Garmin nuvi 855 and 885T available
UPDATE: Read my Garmin nuvi 855 review and my Garmin nuvi 885T review. Longtime readers know that I'm a big fan of GPS Now, a small operation that manages to get new Garmin models in before just about anyone. Well they've just received a shipment of the new Garmin nuvi 855 and nuvi 885T. They [...]
Geek in the woods
I was out testing the DeLorme PN-40 on the trails this afternoon, and thought I'd share this geek pic. That's the PN-40, Oregon 400T and 60CSx, left to right. I've got a review of both the PN-40 and its RAM mount coming. Honest, I do…
Speculation on Garmin Android strategy
A couple of things got me thinking about Garmin's Android strategy yesterday. One was a post by Phandroid, speculating that the Garmin Approach G5 may morph into an Android app. The other was a question by a reporter about handheld device trends. I'm not convinced that Garmin will create applications for devices manufactured by others, [...]
OnPar GPS
Looks like the Garmin Approach G5 may have some competition. Savant GPS has announced the OnPar GPS, which they claim is the "first hand held color touch screen GPS rangefinder," and with availability slated for next month, it does indeed look like they'll beat Garmin to market. It looks quite attractive and perhaps even more [...]
Insignia NS-CNV10 review
The Insignia NS-CNV10 is a connected GPS navigator available exclusively from BestBuy. It includes a one year subscription for connectivity which gives you access to Google Local search, live traffic, and gas prices. The CNV10 is a 3.5” model with text-to-speech, so you’ll hear “in one mile, make a left turn on Main Street,” rather than [...]
Lowrance Endura Sierra, Safari and Outback
UPDATE: Read my Lowrance Endura Out&Back and Lowrance Endura Sierra review Lowrance has posted details on their new Endura handheld series. Each model has a 2.7" touch-screen and a micro-SD slot for maps. All three are scheduled to be available in May, not April as we reported this morning. Endura Sierra – This top of [...]
Lowrance Endura handheld
UPDATE: Read my Lowrance Endura Out&Back and Lowrance Endura Sierra review Lowrance has unveiled the Endura handheld GPS series — touchscreen models with a twist, in that they also have quite a few traditional buttons on them. Unfortunately, Lowrance hasn’t posted a news release or model numbers, so we have few details at this time. [...]
Waypoints – Backcountry edition
With the SHOT Show underway, and Outdoor Retailer right behind it, we're seeing a lot more handheld GPS news and related product announcements. So here's a few odds and ends for you outdoor types:
MiTAC completes purchase of Magellan
MiTAC has announced the completion of their purchase of Magellan’s consumer products division, and revealed some insights into their strategy and future plans: The Mio and Magellan product lines will coexist in the U.S., though they will share technological expertise Mio will add new “GPS-based lifestyle products” to their line, so maybe we’ll soon see their [...]
Garmin BaseCamp for handheld GPS
Garmin has announced a new desktop application — BaseCamp — designed for backcountry GPS enthusiasts. It basically does the same thing MapSource does, adding 3D rendering, photo geotagging, and the ability to rotate to non-north up viewpoints. It will also bring improved printing capabilities, geocaching information display and data management functionality.
