UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide or check out our other Mio GPS reviews.
I’ve been trying out the Mio C230
Archives for October 2007
Mio C230 review
October 29, 2007 By 19 Comments
Magellan Maestro 3210 review
October 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Magellan Maestro 3210
Step up to the Maestro 3220 to get maps of Mexico too. Meanwhile, the Maestro 3250 adds text-to-speech, Bluetooth, traffic and voice commands to the 3210’s feature set. Going the other direction, the basic Maestro 3200 has a very weak 1.3 million POIs and drops the maps of Canada and Alaska. Finally, the 4200 series boosts the screen size to 4.3″.
Hidden tracklog feature in nuvi 200 series firmware
October 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
GpsPasSion is reporting a hidden tracklog recording / playback feature in the latest firmware (v 3.40) for the Garmin nuvi 200 series. Here’s a thread about how to access it that includes a link to a tool for converting the track to a .gpx file.
Garmin nuvi 760 review
October 24, 2007 By 10 Comments
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide.
The Garmin nuvi 760
- Multi-destination routing
- Automatic sorting of multiple destinations to provide an efficient route
- Tracklog recording
- Speed limit display for many interstates and highways
- The newer internal antenna found on the nuvi 200 series
- Automatic marking of your last position when the unit is turned off (to help you find your car in mega-mall parking lots)
- A “Where am I” safety feature that gives your current location,
nearest address, nearest intersection, along with quick access to POIs
for the nearest hospitals, police stations and gas stations
Hands on with the Magellan Triton 2000
October 16, 2007 By 2 Comments
UPDATE: Read my Magellan Triton 1500 review.
GpsPasSion got some quality time with the upcoming Magellan Triton 2000 and has posted pictures for all to see. They are reporting exceptionally fast map scrolling and zooming, which may help account for the short (AA) battery life being reported. From the images, we can tell that the Tritons will use a Windows CE platform, opening the door to all sorts of user hacks. It also appears that the device may use an old style Magellan to USB connector, rather than a mini-USB.
Blog Action Day – Go geocaching with your kids
October 15, 2007 By 1 Comment
Today is Blog Action Day, a day when bloggers from all over the world are posting on the same topic — the environment. According to their website, the idea is…"Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and
relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards
a better future."
So I’ve decided to post today on geocaching. These days video games, social networking sites and yes, blogs, keep kids (and me) at the computer way too much. Taking care of the environment is about taking care of future generations. But it’s not just recycling and reducing our carbon footprint that we need to worry about. We need to expose them to the environment too; give them an appreciation of nature.
Navigon 7100 review
October 15, 2007 By 2 Comments
NOTE: Navigon has pulled out of the U.S. market and we are no longer recommending their receivers. Check out our auto GPS buyers guide for our current recommendations.
For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying out a Navigon 7100
Dropping down to the Navigon 5100, you lose Bluetooth and voice commands.
Only rarely do I stray from the established major companies in reviewing GPS navigators, but this one was just too tempting.
Garmin eTrex Summit HC review
October 5, 2007 By 20 Comments
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 Summit HC is a mid-level mapping receiver in Garmin’s eTrex H-series lineup. With a high-sensitivity receiver for superior reception under canopy, a bright color screen, and the ability to load topo maps (purchased separately), this is an excellent backcountry GPS.
Perspectives on the Nokia NAVTEQ deal
October 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I wanted to share some of the commentary from around the Web on Nokia’s acquisition of NAVTEQ, but first, I might as well put in my own $.02 worth…
This deal is all about location based services (LBS). Local search on your cell phone or GPS is going to show ads, just like online search does, and mobile ad revenue is going to be huge. Just like online ad revenue has driven Google’s stock to
stratospheric levels, there will be winners in the mobile ad space too. All these companies — data providers, GPS manufacturers, cellular carriers and phone manufacturers — they are all jockeying for position. The LBS marketplace is in its infancy. This is just the beginning.
