TomTom has announced the Bridge, a 7″ ruggedized Android device for fleet managers. The tablet-like device will include an NFC chip, 5MP camera, Bluetooth, WiF, a 3G modem, rear camera compatibility, and a replaceable battery. read more
Archives for February 2014
TomTom rolls out 7″ Android tablet for fleets
February 27, 2014 By 4 Comments
Garmin announces nav app for Sony SmartWatch 2
February 24, 2014 By 5 Comments
Garmin has announced a dedicated navigation app for Sony Xperia smartphones that will also provide pedestrian navigation on Sony’s SmartWatch 2. read more
This week in GPS — February 22nd, 2014
February 22, 2014 By 3 Comments
My GPS made me do it! Image via Webster, MA police department
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 is from a train vs. Subaru accident blamed on GPS.
Garmin fenix 2 announced
February 20, 2014 By 12 Comments
Garmin is updating their fenix backcountry sportswatch with the fenix 2. This new model adds multi-sport training capabilities, advanced running dynamics, smart notifications and dedicated training modes for skiing and swimming. read more
The Ultimate Geocaching GPSr Field Test
February 18, 2014 By 14 Comments
If there’s anything to get a discussion going amongst Geocachers it’s the subject of GPS units. With so much choice out there, knowing which one to buy can be difficult. And geocachers have a very narrow focus. We don’t care about all the added features, we just want to be able to navigate to geocaches. And so with that in mind a few geocachers and I had an idea to have a field test and crown one of them the best for geocaching. read more
This week in GPS — February 15th, 2014
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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) shows a DIY GPS+GLONASS receiver being tested against a Garmin Oregon 6xx.
A mountain biker reviews the Garmin Edge Touring Plus
February 10, 2014 By 2 Comments
The Garmin Edge Touring Plus
This week in GPS — February 8th, 2014
February 8, 2014 By 1 Comment
The fifth GPS block IIF satellite is set for a February 20 launch; image via United Launch Alliance
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) shows the fifth GPS IIF satellite being readied for Feb. 20 launch. read more
DeLorme to offer monthly plans for inReach satellite communicator
February 7, 2014 By 4 Comments
This is good news. As of March 10, DeLorme will be offering monthly plans for it’s popular inReach SE two-way satellite communicator. read more
First looks at the Garmin GPSMAP 64s
February 6, 2014 By 21 Comments
GLONASS seems to make a difference!
UPDATE: Here’s my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 64s.
I couldn’t resist posting this photo of my Garmin GPSMAP 62s and the new 64s side by side, showing the difference GLONASS makes in reported accuracy. read more
