GARMIN Nuvi 780 GPS For $178 Is Walmart Value Of The Day

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Today's Walmart Value Of The Day features the GARMIN Nuvi 780 GPS for only $178. On Amazon the Nuvi 178 sells for $189.99. You save $11.99.

The Garmin Nuvi 780 includes the MSN Direct receiver with version 2 features: traffic updates, weather, gas prices, movie reviews and listings, stock info, news, local events and Send to PND / 3 month trial subscription. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:29 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Walmart Black Friday GPS Doorbuster Deal Is A $59 TomTom 125-SE

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Walmart is setting a new low price level for a GPS device on Black Friday 2009. If you are up early you can get a chance to get your hands on a TomTom ONE 125-SE GPS for only $59.

The TomTom One 125 is the most low end GPS device TomTom manufactures. Features include 3.5-inch screen, US map only, Mapshare enabled, and Fold & Go EasyPort mount. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

GPS Navigation Comes to iPod touch

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The iPhone 3G and 3GS both offer GPS navigation capability thanks to built-in GPS receivers. The iPod touch on the other hand lacks a GPS receiver, which meant that it could not be used for navigation. GeoLife and PosiMotion have announced a new hardware and software solution for the iPod touch that brings GPS navigation to the device for the first time.

The system, called G-Fi, provides a mobile network/GPS router, and provides turn-by-turn navigation for the iPod touch line. The G-Fi is a onetime cost item with no additional monthly costs and it supports the entire iPod touch and iPhone range. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch Only $149.74 On Amazon

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The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor has been available since 2006, but is still a cool fitness device especially at the new low price of $149.74, available on Amazon.com. List price is $299.99.
I found this deal because with its new low price the Garmin Forerunner 305 has shot up in the Electronics Bestseller List to #13.
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Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin Unveils New Aera Series GPS Solutions for Car and Aircraft

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Garmin has unveiled a new GPS solution that can go from the car to the airplane. The GPS series is the aera 500, 510, 550, and 560. The devices share many of the same features and the same form factor and only differ in the software included on the devices.

The 510 and the 560 models have access to XM satellite radio. All of the devices have private airport data, terrain and obstacle data and more. The devices are designed to allow pilots to use them once they get to their destination in the car. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:27:53 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Google Maps Navigation: Doom For GPS Manufacturers?

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Can you think of any product you'd be happy to pay hundreds of dollars AND a monthly fee for if an equally good version was available for free? No? Then you can understand why the announcement of Google Maps Navigation is a bad thing for GPS makers like TomTom and Garmin. GMN, which is currently in beta, will feature turn-by-turn voice directions.

And, like all Google products, it's going to be 100% free. This means that, in the very near future, you'll be able to get turn-by-turn navigation on your smartphone at no extra cost. The software will also feature 3D views, automatic routing, and voice direction input. This means that, on the fly, you'll be able to ask your phone to, say, direct you to a gas station that's along the route you're already taking.

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:50:58 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom XL 335S GPS Debuts

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TomTom today announced a new portable navigation device with the TomTom XL 335S. The TomTom XL 335S features a 4.3 inch touchscreen, text to speech, TomTom's IQ Routes Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance.

Features of the TomTom XL 335S include spoken instructions, 7m Points of Interest, Map Share and fold and Go EasyPort mount. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:02:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Offers New Entry-level GPS Solution

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TomTom has introduced a new entry-level car navigation system called the TomTom Start. The device is designed specifically for those who only drive or travel long distances occasionally and is an entry-level device that has the ultimate in style and router planning.

The device has a simple menu and a two-button interface with plan router and browse map buttons. The screen of the device is 3.5-inches and has a semi-fixed EasyPort mount and the device is small enough to fit into a pocket or a glove box. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin nuvi 850 GPS On Sale For Only $209.99

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The Garmin nuvi 850 GPS with 4.3 inch widescreen display is on sale on Amazon.com for only $209.99. This is 70% off the original list price of $699.99.
This low price already catapulted the Garmin nuvi 850 to the #2 spot on the Amazon Electronics bestseller list. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom unveils 540S and 540S XXL GPS Devices

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TomTom has unveiled a new range of GPS solutions called the XXL 530S and XXL 540S that each feature massive 5-inch widescreen displays. The GPS units feature TomTom technology like IQ Routes and more.

Both devices include full maps of the US and Canada as well as TomTom Map Share that lets users modify street names, directions, POIs, and other changes and lets users take advantage of the changes made by other users as well. The devices also include desktop software to keep them up to date. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Amber Alert GPS 2G: Be the Clingiest Parent You Can Be

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The digital age has lead to fabulous new advances in helicopter parenting. The latest gadget built to accommodate the paranoid parent is the Amber Alert GPS 2G. Basically, this device is a little GPS tracker you attach to your kid. At any time, you can text the tracker and it will respond with your child's position.

If you think THAT'S creepy, we haven't even gotten started yet. This device also allows parents to restrict their child's movement by creating a 'safe zone' for them to travel in. It doesn't say how this safe zone is enforced, which probably means that it isn't at all.

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

GPS Smartphone Shipments to Hit 77 Million in 2009

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Strategy Analysts has announced that its latest research has shown that in 2009 worldwide GPS smartphone shipments will hit 77 million units. Most of the major smartphones on the market feature GPS like the T-Mobile G1, iPhone 3GS, and Palm Pre.

The adoption of GPS smartphones is spreading thanks to widespread consumer acceptance of PND devices for card and because mobile navigation services are getting better. There is also an increase in navigation applications from handset makers. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:12:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Ricoh Optimizes GPS-enabled 500SE Digital Camera

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Ricoh isn’t a name that you think of when someone says digital camera. The company is more known for office printers and fax machines than digital cameras. The company has announced a newly updated GPS-ready digital camera called the 500SE.

The camera has been updated with an SE-2 GPS module that is small, power-efficient, and stored inside the cameras rugged housing. The 500SE camera uses a modular approach that allows the technology to be updated when new offerings are available. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

The TomTom iPhone Car Kit Has a GPS

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It's no secret that TomTom for iPhone is one of the most heavily anticipated iPhone apps in development right now. Turn-by-turn voice GPS from a company as well-known and trusted as TomTom is something a lot of iPhone users have been waiting for. And they won't have to wait long. AppleInsider says that TomTom will hit the app store later this summer.

We've also learned a few things about the TomTom iPhone car kit, which does a lot more than just hold the iPhone up. It has its own GPS system, which the company says is way better than the one the iPhone mounts. It's also got a dedicated speaker, which should make your iPhone easier to understand over the din of traffic.

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:15:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

AT&T Offers Xora GPS Location Service to Businesses

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AT&T and Xora announced this week that the Xora GPS locator phone service is now available for small and medium businesses. The service is very similar sounding to the AT&T TeleNav Track service in that it provides the real-time location of a mobile workforce.

The solution is a software-as-a-service application designed to lower expenses related to overtime and fuel costs. The Xora service is compatible with most AT&T mobile devices including ruggedized phones and the Blackberry Bold as well as laptops and industry specific devices. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Co-Pilot: Turn-by-Turn GPS For Android

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Google Maps is a cool app and all, but it isn't nearly as convenient (or as safe) as having an actual turn-by-turn satellite navigation application. For a while now, we Android fans have been left in the cold when it comes to good navigation apps, but our day has finally arrived. The CoPilot Live application from CoPilot launches today.

With CoPilot Live you get turn-by-turn voice navigation with online location mapping and your choice of either 2D or 3D guidance views. CoPilot can optimize your trip to find the most efficient route, and it also has an instant detour feature in case of traffic or unexpected closures. If you like what you hear, you can download CoPilot Live from the Android Marketplace today. It costs £25.99 in the U.K and Ireland, and £59.99 in Europe.

Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Garmin Wearable Foretrex 401 and 301 GPS Devices Launch

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Garmin has announced a pair of new wearable GPS devices called the Foretrex 401 and Foretrex 301. The two devices have high-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receivers and a USB interface for a lightweight, waterproof device for hikers, skiers, campers, and military personnel to wear on the wrist.

Both units are waterproof and have high-sensitivity receivers with HotFix to quickly acquire and maintain satellite reception. The technology allows the receiver to maintain a fix even in heavy tree cover or deep canyons. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Firmware Update Unlocks GPS On HTC Touch.

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Congratulations, erstwhile owners of the HTC Touch! Your crippled smartphone is about to recieve a massive firmware update that, among other things, will unlock your GPS so you can actually use it without needing VZ Navigator.

Today Verizon approved this firmware update to the xv6850 Touch Pro. In addition to unlocking the GPS (which Verizon promised Touch owners last year) the update adds Visual Voicemail support (for an extra $3/mo) and EVRC-B codec support. With this new update call handling should be much smoother, and Touch owners will finally be able to use Google Maps and Windows Live Search.

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:55:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Belkin Announces TuneCast GPS Assisted FM Transmitter

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Belkin has announced a new FM transmitter for use in cars that features an iPhone application. The device is called the TuneCast Auto Live FM Transmitter. It uses the iPhone ClearScan Live software application to allow iPhone and iPod touch users to operate the FM transmitter directly from their devices.

The application also uses the devices to get GPS coordinates to find the best stations for broadcasting in the area. Belkin says that the device and App take advantage of iPhone OS 3.0 and is the first application to interact with an iPhone FM transmitter. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Recalls BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision Marine GPS Maps

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Garmin has issued a voluntary recall on the data cards sold with two of its marine GPS units called the BlueChart g2 and the g2 Vision. Boaters use these charts to tell how deep water is and plot a course. Obviously bad chart data can lead to all sorts of issues from running aground to outright capsizing.

Garmin says that it is issuing a voluntary recall of the 2009 version data cards for the two affected units after it became aware that the charting information specifically around Demark and Sweden showed inaccurate colors for water depths. At least two boaters have run aground because of faulty information on the charts. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Unveils Oregon 550 GPS with Camera

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Garmin has unveiled a new all-season portable GPS device called the Oregon 550 that features a touch screen and an integrated camera. A digital camera isn’t something that you typically see on a GPS device. The cam has a 3.2MP resolution, 4x digital zoom and 850MB of internal storage.

Thanks to the GPS sensors inside the device, the camera geotags images as well. Other features include a waterproof design and an integrated 3-axis compass. The touchscreen is enhanced and sunlight readable. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 May 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun