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Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains, five miles from any road (Image credit: Wikipedia)
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 image (above) is of a very cool bridge to nowhere; via @modernhiker.
Garmin GLO Bluetooth receiver
The Garmin GLO is a small GPS/GLONASS receiver that sends 10 position fixes per second to an external device such as a tablet, laptop or smartphone using wireless Bluetooth® technology. read more
We go hands on with the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
Hands on Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2597LMT
Active lane assist on the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
One of the biggest improvements in the latest Garmin nuvi Advanced and Prestige series models is (IMHO) the active lane guidance feature. It’s simply more clear what lane you are supposed to be in and when to move into it. This is especially true as you approach a multiple exit interchange such as you see above, something that might be labeled Exits 10A and 10B. The older versions of lane assist and junction view simply could not make the maneuver as clear as it is with active lane guidance. read more
Appeals Court rules hands-on use of smartphone maps illegal
A California appellate court has effectively extended the states’s texting while driving law to the use of maps on your phone. The statute in question says you can’t use your phone while driving unless you do it in hands free mode — don’t touch. read more
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 (above) is of an Earth-year through stunning NASA imagery; via Engadget. read more
A sneak peek at some new Garmin devices?
UPDATE: There is an Amazon
Here’s a couple of new Garmin trademark filings that may interest our audience. The Garmin Monterra (a possible Montana successor?) is billed as a… read more
The Garmin nuvi 42 is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models, their entry-level line. Even so, this 4.3″ navigator is quite capable, and features speed limit display, junction view and lane assist — things that were relegated to top-of-the-line models not too long ago. The nuvi 42 comes with preloaded maps of the entire US except Alaska and is a great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without all the bells and whistles. read more
DeLorme has quietly acknowledged the forthcoming inReach SE two-way satellite communicator. The big improvement over the previous inReach is that you don’t have to pair it with a smartphone to send and receive text messages. Also of note, the virtual keyboard uses predictive text. And while the unit is a bit taller than the original, thankfully it’s slimmed down quite a bit in the other two dimensions. read more
The Garmin nuvi 2595LMT and eTrex 20 topped our charts this past month
It’s that time again, when we look back on the past month to see what our readers bought. The rankings below are based on the number of units sold on GPS Tracklog, through our various partners like Amazon and REI. On the auto side, the Garmin nuvi 2595LMT claimed the top spot, while the eTrex 20 was the most popular unit on the handheld list. On to the charts…
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