I’m not sure how many folks actually take the time to review Garmin’s traffic symbol legend. When you’re fighting traffic probably isn’t the best time to do it, and it’s not that simple to find the legend either. read more
Garmin nuvi traffic symbols
May 13, 2013 By 2 Comments
2013 Garmin nuvi series traffic is ad-free
May 10, 2013 By 1 Comment
Look ma, no ads!
When Garmin introduced lifetime traffic in 2008, it came bundled with their units but was ad-supported. You can see an example in the screenshot below. Personally, I found the ads low-key, but they certainly annoyed lots of folks. read more
Feds issue distracted driving guidelines for built-in navigation
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In-dash navigation on the Toyota Sequoia; image courtesy Toyota
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released voluntary guidelines for the auto industry, to limit the distracted driving risks from built-in navigation, communications and entertainment systems. While the guidelines are voluntary, they are expected to be widely implement. read more
Magellan SmartGPS review
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hands on Magellan SmartGPS review
The Magellan SmartGPS is a forthcoming connected auto navigator that brings in additional information via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone or WiFi. read more
New TomTom GO series announced
April 17, 2013 By 8 Comments
TomTom has announced a new high-end TomTom GO series this morning, including 4.3″, 5″ and 6″ models. While the details aren’t entirely clear, it appears that all models will include a capacitive multi-touch display and 3D buildings. read more
Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
April 15, 2013 By 42 Comments
The 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Hands on 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT
Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review
April 9, 2013 By 6 Comments
We go hands on with the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
Hands on Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2597LMT
Video: Garmin’s new Active Lane Guidance feature
April 8, 2013 By 11 Comments
Active lane assist on the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
One of the biggest improvements in the latest Garmin nuvi Advanced and Prestige series models is (IMHO) the active lane guidance feature. It’s simply more clear what lane you are supposed to be in and when to move into it. This is especially true as you approach a multiple exit interchange such as you see above, something that might be labeled Exits 10A and 10B. The older versions of lane assist and junction view simply could not make the maneuver as clear as it is with active lane guidance. read more
Garmin nuvi 42
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Garmin nüvi 42
First look at the Garmin nuvi 2013 Advanced series
March 12, 2013 By 59 Comments
Garmin nuvi 2597LMT map screen with active lane guidance
UPDATE: Read my hands on reviews of the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT and 2797LMT.
I received a Garmin nuvi 2597LMT and 2797LMT
for testing last week, so here is a first looks post. The full reviews should be up within a month. read more
