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Garmin StreetPilot for iPhone hits App Store

, Jan 4th 2011 Discuss [4]

Garmin looks to be hedging its bets when it comes to the hardware/software PND debate, launching not only the nüvi 2400 range of dedicated 5-inch GPS units, but its first iPhone app as well. Garmin StreetPilot for iPhone offers turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names, free traffic alerts, lane-assist with a junction view for complex highway navigation, and integration with iTunes for music playback while you're driving. Read The Full Story

Garmin nüvi 2400 Series PNDs offer 5″ touchscreen

, Jan 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

As more people rely on their smartphones for turn-by-turn navigation, is there still a market for a standalone PND? Garmin reckons there is, hence the new nüvi 2400 Series of sat-nav devices. Fronted by a 5-inch touchscreen, the four-strong range - nüvi 2460LMT, nüvi 2460LT, nüvi 2450LM, and the nüvi 2450 - offer predictive traffic, automatic logging of favorite destinations, and, optionally, hands-free Bluetooth calling and voice-control. Read The Full Story

Ford SYNC Destinations app remotely programs your PND

, Dec 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Ford has pushed out their new SYNC Destinations mobile app today, allowing iPhone, iPad or Android device users to hook up to the TDI systems in their Ford vehicles and get Predictive Traffic advice for route mapping. Hooking up with the device's address book, as well as allowing up to 25 saved locations, the app lets you search for turn-by-turn directions and have them ready and waiting when you actually get into the car. Ford's predictive systems take into account real-time speed, accident and incident information for all highways, interstates, arterials and city streets in 126 metropolitan areas across North America, and then use that to pick what the system reckons is the best route for your journey. So far, so good, but it then throws in local school schedules, sports games and concerts as well. Read The Full Story

Notion Ink GPS mapping app demo released [Video]

, Dec 27th 2010 Discuss [8]

We've been waiting to see the fruits of Notion Ink's EAP (early access program) with third-party developers, and the Adam tablet's mapping app - developed by Merio - is a good place to start. Rather than simply blow up Google Maps to the 10.1-inch display, Adam has its own custom app supporting POIs, turn-by-turn directions and 3D. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Pioneer Network Vision head-up display for in-car PNDs due 2012 [Video]

, Dec 9th 2010 Discuss [0]

Pioneer's head-up display ambitions - which the company showed off at CEATEC 2010 earlier this year - look headed to a commercial release, with Microvision announcing that it will be providing its PicoP laser projection engine for the Pioneer Network Vision system. We shouldn't have too long to wait until the results start showing up in front of our eyes, either, as Pioneer is targeting commercial introduction of an in-vehicle HUD in 2012. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

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

, 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 chirp is your pocket geocaching pebble

, 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

PND-centric Garmin-Asus’ Windows Phone 7 will arrive Q1 2011

, Oct 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Garmin-Asus has confirmed that, while the company expects to release smartphones running Windows Phone 7, there won't be any handsets from them using the Microsoft OS until 2011.  Speaking at the Singapore launch of the nuvifone A50 and A10, ASUS business development manager for handheld sales Fei Yen told CNET Asia that while the company has engineers working on Microsoft's platform at the moment, there are "no plans to launch Windows Phone this year." Read The Full Story

Garmin Edge 800 cycling PND packs custom maps with no calibration

, 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

, 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

Cobra Electronics 7750 Platinum Navigation Unit Unveiled, Will Cost $499.95

, Aug 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

Are you someone that people may consider a professional driver? Do you need to know how many miles you've gone? Or how many hours you've been behind the wheel from location A to location B? And have you not found that perfect personal navigation unit yet? Well you're in luck, then, because Cobra Electronics has just pulled the curtain off their brand new 7750 Platinum Navigation Unit, and its specifically created for all you hard working drivers out there. Read The Full Story

Magellan eXplorist rugged PNDs pack touchscreen & camera

, Jul 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Magellan has outed its latest hand-held GPS navigators, the eXplorist outdoor series.  The Magellan eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 all have a 3.0-inch color touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus, are waterproof and ruggedized.  Photos are automatically geotagged and can be accompanied by voice notes. Read The Full Story
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