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Well this isn’t what I expected to wake up to on Independence Day, but here it is; a Garmin nuvi 2598FL has cleared the FCC. And I would say that the model number is just a place holder, but the documents clearly state that it’s the marketing name and describe it as a connected personal navigation device. read more
It’s that time again — the first of the month, when we look back on our readers’ favorite auto and handheld GPS. The rankings below are based on the number of units sold on GPS Tracklog and our sister site, GPS Deals, through our various partners like Amazon and REI. The nuvi 1450LMT and Oregon 450 continue to rule the roost, just like last month.
The Garmin GPSMAP 62stc adds a 5MP geotagging camera to the GPSMAP 62st, allowing you to snap pictures on the go, and have those images automatically tied to a location, without having to carry another device. You’ll also get added memory, NiMH batteries and charger and a picture viewer. Like the 62st, this one also comes with pre-loaded 1:100,000 scale topos of the US.
Ah, the marketing folks are at it again. All over the Web this morning, you can find the headline “TomTom offers free daily map changes on all devices.” Sounds great, huh? The problem is that TomTom has been advertising Map Share as a feature on their newer devices ever since they came out.
Globetrotters rejoice! One of the missing pieces of the GPS puzzle for jet-setting adventurers is the lack of detailed maps for their devices. Sure, there are decent maps for most of Europe, Australia, etc., but you don’t even need to be in a third-world country before your GPS is pretty much devoid of mapping options. Now smartphone-toting trekkers have a new option though. read more
It appears that the phoenix-like rise of the Geomate.jr from the ashes is almost complete. In a Facebook post yesterday, the new owners shared the following with geocachers: read more
There are a couple of GPS-related lawsuits in the news today:
Hands on with the TomTom Start 55TM
The TomTom START 55TM
GPS Tracklog is a labor of love, but it takes a great deal of time, and at the end of the day I often feel like I haven’t covered the subject in enough breadth or depth. So I’m asking for help. Specifically I’m looking for folks who have experience in and can write about the following subjects:
In a surprising (and questionable) bit of gumshoe work, a POI Factory contributor has concluded that windshield mounts are illegal in 28 states and six Canadian provinces.
