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January 31, 2006
Cheap NiMH rechargeable batteries for UK readers
If you are looking for cheap NiMH rechargeable batteries for your GPS (or any other device that needs rechargeables) then take a look at the great deals from 7dayshop.com. I've just bought a stack of 2500 mAh AA and 900... continue reading.
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Get paid to geocache!
Want to get paid for a spot of geocaching? Well, if you live in or close to the states pictured in yellow (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana) then SkySites will pay you to retrieve... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 9:07 AM. | TrackBack
January 27, 2006
Connect a Magellan eXplorist 100, 200 or 300 to a PC
Did you buy a Magellan eXplorist 100, 200 or 300 and which that it had a way to connect it to a PC? The Magellan eXplorist 100, 200 and 300 doesn't come with a PC connection port but it's possible... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 7:59 PM. | TrackBack
Pros and cons of PDA/GPS hybrids
GPS Tracklog has an interesting post outlining some of the pros and cons of PDA/based GPS receivers that I'd like to expand upon here briefly: Pros: Greater number of features. Easier to use interface. The ability to carry much more... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 3:14 PM. | TrackBack
UK Street Map Coordinate Converter
UK readers might like to take a look at the UK Street Map Coordinate Converter - Enter either a post code, OS grid reference, landranger grid or lat/long and get all the other information about the location you entered. This... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 10:44 AM. | TrackBack
January 26, 2006
Convert WGS 84 coordinates into OSGB36 National Grid
A special tip for those in the UK. A number of people (geocachers usually) have emailed me wanting to know how to convert WGS 84 coordinates into OSGB36 National Grid. There are a number of ways you can carry out... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 4:44 PM. | TrackBack
L2C GPS signal information
I've just come across a good article on GPS Review about the L2C GPS signal - the newer, stronger GPS signal that should improve GPS reception around tall building, under trees and in valleys and canyon. An added side-effect of L2C... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 11:20 AM. | TrackBack
January 19, 2006
Geocaching and Garmin
The GPS manufacturers have jumped on the sport of geocaching and now put a lot of effort into giving people geocaching-specific information for their GPS receivers. One of the best makers for geocaching information is Garmin. They have two good... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 4:58 PM. | TrackBack
Garmin Nuvi 300 review
Lordpercy.com has an excellent review of the Garmin Nuvi 300 GPS receiver. It's given a strong recommendation, alongside the TomTom GO! Strong points are the unit's accuracy, ease of use, good internal battery (lasting around 4 - 6 hours) and time... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 7:33 AM. | TrackBack
January 16, 2006
SnowRanger electronic ski resort maps
Like skiing? Use a GPS? This might be for you! Mountain Dynamics have a series of complete ski resort maps that you can download to your Garmin GPS. These maps cover ski resorts in Colorado, New Mexico and California. You... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 6:39 PM. | TrackBack
JVC KV-PX9 GPS
JVC isn't a name that you associate with GPS receivers but that hasn't stopped them entering the market with the JVC KV-PX9 GPS. The JVC KV-PX9 is a GPS but it's also a audio/video playback device and a data storage... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 6:08 PM. | TrackBack
Review of the Garmin GPSMAP 276C
eHam.net have an excellent review of the Garmin GPSMAP 276C and they give the device top marks of 5/5. The Garmin GPSMAP 276C in an excellent automotive and marine GPS chartplotter. It has a 256-color TFT display that works well... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 5:51 PM. | TrackBack
Garmin Named Exclusive GPS Provider for United Kingdom's BMW and MINI Automotive Dealerships
Good news for Garmin as they are names the exclusive GPS provider for BMW and Mini in the UK. ROMSEY, United Kingdom, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin (Europe) Ltd., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) , today announced an... continue reading.
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January 13, 2006
You might need a GPS receiver to find this one!
Take a look at this - the world's smallest GPS receiver chip! Not something you'd want to take geocaching with you! Seriously though, the possibilities with a chip this small are endless. Here's the information on it from Rakon: The quest... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 10:13 AM. | TrackBack
January 12, 2006
Garmin Forerunner 205/305
Details for two more receivers from Garmin - the Forerunner 205 and Forerunner 305. Forerunner 205 "Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers — the Forerunner 205 & 305. Don't let their good looks... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 11:47 AM. | TrackBack
Garmin Edge 205/305
Two new GPS receivers from Garmin - the Edge 205 and Edge 305. Edge 205 "Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 205—Garmin's GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. Perfect for touring and the trails, the lightweight... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 11:39 AM. | TrackBack
January 10, 2006
Garmin announces support for Mac OS X
Garmin has announced today that they will make their current GPS receivers and software compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. This is great news for Mac users - however, they will need to wait a while as Garmin thinks... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 8:38 PM. | TrackBack
January 9, 2006
DriveSync - Track your car when you're not using it!
DriveSync let's you keep an eye on your car when you're not in it to look out for it yourself! Do you really know how your teenage child is driving your car? DriveSync™ allows you to monitor "where", "when", "how... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 6:31 PM. | TrackBack
January 8, 2006
Crime fighting GPS
Engadget is running a story of how a GPS receiver foiled a bank robbery. A quick thinking bank employee stuffed a GPS receiver into the duffel bag along with the cash – quick thinking! Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite Navigation, Global Positioning... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 8:10 PM. | TrackBack
January 6, 2006
New Garmin Firmware updates
Garmin have released a few new firmware updates for January 2006: GPSMAP 60C January 3, 2006 Nuvi 300 January 4, 2006 Nuvi 350 January 4, 2006 StreetPilot 2720 GPS January 3, 2006 StreetPilot 2730 January 3, 2006 Technorati Tags: GPS, Satellite... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 11:11 AM. | TrackBack
Free applications for TomTom GO!
Here is a page that contains some very useful (but not official, so take care) free applications for TomTom GO! You have: Autoswitcher which switches between day and night mode based on your current position and calculated sunrise/sunset times. SatSync... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 10:21 AM. | TrackBack
January 5, 2006
Customize your RoadMate 800
Lots of great information on GpsPasSion on how to customize your RoadMate 800 GPS receiver. This will give you full access to Windows CE 4.2 mobile terminal and allows you to play movies and customize the device and even increase... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 1:23 PM. | TrackBack
Forerunner 305
Garmin is expected to announce a new wrist-based GPS receiver at CES - the Forerunner 305. The Forerunner 305 will include a heart-rate monitor and will be able to export data for to mapping tools such as Google Maps. Technorati... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 1:16 PM. | TrackBack
January 2, 2006
Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth car kit
The Parrot 3400LS is a device that does it all - a Bluetooth hands-free kit combined with a color LCD and a GPS receiver. The Parrot 3400LS is compatible with most navigation software, such as Route 66 and Tom Tom... continue reading.
Posted by Kathie 7:49 PM. | TrackBack
HTC Galaxy/Qtek G100/i-Mate PDA-N PocketPC with GPS and WiFi reviewed
Engadget has links to a few reviews of the Qtek G100 (or HTC Galaxy or i-Mate PDA-N) Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC with GPS and WiFi. PocketPC with built-in GPS 300MHz processor 64MB of ROM 128MB RAM (or 128MB ROM... continue reading.