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
US to mandate GPS training for new commercial drivers
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Low clearance warning; Image courtesy zozolka
Too many bridge strikes and you get new regulations. According to Bloomberg, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will:
…will require GPS training for new operators seeking commercial-driver certification (and) begin distributing GPS training recommendations, including how to select professional-grade navigation systems, instructions on how to input truck sizes and axle weights, and tips on avoiding distracted driving.
This week in GPS — March 9, 2013
March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This school tour bus got stranded in Yosemite when the driver followed his GPS onto a one-lane dirt road. Courtesy photo, copyright 2013
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 the result of a GPS snafu that stranded a tour bus in Yosemite. read more
New nuvis in stock, Oregon delayed
March 7, 2013 By 11 Comments
The Garmin Oregon 600 and 2013 nuvi Advanced series
Most of the 2013 Garmin nuvi Advanced series models are now shipping from GPS City (which offers free priority mail shipping) and direct from Garmin. It appears that Amazon
DeLorme inReach SE coming soon
March 5, 2013 By 10 Comments
The forthcoming DeLorme inReach SE
As previously noted, DeLorme is working on a new product, and now GPS City has spilled the beans on the DeLorme inReach SE, which is expected to hit their shelves around April 1. Unfortunately, it’s not the all-in-one GPS + satellite communicator we were hoping for, but it does update the current inReach with a color screen and virtual keyboard. read more
This week in GPS – March 2, 2013
March 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Gee, it doesn’t look like a bomb to me! Photo: Jami Kinton/Mansfield News Journal
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. The lead image above is from a story about overzealous police who want to press felony charges against some Ohio geocachers. read more
Garmin nuvi 42LM
March 1, 2013 By 5 Comments
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
Best selling GPS for February 2013
March 1, 2013 By 6 Comments
Lots of ties on our best seller list this month!
Ah February, the month of…ties? Well, it is the lowest month of the year for GPS sales, hence the high number of ties in the list of what our readers bought last month. The rankings below are based on the number of units sold on GPS Tracklog, through our various partners like Amazon and REI. On the auto side, the Garmin nuvi 50LM and 2495LMT share the top spot. On the handheld list , it’s a three-way tie for first place between the Garmin eTrex 20 and the Oregon 450 and 450t. On to the charts… read more
Garmin to release innovative nuvi vent mount
February 27, 2013 By 2 Comments
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
February 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
The 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
