GPS comparison charts 
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