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TeleNav First Look Kickoff!
Feb 26th
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Loading ...At TeleNav, part of what we want to do is be the best GPS solution out there – period. So day-in and day-out, we work hard to improve and create new features which ultimately make our customer’s lives in their cars, simpler. And in the 10 years we’ve been doing this, we are very proud at how far we’ve come.
But now it’s 2010, the start of a new decade, and we’re are kicking it up another level. One way we want to do that actually starts with YOU, our customers. You see, we’re dedicated to constantly improving and we think the best way to do that doesn’t start with talking about what we’re doing but by listening to what you have to say and what really matters to you.
As some of you may recall, a couple of months back, we put out a call for participants to our First Look program. For this program, we were looking for our most passionate and loyal customers in the Seattle and Bay Area who wanted to give us feedback on some of the things we’re working on. Well, recently we held kickoff events in both cities where we invited the participants out just for a night of food and drinks. We enjoyed getting to know everyone who came and we think they had a good time as well. Thanks to all of the participants!
We also wanted to thank everyone who responded to us during our search for participants for the First Look program. What we learned while recruiting people to join the group is that there are many passionate TeleNav users who don’t live in the two First Look cities who wanted to participate. We’ve definitely heard you and we will look at expanding to greater parts of the country in the future.
Back From the Land of Indulgence
Jan 29th
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The French Quarter at Royal Street
I’m home from New Orleans, and that pretty little city definitely lives up to everything it promises – even if you don’t go for Mardi Gras. The party never stops. Every night Bourbon Street is blocked off to make way for the fun-loving partiers who are drinking in the street (and a street-cleaner comes through every morning). Live music spills out of almost every doorway and it’s great to bounce from one bar to the next when you’re ready to hear another band. I was also excited to find out that people throwing beads are lined up along the balconies all year round. (And no, you do NOT have to lift up your shirt to get beads. Just put your hands in the air and awesome people will be happy to share their fun with you.)
Besides the parties and the beads, New Orleans is also known for great food, and you might remember from my last blog post that I was mostly excited about everything I was going to eat. Well, with so many dishes drowning in butter and cream, I was not disappointed. Actually, that’s not true. I was disappointed that I couldn’t eat at every restaurant I passed on the street! I was there for a week and I still couldn’t fit in all of the good eats I wanted. I definitely need to plan another trip.
In case you’re wondering, my three favorite meals were (in no particular order) shrimp and grits at NOLA Restaurant, linguine with white clam sauce at Mona Lisa and eggs marigny at The Marigny Brasserie. That last one turned out to be my most controversial meal of all times. I checked out their brunch menu online and salivated over one special dish for a month. Try to imagine it – a version of eggs benedict but made with a crab cake and a fried green tomato and topped with a Cajun hollandaise – YUM! I got to the restaurant to learn that they had changed the menu; OH NO! But after seeing how sad I was the wonderful people there were awesome enough to make it for me anyway – and it was excellent. If you go, call ahead and see if they can accommodate; it’s incredible!
Probably my favorite thing about the city is that I can indulge myself on all of the fatty foods I want because it’s almost impossible not to burn off the calories. The best way to explore French Quarter is on foot. And there’s so much to see and do that your feet never seem to get tired. We only rented a car for one day when we decided to get out of the city and visit the famous Oak Alley Plantation, where they filmed “Interview with a Vampire” and a slew of other movies and TV shows. It’s a cool place to enjoy a mint julep, and not too far from the swamp tours on the bayou.
Now it’s time to start thinking about where I want to go for my next trip. Any suggestions?
Thanks for Giving
Nov 13th
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As we approach Thanksgiving and TeleNav kicks-off our season of giving I am struck with the memory of my best Thanksgiving. I was living in Florida – 3,000 miles away from my family. I had to choose between taking time-off without pay and purchasing a flight I couldn’t afford or staying home and facing the holiday alone. I decided not to do either.
Instead of flying home or trying to wrangle up an invitation with nearby friends I decided to volunteer at a battered women’s shelter. A local chef volunteered his services to provide the meal that day. I and a handful of other volunteers happily served his meal while a stray volunteer, dressed as a clown, did face paintings for the kids.
When we were done with our duties the chef invited all of the volunteers over to his place for a Thanksgiving meal. I sat at the table with the rest of the rag-tag bunch who had come together and I had the best time I could remember. We laughed so hard, and even made balloon animals at the table after dinner!
It meant a lot to me to feel so welcome at a stranger’s table when I had no family nearby. For the rest of my years in Florida I hosted Thanksgiving dinner at my house for anyone I knew who didn’t have family in the area and it was great every year. Those holidays will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Those years are gone, but I still strive to give back by sharing my food and my time with Second Harvest Food Bank. I’m thankful for the opportunity to share what I can throughout the year and I’m very thankful that TeleNav has done so much to support this cause.
We know our customers are awesome, but we still love to hear about it from you. If you’re giving a gift that matters this holiday season please let us know which charities are your favorite to give back to.
Way Down to Louisiana, Down to New Orleans!
Oct 26th
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I have to admit that I’ve barely paid for my Asian adventure, but I’m such a travel bug that I’ve already started planning for my next trip. I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans and this December I’m finally going.
As always, TeleNav has been a huge help to me in planning my trip. Since I’m planning to stay in the heart of the French Quarter and I won’t be renting a car for the duration of my trip, I’ve been making good use of TeleNav Maps to scout out locations within walking distance from my hotel.
The thing I’m looking forward to most in New Orelans is definitely the food, so my first priority was to make sure I’d be able to walk to Cafe du Monde for their famous beignets and cafe au lait with chicory. From beignets to the French Old Market, TeleNav Maps has helped me find everything I need for a great food lover’s vacation, including a couple of restaurants by the famed Emeril Lagasse. I’m still on the lookout for the best gumbo in the French Quarter so please let me know if you have any suggestions!
Of course New Orleans has a lot to offer aside from the food. I’m excited to take a mule drawn carriage through the French Quarter, listen to jazz at Jackson Square, explore the bayous of Jean Lafitte National Park and soak in the history of Oak Alley Plantation, not to mention the fabulous NOLA night life! And who knows, maybe I’ll even see a ghost at New Orleans Cemetery #1. Be sure to check back in January to find out!
Cyber Monday Sale on TeleNav Shotgun
Nov 25th
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TeleNav Shotgun
If you were planning on buying a GPS device on Black Friday or sometime over the weekend, you may now want to think about waiting until Monday to take advantage of a Cyber Monday sale just announced on the new TeleNav Shotgun connected GPS device.
TeleNav Shotgun is a two-way connected GPS device that uses the wireless network to connect to the Internet, providing real-time information like traffic alerts with rerouting, gas prices and updated maps/business listings.
Today TeleNav announced that we’ll be offering three extra free months of TeleNav Connected Service when customers purchase on Monday, Dec. 1. This means six free months total of TeleNav Connected Service.
This is a great gift for the person in your life you travels a lot for business and needs to stay connected or a great gift to give yourself!
All you need to take advantage of the sale is go to our website on Monday, Dec. 1 and use the coupon code ‘sgcybermonday‘ (this is case sensitive).
Happy shopping!
