Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

 GPS Deals

This first one is so good, I had to lead with this category. Hurry, because it ends tomorrow if they don’t take it down sooner. And they often sell out. Anyway, here are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:

• NEW and HOT: Incredible Garmin handheld GPS sale (last day is Sunday)
• NEW: Garmin nuvi 2300LM with lifetime map updates for $96.99 shipped
• NEW: Super-thin Garmin nuvi 3750 for under $130 shipped
• NEW: Garmin nuvi 1300 for $81.24 with free shipping
• Super-thin nuvi 3760T for $179.95 with free shipping
• Touchscreen Garmin Dakota 20 handheld for $199.99
• Garmin Montana 650 for $499.95
• $200 rebate on Garmin Chartplotter + 2012 g2 Vision card
• Garmin Oregon 550 with camera for $324.95
• $50 Garmin Forerunner rebate for student athletes

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Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

Geocaching

• Latest Geo-Bomb Scare Avoidable, Says Official
• A brief history of geocaching
• Where did Wherigo go? Garmin and Groundspeak stake out their positions
• I added an update to my Geomate.jr / Brand 44 post
• Am I the only one that finds this distasteful? Multi-Millionaire Plans Cache Of Titanic Proportions
• Geocaching Journal: Annular Solar Eclipse Caching

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Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

DeLorme

• Rechargeable battery hack for PN-60
• There is now a GizzMoVest case for the Delorme PN-60 series (Amazon link)

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

GPS in the news

• Entering coordinates by hand? Better double check them - Missing mountain hiker found alive near Warburton after GPS drama
• Edmonton looks at fire truck GPS to control traffic lights

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

Garmin

• I don’t have a link for this, but I’ve learned that Garmin collected their own photoReal junction view imagery; it did not come from NAVTEQ
• Tips from GPS City to best clean a nuvi touchscreen
• Hands-on demo with Garmin’s first in-car infotainment system
• Garmin answers your questions
• How did the Rino 650 and Forerunner 910XT survive The Tough Mudder tech challenge?
• Garmin Vector Power Meter pedals delayed to unknown date
• And straight from the horse’s mouth

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

GPS in the news

• GPS Mishap Lands Illegal Immigrant Smuggler At Canadian Border, In Hands Of Authorities
• Police: Man arrives for court with stolen GPS unit
• How about an underwater camera that can record coordinates of objects in images?
• North Carolina fisherman takes wrong turn, ends up in the money

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Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

Garmin

• How old is your trafficTrends data?
• Jeff Carpenter reports that the Smartphone Link/GTM 60 traffic problems are mostly solved
• New or updated Garmin compatible maps: Alpine Loop Trails, CO, Big Sur Trailmap
• Garmin nuvi 1410 with preloaded maps of Israel now available in the US (no North American maps though)
• Garmin Pilot Aviation App for iOS and Android

Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

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Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.

GPS in the news

• Special amphibious car edition of “my GPS made me do it;” via @PocketGPSWorld
• GPS directions to Hollywood sign will change
• Rugby coach nixes roof closing; doesn’t want GPS signal blocked
• GPS technology maps land rights for Africa’s ‘forest people’

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