GPSReview.net
• NavTeq
• Tele Atlas
• Bluetooth
• Garmin - Nuvi series
• Magellan
• TomTom - XL330
• Dash

Tags: Dash, Garmin, GPS, GPSReview.net, Interview, Magellan, Nuvi, Podcast, Tim Flight, Timothy Sullivan, TomTom

11 Responses to “Selling Geek podcast #12 - GPS for sales pros”

1. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:31 pm

   Big Brother lurks in your GPS? http://www.technoride.com/2008/08/big_brother_lurks_inside_gps_s.php

2. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:32 pm

   Sony introduces four new GPS units: http://www.technoride.com/2008/08/sony_drops_four_nav_units.php

3. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:33 pm

   Garmin introduces seven nuvi brand GPS devices: http://www.technoride.com/2008/08/garmin_launches_new_devices_fr.php

4. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:34 pm

   TomTom introduces new GPS: http://www.technoride.com/2008/08/tomtom_readies_go_940_live.php

   Here’s more on the new TomTom device, from Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/31/tomtoms-go-x40-live-range-present-realtime-route-adjustment-go/

5. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 6:38 pm

   Blaupunkt shows integrated “real world” picture overlay in its newest GPS device: http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/29/blaupunkt-travelpilot-700-and-500-overlays-nav-info-on-realtime/

6. # Timothy Sullivanon 31 Aug 2008 at 11:29 pm

   GPS helps bag criminals: http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/08/30/gps-helps-convict-ki.html

7. # Timothy Sullivanon 02 Sep 2008 at 9:40 pm

   Why you don’t want an ultra-cheap GPS: http://www.gearlog.com/2008/09/where_are_the_99_gps_systems_5.php

8. # Timothy Sullivanon 05 Sep 2008 at 1:16 pm

   Garmin offers free lifetime traffic service - with ads inserted: http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/05/garmins-free-lifetime-traffic-service-comes-with-a-catch-ads/

9. # Timothy Sullivanon 06 Sep 2008 at 10:56 am

   Food Network star Alton Brown talks about his Garmin GPS: http://gizmodo.com/5046242/food-networks-alton-brown-talks-to-giz-caribbean-adventuring-with-a-garmin-an-iphone-and-a-shload-of-cameras

10. # Timothy Sullivanon 09 Sep 2008 at 12:06 am

    Bushnell releases a small handheld GPS for outdoor sports: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/09/bushnell_gps_navigation_system.html

11. # Timothy Sullivanon 25 Sep 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Vio GPS for less than $200: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/09/vio360_gps_navigation_system.html

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