Garmin intros HomePort marine planning app
Garmin has announced a new marine planning software desktop application dubbed HomePort. After the introduction of this and BaseCamp, perhaps we’ll see a new auto trip planner in the near future. Full news release after the jump…
Garmin GPSMAP 640 – Hybrid marine and auto unit
Garmin is announcing the GPSMAP 640 today, a new hybrid marine and auto navigator. The 600 series represents a completely new product line for Garmin. Nuvi-like in appearance, the 640 features a 5.2" touchscreen, the same size as that found on the nuvi 5000.
With a couple of extra-wide screen models out now, I’m betting [...]
Garmin Colorado 400c review
UPDATE: I’m recommending the new touch-screen Garmin Oregon series instead of the Colorado. It has a superior interface, along with almost all the other good things found on the Colorado. Read my hands-on review of the Oregon 400t for more information.
The Garmin Colorado 400c is the marine version of Garmin’s newest handheld GPS series. As [...]
Garmin 2007 marine GPS preview
I didn’t see this until today, but earlier this month, Ben Ellison of Panbo (the best marine GPS blog I know of), posted info on some upcoming Garmin marine GPS units. The big news is that touch screens are coming. The page has been pulled down from TigerGPS.com, but I did find this page on [...]
$100 rebate on Garmin marine and vehicle units
Garmin has announced $100 rebates on the following hybrid marine / highway units GPSMAP 276C, 376C, 378 and 478. The rebates are good for non-auction sales in the US and Canada, and run through December 31, 2006.
Related posts:
Garmin GPSMAP 376C review
Garmin GPSMAP 378 and 478 announced
Free nautical charts
NOAA has a site where you can download free nautical charts for the entire U.S. The charts are in BSB/KAP format, and can be used in OziExplorer. I found this via a post on the OziExplorer message forum.
U.S. Boating Charts on DVD
MapTech has a new marine product — U.S. Boating Charts on DVD, which has over 3000 NOAA and river charts. The best part is the price — only $50. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Updates are free. More information is contained in this U.S. Boating Charts press release.
Garmin GPSMAP 376C review
The Garmin GPSMAP 376C marine and vehicle chartplotter updates the 276C, adding XM satellite radio and weather capabilities. Though listed as a marine unit, this is actually a dual-purpose device that supports City Navigator maps and turn-by-turn routing.
The 376C comes with base maps; if you want detailed maps, you’ll have to buy those separately. Garmin [...]
Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx review
The Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx updates the Garmin GPSMAP 76CS with two major improvements. First, the 76CSx includes the SiRFSTAR III chipset, which has been getting rave reviews for its fast acquisition time and awesome coverage under canopy, in urban canyons and even indoors!
UPDATE: In early 2009, it appears that Garmin stopped using the SiRFstar III [...]
Garmin BlueChart g2 incorporates aerial photography
Last month, when I was covering a big line of new Garmin receivers for boaters, I mentioned a new map product too — Blue Chart g2. Today, an extensive set of web pages turned up about Garmin’s BlueChart g2 products.
The best page though, is this one, which you might easily miss. Check out the [...]
