GPS comparison charts 
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. I’m leading with a fun Google mapping fleet pic this week.
Garmin
- Garmin training videos; looks like they have some new ones coming for the Approach S3 too
- eTrex 20/30 software version 2.87 Beta discussion
- Why is the Mac app store version of BaseCamp stuck on 3.3.2?
- Adding detailed .img maps to the Garmin fenix
- New Motorcycle-friendly Touratech Garmin Montana Mount
- Garmin software updates this week: ANT Agent for Mac, fenix, GPSMAP 62/78 (beta), GPSMAP 62s(t)c (beta)
Geocaching
- @TheBadCop gives up the Geocaching Question of the Day, passing the torch to @CacheAdvance
- Who happens to have some cool geocaching family window decals
- For all you geocachers who grew up on the Wizard of Oz
GPS tracking
- Record-breaking skydiver tracked by GPS, even though he went over GPS limits of 60,000 feet 999 knots
- Hunter’s GPS unit alerts rescuers
- Locator beacon credited for saving hypothermic man’s life
- Hikers Found On Ragged Mountain Using Cell Phone GPS
- Parents now monitor teen drivers with GPS-based technology
- Busted - Two criminals up to no good caught by their GPS trackers
- Stalking goes high tech with social media, GPS
Satellites, spoofing and such
- Third & Fourth Galileo Satellites Now in Orbit
- Galileo: Europe’s version of GPS reaches key phase
- New GPS III System Under Development
- Rockwell Collins to develop Navy technology to track GPS jamming signals
- 30th anniversary of first U.S. life saved by satellite assist
- Sandia Labs Study of Cyber Disruptions on Mobile Devices Has GPS Spoofing Element
- Federal Reports Focus on GPS Security, Privacy Issues in Unmanned Aerial Systems
Going mobile
- Garmin-compatible .img maps on Android phones
- How to Use Google Street View with Garmin’s StreetPilot Onboard iPhone App
- TomTom for Android review and road test
- The simplest navigation app you could ever want
- Glympse to offer Group Location Sharing
The business of GPS
- Speculation on TomTom selling Tele Atlas mapping division to Apple
- But I think it’s unlikely as it would be (by far) the largest acquisitions by Apple to date
- GPS Business News chimes in
- Three Garmin-Sharp cyclists admit doping on Armstrong’s team
- Garmin-Sharp responds to doping case with rider statements
- Telenav Launches Scout Advertising; Acquires ThinkNear, a Hyper-Local Mobile Advertising Company
Just geo
- Google Maps Tracks API and Geolocation API introduced
- A surprising map of smoking rates by country
- Environmental Performance Index map; via Google Maps Mania
- Atlas of Design – A Showcase of the World’s Best Cartography; via @maproomblog
- Expanded coverage of building footprints in Google Maps
All the news that doesn’t fit
- Reveal your inner robot and win a Samsung Galaxy S II phone and TomTom for Android app
- Favorite corn mazes made with GPS
- DeLorme Releases XMap 8.0 with Enhanced GIS, GPS Connectivity and Data Collection Tools
- Start-Up Turns LED Into Indoor Location Beacons
- Nissan to offer steer-by-wire systems in some Infiniti cars (similar to fly-by-wire)
GPS deals
These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
- NEW: Garmin nuvi 40 for $89.99 including shipping
- Magellan eXplorist GC for $119.99 shipped
- Garmin nuvi 2360LMT for $145.99 with free shipping
- Our first Garmin coupon code – 20% off maps and accessories
- Garmin eTrex 30 for under $250 shipped
- 5″ Garmin nuvi 2555LT for $163.80 with free shipping
- 5″ Garmin nuvi 1490LMT for $139.95 shipped
- $50 Garmin Forerunner rebate for student athletes
- Garmin eTrex 10 for $99.99 with free shipping
- Super-thin Garmin nuvi 3760LMT for $199.95 shipped
- Garmin dezl 560LMT truck/RV GPS for $339.99 shipped
Updated GPS reviews
I’ve updated these review and resource pages with the following links:
- DeLorme inReach and SPOT Connect - Tested and compared by Wired
- Garmin Dakota 20 - Pretty rugged according to this biker
- Garmin Forerunner 910XT - Video tips
- Magellan RoadMate 5230T-LM - Pocket GPS World reviews it
2 Comments
andrew 