Magellan has announced a new partnership with Navionics, allowing Magellan eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 owners to load marine, lake and fishing charts to their devices.
Archives for June 2011
Navionics marine charts heading to Magellan eXplorist handhelds
June 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
TomTom VIA 1505TM
June 14, 2011 By 10 Comments
The TomTom VIA 1505TM
TomTom VIA 1535TM review
June 13, 2011 By 101 Comments
Hands on with the TomTom VIA 1535TM
The TomTom VIA 1535TM
WiFi Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM emerges
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Read my hands on review of the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM.
If Garmin won’t follow up on the success of their WiFi-enabled nuvi 295W, Magellan certainly will. That’s right, the new Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM offers WiFi and a Web browser. Besides that, you’ll get the ability to switch between portrait and landscape modes, a 5” screen, lifetime map updates and traffic, and a new feature called Tour Director. The latter presumes to know how long the kids will want to stay at Disneyland! MSRP is $299.99; we don’t have any word on availability but we’re betting it will be hitting store shelves soon. Hit the jump link for a video preview:
Google Maps Navigation to use onboard maps?
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to All About Phones, a Dutch website, Google Maps Navigation will soon have a full-blown offline mode. Late last year, with the introduction of Google Maps 5.0 for Android, GMN moved to vector graphics and improved route caching. But this new capability would allow you to plug in a destination while outside of cell range, which means that some maps and associated data would always be cached on your device.
New details emerge on DeLorme inReach
June 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
DeLorme surprised a lot of us last Friday afternoon, announcing the DeLorme inReach 2-way GPS communicator. This morning they’ve let us in on a few more details. You can hit that link for the full story, but here are some quick highlights…
DeLorme inReach GPS to bring 2-way messaging
June 3, 2011 By 8 Comments
Earlier this afternoon, DeLorme gave us a sneak peek at the forthcoming DeLorme inReach, which allows two-way messaging in the absence of a cellular connection. With plans starting at $9.95 per month, it sounds a bit pricey, but when you consider that the basic SPOT plan costs $99.99 per year, that’s not so bad (depending upon what the basic plan allows and the cost of the device). The device will work as a stand alone unit, or paired with the DeLorme PN-60w or Android smartphones. It’s late and I’ve got family obligations pressing, so for more info hit the link above and read all about it.
Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and 62stc to feature geotagging camera
June 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
UPDATED to add product links, availability dates and MSRP.
UPDATE 2: Garmin 62s(t)c series to include NiMH batteries, charger and adds (of course!) a picture viewer.
UPDATE 3: I’ve now put up resource/review pages for the Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and the 62stc.
Garmin has announced two new 62 series models this morning, featuring 5MP geotagging cameras. The Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and 62stc appear to closely mirror the 62s and 62st, adding only the camera and expanding internal memory to 3.5GB (the 62s offers 1.7GB, while the 62st has only 500MB). Of course all these models offer a micro-SD slot for expanded memory.
Garmin Astro 320 announced
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: We now have up a dedicated Garmin Astro 320 page, with links to hands on reviews.
Garmin continues to roll out more handheld love this week, announcing the Garmin Astro 320 dog tracker. A niche product designed for hunters with hunting dogs, the Astro 320 is based on the very popular Garmin GPSMAP 62s, bringing a range of new features to the Astro. These include BirdsEye imagery and Garmin custom map capabilities, a tri-axial electronic compass, wireless data transfer and a new interface.
Additional improvements are a 30% increase in effective range (up to 9 miles in flat, unobstructed terrain), a vibration feature and keypad lock. The Astro 320 alone will have an MSRP of $499.99. Coupled with a DC 40 tracking collar and accessories, it jumps to $649.99 (MSRP). The Astro 320 is expected to be available in July 2011.
Seeing the news this morning makes me think about all the dog owners (non-hunters) who take their dogs on leash-free hikes in National Forest areas and other public lands where it is permitted. I wonder if Garmin can expand their market to these canine fans.
Garmin Rino 610, 650 and 655t announced
June 1, 2011 By 42 Comments
UPDATE: I’ve posted Garmin Rino 650 and Rino 655t pages with more details and screenshots.
Garmin is announcing three new Rino two-way radios this morning, the Garmin Rino 610, 650 and 655t. The Rino 650 and 655t GPS receivers feature a 2.6” touchscreen, the same size found on the Garmin Dakota series. It’s unclear from the news release, but I’m assuming the 610 uses the same touchscreen. UPDATE: The Rino mini-site confirms that all three models are touch screens. All three models accept BirdsEye imagery and Garmin custom maps, and are expected to hit store shelves in the third quarter of 2011.
