Thursday, May 31, 2012

Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Review



Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Feature

  • Sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
  • Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest
  • Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
  • Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist, fuel-saving ecoRoute
  • Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more

The widescreen nüvi 1350LMT adds free Lifetime Maps and Traffic to the nüvi 1350. In addition, this thin GPS announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute.

Add free lifetime maps and traffic to the feature-packed nüvi 1350.

Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.

Travel tools include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

Simply tap the screen for your exact coordinates, the nearest address/intersection, and the closest fuel and emergency services.

Affordable, Widescreen GPS Navigator With Lifetime Maps and Traffic


Includes Free Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1350LMT is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as .99, you'll have money left over to spend in the big city.

Take It With You
Twenty-five percent slimmer than other nüvis, you can take the 1350LMT anywhere. It easily fits in your pocket or purse, and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate.

See More
With nüvi 1350LMT's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read--from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1350LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1350LMT's enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1350LMT saves you gas and money with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1350LMT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1350LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1350; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S and Canada); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB Cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

This Garmin 1350LMT Nuvi GPS features a sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display that is easy to read. The widescreen GPS includes free Lifetime Maps and Traffic. In addition, this thin GPS announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute™.


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Garmin Approach G6 Handheld Touchscreen Golf Course GPS

Garmin Approach G6 Handheld Touchscreen Golf Course GPS Review



Garmin Approach G6 Handheld Touchscreen Golf Course GPS Feature

  • Preloaded with over 25,000 worldwide courses - no subscriptions required.^Slim, rugged, waterproof design.^2.6" glove-friendly touchscreen display and adjustable backlight.
In golf, innovation is the name of the game. The software and design innovations packed into the Approach G6 are designed to take your game to the next level. With more than 25,000 preloaded worldwide courses (no subscriptions or fees) and an internal rechargeable battery, the Approach G6 is the ultimate instrument for the serious player.


Perfectly Sized

G6 introduces a sleek, slim design for better playability. Still featuring a glove-friendly, colorful touchscreen, Approach G6 adds 2 buttons for instant access to Green View, Shot Measure and Digital Scorecard. Plus, it’s waterproof and tough enough to take the rigors of the game.
 

Get More Courses

The Approach G6 rewrites the rules for golf course availability. The G6 boasts more than 25,000 preloaded courses from around the globe — all without extra fees or subscriptions.
 

Powered for Play

The internal rechargeable battery lasts up to 15 hours so you can play an entire weekend on a single charge.
 

More Scorecard Options

Approach G6 doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome with scoring options for Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps.
 

See Your Target

Colorful layup arcs at 100, 150, 200 and (when applicable) 250 yards let you know exactly how far you need to hit it when laying up. And Touch Targeting lets you touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot – fairway, hazard, landing area, or the front, middle and back of the green.
 

Track Your Stats

The enhanced stat tracking feature keeps track of fairways hit, greens in regulation and putts per round. Not only can you check your stats during the round, but you also can download and print them from your home computer.
 

Get on the Green

Approach helps you zero in on the pin with Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green — then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.


Monday, May 28, 2012

Garmin Approach G5 Waterproof Touchscreen Golf GPS

Garmin Approach G5 Waterproof Touchscreen Golf GPS Review



Garmin Approach G5 Waterproof Touchscreen Golf GPS Feature

  • Rugged, waterproof golf GPS unit with 3-inch sunlight-readable touschreen display
  • Preloaded U.S. course maps, including fairways, hazards, and greens
  • No annual fee; new maps available for download from Garmin.com
  • Measure shot distance with highly sensitive readings to eliminate guesswork from your game
  • Digital scorecard for up to four players; save and review the scores on your computer at home
Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin's Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens. The Garmin Approach G5 has been enhanced with innovative stat tracking software that records putts per round, fairways hit and greens in regulation. It also tracks club distance averages and is still incredibly easy to use.

Give your golf game a boost of confidence with the Approach G5.

Eliminate guesswork from your game by keeping score digitally, getting accurate yardage readings, and more. (Click images to enlarge.)

Built for Golfers
Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well--but thankfully, you'll be avoiding water hazards, of course.

Eliminate the Guesswork
The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmin's current Approach G5 course listing. Approach's highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you'll always know your yardage. There's no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.

Touch Your Target
Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot--fairway; hazard; landing area; or the front, middle, and back of the green.

Get on the Green
Zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green--then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.

Keep Score Digitally
Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home.

Add More Courses
Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com.

What's in the Box
Approach G5, belt clip, USB cable, quick start manual

Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin's Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens. The Garmin Approach G5 has been enhanced with innovative stat tracking software that records putts per round, fairways hit and greens in regulation. It also tracks club distance averages and is still incredibly easy to use.


Sunday, May 27, 2012

Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour Personal GPS Tracking Device (Green)

Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour Personal GPS Tracking Device (Green) Review



Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour Personal GPS Tracking Device (Green) Feature

  • Mark up to 5 locations
  • Auto time, temperature, altitude
  • Track course taken, length, speed, temp, elevation
  • Precision digital compass with latitude and longitude
  • Share data via social media, email or save to computer
BackTrack D-TOUR - GreenLong after your cell service has faded the Bushnell BackTrack D-TOUR has you covered. With up to five storable locations the D-TOUR allows you to not only save trailhead and campsite locations but also log that hidden fishing spot where you caught last night's dinner. In addition to providing simple distance and direction the D-TOUR includes a self-calibrating digital pass time temperature altitude and latitude/longitude coordinates. Best of all once you return from that epic adventure you can easily upload up to 48 hours worth of data to a PC or Mac to relive the experience and share it with friends. At just six ounces and pact enough to store in a pocket or clip to your pack the D-Tour will quickly bee your preferred personal GPS.Features Package Includes: 1 D-Tour GPS unit 1 Quick Start Guide 1 USB Cable Runs on Windows (XP SP1 or later) and MAC (10.4.9 or later) 1 Year Limited Warranty Weather Resistant Construction Stores and locates up to five locations Includes Time (military or civilian)/Temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius)/Altitude Distances in Yards/Miles or Meters/Kilometers Latitude and Longitude coordinates Logs up to 48 hours of trip data Product : BUSHNELL BACKTRACK D-TOUR PERSONAL LOCATION FINDER GREEN Manufacturer : BUSHNELL OUTDOOR Manufacturer Part No : 360310 UPC : 029757363107


Saturday, May 26, 2012

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
  • Calculates current and average speed, time of sunrise and sunset, trip distance, and more
  • Automatic track log--10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions
  • Tough waterproof case; runs for 18 hours on 2 AA batteries
  • Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

All the power of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver in a palm-sized package / Waterproof / Stores up to 500 waypoints All five buttons are placed on the sides, for simple, one-handed operation that doesn't obstruct your view of the display Bright yellow case makes it easy to locate in the boat or backpack And the eTrex is waterproof, so a splash or dunk is not a watery grave for the eTrex The high-performance, GPS receiver runs 18 hours on two AA batteries Even under canopy forest conditons, the eTrex maintains a tight satellite lock Stores up to 500 waypoints with graphic icons Exclusive TracBack feature provides a reverse course home


Friday, May 18, 2012

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink)

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink) Review



Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink) Feature

  • GPS-enabled trainer watch accurately records your distance, time and pace
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver stays locked on satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover
  • Rechargeable battery provides 8 hours life in training mode, 3 weeks in power save mode
  • Upload data to Garmin Connect site to view workout summaries, create goals and more
  • Includes heart rate monitor for heart rate-based calorie computation

Garmin's Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training. It's GPS-enabled so it knows how far and how fast--with no extra bells and whistles. There's virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it.

Garmin's Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training.

Use with included heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more.

Whether you're training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key.

Train Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you're training to complete your first 5k or you want to get faster and fitter, having accurate workout data is the key. Forerunner 110 uses GPS to accurately record your distance, time and pace. Data from each run is stored in the unit, so you can go back and review how you did last week or last month. Or, upload to our Garmin Connect website for more detailed analysis.

Easy to Use
Now there's nothing standing in the way of you and your run. Forerunner 110 is our simplest training device yet. Out of the box, you'll charge it, take it outside to find GPS satellites and answer a few setup questions. Then just press start and take off. Once you're done, press stop. It really is that easy.

Follow Your Heart
Some versions of the Forerunner 110 (men's black/red and women's gray/pink) come with a heart rate monitor to display your heart rate in beats per minute. It also provides heart rate-based calorie computations so you can accurately track your calories burned. If you purchase the black/gray Forerunner 110 without heart rate, you can buy a Garmin heart rate monitor separately or use with an ANT+ heart rate monitor you already own.

Store, Analyze and Share
Beginning and advanced runners know that reviewing data from your run can be motivating and provide meaningful feedback for improvement. Tracking your data is simple with Garmin Connect, our website for free data analysis and sharing. Just upload to Garmin Connect from your PC or Mac, then see the route you traveled on a map, view a summary of your workout data, create goals and more.

Fast and Accurate
Forerunner 110 features HotFix satellite prediction, which means it locks onto satellites quickly so you can be out the door and on with your run in no time. It also has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to stay locked onto satellites, even near tall buildings or under tree cover.

What's in the Box
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor (Pink), AC Charger, Owner's Manual

This GPS-enabled watch will tell how far and how fast athletes are going in real-time. From a loop around the block to the next race, just press start and the Garmin Forerunner 110 will do the rest.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

Garmin 18x LVC GPS Navigator Unit

Garmin 18x LVC GPS Navigator Unit Review



Garmin 18x LVC GPS Navigator Unit Feature

  • High Sensitivity LVC Sensor with Bare Wire Connection
  • WAAS Enabled High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
  • Comes w/A Connector End that Can Attach to a CMOS for OEM Applications
  • Non Volatile Memory for Storage of Configuration Information
  • Raw Measurement Output Data for Sophisticated Customer Applications
GARMIN 010-00321-36 GPS 18x LVC. The GPS 18x is a GPS sensor targeted to OEM clients for use in automotive, fleet vehicle, and electronics applications where a small, highly accurate GPS receiver is needed. This 12 parallel channel, WAAS enabled GPS receiver is available in either CMOS level serial or USB 2.0 full speed versions, and comes with an integrated magnetic base. The puck like receiver is 2.4 inches in diameter and weighs just ounces, making it an ideal solution in applications where space is at a premium. The GPS 18x is offered in three different cable configurations: A style USB, DB 9 pin serial with 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter /PC, or bare wire /LVC. The PC and LVC versions both default to output data in the industry standard NMEA 0183 data format, but may also be user programmed to output data in the GARMIN proprietary format. The USB version produces data only in the GARMIN proprietary format. All three versions of the GPS 18 come complete with non volatile memory for storage of configuration information, a real time clock, and raw measurement output data for sophisticated customer applications. The LVC version additionally provides a pulse per second logic level output whose rising edge is aligned to the UTC second within 1 microsecond. The USB 2.0 full speed version of the GPS18 is also compatible with USB 1.1 full speed hosts.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Garmin Rino 650 US GPS

Garmin Rino 650 US GPS Review



Garmin Rino 650 US GPS Feature

  • 2.6-inch 65k color TFT touchscreen, glove friendly display
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix
  • 5 watt FRS/GMRS two way radio with NOAA Weather
  • 3-axis electronic compass and barometric altimeter
  • Worldwide basemap with shaded relief
Garmin's Rino 650 Waterproof Handheld GPS plus FRS/GMRS Radio with NOAA Weather combines a 5 W FRS/GMRS radio with a 2.6-inch color touchscreen GPS packed full of powerful features like a barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass and NOAA weather radio. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and quad helix antenna, Rino 650 quickly finds your position and maintains it – even in heavy cover. The device comes with a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Plus with its microSD card slot, Rino 650 lets you load TOPO U.S. 24K maps or plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards. For added safety, it features a built-in NOAA weather radio that can help you avoid hazardous weather. The radio supports Specific Area Message Encoding, which allows you to see National Weather Service warnings and watches displayed county-by-county on the map screen


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Garmin Etrex H

Garmin Etrex H Review



Garmin Etrex H Feature

  • Handheld GPS navigator designed for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver
  • 500 user waypoints with names and graphic symbols; built-in patch antenna
  • 4-level gray LCD display; automatic track log with 10 saved tracks
  • Requires 2 AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)
  • 64 x 128 pixels; with 4" level gray LCD
  • Perfect for hiking, camping, fishing, or any outdoor activity when you need to pack light
  • High contrast screen with bright backlight
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception


  • Sunday, May 6, 2012

    Apisphere Geomate jr. Hiking GPS

    Apisphere Geomate jr. Hiking GPS Review



    Apisphere Geomate jr. Hiking GPS Feature

    • Clear distance and direction to the closest geocache along with information like size, terrain, difficulty, and GC code
    • High-sensitivity GPS performance with core GPS functions like current position, height, and heading
    • A "found" list allows you to mark geocaches as found and review them later
    • Set a "home" waypoint so you can always navigate back to where you started
    • Updatable with the latest U.S. geocaches and caches for other countries with the optional Geomate.jr Update Kit (sold seperately)

    The easiest and quickest way to get in on the geocaching fun, the Geomate.jr is an incredibly affordable and amazingly easy to use geocaching GPS--just switch it on anywhere in the U.S., and be directed to your closest geocache. It's really that easy! With over 250,000 pre-loaded geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states, it's an outdoor adventure just waiting to happen anywhere, anytime, straight out of the box! No downloads, internet connection, or typing in coordinates necessary.

    An affordable and easy to use geocaching GPS.

    Perfect for that spontaneous outdoor adventure with friends or the family.

    Based on high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS technology, the Geomate.jr delivers excellent GPS performance and accuracy.

    Discover Geocaching

    An exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family, geocaching is a high-tech GPS-based treasure hunt. Hidden all over the U.S.--behind bushes, inside logs, under park benches, practically anywhere--are "geocaches," containers of various size (some can be a small as a quarter piece, while others as large as a bucket) with a log book and trinkets that you can trade stashed inside. Your mission as a Geocacher is to find them.

    About the Geomate.jr


    Loaded With Geocaches
    Unlike any other GPS on the market, the Geomate.jr comes preloaded with approximately 250,000 geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states.

    A Breeze to Use
    Simply go outside, turn it on and follow the arrow and distance to your closest geocache. Hit the "Next" button and the Geomate.jr will take you to the next closest geocache. To make the hunt a little easier, along with the geocache location, you also get information like terrain, difficulty, size of the geocache, and the geocache code. You can also set a "home" waypoint so you can always navigate back to where you started--a bit of a "get lost proof" feature.

    After a good find, the "found geocache" log allows you to mark geocaches as found and review them later.

    Solid Technology
    The Geomate.jr includes core GPS functionality like latitude, longitude, height, heading, and GPS tracking information. Based on high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS technology, the Geomate.jr delivers excellent GPS performance and accuracy.

    The Geomate.jr gets more than 12 hours of operation out of a couple AAA batteries (not included).

    Loads of Fun
    Whether you are taking a road trip, visiting the relatives, camping, or just taking a stroll through the local park, the Geomate.jr is always ready to go and is perfect for that spontaneous outdoor adventure with friends or the family.

    Add an Udpate Kit
    With new geocaches being added every day, an optional Geomate.jr Update Kit allows you to add all the newest geocaches for the U.S., get geocaches for other countries, or even give your Geomate.jr a nickname!

    What's in the Box

    Apisphere Geomate jr. Handheld GPS Geocacher, Quick Start Guide

    The easiest and quickest way to get in on the geocaching fun, the Geomate.Jr is an incredibly affordable and amazingly easy-to-use geocaching GPSjust switch it on anywhere in the United States and be directed to your closest geocache. Its really that easy. With over 250,000 pre-loaded geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states, its an outdoor adventure just waiting to happen anywhere, anytime, straight out of the box. No downloads, Internet connection or typing in coordinates necessary.