GPS Technology Reviews

I've own the original Garmin Vista and currently own the high end Garmin 60CS. I was expecting the Vista C to be just a colored version of the original vista but I was wrong it's actually the little brother of the 60CS.OS, feature and hardware wise it's like the 60CS in a smaller Vista package. the Vista C is a HUGE improvement over the original vista. it's faster, better screen, better battery life, seems to track satellite better and faster. TONS of features. It works almost the same way... Read Full Story

The vent mount gave me an excellent placement of my Nuvi 360 in my 2006 Camry. Preferring not to have the Nuvi in the glare of the windshield with the tail of a long-dangling power cord, I thought of mounting it on the dashboard behind the steering wheel (with the Garmin dashboard mount) for an easy view. But the vent mount, though about a foot from my driving view, turned out to be even better in some ways, placing the Nuvi just to the right of the turn signal lever where I can program the... Read Full Story

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. by James Neely, freelance writer: click | HERE | to check out GPS products from Rocky Mountain Tracking As part of the push for jobs creation, the chairman of American Airlines and AMR Corporation made a pitch to the Obama Administration for funding for a new GPS-based tracking system for commercial air traffic control. GPS & Air Traffic Monitoring The current system is based upon... Read Full Story

I feel much more comfortable with this than the original because it stays in place - doesn't pop out of the lighter holder. Get more detail about Garmin Vehicle Power Cable for nüvi Portable GPS Navigators [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]. Read Full Story

High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception, 1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data, Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis, Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing, Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed. Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing Click to order @ Amazon.com Read Full Story

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS ( Electronics ) By Garmin Buy new : $188.95 Customer Rating: Customer tags: garmin (86), gps (77), etrex vista hcx (63), geocaching (59), etrex (53), navigation (40), cartography (33), windows vista (24), hcx (24), vista hcx (10), gpsmap (5), etrex vista (4) Product Images Review & Description Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Vista HCx navigator. Equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS... Read Full Story

Following on from the Staples GPS deals on Black Friday 2009, we thought we would take a closer look at the GPS offerings from Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Surprisingly each of the stores Black Friday 2009 ads has a different offering. Walmart’s Black Friday sales include two GPS navigation systems, which are the TomTom XL325-SE ($89), and the TomTom One 125-SE ($59). Target’s Black Friday ad also offers just two GPS systems; these are the TomTom XL340S GPS with case ($97), and the... Read Full Story

Got this for my Motorcycle - has a large power converter that limits where you can mount it.Overall it works well and the plug stays plugged into the GPS while you ride. Product Description Gilsson Direct Wire 12-30V DC Hardwire Cable for Magellan Maestro 3100, 3140, 4000, 4040, 4050, 4100, Crossover, Roadmate 800, 860, 2000, 2200T, 3000T, 3050T, 6000 and Crossover GPS Receivers Click Here to see more reviews about: Gilsson MCB3-5V-B Direct Hardwire Cable for Magellan Maestro 3100, 3140... Read Full Story

The Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT sports a bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen, 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight. The sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket. It’s preloaded with City Navigator North America NT. Read Full Story

Global positioning system (GPS) is an important tool for any wireless system. GPS provides the geographical locations no matter where you are. Initially it was developed by the federal government meant to be used in military bases to accurately determine the position of ballistic missile submarines, prior to the launch of those missiles. But in addition to military and surveying exercise, today GPS is used in many commercial purposes. It is used for air, land and sea navigation. Also used... Read Full Story