GPS Sing Along — Hot or Not?

My good friends at Engadget don’t think much of GPS, and when it comes to this “gimmick” product I wonder if they don’t have their mind right after all:

Just when were beginning to think that PMP/DMB/GPS combo units couldn’t offer any more driving distractions, along comes the iNavi G1, which boasts all of the aforementioned acronyms and adds some sorely-lacking karaoke to the mix. Apart from that notable distinction, the device looks to be a fairly ordinary one, boasting a 7-inch widescreen display, an SD card slot for expansion, support for all the usual audio and video formats (including DivX), and a so-called “G-Sensor” that promises to aid in navigation where GPS signals are weak. No word on price or availability, although you can be fairly sure that we won’t be seeing one ’round these parts anytime soon.

Folks, it’s well known that I like GPS technology in basically all its forms. And this tool/toy certainly does pack a lot into one package. But if you’re considering a GPS for your driving use … and you should, there are a lot of advantages … please think wisely. Sometimes packing 10 pounds into a five pound sack isn’t always the best solution to a problem. At the very, very least, keep it in the back seat for the kids only, ok. GPS can enhance safety, let’s not contribute to driving hazards with it.