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Garmin nuvi 2400 GPS device leaks

Shane McGlaun, Nov 8th 2010 Discuss [1]

We all know that one of the best places to search for little tips about incoming products from various companies is firmware updates. The devices have to be added to firmware so they can be supported. Typically, this is done ahead of launch. Garmin's latest firmware update has surfaced and inside that update were hints at new GPS devices. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils Approach S1 golf GPS watch

Shane McGlaun, Oct 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Garmin has a GPS device for just about every need that you might have. The company makes a full line of GPS devices for golfers that will tell them how far from the hole they are as they play at some of the most popular courses around the country. Garmin has added a new and compact product to its golfing line up today called the Approach S1. Read The Full Story

Garmin GPS apps headed to Apple App Store, BlackBerry App World, exclusive ASUS Android deal

Chris Davies, Oct 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

We've all had them: relationships where we know we should walk away, but just can't bring ourselves to let go. Garmin-Asus may no longer be pushing their co-branded smartphone vision, but they're not ready for a complete divorce. Instead, ASUS has exclusively licensed Garmin's PND software for its Android devices. Read The Full Story

Garmin-Asus split official: no more new nuvifones

Chris Davies, Oct 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Garmin has officially confirmed its divorce from ASUS, with the company confirming last week's rumors regarding the ill-fated Garmin-Asus partnership. Describing the move as "new mobile handset strategies," the non-press-speak version is that while existing Garmin-Asus devices will remain on sale, the two companies won't be working together on new models. Read The Full Story

Garmin-Asus to split as consumer indifference sinks in

Chris Davies, Oct 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

"Down dooby-do down down," sang Neil Sedaka, "breaking up is hard to do." Fitting words for Garmin-Asus today, who have apparently confirmed their intent to dissolve the current partnership come January 2011. Afterward, ASUS will resume sole branding of its handset business, while Garmin will be able to spread its PND services to a wider range of devices and companies. Read The Full Story

Garmin chirp is your pocket geocaching pebble

Chris Davies, Oct 15th 2010 Discuss [4]

Garmin has outed the unusually-named chirp, a $22.99 geocaching dongle intended for those people whose idea of a good weekend is snuffling round clutching their PND and looking for treasure in Tupperware. Compatible with any of the company's wirelessly-enabled handhelds, the chirp can basically be programmed to give location hints for other geocachers, and then hidden - it's waterproof, usefully - so as to encourage them along the way whenever they pass. Read The Full Story

Garmin Forerunner 410 and 210 GPS watches jog onto the scene

Chris Davies, Oct 4th 2010 Discuss [3]

Garmin has outed two new GPS watches, the Forerunner 410 and Forerunner 210, targeted at healthy people who step out from behind their computers once in a while. The Garmin Forerunner 410 has a new "touch bezel" for easier use while running, and comes with a new heart monitor strap and wireless connectivity for transferring position and performance data when you're back home. Read The Full Story

Garmin Edge 800 cycling PND packs custom maps with no calibration

Chris Davies, Aug 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Garmin has outed its latest PND, and the Edge 800 is targeted at cyclists either prone to getting lost or wanting to track their performance. A compact unit with a 2.6-inch color touchscreen, the Edge 800 comes with a simple twist-on handlebar mount and can track not only position but speed, distance, time, elevation, calories burned, climb and descent. Pair it with an ANT+ compliant monitor, meanwhile, and you can also record heartrate and speed/cadence (sensor depending). Using Garmin's Custom Maps software, owners can manage their own topographical data or load on preconfigured packages, such as City Navigator maps, stored on a microSD card. The Edge 800 also supports satellite imagery, and requires no calibration if moved between bikes: the company says you can simply twist it off the mount and snap it onto a different cycle. Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi battery recall over potential fire risk

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Bad news for Garmin today, with the announcement that the PND company is recalling around 1.25m nuvi GPS systems over concerns that third-party batteries may overheat and, potentially, cause fires. Owners of Garmin nuvi 200W, 250W, 260W, 7xx and 7xxT (where xx is a two-digit number) PNDs should check out the company's special site, punch in the serial number and see if they're affected; if so, the unit will have to be sent back (at no cost, naturally) for battery replacement. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile nuvifone sales “as previously planned” argue Garmin

Chris Davies, Jul 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

ASUS has denied recent analyst speculation that the company has sold a mere 20,000 nuvifone handsets through carrier T-Mobile USA, though they've also declined to give out any more accurate figures. According to DigiTimes, ASUS claims their nuvifone shipments are "as previously planned." Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi 1695 connected PND spotted at FCC

Chris Davies, Jul 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Garmin's successor the cellular-enabled nuvi 1690 PND, the unimaginatively named Garmin nuvi 1695, has been spotted clearing the FCC. Official specifications are unknown, but the nuvi 1695 is expected to have a touchscreen UI, Bluetooth and GSM connectivity; the latter will likely be used for mobile access to Google Local search information. Read The Full Story