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Garmin nuvi 3790T Portable GPS Navigator Review Garmin’s nuvi 3790T is an evolutionary jump in portable navigation systems design which has been recognized for its appeal with a 2010 Red Dot Product Design Award. It is truly pocket sized (8.7 mm thick) and weighted (4 ounces) for pedestrian navigation. The traditional plastic case is gone replaced with a brushed aluminum finish casing with smooth, stylish chrome edges. The metal casing along with the glass faced 4.3 inch display gives the Garmin nuvi 3790T a much sturdier feel than plastic. Pioneer AVIC-X920BT In-dash GPS Navigation AV Receiver with DVD Playback, Bluetooth and 6.1 inch Widescreen Display Review Pioneer’s AVIC-X920BT in-dash GPS navigation unit integrates GPS road navigation capabilities with extensive entertainment functions. Unique new features include a revolutionary 3D touch slide interface, Pioneer MusicSphere and ECO Graph. Bigger is always better with navigation displays and the AVIC-X920BT delivers with a large high resolution (WVGA) 6.1 inch capacitive touch screen. Best Motorcycle GPS Satellite Navigator TomTom’s Rider 2 GPS Navigator is our choice as a value for money GPS navigator specifically adapted for use on a motorcycle or scooter. It has a good range of features for a reasonable price. Best Golf GPS The OnPar golf GPS is our pick as the best golfing GPS device. The intuitive software interface holds a strong range of features and displays remarkably well on the largest (3.5 inches) display of any golf GPS. Garmin zumo 660 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review Garmin’s zumo 660 has been specifically designed for conditions associated with being mounted on a motorbike or scooter and for the ease of use of a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. Design features specifically for motorcycling include larger, wider spaced menu icons, IPx7 waterproofing and stereo A2DP Bluetooth for delivering navigation instructions and music streaming. TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigator for Motorcycles and Scooters ReviewTomTom’s Rider 2 GPS Navigator is an adaption of TomTom’s GO series for use while riding a scooter or motorbike. Adaptation features include; a ruggedized, waterproof casing, wireless delivery of navigation voice instructions via a Cardo scala-rider wireless headset and modified navigation menus for operation with gloved hands. The Rider 2 comes with a RAM mounting kit for handlebar mounting. You can use the TomTom Rider 2 in your car as well with the purchase of a car mounting kit which includes a speaker which the Rider 2 itself lacks. Garmin zumo 665 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator Review Garmin’s zumo 665 has been specifically designed for conditions associated with being mounted on a motorbike or scooter and for the ease of use of a rider wearing a helmet and gloves. Design features specifically for motorcycling include larger, wider spaced menu icons, IPx7 waterproofing and stereo A2DP Bluetooth for delivering navigation instructions and music streaming. The zumo 665 can also be used in the car. Near identical to the zumo 660, the zumo 665 includes a receiver for the XM Radio service. Garmin Approach G5 Golf GPS Review Garmin’s Approach G5 has a lot of Golf GPS market leading features that will attract the interest to any golfer looking for a golfing GPS assistant. Built around a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and powerful processor, the Approach G5 provides an array of potentially game improving features. Pioneer AVIC-U310BT In-dash GPS Navigation and Entertainment Review Pioneer’s AVIC-U310BT is the most affordable in-dash GPS navigator from Pioneer. However, it still has and impressive array of features for a GPS navigation and entertainment system. Notably the U310BT offers Bluetooth and Apple iPod and iPhone control. The touch screen display is a large 4.3 inches (WQVGA). The U310BT can be fully integrated into a large number of vehicles with a 2-DIN dash opening. TomTom XL 340S LIVE | Connected GPS Navigation, Traffic, Fuel, Google Local Search, Weather Updates | Review TomTom’s XL 340S brings the convenience of LIVE services (Internet connection) to a less expensive, mid level features automotive GPS navigator. Highlight features which are missing compared to the popular GO 740 LIVE are Hands Free Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Voice Recognition and TomTom Buddies. Screen size is the same at 4.3 inches however, the XL 340S has a lower resolution QVGA (320×240 pixels) vs WQVGA (480 x 272 px). Magellan RoadMate Range Overview and Comparisons Magellan RoadMate is one of Magellan’s, a leading GPS brand, vehicle navigation ranges. We compare all the models in a giant side-by-side comparison table as well as provide a quick guide pointing out the distinguishing features of each model. Garmin Nuvi 260W Widescreen GPS Navigation with Text to Speech The Garmin nuvi 260W is an extension of the nuvi widescreen models which already includes the Garmin nuvi 200W and Garmin nuvi 250W. It’s specification is identical apart from the addition of text-to-speech capability. Text-to-speech enables a GPS device to read street addresses rather than simply provide turn left or turn right instructions. It’s [...] Garmin Nuvi 260W Widescreen GPS Navigation with Text to SpeechThe Garmin nuvi 260W is an extension of the nuvi widescreen models which already includes the Garmin nuvi 200W and Garmin nuvi 250W. It’s specification is identical apart from the addition of text-to-speech capability. Text-to-speech enables a GPS device to read street addresses rather than simply provide turn left or turn right instructions. It’s [...] Garmin Edge 305 and 205 Cycling GPS Enabled Personal Trainer Review Garmin’s Edge 205 and 305 are models in Garmin’s Edge range of GPS enabled personal trainer and cycle computers which integrate GPS technology and basic navigation. The units come with a mount for attaching to a bike stem or handlebars. Garmin have designed them to be suitably rugged and lightweight. Not requiring [...] Garmin Nuvi 1690 GPS Navigator with NuLink! Review The Garmin nuvi 1690 automotive (and portable) GPS navigator is the introduction model for Garmin’s new wireless communications technology, Garmin nuLink!, which provides a suite of live services including traffic data. Other notable features of this device are text-to-speech for street names, HotFix for quicker GPS satellite acquisition and shaded contour elevation maps. Garmin Nuvi 205 / 2X5 Series | nuvi 265T, 265WT and 275T with Hands-free Bluetooth and Lifetime Traffic Alerts Review Garmin advertise the 205 series as their simple-to-use, low-cost personal navigator. Popular premium features are traffic alerts and hands-free calling. Some models come with lifetime traffic alerts rather than an introductory subscription. Garmin Approach G3 Golfing GPS Review Garmin’s new Approach G3 handheld golfing GPS device is like a mini-me version of the Approach G5. Garmin’s intention was to produce a less expensive device without loosing any functionality. One new revelation at the launch was the increase in the number of preloaded courses to 12,000 (and growing). The good news is that their are no subscriptions or annual fees required for the privilege. McMurdo Fast Find 210 Personal GPS Location Beacon McMurdo’s newly released Fast Find 210 Personal GPS Location Beacon is a compact, waterproof, 406MHz emergency location beacon. The 406MHz frequency is for the COSPAS SARSAT search and rescue satellite communication system which is supported by international government search and rescue authorities. Unlike some emergency beacons, it does not require a subscription and [...] LandAirSea Victoria Tracking System Review LandAirSea’s Victoria Tracking System is an active GPS tracking device which is impressive in both performance and design features compared to competitors. Most impressive is the short 10 second interval between position updates (when in vehicle tracking mode) compared with intervals of 10 minutes and up with other devices. An innovative design feature switches the unit from position reporting based on time intervals to distance traveled (20 feet) below a certain speed (10 mph). In effect, it automatically switches from a vehicle tracking device to a personal tracking device. The 6 feet (2.5 m) position accuracy achieved LandAirSea’s Victoria tracking device is market leading figure. Best Selling GPS ReviewsPortable VehicleGarmin Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigator with Traffic Review TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 1350T 4.3 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Garmin nuvi 265T, 265WT and 275T with Hands-free Bluetooth and Lifetime Traffic Alerts Review Garmin nuvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 765T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XXL 540TM 5 inch GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates Garmin nuvi 1300 Series | Ultra Thin Personal GPS Navigators with CityXplorer Maps Magellan RoadMate 1470 and 1440 Auto GPS Navigators Review Garmin nuvi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin Nuvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 205 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XXL 530S and XXL 540S 5 inch Widescreen GPS Review TomTom XL 340TM 4.3 inch GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates Portable Vehicle (2)Mio Moov R403 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 335S Auto GPS Navigator Review Garmin nuvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 1450 5 Inch Portable GPS Navigator GARMIN Zumo 450 3.5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Magellan RoadMate 1412 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom GO 730 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 330S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator Magellan RoadMate 1212 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 325 and XL 325S Auto GPS Navigators Review Magellan Maestro 3250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom ONE 130 3.5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 250W Widescreen Travel Assistant Garmin nuvi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator TomTom XL 330 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator Garmin nuvi 855 and 885T Portable GPS Navigators with Speech Recognition Review Garmin nuvi 265T 3.5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct Handheld + MappingGarmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Garmin 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Waterproof Hiking GPS Mio DigiWalker H610 Handheld GPS and MP3 Player Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Geko 201 and 301 Handheld Navigators Review Garmin Oregon 200, 300, 400i, 400c and 400t Mapping Handheld Review Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t | Outdoor Navigation with 3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Garmin Dakota 10 and Dakota 20 Outdoor Touchscreen Handhelds Review Lowrance Endura Outdoors GPS Range | Sierra, Safari and Out&Back Review Garmin Dakota 10 and Dakota 20 Outdoor Touchscreen Handhelds Review Best GPS Enabled Cycling Computer Our choice for the best GPS enabled cycling computer is the Garmin Edge 500. In it’s most basic form, the Edge 500 tracks distance, speed, location and elevation using a high sensitivity GPS receiver. The appeal of this device is the ability to personalize its performance analysis capabilities with the addition of an optional ANT+ (wireless) compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or third-party power meter Garmin FR60 Fitness Watch Review Garmin’s FR60 Fitness Watch in addition to being a everyday watch, provides the training feedback which is so important for improving athletic performance. The FR60 is actually not GPS enabled but using an ANT+ wireless link can pick up; distance and speed from a foot pod, heart rate from a heart rate monitor and even cycling speed and distance from a speed/cadence sensor. So with various packages and optional sensors available one can tailor a fitness watch for the exercise mode chosen. Garmin Edge 705 GPS Enabled Cycling Computer Review The Garmin Edge 705 is Garmin’s premium GPS enabled cycling assistant which can also support topographic maps and navigation. The unit performs well and has an intuitive menu and display system. As well as providing the basic performance data expected the device either comes with, or can be extended with, an ANT+ heart rate meter, cadence sensor and/or power meter. Garmin Edge 605 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer Review The Garmin Edge 605 combines a cycling training computer, mapping and GPS navigation into a convenient and easy to use package. The amount of data which can be collected, stored and analyzed would satisfy most who use a bicycle for recreation and exercise. Garmin Edge 500 GPS Bicycle Unit ReviewThe Garmin Edge 500 is a GPS enabled cycling training assistant which performs well, has all the basic functionality expected and can be readily upgraded with optional heart rate meters, cadence sensor and power meters. The menus and functionality are intuitive to use. Installation is simple and the ANT+ capability means no wires are necessary. If you don’t require a GPS bicycle unit equipped with maps or software for navigation then the Garmin Edge 500 is an excellent choice. Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor Garmin’s GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor is designed to link with Garmin training aids like the Garmin Edge and Forerunner. The self-calibrating GSC 10 measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute. It provides training feedback to match against tracking data for improving performance. GlobalSat BU-353 Waterproof USB GPS Receiver With a price similar to other GPS receivers (for laptop PCs, PDAs and smarphones), a solid SiRF Star III GPS chipset and patch antenna for accuracy features like a long USB cable, magnetic mounting capability and waterproof casing give the GlobalSat BU-353 a strong competitive advantage. SecureHold Dash Mount Review The SecureHold Dash Mount for GPS navigation devices such as TomTom, Garmin and Magellan is a relatively heavy beanbag type of dash mount. It has a four leaf clover shape with the base being non-slip. The GPS device is held by an adjustable clamp which can accommodate an extensive variety of GPS navigator sizes and shapes. The clamp is mounted on a 360 degree rotating head at the end of a double-jointed adjustable neck which allows for suitable adjustment of the navigator display viewing angle. Garmin GPS 20x GPS Receiver The Garmin GPS 20x is a compact receiver designed to GPS enable, when combined with Garmin’s Mobile PC or other software, a laptop, tablet PC, PDA or smart phone. It has a high sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS capability for excellent accuracy (<3m). A mini USB cable is used to connect the GPS 20x. Garmin GPS 10x GPS Receiver The Garmin GPS 10x GPS receiver when combined with Garmin’s Mobile PC or other software can convert a laptop, tablet PC, PDA or smart phone into a GPS navigation device. It has a high sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS receiver with WAAS capability for greater accuracy when available (<3m). PC connectivity is via Bluetooth wireless technology (Class 2) which has a range of up to 30 feet. The GPS 10x will slip into a pocket or clip to a belt. Garmin Mobile PC Software Garmin’s Mobile PC software converts a laptop or tablet PC into a GPS navigation device if combined with a GPS receiver which can be built-in or an add-on from Garmin, or another manufacturer. Users often comment that the navigation interface is like a big nuvi which gives it an intuitive feel right from the initial two option screen asking Where to? and View Maps. TomTom XL 340TM 4.3 inch GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates TomTom’s XL 340TM features a larger 4.3 inch widescreen (WQVGA - 480 x 272 pixels) for easier viewing of navigation information compared to smaller screen navigators. The inclusions which are making the XXL 540TM the most popular of the XXL 540 series are the LIFETIME Maps guarantee for four new editions of your TomTom map each year and, LIFETIME Traffic which updates the TomTom navigator every three minutes of traffic delays to avoid. TomTom XXL 540TM 5 inch GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates TomTom’s XXL 540TM features a very large 5.0 inch widescreen display which has 33 percent more viewing viewing area which makes viewing the navigation interface easier. The inclusions which is making the XXL 540TM the most popular of the XXL 540 series are the LIFETIME Maps guarantee for four new editions of your TomTom map each year and, LIFETIME Traffic which updates the TomTom navigator every three minutes of traffic delays to avoid. Garmin Portable Dash Friction Mount Review Garmin’s new Portable Friction Dash Mount is a well regarded product as attested to by a 4.5 out of 5 star average rating from hundreds of Amazon customer reviews. Garmin have a few mounts with slightly different names however, this review is of the Garmin Portable Friction Dash Mount (Garmin Part Number: 010-11280-00). Garmin Portable Friction Mount Review The Garmin Portable Friction Mount is a very effective with 85% of the thousands of Amazon customer reviews giving it a 5 out of 5 star rating. It’s also popular with the unit being the most popular friction mount sold on Amazon. Garmin have a few mounts with slightly different names – this review is of the Garmin Portable Friction Mount (Garmin Part Number: 010-10908-02).
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