Garmin Montana series RAM mount
The RAM cradle for the Garmin Montana series was finally released recently, so I ordered one right away and put it on my mountain bike’s handlebars.
Geek in the woods redux
It’s been almost two years since I posted a similar photo, but I thought I’d show you what my setup can look like these days when I’m out testing. Left to right, that’s an Edge 200, GPSMAP 62s, Oregon 450 and Montana 600 – all mine except for the first one, and I hope to [...]
Garmin nuvi 3450
The Garmin nüvi 3450 (despite the lower model number) updates the 3750 with a host of new customization options, Exit Services and 3D buildings and terrain. And just like with the previous version, you get all this in a super-thin package sporting a 4.3” multi-touch capacitive glass touchscreen.
Waypoints — November 13th, 2011
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get some of these stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. GPS satellites and science One-Minute Physics: Why GPS is just a clock in space Three recently launched GLONASS-M satellites functioning as expected Keeping GPS systems accurate with laser gyroscopes
Garmin nuvi 3490LMT review
Hands on with the Garmin nuvi 3490LMT The Garmin nüvi 3490LMT (despite the lower model number) updates the 3790LMT with a host of new customization options, Exit Services and ad-free HD traffic. And just like with the previous version, you get all this in a super-thin package sporting a 4.3” multi-touch capacitive glass touchscreen.
US Supreme Court hears warrantless GPS tracking arguments
The US Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in a case destined to determine whether police can attach a GPS tracking device to an individual’s vehicle without getting a warrant. Cases such as this have divided various Circuit Courts of Appeal, with most coming down in favor of warrantless tracking.
Bracketron MobileDock Vent Mount review
I’m planning to pick up a new phone soon, and I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of buying clunky, expensive phone docks. And then there’s the fact that my wife and I have different phones, so if I take her vehicle, I’m stuck without a mount.
Waypoints — November 5th, 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 Man Saves Pizzas After GPS Strands Him on RR Tracks Suspect Uses GPS To Burglarize Chaska Home (but I bet their address was also on [...]
911 Fail: Your phone’s GPS may not locate you
I’ve posted tons of links over the years about how cellphone GPS has helped rescue folks in the wilderness. Of course you have to be where there is reception to reach 911. But as many GPS users know, the urban environment has its own challenges in terms of accuracy. Knowing all this, I was still [...]
CSR announces SiRFstarV chipset
CSR has announced the SiRFstarV chipset, which can utilize multiple GNSS systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Compass (once operational). That sounds great, but I’m not sure we’ll see it in many handheld receivers. To date, I can only think of a couple of Garmin sportwatches that have incorporated SiRFstar IV chips. Perhaps this is [...]
