TomTom has announced a new high-end TomTom GO series this morning, including 4.3″, 5″ and 6″ models. While the details aren’t entirely clear, it appears that all models will include a capacitive multi-touch display and 3D buildings. read more
New TomTom GO series announced
April 17, 2013 By 12 Comments
TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport watches announced
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the TomTom Runner.
TomTom has announced two new sportwatches, the TomTom Runner and the TomTom Multi-Sport. The watches are waterproof to 50 meters, and support GPS/GLONASS and Bluetooth Smart. They also use “built-in sensors to count strides, so that users can monitor pace and distance even while running on a treadmill.” An optional Bluetooth heart rate monitor is available for either device. read more
Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
April 15, 2013 By 102 Comments
The 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Hands on 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT
This week in GPS — April 13th, 2013
April 13, 2013 By 2 Comments
Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains, five miles from any road (Image credit: Wikipedia)
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) is of a very cool bridge to nowhere; via @modernhiker.
Garmin GLO review
April 11, 2013 By 50 Comments
Garmin GLO Bluetooth receiver
The Garmin GLO is a small GPS/GLONASS receiver that sends 10 position fixes per second to an external device such as a tablet, laptop or smartphone using wireless Bluetooth® technology. read more
Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review
April 9, 2013 By 98 Comments
We go hands on with the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
Hands on Garmin nuvi 2597LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2597LMT
Video: Garmin’s new Active Lane Guidance feature
April 8, 2013 By 20 Comments
Active lane assist on the Garmin nuvi 2597LMT
One of the biggest improvements in the latest Garmin nuvi Advanced and Prestige series models is (IMHO) the active lane guidance feature. It’s simply more clear what lane you are supposed to be in and when to move into it. This is especially true as you approach a multiple exit interchange such as you see above, something that might be labeled Exits 10A and 10B. The older versions of lane assist and junction view simply could not make the maneuver as clear as it is with active lane guidance. read more
California court: Don’t use maps on your phone while driving
April 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
Appeals Court rules hands-on use of smartphone maps illegal
A California appellate court has effectively extended the states’s texting while driving law to the use of maps on your phone. The statute in question says you can’t use your phone while driving unless you do it in hands free mode — don’t touch. read more
This week in GPS — April 6th, 2013
April 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 (above) is of an Earth-year through stunning NASA imagery; via Engadget. read more
UPDATED: Garmin Monterra and Virb coming this year?
April 3, 2013 By 10 Comments
A sneak peek at some new Garmin devices?
UPDATE: There is an Amazon
Here’s a couple of new Garmin trademark filings that may interest our audience. The Garmin Monterra (a possible Montana successor?) is billed as a… read more
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