Waypoints — May 7th, 2011

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get many of these stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

GPS in the news

• Really, my GPS made me do it
• Satellites played big role in getting bin Laden
• Can a GPS teach responsibility?
• A GPS navigator designed to distract you

Garmin

• I’m now even more convinced that we’re going to see an updated eTrex line this year
• New custom type styles topo maps for New York and North Dakota

Updates

• DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-60 v 3.2
• Garmin Dakota v 4.04 beta
• Garmin nuLink 1695 v 2.90 
• Garmin Oregon v 4.18 beta

The business of GPS

• Garmin has a strong first quarter
• A LightSquared Q&A
• Prediction that 36% of autos sold in 2018 will feature some form of embedded OEM navigation
• A little insight into Garmin’s African strategy
• DeLorme gets a new VP for Data Products

Mobile

• Sounds like this Android driving recorder app would benefit from a phone with a better camera
• It appears that the Dell Streak isn’t a good tablet for navigation
• New Android marine chart app; via @Panbo_BE
• State Farm app uses iPhone sensors to grade your driving habits
• Sygic Unveils Android Navigation SDK

Traffic

• When will we get this level of GPS traffic technology?
• Russia gets live traffic

Just geo

• The fourth and final episode of Geospatial Revolution has been posted
• Food stamp use by state; via Google Maps Mania
• If you’re in Florida, you might want to check out this exhibition of 16th and 17th century maps

All the news that doesn’t fit

• LMAO – National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) expert safety tips say to take a map and compass or GPS
• Rand McNally TripMaker RVND for RVs announced
• Australia trialing new emergency finder system with centimeter accuracy

GPS deals

These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:

• $50 Garmin Approach golf GPS rebate
• Garmin nuvi 2450LM for $191.17
• TomTom ONE 130-S for $59.99
• Garmin nuvi 2450 for $169
• Garmin Dakota 10 for $169.99
• Garmin nuvi 2350LMT for $198.88

Updated GPS reviews

I’ve updated these review and resource pages with the following links:

• Garmin Forerunner 310XT – DC Rainmaker compares the 310XT and 610
• Garmin Oregon 550 – A brief review from ShiroPetto