USGS e-topos coming in next few weeks
Electronic topo quads will be available from the USGS map store in the next few weeks (apparently for free), according to All Points Blog. The goal is to produce new topo maps for the entire U.S., with each quad being updated every three years! The updates are based upon the National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP), [...]
TomTom to reduce emphasis on PNDs?
TWICE is reporting that TomTom "will reduce spending in PNDs and increase spending on content." This comes on the heels of their $1.3 billion Q4 loss and reports that they may need to, once again, renegotiate the terms of loans used to buy Tele Atlas.
Garmin discontinues nuvi 2×0 and 7×0 series
Garmin has discontinued the nuvi 2×0 and 7×0 series, leaving the multi-use 5×0 series as the only nuvis without text-to-speech (EDIT: Oops, not quite). Earlier this year, the nuvi 8×0 series was discontinued as well. This may or may not presage new arrivals in the marketplace. Most PND manufacturers seem to be taking a cautious [...]
DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 review
Hands on with the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 UPDATE: Two newer models have now been introduced, the DeLorme PN-60 and the DeLorme PN-60w. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 updates the PN-20, which was already one of the most innovative GPS receivers out there. Quite simply, the PN-40 rocks, adding the following new features: A dual-core processor makes [...]
DeLorme PN-40 RAM mount
UPDATE: Check out my hands-on review of the DeLorme PN-40. While working on my DeLorme PN-40 review, I've also been testing a RAM mount for it on my bike. Bottom line — like most RAM mounts, it's rock solid. I tried a couple of different setups, including a new type of rail mount. Read on [...]
Video of Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60
Videos of the Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 are starting to show up online, as the Mobile World Congress ramps up in Barcelona. So far the reviews are pretty positive, the main complaints being the slow response time of the accelerometer, and a lack of depth to smart phone features like contacts and calendar.
Handheld GPS news briefs
It’s that time of year, when handheld GPS enthusiasts’ thoughts turn to tech toys the outdoors. Yes, spring will be here soon, very soon for some of us, and I’ve got a few goodies for those of you ready to hit the trail: More free maps for your Garmin GPS I don’t know who John [...]
Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20
Garmin-Asus has announced their second release, the nuvifone M20. Running Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the M20 is a dual-band 3.5G / tri-band GSM phone with Wi-Fi connectivity. Pricing and availability information are expected in the first half of 2009. They also released specs for the nuvifone G60 today, ahead of the GSMA Mobile World Congress [...]
More on Garmin-Asus alliance
I just finished listening to the Garmin webcast re: their partnership with Asus, and here is what I garnered:
Multiple nuvifones coming from Garmin – Asus
Garmin is definitely getting into the cell phone market in a big way. They are announcing a partnership with Asus today, producing several nuvifone models in 2009. This appears to be in addition to the Android phone we previously discussed. The initial model, the Garmin-Asus G60, is still expected to be delivered in the first [...]
