Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get some of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.
Garmin
- Montana 3.70 firmware released; all about the new Montana data fields (and info on other Garmin handheld data fields too)
- Of possible interest to Star Wars, Spongebob and Dora fans: New dashboards for the 2012 nuvi 2xx5 and 34xx series; via The Office Maven
- More updates: BaseCamp (beta), GPSMAP 62/78 series (beta)
- There’s been a request posted to the Garmin forums to allow BaseCamp to display multiple maps (i.e., a transparent map and another) simultaneously
- Garmin starts up on-site training; I wonder if we’ll ever see them extend this beyond pilots
- Countdown to no MSN
- DC Rainmaker: So you just got a Garmin Fitness watch? Start here: 2011 Edition
- GizzMoVest cases for the Rino 600 series
are out; via @RMHoward43
- Map of Greece (based on OSM data)
GPS in the news
- GPS, stupidity and thieves
- Driver Blames GPS for Fatal Accident
- Another Virginia accident, with less tragic consequences, blamed on GPS
GPS tracking
- Lone wolf crosses into California
- Scientists amazed after five migrating cuckoos fitted with GPS trackers meet up in the same spot in Africa
Going mobile
- Navigon finds itself atop TUAW Best of 2011 voting results | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog
- Waze hits Real Life Comics
- Android app: GeoTag and Localize the photo; via @AndroidGuys
LightSquared
- LightSquared’s failure predicted
- Love the name – The Association of Old Crows Recognizes the Dangers of Persistent GPS Interference
Just geo
- Now that;’s what I call a long-distance trail: How about a 7,700 mile Sea-to-Sea hiking trail across the US? Via Meanderthals
- Volcano forms a new island in the Red Sea
- 2011 — A cartographic recap
- Map: Congressional Support/Opposition of SOPA
Miscellany
- What Does Your GPS Units Accuracy Reading Really Mean?
- Comparing OSM and TomTom
- China Seeks ‘Independence’ From GPS With Own Navigation Service
- Beidou/Compass Declared Operational, Test ICD Released
- USGA iPhone Golf GPS Ban
GPS deals
These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
- Garmin Oregon 450 for $253 with free shipping
- 2012 Garmin nuvi 2455LT for $149.99 with free shipping
- Touchscreen Garmin Dakota 20 handheld for $189.99
- Garmin eTrex 30 for $249.99 with free shipping
- 2012 5” Garmin nuvi 2555LT for $164.99 shipped
- Garmin dezl 560LMT truck/RV GPS for $349.99 shipped
Updated GPS reviews
I’ve updated these review and resource pages with the following links:
- Nike+ TomTom SportWatch – GeekDad reviews this runner’s watch
About Rich Owings
There are still a handful of bugs in 3.7.
One just uncovered is the way the unit writes GPX file when using the “Relocate Waypoint Here” feature. (within the Edit Waypoint menu)
Although the unit still reads the waypoint, Basecamp will not and returns errors. GPX schema is written “out of order” according to Garmin, and will be fixed shortly.
Until then, do not use this feature.
Ouch! One of my favorite features.