My GPS won’t speak street names
I bet I’ve answered this dozens of times in our comments, so this is a long overdue post. Not that many years ago, most auto GPS units didn’t speak street names; you’d hear “turn right in 1/4 mile.” Nowadays, most models have text-to-speech capabilities and will say something like, “turn right on Oak Street in [...]
Details emerge on Garmin Smartphone Link app
Garmin has posted some FAQs on their Android Smartphone Link app, and we’ve got the highlights for you… While the NAVTEQ traffic data may be the same as what you already receive, since you are getting it via your phone instead of over FM, you may expand your coverage area (many smaller metros have traffic [...]
TomTom segments lineup; brings Start to North America
TomTom has announced a new product line-up for North America, breaking things down into entry-level (TomTom Start series, pictured above), mid-range (VIA series) and high-end (GO LIVE). This is the first time the Start will be offered in the US, although a model similar to the European Start, called the TomTom EASE, was introduced on [...]
Garmin Smartphone Link uses your phone’s data plan to bring live services to your nuvi
I thought we might see this. Like your PND and have a smartphone with unlimited data? Garmin is ready to siphon data from your carrier, bucks from your wallet, and deliver connected services to your nuvi.
Garmin nuvi 3550LM and 3590LMT: Super-thin with a 5" screen
UPDATE: I’ve added links to the product pages for the new models (see below). Torn between the super-thin Garmin nuvi 3400 series and the 5" 25×5 models? Well fret no more, as Garmin has announced the nuvi 3550LM and 3590LMT, bringing these two popular form factors together. Don’t expect a lot of new features though; [...]
Magellan RoadMate RV9145 for your home away from home
Magellan has leaked another new device, the Roadmate RV9145. Targeting (of course) RV owners, this 7” behemoth offers the Good Sam Trailer Life Directory, replete with 11,700 US and Canadian campground locations. You’ll also be able to plug in your road beast’s height, width and weight, hopefully helping you avoid any sticky situations. No word [...]
Magellan RoadMate 5190T targets truckers, Garmin dezl
Looks like Magellan is leaking some new models ahead of CES. We just learned of the RoadMate 5190T which, according to Engadget, will allow truckers to “set up customized routing based on their vehicles’ precise specifications,” pitting it squarely against the Garmin dezl series.
Ten things to do with that new auto GPS
Was Santa nice to you? Did you get a new GPS for your car? If so, here are a few tips for using it:
TomTom reorganizes R&D; PND group survives
TomTom announced a reorganization this morning, and in doing so reaffirmed a commitment to personal navigation devices (PNDs). According to the news release, R&D activities will be regrouped into ten product areas: Maps, Traffic, Navigation, Automotive Systems, PNDs, Fleetservices, Fitness, Mobile, POIs and Speedcams.
TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M review
Hands on with the TomTom GO LIVE 1535M The TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M is the company’s new mid-range navigator featuring LIVE (Internet connected) services, such as HD traffic, fuel prices, weather, and Google local search. And it’s their first device with travel apps – Twitter, Yelp, TripAdvisor and Expedia. The GO LIVE 1535M has [...]
