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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
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
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
The Garmin 2555LMT and Oregon 450 topped our best seller list for the past month
It’s time once again to look back and see which models our readers bought over the past month.
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http://youtu.be/VWunJOorE6Q
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 humorous one from Garmin.
Garmin Navigon HUD+ app
Well, I sure got that wrong. What’s that they say about assumptions? Turns out that the free Garmin companion app for the HUD+ is basically the Navigon app, at last when it comes to the Android and Windows platforms. At least all you iPhone users get the familiar nuvi-like interface. Color me disappointed. read more
RIP Garmin Oregon 450
Garmin has discontinued the Oregon 450, one of the most popular handheld GPS receivers they have ever made. Also on the chopping block: the 450t, 550 and 550t. read more
First looks at iOS in the car?
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 one of some purported screenshots of ‘iOS in the Car’ surface.
Garmin’s Smart Notifications feature coming to Android
In case you missed it, Garmin’s news release this morning for their new golf units included this tidbit…
The Approach G7 and G8 also have the new Smart Notification functionality, so users can pair a compatible iPhone 4S or later and receive emails, texts and call alerts right on the device. Android compatibility expected Q2 2014.
The new Garmin Approach G7 and G8 golf GPS models
Garmin has announced two new touchscreen high-end golf units, the Approach G7 and G8. These new models include Smart Notifications and other new features like WiFi, PlaysLike Distance, Club Advice and PinPointer. read more
