This week in GPS is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends, from GPS Tracklog and other places around the Web. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. This week’s lead video is via @maproomblog.
Archives for June 2013
Garmin GPSMAP 547xs review
June 28, 2013 By 8 Comments
Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 547xs
The Garmin GPSMAP 547xs
Garmin Monterra Android-based outdoor GPS announced
June 24, 2013 By 36 Comments
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the Garmin Monterra.
It’s been a few months since we first heard the rumors, but today the Garmin Monterra has finally been announced. Boasting an Android operating system, the Monterra can utilize apps from the Google Play Store. It even has WiFi to allow for direct downloading of apps. read more
This week in GPS — June 22nd, 2013
June 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This week in GPS is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends, from GPS Tracklog and other places around the Web. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. This week’s lead video is a durability test of sorts on the new Garmin Oregon 6xx series. I suggest not trying to recreate it! Thanks to Atlas Cached for the tip. read more
Rand McNally Foris 850 review
June 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
The Rand McNally Foris 850
This week in GPS — June 15th, 2013
June 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My GPS made me do it! Image courtesy The Martha’s Vineyard Times (mvtimes.com), all rights reserved
This week in GPS is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends, from GPS Tracklog and other places around the Web. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. Today’s lead image is from an article on trucks jamming up Vineyard Haven traffic.
Load multiple maps to your Garmin without renaming them
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I was a bit surprised this morning when I saw this comment…
…these days if you choose multiple products to install on your device from Basecamp they are uploaded as separate img files anyway so you do get one per product.
Google acquires Waze
June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Google announced late this morning that it has acquired Waze, the Israeli company behind the popular crowdsourced navigation/traffic app of the same name. Seen by many as a defensive move, Google’s main reason for the purchase may be to keep it out of the hands of Apple or Facebook, although there are other possible reasons as well.
Garmin RV 760LMT and wireless backup camera announced
June 11, 2013 By 23 Comments
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the RV 760LMT.
Garmin has announced an RV-friendly navigator this morning, the Garmin RV 760LMT. The 7″ unit creates custom routes based on the size and weight of an RV and features the America’s RV Parks & Services Directory. read more
iOS 7 to feature in-car integration
June 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
Apple Maps navigation on your car’s built-in screen
At Apple’s WWDC yesterday, the company unveiled iOS 7, which includes vehicular integration due to roll out to a dozen car manufacturers next year. Basically, this will connect your iPhone to your car’s built-in screen, transforming it into an infotainment center, complete with turn-by-turn (albeit Apple Maps-based) navigation. read more
