Just Released- Speedster GPS

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On August 15, 2008

WebIS has just released Speedster a new app that makes use of the GPS-enabled power of the iPhone.

As I wrote previously, I’ve had the opportunity to see a Beta version of it.

I’ve been using it for the past week and love it. (It actually confirmed something I have long suspected- my car’s speedometer needs to be calibrated.)

According to the developer’s description-

Speedster GPS shows you your speed and altitude in real-time using the GPS on your iPhone 3G. It also tracks your speed, distance travelled, and altitude as you drive, jog, or boat. Features – Shows your speed from 0 to 260 MPH or KPH – Supports both US and Metric systems – Tracks changes in speed

There are a few caveats, however-

– Because Speedster relies upon the location-finder it is an iPhone only app (sorry Touch owners) and will work best with an iPhone 3G’s gps.

-Because Speedster relies on the GPS for accurate coordinates to calculate speed depending on your location and GPS acquisition it may take Speedster.

-Speedster may not work well in cities with high-rises that block the iPhone receiving a strong GPS signal.

One of the things I did not know is what the pricing for it would be. Now I do and at just $.99 it is a great app to buy.