Sunday, March 18, 2012

Garmin nuvi 42

Garmin nuvi 42 reviewThe 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

First look at the Garmin nuvi 2013 Advanced series

Garmin nuvi 2597LMT active lane guidance

Garmin nuvi 2597LMT map screen with active lane guidance

UPDATERead my hands on reviews of the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT and 2797LMT.

I received a Garmin nuvi 2597LMT and 2797LMT for testing last week, so here is a first looks post. The full reviews should be up within a month. read more

Garmin nuvi 52

Garmin nuvi 52 review

The Garmin nuvi 52 is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models, their entry-level line. Even so, it includes many features that were relegated to high-end models not that long ago — speed limit display, junction view and lane assist. The nuvi 52 is great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without all the bells and whistles. It’s got an extra-large 5″ display and comes with preloaded maps of the entire US except Alaska. read more

Garmin nuvi 42LM

Garmin nuvi 42LM review

The Garmin nuvi 42LM is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models, and while an entry-level 4.3″ device, it includes items like speed limit display, junction view and lane assist – things that were found only in high-end models not so long ago. It’s a great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without the bells and whistles, and it comes with preloaded maps of the entire US except Alaska and features lifetime map updates. read more

Garmin to release innovative nuvi vent mount

Garmin nuvi GPS vent mount

Garmin’s forthcoming and innovative vent mount

Ever used a vent mount? Many people find them quite frustrating. According to GPS City, Garmin seems to think they’ve designed a better mousetrap… read more

Garmin nuvi 54LM

Garmin nuvi 54LM reviewThe Garmin nuvi 54LM is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models, and while considered an entry-level device, it includes features such as speed limit display, junction view and lane assist – things that were relegated to high-end models not that long ago. It’s a great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without the bells and whistles, and it’s got an extra-large 5″ display to boot. It also comes with preloaded maps of the US and Canada and includes lifetime map updates. read more

Garmin nuvi 44LM

Garmin nuvi 44LM review

The Garmin nuvi 44LM is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models. While this 4.3″ device is considered an entry-level model, it includes features such as speed limit display, junction view and lane assist; things that were relegated to high-end units not that long ago. The 44LM comes with preloaded maps of the US and Canada, includes lifetime map updates, and is a great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without a bunch of bells and whistles. read more

Garmin nuvi 52LM review

Garmin nuvi 52LM reviewHands on Garmin nuvi 52LM review

The Garmin nuvi 52LM is one of the company’s 2013 Essential series models, and while considered an entry-level device, it includes features such as speed limit display, junction view and lane assist – things that were relegated to high-end models not that long ago. It’s a great choice for someone who needs a basic navigator without the bells and whistles, and it’s got an extra-large 5″ display to boot. It also comes with preloaded maps of the entire US except Alaska and lifetime map updates. read more

Garmin dezl 760LMT

Garmin dezl 760LMT reviewsThe seven-inch Garmin Dezl 760LMT updates the 5″ dezl 560LMT, and is Garmin’s largest truck GPS. In addition to the larger screen, the 760LMT also adds voice command, a headphone jack/audio line out, and display of the elevation grade for the road you’re driving. read more

POLL: Do you want your GPS to say recalculating?

Recalculating

Recalculating!

Recalculating. It’s a word from your GPS that’s become part of the popular culture, quite often being made fun of. Miss a turn (even intentionally) and your GPS keeps saying it over and over until you return to the route, stop navigation or mute the blasted thing. read more