Garmin is updating their fenix backcountry sportswatch with the fenix 2. This new model adds multi-sport training capabilities, advanced running dynamics, smart notifications and dedicated training modes for skiing and swimming. read more
Garmin fenix 2 announced
February 20, 2014 By 12 Comments
The Ultimate Geocaching GPSr Field Test
February 18, 2014 By 14 Comments
If there’s anything to get a discussion going amongst Geocachers it’s the subject of GPS units. With so much choice out there, knowing which one to buy can be difficult. And geocachers have a very narrow focus. We don’t care about all the added features, we just want to be able to navigate to geocaches. And so with that in mind a few geocachers and I had an idea to have a field test and crown one of them the best for geocaching. read more
A mountain biker reviews the Garmin Edge Touring Plus
February 10, 2014 By 2 Comments
The Garmin Edge Touring Plus
DeLorme to offer monthly plans for inReach satellite communicator
February 7, 2014 By 4 Comments
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
First looks at the Garmin GPSMAP 64s
February 6, 2014 By 21 Comments
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
Garmin Oregon 450, 550 series discontinued
January 27, 2014 By 13 Comments
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
Garmin Smart Notifications coming to Android
January 21, 2014 By 9 Comments
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.
Garmin Approach G7 and G8 for golfers
January 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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
A Geocacher’s review of the Oregon 650
January 15, 2014 By 17 Comments
Any geocacher will tell you that their most important piece of kit is the GPSr. Whilst some are happy to casually geocache with a smartphone, those of us who are a little more ‘dedicated’ treat the selection of a new GPSr with the upmost of care. read more
Garmin GPSMAP 64 series brings GLONASS, iPhone connectivity & preloaded caches
January 13, 2014 By 37 Comments
The all new Garmin GPSMAP 64 series
UPDATE: Here’s my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 64s.
Garmin has announced the GPSMAP 64 series, updating the 62 series (of which the 62s is currently my go-to handheld). Let’s dive right into the improvements…
