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Magellan RoadMate 700 Review

December 5, 2005 By 2 Comments

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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide or check out our other Magellan auto GPS reviews.

 

The Magellan RoadMate 700 is a mid-level model in Magellan’s RoadMate line of auto navigation systems. With touch-screen controls and built-in maps of the U.S. and Canada, this unit is ready to go, right out of the box.

A popular unit, the RoadMate 700 received an average 4 (out of a possible 5) star rating at Amazon, from 116 reviewers.

Here’s what other reviewers are saying:

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Filed Under: Auto, GPS Reviews, Hardware, Magellan, Magellan auto GPS

Garmin eTrex Legend C

December 5, 2005 By 1 Comment

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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.

The Garmin eTrex Legend C is basically the Vista C without the barometric altimeter and electronic compass. With the Legend C, you pay less, and get longer battery life (36 hours vs. 20 for the Vista C). Otherwise, it’s the same compact unit with a bright color screen. Like the Vista C, this powerful device is capable of displaying maps that will generate turn-by-turn directions. Recently, the Legend C has been updated with the Legend Cx.

Dozens of readers have reviewed the eTrex Legend C at Amazon.

Here’s what some other reviewers saying:

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Filed Under: Garmin, Garmin handheld GPS, GPS Reviews, Handheld/Sport, Hardware

OziExplorer Embraces GPX and KML

December 3, 2005 By Leave a Comment

OziexplorerYesterday morning there was an announcement on the OziExplorer discussion board that a new version had been released which included support for .gpx and .kml files. The upgrade was a little buggy at first, or I would have reported it yesterday, but an updated version has been posted with a fix, and it works great.

OziExplorer has long been one of my favorite mapping software programs. Even if you don’t use it everyday, there may be times when there is no substitute, unless you have access to a high-end GIS program. Ozi accepts shapefiles (.shp and .e00 formats) and allows you to import MrSID (.sid) imagery. The screenshot here shows a .gpx track, superimposed on a recent color aerial photo of my county (.sid format), re-generated in Ozi’s 3-D module.

OziExplorer allows you to download free USGS topo maps (DRGs) and aerial photos (DOQQs), providing a low cost way to get access to maps of much of the U.S. for free. There is a full chapter on Ozi in my book, GPS Mapping.  No program is perfect, but this one comes close. If they could only implement a better method for seamless map printing…

Filed Under: Best of the boards, Software

Top 10 Best Selling GPS

December 2, 2005 By Leave a Comment

As previously mentioned, I’m working on posting reviews of the top 20, best selling GPS receivers. I’ve searched for other references, but have yet to find a better one, so I’m basing it on Amazon’s ever changing (okay, changing hourly) list of their Top 100 best selling GPS. It’s actually fairly consistent, or I’d never be able to keep up with it! Today, I’m happy to announce that I’ve made it through the current top 10. And don’t forget, despite the temporary but frequent posting of reviews over the next couple of weeks, I’ll still be interspersing lots of other news, tips and tricks at GPS Tracklog. Without any further delay, here’s the list, and links to my reviews:

EDIT: Click here to go to an updated list of my reviews of the top 20 best selling GPS receivers.

  1. Garmin eTrex Legend
  2. Garmin Forerunner 201
  3. Garmin Quest
  4. Garmin StreetPilot c330
  5. Garmin Forerunner 301
  6. Garmin StreetPilot c320
  7. Garmin StreetPilot 2720
  8. Garmin eTrex
  9. Garmin GPSMap 60CS
  10. Garmin eTrex Vista C


Filed Under: Garmin, Hardware

Garmin StreetPilot c340 Review

December 2, 2005 By 2 Comments

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UPDATE: Most of the several generations old StreetPilot series, including this model, has been discontinued. For a more current recommendation, check out our Auto GPS buyers guide or go straight to our Garmin nuvi comparison chart.

 

The Garmin StreetPilot c340 is the top unit in Garmin’s StreetPilot c3 line of auto navigation systems. Like the c330, this receiver comes with pre-loaded maps for all of North America or Western Europe. While all the c3 models give voice commands, the c340 adds the ability to call out upcoming points of interest and street names. This model is also compatible with the GTM 10, adding the ability to show real-time traffic info in major metropolitan areas.

Dozens of consumers have posted StreetPilot c340 reviews  at Amazon.com.

Compare prices on the Garmin StreetPilot c340

Here’s what others have to say…

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Filed Under: Auto, Garmin, Garmin auto GPS, GPS Reviews, Hardware

Garmin eTrex

December 2, 2005 By 2 Comments

Garmin_etrexUPDATE: This unit is being replaced by the Garmin eTrex H, which has greatly improved reception over the older model.

UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.

The basic yellow Garmin eTrex is Garmin’s entry level handheld GPS. If you choose this unit though, I highly recommend purchasing the cable to connect it to your PC. This will make it easier to download waypoints, as opposed to manual entry, which is an approach prone to error. You might consider instead stepping up to the eTrex Venture or eTrex Legend, both of which come with the cable included.

You can’t load any maps to this unit, but you can’t beat the price either, and the low price sells a lot of units. At Amazon.com, 154 readers have posted reviews, giving the eTrex an average 4 out of 5 star rating. .

Here’s what others have to say…

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Filed Under: Garmin, Garmin handheld GPS, GPS Reviews, Handheld/Sport, Hardware
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