It turns out that there’s an Android-based Garmin nuvi available right now — if you live in Singapore or Malaysia. But this may be a hint of things to come for other markets too, so let’s take a look. read more
Garmin RV 760LMT review
When I got married, nearly 16 years ago (this week!), my new father-in-law intoned,”Two are better than one, for they have good return for their labor.” That passage from the Good Book has been the Polaris of my relationship with my wife from day one. In fact, when I got the chance to review the new Garmin RV 760LMT, she immediately looked at me and said, “I’ll write it and we can test it together.Where do you want to go?” Not being one to argue with my dear wife, we did just that. read more
Garmin nuvi Advanced series models with HD traffic coming soon?
It looks like Garmin may be getting ready to roll out some Advanced series nuvi models bundled with the GTM-60 HD traffic receiver. While I’m not seeing them for sale anywhere yet, the new models are shown on Garmin’s site: read more
UPDATED: Chopper-friendly Garmin zumo 390LM monitors tire pressure in real time
Garmin has announced the zumo 390LM, a new high-end 4.3″ motorcycle navigator that can utilize an ANT+ tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) to give a real-time view of tire pressure.
Garmin HUD (Head up display) review
Hands on Garmin HUD review
I got to test the new Garmin HUD (Head-Up Display) on a recent trip to Charleston, SC. The HUD projects navigation information onto your windshield. It has no GPS chip; instead, it receives position and navigation information from your smartphone, which must be running a Garmin navigation app (an additional purchase).
New feature coverage on the 2013 Garmin nuvis
The 2013 Garmin nuvi line brought several new features that you may or may not be seeing — active lane guidance, real directions and school zone warnings. read more
Garmin Air Vent Mount review
I’ve been testing Garmin’s new air vent mount (also available at Amazon) for the past few weeks and wanted to share how it’s gone. I’ve tested other vent mounts before but have never come across one I liked enough to stick with. read more
Garmin RV 760LMT and wireless backup camera announced
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the RV 760LMT.
Garmin has announced an RV-friendly navigator this morning, the Garmin RV 760LMT. The 7″ unit creates custom routes based on the size and weight of an RV and features the America’s RV Parks & Services Directory. read more
Garmin nuvi 2497LMT review
Hands on Garmin nuvi 2497LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2497LMT is the top of the line 4.3″ model in Garmin’s 2013 Advanced series. Improvements to this years model include active lane guidance, traffic announcements, “Real Directions” and a slide-out Up Ahead feature. I’ll explore all those features in more detail below. As a high-end model, the 2497LMT includes lifetime traffic and map updates, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and voice command. read more
6″ TomTom VIA 1605 M RV hits US shores
A Friday afternoon tweet is a low-key way to announce this, but it looks like the 6″ TomTom VIA 1605 M RV is now available in the US. Based on the 1605TM we reviewed, this new model has been available in Europe for several months as the GO LIVE Camper & Caravan. read more