The Garmin nüvi 1490LMT
Archives for 2010
Garmin nuvi 1490LMT
October 4, 2010 By 106 Comments
Garmin Forerunner 210 and 410 announced
October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: I now have pages up for the Garmin Forerunner 210 and Forerunner 410, complete with links to hands on reviews.
Garmin has announced two new fitness watches this morning, the Forerunner 210 and Forerunner 410. The models introduced today are designed to complement the rest of the x10 series, the Forerunner 110 and 310XT watches. One notable new feature for the 410 is an enhanced touch bezel that “provides unmatched reliability in sweaty, rainy conditions.” You can compare the new models to the other x10 series units here.
Garmin nuvi 1300LM
October 3, 2010 By 7 Comments
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide.
The Garmin nuvi 1300LM adds lifetime map updates to the popular Garmin nuvi 1300. A relatively low-end unit in a line of Garmin GPS navigators introduced in 2009 (here is a list of more recent nuvi introductions), albeit one with a 4.3” widescreen, it comes pre-loaded with maps of the entire United States with the exception of Alaska.
GPS reception myths and misconceptions
September 28, 2010 By 6 Comments
An interview with TeleNav’s Bob Rennard
Most of us have had times when GPS reception was challenging, and it’s easy to make a leap in logic and blame it on current environmental conditions. Today, I’m happy to say that Bob Rennard, TeleNav co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, has agreed to tackle these issues head on in an interview with GPS Tracklog. So lets see if we can clear up some GPS reception myths and misconceptions…
Bob, can you tell our readers a bit about your background and what role you played in the development of GPS?
GPS chip in boot guides air strike of guerilla camp
September 26, 2010 By 6 Comments
A pair of GPS-chipped boots has helped Colombian military forces destroy a Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) camp, killing 20 rebels and second in command “Mono Jojoy” (pictured at left). Suffering from diabetes and subsequent foot problems, the leader had ordered a pair of custom boots made. When a communication was intercepted, the Colombian military intervened, managing to insert the GPS chip into the boots.
My point in posting this story is to delve into the technology involved. I’ve already been contacted by one mainstream media reporter, asking if this is plausible. In a word, yes. GPS chips are very small and transmitting location is not a huge technological feat. Remote monitoring is the challenge, due to two aspects:
DeLorme PN-60w / SPOT deal and testing update
September 21, 2010 By 6 Comments
UPDATE: I have reason to believe that this deal may be gone by tomorrow. I suspect that DeLorme may have saddled dealers with a minimum resale price, though that is purely conjecture on my part.
UPDATE 2: Hmm, the deal is still there as of 9/22. Maybe I got bad info. The page now says the rebate is in effect through 9/25.
UPDATE 3: Looks like its now priced at $449.00.
UPDATE 4: I’ve posted reviews of the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w and the PN-60w / SPOT Communicator combo
J&R Computer/Music World has the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60W Handheld GPS with SPOT Satellite Communicator on sale for $399.95 with free shipping, $90 less than Amazon’s price
Update on Garmin GPSMAP 62 series performance
September 20, 2010 By 14 Comments
When I reviewed the Garmin GPSMAP 62s, I gave it a tentative recommendation because I needed to run beta firmware to get accurate tracklogs. Since then, I’ve been testing the 62 series with the 2.50 (non-beta) firmware and, as promised, I’m updating my recommendations.
TomTom eases in expanded feature set
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Owners of some TomTom units with the EASE interface (XL 350 series, XL 550 series and XL 335 LE, LM & SE models, but apparently not the EASE itself) might want to connect their units to the TomTom HOME app on their computers. A new firmware update will add the following features:
LMT, nuLink and the nu Garmins
September 7, 2010 By 38 Comments
UPDATE: LM and LMT pages on GPS Tracklog:
- Garmin nuvi 1300LM
- Garmin nuvi 1350LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1390LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1450LM
- Garmin nuvi 1450LMT
- Garmin nuvi 1490LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2300LM
- Garmin nuvi 2350LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2360LMT
- Garmin nuvi 2450LM
- Garmin nuvi 2460LMT
- Garmin nuvi 3760LMT
- Garmin nuvi 3790LMT
It’s been a few days since a batch of nu Garmins were announced, and I finally have some details for you. Let’s start off with a quick look at some nu Garmin marketing jargon.
An abbreviated look at LMTs
Garmin has apparently dropped the LMU (lifetime maps updates) designation, in favor of LTs (lifetime traffic), LMs (lifetime maps) and LMTs (lifetime maps and traffic). Hopefully, this will avoid any confusion with TomTom’s TM units, which stands for lifetime traffic and maps (though I wonder how many people think it means trademark).
Garmin nuvi 2200 and 2300 series announced
September 2, 2010 By 4 Comments
UPDATE: Read my hands on review of the Garmin nuvi 2350LMT. I also have resource pages up for the nuvi 2300LM, 2350, 2350LMT, 2350LT, 2360LT, 2360LMT and 2370LT.
Garmin announced two new budget series today, the nuvi 2200 and 2300 product lines. Both come equipped with multi-destination routing, as well as the trafficTrends (historical road speed database) and myTrends features recently introduced on the nuvi 3700 series. The 2200 series will will utilize a 3.5” touchscreen, while the 2300 series will have a 4.3” screen and allow users to “preview multiple routes.” Models with an LT designation will include lifetime traffic.
