I tweeted this earlier today , and wanted to post a link to the page too. If you enjoy the back country, you should consider a SPOT Tracking GPS. The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger allows you to send an SOS message to authorities, a personal message to friends, or an “I/’m OK” message through a satellite system not through a cellular system. So, no matter how far you are out there, you can still get word back on your status.... 

Did you know that Garmin has a fleet management interface so you can turn the Garmin GPS device into a messaging terminal. Whether its delivery vans or taxi cabs, we team with many third parties in order to provide PND -based offerings that help operators make sure their vehicles are achieving maximum efficiency. Today, Navtrack announced they will use Garmin devices for real-time vehicle tracking and fleet management. Our fleet management interface... 

Amazon has the Garmin nüvi 1690 for $349.99. There’s no formal expiration date, so we don’t know how long the deal will last. If you see that it’s gone, please drop a comment below. Here’s a snippet from GPS Tracklog’s Garmin nuvi 1690 review : The Garmin nüvi 1690 is the company’s first “connected” GPS. It utilizes  Read More →

Navigon knows GPS navigation business is just more than telling people how to get to B from A so they’re adding more and more features to make their sat nav more attractive to potential buyers. Take the Navigon 2510 Explorer for example with its new software, real time data connectivity, and the ability to be used as a navigator when …  Read More →

Mio has a brand new GPS navigation system out in Korea called Mio S400 . Mio S400 is a dual purpose sat nav device that can be both used inside a vehicle or on a bike/motorcycle. It will come out tomorrow in Korea to be exact and will be sold for 139000 KRW ($122). The device measures only 18mm in thickness, weighs 147.5 grams. The battery is good for about 2.5 hours and it looks like it won the iF Design Award China with its stylish black/silver... 

AT&T has introduced a GPS-enabled USB device, the USBConnect Velocity from Option. The Velocity is the first GPS-enabled LaptopConnect device from AT&T, opening the door to location-based applications, AT&T said.  Read More →

Personal navigation device (PND) maker Mio has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end PND and multimedia player. The PND earned an International Forum Design 2010 (iF) award for outstanding quality of design.  Read More →

Personal navigation device (PND) maker Mio has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end PND and multimedia player. The PND earned an International Forum Design 2010 (iF) award for outstanding quality of design.  Read More →

The Scripps Howard news service is reporting that a blind Minnesota man is hiking the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail using a GPS-equipped cell phone. According to Mike Hanson, 44, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, his GPS-equipped cell phone “gives me everything I would need to know about the trail but the view.”  Read More →

The following message distributed by the International GNSS Service (IGS) is a first-hand account from Hayo Hase, who heads the Geodetic Observatory TIGO at Concepción, Chile, in the aftermath of the February 27 earthquake. The devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. The Geodetic Observatory TIGO has been operating since 2002, but has faced funding difficulties.  Read More →

This is the fourth in a series of posts designed to help introduce beginners to the use of handheld GPS receivers. I’ve covered both routes and tracks in this series, so now it’s time to do a direct comparison. Here are some key differences: Routes are about where you are planning to go; tracks are about where you have been Backcountry routes typically use straight-line, “as the …  Read More →

With features such as ecoRoute , lifetime traffic and cityXplorer , the ultra-thin and portable nϋvi 1390T is popular for epic road trips and scenic vacations. But The Family Handyman magazine points out that it excels with everyday chores as well. In their April issue, The Family Handyman shines the spotlight on nϋvi as an example of “Brainier navigation.” “Even if you’re not map impaired, you need this cool GPS from Garmin,”... 

There’s no shortage of GPS navigation apps for the iPhone these days. Destinator 9 is one of these, offered by Intrinsyc . It has live traffic alerts, a feature called NavStrip which lists POI’s along your way, live weather, comes with Navteq maps, uses junction views for realistic 3D intersections, has the ability to send your location to friends, supports iPod controls and lets you navigate to your contacts. It is available for Android,... 

When you are out on the trail, and your hike just turned into a muddy downpour mess of an afternoon, you’ll want to make sure that you are carrying a GPS that is rated to handle the weather. Most handheld GPS units are rated to the IPX7 waterproofing standard; a pretty good standard that keeps the unit sound in the face …  Read More →

The iCrew Bike Navigation System is a new iPhone accessory that features a full cover, waterproof, hard shell rugged case, a handle bar mount to attach to your bicycle, and an app to convert your iPhone into a cycle computer. According to our source it only costs $70 and the mount can be rotated as can be seen in the video: via Brought to you by your GPS navigation site NaviGadget . iCrew Bike Navigation System  Read More →