Four great handheld GPS deals
REI.com has some great handheld GPS deals starting today and running through September 7. The first two are particularly attractive: DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 for $259.99 (review) DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 for $199.99 (review) Garmin Edge 705 bundle for $519.99 (review) Garmin eTrex Venture HC for $124.99 (review)
Get free golf course maps for your Garmin (or make your own)
One of the nice things about Garmin units is the bevy of free maps you can download for them; international maps, highway maps, topo maps – and now we can add golf course maps to the list. An enterprising golfer has created a site where you can download homemade golf course maps for several states, [...]
Garmin nuvi 1820 and 1860
Looks like the nuvi 1690 won’t be the only device Garmin unveils at IFA next month. An anonymous tipster let Engadget in on quite a few company secrets regarding some upcoming models: Garmin nuvi 1820 – 4.8” display, WiFi, a web browser, email access, Internet radio and video Garmin nuvi 1860 – Adds a 3 [...]
Garmin nuvi 1690 details emerge
UPDATE: Read my hands on Garmin nuvi 1690 review. The connected Garmin nuvi 1690 quick start manual (PDF) has shown up on the FCC website, giving us a few more tidbits of information about this yet to be announced unit: Search will be powered by Google Local Connected services will go by the name of [...]
TomTom iPhone app now available
The TomTom US and Canada iPhone app is now available, although the car kit does not seem to be for sale yet. Other than price ($99.99) we don’t have a lot of other details, though we do have some screenshots and a video, so hit the jump or follow the iTunes link above to launch [...]
Garmin nuvi 1300 review
The Garmin nüvi 1300 is a relatively low-end unit in a line of Garmin GPS navigators introduced in 2009 (here is a list of more recent nuvi introductions), albeit one with a 4.3” widescreen. It comes pre-loaded with maps of the entire United States with the exception of Alaska.
TomTom XL LIVE coming to U.S.
Ah, the connected PND is not dead (reminds me of the kids with the "punk is not dead" shirts; methinks they protest too much). Anyway, the mid-range TomTom XL LIVE and XL LIVE TTS (text-to-speech) have cleared the FCC, and should be announced shortly, probably in early September.
Garmin’s got forums
We first heard this was coming years ago, and now it’s finally here – Garmin has their own official forums. It’s still a bit limited, but fitness device fans, Garmin software users and Mac lovers will find dedicated sections up and running. Head on over and check it out.
Garmin nuvi 1200 review
Hands on with the Garmin nuvi 1200 The Garmin nüvi 1200 is the entry-level model in a line of Garmin GPS navigators introduced in 2009 (here is a list of more recent nuvi introductions). All of the units in the 1200, 1300 and 1400 series come with customizable data fields and the ability to utilize [...]
Consumer Reports rates the best GPS navigators
The September issue of Consumer Reports showed up this past weekend, with an article titled “Best GPS Navigators.” Their top ten chart says it shows the best choices from their tests of 89 models; the list includes five Garmins, three TomToms and two Magellans. Topping the list are the Garmin nuvi 885T, TomTom GO 740 [...]
