GPSmagazine.com: June 2007 Archives

Garmin Releases Browser Plug-In For Easier Geocaching

Garmin Communicator

Anyone whose ever tried to manually enter Geocaches into a Garmin handheld knows what a pain in the rear it can be.

Last week, Garmin released a browser plug-in that allows for much easier communication between its GPS devices and websites with GPS information, including geocaching.com.

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Garmin vs. Magellan vs. TomTom: Which GPS Picks The Best Routes?

Garmin vs. Magellan vs. TomTom

All the bells and whistles aside, what really matters on any GPS is the quality of the maps, and how well the GPS figures out the best way to get from point A to B.

I put the TomTom ONE XL, Magellan Maestro 4050, and Garmin nuvi 680 to the test. Which GPS has the best routing engine? Read on.

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Bargain Alert: Costco Selling Garmin nuvi 660 for $499

Garmin nuvi 660

Costco is selling the Garmin nuvi 660 for $499 -- that's about $100 bucks less than everywhere else. The deal expires on June 11th, so if you've been waiting for the price to drop on the venerable 660, now's the time.

The nuvi 660 is my current Editor's Choice GPS for the "Money is no Object" crowd -- although at this fire-sale price I just may have to call it the best deal in town. Hit the jump for the link to Costco's online store page.

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SiRF Announces Embedded Dead-Reckoning, Brings In-Car Accuracy to Portable GPS

GPS Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning technology allows a GPS to continue tracking your position on the map even when little or no signal is available, such as when driving through a tunnel or in dense urban environments, and is one of the few benefits of an integrated in-car GPS navigation system over a portable GPS.

California-based GPS chip manufacturer, SiRF, is announcing SiRFDiRect technology that delivers the same in-car DR capabilities previously available on in-car wired systems only.

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Magellan Maestro 3140 Review

Verdict: Solid Performance, Feature Packed

Magellan Maestro 3140

REVIEW UPDATE: This GPS model has been discontinued

The Magellan Maestro 3140 is a full-featured GPS that offers Bluetooth, Text-to-Speech for turn-by-turn voice prompts, and includes AAA's TourBook travel information.

A few weeks ago I reviewed the entry-level Maestro 3100 and found the unit flawed, but overall a good buy considering it's sub-$200 street price. This week I take a look the 3100's more sophisticated, more expensive brother, the highly anticipated Maestro 3140. Priced at just under $400, the 3140 competes with the higher-end GPS units from Garmin, TomTom, and LG.

Does Magellan's Maestro 3140 deliver the goods? Read on to find out.

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GPSmagazine Father's Day Buyer's Guide 2007

GPSmagazine.com's Father's Day Buyer's Guide

Giving dad a GPS this Father's Day? Buying a GPS can be a complex and daunting task. Be sure to check out GPSmagazine's Father's Day 2007 Buyer's Guide and make sure you buy him the right one.

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