Yesteday we looked at safety technologies that might be integrated into auto GPS. Today, we’ll look at another option for GPS manufacturers that is somewhat safety related – how we interact with smartphones while driving.
The future of auto GPS, part one – Safety
May 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Today and tomorrow, we’ll take a look at a couple of different directions personal navigation device (PND) manufacturers might take in the near future. One possibility is to add some safety-oriented technology.
REI spring GPS sale includes Garmin 62s, eTrex 30, Forerunner 610, MOTOACTV and more
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Okay folks, if you missed the EMS deals last week, here comes the other big handheld sale of the spring. We look forward to REI’s anniversary sale every year; this time they have two of the newest Garmin handhelds on sale through May 28. And while they didn’t show up in the sales flyer, and we can’t guarantee the end date, they’ve got some other great deals as well. Here are all the details: read more
DeLorme inReach for iOS hits the market
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: I should have noted that this new version of the inReach will work with either iOS or Android devices.
UPDATE 2: I’ve added DeLorme’s news release to the end of this post.
This one is for you iPhone-toting, off-trail wilderness freaks. Been feeling left out when it comes to two-way satellite communicators? Dying to tweet or post to Facebook from the middle of nowhere? Well for better or worse, now you can, for it looks like word has travelled from Cupertino to Yarmouth, and DeLorme can finally sell their inReach for iOS devices. read more
Waypoints — May 20th, 2012
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
There’s another hot deal this week, the REI sale, so I’m leading with this category again. Here are the bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
- NEW and HOT! REI spring sale includes Garmin 62s, eTrex 30, Forerunner 610, MOTOACTV and inReach
- NEW: Garmin Oregon 450t for $279.99 shipped
- NEW: Garmin nuvi 2300LM with lifetime map updates for $89.95 shipped
- NEW: Garmin Oregon 550 for $309.95
- NEW: Garmin Approach G5 golf GPS for $204.99 with free shipping
- NEW: Garmin dezl 560LMT truck/RV GPS for $339.99 shipped
- Super-thin Garmin nuvi 3750 for under $130 shipped
- 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
New 7″ Magellan RV models announced and shipping
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Seven-inch screens must be working for Magellan since they continue to roll out new ones. Today’s announcement focuses on models for RVs, with four three new RoadMates all pre-loaded with the Good Sam Trailer Life Directory and Good Sam discount locations (I’m not counting the Pro 9165-T as new, since it’s been around awhile). An A/V input is offered for a DVD player or backup camera, and the screen will automatically switch to the latter when you put your gargantuan home away from home into reverse.
Getting mileage reports from your Garmin nuvi
May 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Need to keep track of your mileage? There may be a built-in solution already in your nuvi. Garmin’s ecoRoute app automatically creates a mileage report that can be viewed on the screen or downloaded from the nuvi as a .csv file. The only trick is you have to select a destination; if you’re just driving around with your nuvi on, the mileage won’t be recorded. read more
Waypoints — May 12th, 2012
May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
Don’t miss this Garmin handheld sale
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: The sale is over; hope you got one if you wanted it!
Wow, these are incredible prices on all your favorite Garmin handhelds, including the entire new eTrex line, all three Montanas, the Oregon 450 and the GPSMAP 62s and 62st. Don’t delay; this one could go away. I’ve got all the details on our GPS Deals site. You won’t see prices this good on many of these units until November brings us Black Friday. read more
UPDATED: Six-inch TomTom VIA 1605TM heading to US
May 9, 2012 By 4 Comments
UPDATED: It’s official; news release below.
There were a few items showing up on the Web this morning about a six-inch START 60 that just hit the market in Europe, and while we often have to wait many months to see new TomToms on this side of the pond, a 6″ TomTom VIA 1605TM
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