UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For information on current models, check out our GPS for runners page.
The Garmin Forerunner 405CX 
Garmin Forerunner 405CX review
April 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
Garmin Approach G5 review
April 5, 2009 By 3 Comments
UPDATE: A new model, the Garmin Approach G3, brings most of the G5’s features in a smaller package and at a lower price.
UPDATE 2: Another new model, the Garmin Approach S1, has a sports watch form factor.
UPDATE 3: An even newer model, the Approach G6, is more pocketable than the G5 and adds worldwide courses.
The Garmin Approach G5
This ruggedized waterproof unit includes thousands of preloaded U.S. golf courses, touch-targeting, manual pin positioning, course preview, digital scorecard, computer scorecard review, and a high-sensitivity receiver.
Compare prices on the Garmin Approach G5
Here is a link to check out the list of pre-loaded courses, and the Garmin Approach G5 web pagewhere you can download more courses as they are added (7500+ were available in the first update!).
More Garmin Approach G5 reviews
- Consumer-authored Garmin Approach G5 reviews are being posted at GPS Now
- More consumer-written Garmin Approach G5 reviews
have been posted at Amazon
- CriticalGolf.com has posted their own Approach G5 review
- A Garmin Approach G5 review has also been posted at About.com
- The Hacker’s Paradise has also posted a review of the Approach G5
- PCMag.com gives a 3 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin Approach G5 review
- Waggle Room compares the Approach G5 to the SkyCaddie SG5
- PocketLint reviews the Garmin G5 golf GPS
I’ll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…
Other Garmin Approach G5 resources
- A PDF version of the Approach G5 quick start manual
- The official Garmin Approach G5 web page, where you’ll find screen shots
- A Garmin Approach mini-site with demos and a run down on features
- Garmin Approach G5 training videos
- A video demo of the Garmin Approach G5:
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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide.
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UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current TomTom models and their features, please see our TomTom comparison chart.
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UPDATE: Read my Garmin Forerunner 310XT review and my Garmin Forerunner 405CX review
Garmin has announced two new GPS fitness watches, the Forerunner 310XT and Forerunner 405CX.
Garmin Forerunner 310XT
The 310XT (pictured above at right) is a waterproof, multi-sport unit, featuring 20 hours of battery life. Waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, the 310XT is clearly aimed at multi-sport athletes. It can categorize the various activities in a workout and log transition time between them. The 310XT uses both audible signals and/or vibration alerts, so you won’t miss your milestones.
It will be sold on its own or with a new waterproof, soft-strap heart rate monitor, which is expected to be available this summer. While it won’t transmit heart-rate data underwater, the strap can be worn under a wetsuit to shave down transition time. The suggested retail price is $349.99.
TomTom ONE 140 and XL 340 series include Mexico and IQRoutes
April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Read my reviews of the TomTom ONE 140, ONE 140-S, XL 340 and XL 340-S
TomTom has announced four new devices, including the TomTom ONE 140 and TomTom XL 340 series. Each includes IQ Routes™ and Advanced Lane Guidance, which were previously available only on the high-end TomTom GO series. Additionally, the new units come with increased North American map coverage that now includes Mexico. Here are some highlights from the news release:
Garmin backcountry notes
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The folks at Garmin have been quite busy lately, hitting us with software and firmware releases, and even new Oregon models. Let’s start with software…
Garmin BaseCamp
This new mapping software, which we first mentioned when it was announced back in January, is now available for download (there is also a Beta version for Macs). Note this disclaimer from the download notes:
“BaseCamp will only recognize MapSource products that contain digital elevation model (DEM) data. Some examples of products that contain elevation data are Topo U.S. 24K, Topo U.S. 24K National Parks (version 3), Topo U.S. 100K (version 4 and later), Topo U.S. 2008, Topo Australia, Topo Canada (version 4), Topo Deutschland, Topo Great Britain, and Topo products produced by many Garmin distributors.”
TomTom ONE and XL IQ Routes editions heading to U.S.?
March 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Read my reviews of the TomTom ONE 140, ONE 140-S, XL 340 and XL 340-S
Yesterday TomTom announced new editions of the TomTom ONE and XL, featuring IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance, which had previously been available only on newer GO models. While these new models are first being introduced in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand, GpsPasSion is reporting that they will ultimately make their way to the U.S. Others are speculating that we won’t see them on this side of the pond until TomTom reduces its backlog of inventory here in the States.
Garmin nuvi 885T review
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UPDATE: MSN Direct is ceasing operations on January 1, 2012.
UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide.
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Garmin Oregon 500 series
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
REI has inadvertently leaked information on a forthcoming update to the Garmin Oregon handheld lineup — the Oregon 500 series. It's unclear whether these will be the 500 and 500t or the 550 and 550t, but it does appear that they will include a built-in camera like the Magellan Triton series. We're assuming this will give you the ability to take geotagged photos. This could help explain the $50 rebate (PDF) on the current Oregon series, which expires May 10.
