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Garmin debuts BirdsEye Satellite and Aerial Imagery

Shane McGlaun, Jan 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

GPS devices are good and bad at times. They are a great way to get where you are going without having to use a map or stop and ask directions. However, some users are too trusting and will literally follow a GPS device to the ends of the Earth. Garmin is one of the biggest names in GPS and has announced its new BirdsEye satellite and aerial imagery. Read The Full Story

Garmin ecoRoute hd adds vehicle diagnostics to GPS device

Shane McGlaun, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

Most of us have had at least one car in our lifetime that had a check engine light come on unexpectedly. That always leads us to wonder if it's nothing but a filter or something that needs to go to the shop right away. Garmin has unveiled a new device for its GPS systems called the ecoRoute hd that turns the GPS device into a vehicle diagnostics center. Read The Full Story

Garmin Voice Studio lets your voice be heard on GPS devices

Shane McGlaun, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [3]

There are many people out there who like to customize their gadgets. They add skins to their notebooks and fancy cases to their mobile phones. It would stand to reason that many people out there would also like to customize the GPS devices that they use in the car. Garmin has unveiled Voice Studio that lets you put your voice onto the GPS device. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils new GPS for riders at CES with cool features

Shane McGlaun, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [2]

I did my share of dirt bike riding back in the day but I never trusted the other drivers on the road enough to venture onto the highways. If you are a motorcyclist that likes taking long trips on your bike Garmin has unveiled a new navigation device just for you called the zumo 665. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils new Oregon 450t and 450 outdoor GPS units

Shane McGlaun, Dec 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

There are lots of different GPS devices that are aimed at different uses. In the car, we have GPS devices that help us drive from one place to another around town or across the country. Outdoors active types can get GPS devices that help them find their way in the wild outdoors. Read The Full Story

ASUS Eee Smartbook dropping Q1 2010 for around $180

Chris Davies, Oct 30th 2009 Discuss [1]

Bargain hunters looking for a new ultraportable this Christmas could do well to hold off until the new year, as ASUS CEO Jerry Shen has announced the company plans to launch an Android-based Smartbook in Q1 2010 that could be priced at around $180. ASUS were among the companies demonstrating Smartbook prototypes - based on Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon processor - back in June, but since then have downplayed their involvement with the format. Read The Full Story

AT&T Garmin nuvifone G60 arriving October 4th

Chris Davies, Sep 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's only taken them a couple of years, but Garmin have finally announced a release of the nuvifone G60 in the US. As of October 4th the touchscreen GPS-centric handset will arrive on AT&T, priced at $299 following a $100 mail-in rebate and assuming you're willing to sign two years of your cellular life away to the carrier. Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi 1690 features AT&T connectivity

Shane McGlaun, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

We have talked a bit about the sleek Garmin nuvi 1690 back in August. Garmin has offered up more details on the PND today, and the device sound pretty cool. Read The Full Story

Garmin shows off Edge 500 GPS for cyclists

Shane McGlaun, Sep 2nd 2009 Discuss [1]

I have never ridden so far or so long on a bicycle that I needed a GPS. I barely need a GPS in my car most of the time. If you are an avid bicyclist that wants to keep track of how far and how fast you ride (among other things) Garmin has a new cycling GPS called the Edge 500. Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi 1800-series PNDs leak; EDGE-packing 1690 confirmed for $500

Chris Davies, Aug 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Looks like Garmin aren't going to take the rise in PND apps for smartphones lying down: an anonymous source has just officially outed specifications for the Garmin nuvi 1690 we've been seeing recently, together with its bigger siblings the nuvi 1820 and 1860. The 1820 and 1860 are the first two models from Garmin's new nuvi 1800-series, with 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreens, WiFi and Bluetooth, and - in the case of the 1860 at least - a 3-megapixel camera with geotagging. Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi 1690 PND outed: EDGE, Bluetooth and new “nuinfo” connected services

Chris Davies, Aug 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

Details of the upcoming Garmin nuvi 1690 connected PND are quietly being outed, courtesy of both the FCC and the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group). The latter have confirmed that the touchscreen satnav will not only have Bluetooth but go on sale in both Europe and North America, while the former have released the 1690's quick-start manual [pdf link]. Read The Full Story