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Garmin nuvi 1390T Video Walkthrough

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:24:32 -0500

Magellan Maestro 4700 Video Walkthrough

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:12:20 -0500

How To Install Garmin's Map Update on a Nuvi 200

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:20:14 -0500

One of the more common issues I see posted in the forum comes from Garmin nuvi 200 owners who discover that their entry-level nuvi doesn't have enough internal storage to hold the updated, larger, 2009 or 2010 map. Here's...

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Garmin Issues Emergency Software Fix For Nasty Bug That Can Brick Your nuvi 7x5

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:18:53 -0500

Remember all those reports that Garmin nuvi 7x5's were mysteriously failing in mass numbers starting June 22nd? Well, it turns out that a botched firmware update is to blame. Worse, even if your nuvi 7x5 is still working fine,...

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Hands-On With Cobra's XRS 9960G GPS Radar Detector

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:18:29 -0500

Verdict: You, Sir, Are No Escort Passport 9500 or Beltronics GX65 (but you're still pretty good, and a whole lot cheaper) The XRS-9960G is Cobra's top-of-the-line radar detector, boasting 15 band radar/laser detection combined with GPS technology that alerts you...

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Confirmed: Garmin's Updated Friction Mount Leaves Residue On The Dashboard

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:06:17 -0500

After testing Garmin's new, updating friction mount for a few days in warmer weather, I've been able to confirm what others have also been reporting: the new non-skid material leaves marks on the dashboard if it's left in the...

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Is A Recent Firmware Update Causing Garmin nuvi 7x5 Units to Fail?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:08 -0500

Early reports are starting to come in that a recent firmware update may be behind a sudden mass failing of Garmin nuvi 7x5 GPS units. Starting June 22nd, some users have reported seeing a pop-up window that says an...

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Hands-On With Garmin's New, Updated Friction Mount

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:57:02 -0500

I've long been a fan of using a friction mount instead of the windshield mount that ships with most GPS units. Unlike a windshield mount, friction mounts can be quickly moved from car to car, and taken off the...

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How To Force A Garmin nuvi 8x5 To Avoid A Specific Road or Highway

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:46:14 -0500

One of the most useful features unique to Garmin's nuvi 8x5 models is the ability to exclude a specific road or highway from the planned route. There are multiple scenarios when you might want to avoid a particular road....

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Garmin nuvi 1390T Review

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:21:51 -0500

Verdict: Great for City Folk REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS 25% thinner than previous nuvi models Optional $9.99 (per city) cityXplorer maps offer enhanced pedestrian mode that lets you navigate city public transit Unless you really care about pedestrian navigation, the nuvi 765T...

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Garmin nuvi 465T Truck GPS Review

Wed, 27 May 2009 02:08:08 -0500

Verdict: Hands Down the Best GPS For Truckers Review Highlights Garmin's first nuvi designed for the trucking industry. Easily switches between Automobile and Truck modes Navigates routes based on your truck's type, load, height, weight, length, and hazardous load restrictions...

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TomTom GO 740 Live Connected GPS Review

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:41:43 -0500

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Magellan RoadMate 1470 Review

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:44:04 -0500

Verdict: The Best Magellan GPS Yet Magellan's RoadMate 1470 is the first product released since the company was acquired by Mitac earlier this year, and if the 1470 is any indication, this is going to be a very good union...

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LiveViewGPS Covert GPS Tracker PT-8200 Review

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:28:10 -0500

Verdict: The Only GPS Tracker In The World That Works Inside Buildings, Basements, And Movie Theaters. Pricey LiveViewGPS's PT-8200 can do something no other small GPS tracking device can: work inside a parking garage, an elevator, movie theater, basement, or...

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LiveViewGPS PT-10 Portable GPS Tracking Device Review

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:47:53 -0500

Verdict: The Most Accurate, Easy To Use GPS Tracker Available LiveViewGPS' PT-10 is a portable real-time GPS tracker that sends position updates every 10 seconds when moving above 10 MPH, and every 20 feet when walking. For a flat $39.99...

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