Sunday, March 18, 2012

Archives for 2011

MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player

MOTOACTV fitness trackerThe MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player brings a new power player to the GPS fitness market. This amazing device comes in an 8GB and 16GB version, and offers a clean interface and music player, as well as Bluetooth and ANT+ compatibility.  read more

Garmin Astro 320 GPS dog tracking system

Garmin-Astro-320The Garmin Astro 320 updates the Astro 220 GPS dog tracking system for hunters, adding features such as BirdsEye aerial imagery and Garmin custom map capabilities, a barometric altimeter, tri-axial electronic compass, wireless data transfer and a new interface.

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Garmin nuvi 2555LT review

Garmin-nuvi-2555LTHands on with the Garmin nuvi 2555LT

The Garmin nüvi 2555LT is a mid-range unit in Garmin’s 2012 nuvi Advanced series line. One of the more significant refreshes in recent years, the Advanced series adds several new customization options, improved search functionality and Exit Services. All models in the Advanced series come with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. The 2555LT offers all this along with an extra-wide 5” screen and lifetime traffic.

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Enter traffic circle and keep left?

Traffic-circle-failOkay, maybe it’s unfair to call out Google Maps Navigation for this error. After all, every GPS can give you faulty directions, no matter what database they are using for road data. But I’ve never seen this type of error on a unit using NAVTEQ or TeleAtlas maps. Fail!

Magellan RoadMate 1424

Magellan RoadMate 1424 reviewThe Magellan RoadMate 1424 is one of Magellan’s most popular 4.3” models, thanks to a bargain basement price. Despite the fact that this is an entry-level unit, it comes with preloaded maps of the entire US and Canada, as well as Magellan’s popular OneTouch feature.

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Garmin nuvi 2455LT

Garmin-nuvi-2455LT-review

The Garmin nüvi 2455LT is a low-end model in Garmin’s 2012 nuvi Advanced series line, but don’t let that fool you – the 2455LT is packed with features. One of the more significant refreshes in recent years, the Advanced series adds several new customization options, improved search functionality and Exit Services. All models in the Advanced series come with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico, as well as lifetime traffic.

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Garmin nuvi 2475LT

Garmin nuvi 2475LT

The Garmin nüvi 2475LT is the sole trans-Atlantic model in Garmin’s 2012 nuvi Advanced series. One of the more significant refreshes in recent years, the Advanced series adds several new customization options, improved search functionality and Exit Services. All models in the Advanced series come with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. The 2475LT also includes maps of Europe as well as Bluetooth for hands free calling and lifetime traffic.

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Garmin nuvi 30

Garmin nuvi 30 review

The Garmin nüvi 30 is the only 3.5” navigator in Garmin’s new 2012 Essential series. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we’ve previously seen for Garmin entry-level models. And even though this is the entry-level model in a basic series, it comes with features not previously found on low-end nuvis, such as speed limit display, lane assist and junction view (shown above).

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Garmin nuvi 2495LMT review

Garmin-nuvi-2495LMT-reviewHands on with the Garmin nuvi 2495LMT

The Garmin nüvi 2495LMT is the top of the line 4.3” unit in Garmin’s 2012 nuvi Advanced series line. One of the more significant refreshes in recent years, the Advanced series adds several new customization options, improved search functionality and Exit Services. All models in the Advanced series come with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico. As the top of the line 4.3” model, the 2495LMT also offers voice command, Bluetooth for hands free calling, as well as lifetime maps and traffic.

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TomTom GO 2535TM World Traveler Edition

TomTom GO 2535TM WTE reviewThe TomTom GO 2535TM World Traveler Edition is a popular trans-Atlantic navigator, with preloaded maps of the US, Canada, Mexico and much of Western and Central Europe. The 2535TM WTE offers a 5” screen, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and voice command, as well as lifetime traffic and map updates for the US and Canada.

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