Garmin nuvi 2455LM and 2555LM; one-off models for the holidays?
Thanks to sharp-eyed reader “A,” we’ve learned of a couple of oddball nuvi units out there, despite their absence from the official nuvi 2012 series list. read more
Archives for November 2012
Garmin BlueChart Mobile app for iOS released
November 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Garmin Bluechart Mobile app screenshot from iPad
The Garmin BlueChart Mobile iOS app is now available for download from the App Store. This new app will allow your iPhone / iPad to function as a chartplotter using Garmin BlueChart maps. The app is free, while charts are available as an in-app purchase. read more
Magellan eXplorist 510 review
November 28, 2012 By 18 Comments
Hands on with the Magellan eXplorist 510
The Magellan eXplorist 510
Magellan rolls out new models – backup camera bundle, 5″ RV unit and more
November 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
Magellan RoadMate 5255T-LM with wireless backup camera
Magellan has quietly introduced several new models including one bundled with a wireless backup camera (pictured above) and their first 5″ RV model. Read on for the details: read more
Sportablet connects Garmin devices and Android tablets
November 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sportablet running on an Android tablet
Sportablet is an Android app that allows you to connect many Garmin devices to Android tablets. Primarily intended for fitness buffs, it gives access to stats, allows you to post to Garmin Connect or Facebook and more. While it’s not designed for Garmin handhelds, it does appear to work with many of their more recent introductions. There is also a smartphone version – the Uploader for Garmin. read more
UPDATED: Cyber week 2012 GPS deal roundup
November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Here is a list of current GPS deals
Last updated: Sunday, December 2. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but there are still some good deals out there, and most include free shipping. Here they are, broken down by category; I’ll update this as the week goes along:
UPDATED: Cyber Monday 2012 GPS deal roundup
November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Here is a list of current GPS deals
The Monday after Thanksgiving (AKA Cyber Monday) is typically the last big day for online holiday deals. We’ll definitely continue seeing them, but not to the extent of the past few days. So get ’em while you can! Here’s our roundup of some of the best GPS deals online, many of which end today…
Waypoints — November 25th, 2012
November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SPOT Satellite Messenger in space
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. This week’s lead photo (above) is of a SPOT satellite messenger in space; I don’t know which amateur weather balloon launch SPOT got this from but it’s very cool.
Thanksgiving weekend GPS deals
Tomorrow is Cyber Monday and we’ll stop posting so many deals after that! Get ’em while you can – here are a few highlights from the current crop of GPS deals:
- Thanksgiving weekend GPS deals roundup – (Updated today) The best deals in the auto, handheld and sport GPS categories
- THESE SALES ENDS MONDAY: GPS City, REI.com, Garmin, EMS
- Amazon’s GPS lightning deals
continue, with the Magellan Switch Up, Garmin eTrex 10 and TomTom START 45TM deals coming up today or tomorrow; Sunday only they have a hot deal on the Garmin Forerunner 410
- There are good deals on accessories and software too: Garmin nuvi friction mount and 4.3″ case
, Garmin BirdsEye satellite imagery
, 40% off TopoFusion; those last two end Monday
UPDATED: Thanksgiving weekend 2012 GPS deals roundup
November 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Here is a list of current GPS deals
The deals just keep coming, so today we’ll winnow through them to find a handful of the best in each category. Each batch of is generally listed from low-end units to high-end models, and most include free shipping. Prices do fluctuate and things sell out. If you see that a deal is gone, drop a note in the comments and I’ll remove it from the list. On to the deals!… read more
UPDATED: Black Friday 2012 GPS deal roundup
November 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Here are the best deals we’re seeing from around the Web (note that I will probably update this post during the day):
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