I thought we might see this. Like your PND and have a smartphone with unlimited data? Garmin is ready to siphon data from your carrier, bucks from your wallet, and deliver connected services to your nuvi.
Archives for January 2012
Garmin Smartphone Link uses your phone’s data plan to bring live services to your nuvi
January 9, 2012 By 34 Comments
Garmin nuvi 3550LM and 3590LMT: Super-thin with a 5" screen
January 9, 2012 By 23 Comments
UPDATE: I’ve added links to the product pages for the new models (see below).
UPDATE 2: Read my reviews of the Garmin nuvi 3550LM and the 3590LMT.
Torn between the super-thin Garmin nuvi 3400 series and the 5″ 25×5 models? Well fret no more, as Garmin has announced the nuvi 3550LM and 3590LMT, bringing these two popular form factors together. Don’t expect a lot of new features though; this release is all about size and style.
Garmin Approach G6
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: I’ve added a link to the Garmin Approach G6 product page.
UPDATE 2: I’ve added an image gallery.
UPDATE 3: Read my Garmin Approach G6 review and resource page.
Garmin has announced their lightest handheld golf GPS yet, the Approach G6, coming in at just over three ounces. The G6 has an internal rechargeable battery and comes pre-loaded with over 25,000 worldwide courses.
Magellan RoadMate RV9145 for your home away from home
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Magellan has leaked another new device, the Roadmate RV9145. Targeting (of course) RV owners, this 7” behemoth offers the Good Sam Trailer Life Directory, replete with 11,700 US and Canadian campground locations. You’ll also be able to plug in your road beast’s height, width and weight, hopefully helping you avoid any sticky situations. No word on a street date but the RV9145 should retail for $329.99 $349.99.
Magellan Switch and Switch Up announced
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Here is my Magellan Switch series review.
If you’ve been paying much attention to GPS market segments, you already know that fitness is the hottest and fastest growing category. That’s why TomTom, Motorola and today Magellan, have jumped in with both feet, smack into a market dominated by Garmin, which has a huge lead. As we surmised way back in October, Magellan is introducing their own sportswatch – actually two of them – the Magellan Switch and Switch Up.
Magellan RoadMate 5190T targets truckers, Garmin dezl
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Looks like Magellan is leaking some new models ahead of CES. We just learned of the RoadMate 5190T which, according to Engadget, will allow truckers to “set up customized routing based on their vehicles’ precise specifications,” pitting it squarely against the Garmin dezl series.
Best selling GPS for December 2011
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Just like last month, my top ten GPS list comes with a twist this time around. This monthly feature usually ranks models according to the most popular GPS Tracklog reviews. But during the holidays, there are enough sales made here and on our GPS Deals site, through our various partners, that we can rank actual units sold. Analysis and caveats follow the rankings…
