Garmin eTrex Vista HCX Review

October 6, 2009 · Posted in Garmin, Marine, Portable, Reviews · 1 Comment 

Garmin eTrex Vista HCX

Garmin eTrex Vista HCX

Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS

Neither tall trees nor deep canyons phase the rugged eTrex Vista HCx.  Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments.  Similar to the Vista Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Vista HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. Whether youre in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.The Vista HCx has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you’re standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude.  You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

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TomTom debuts new entry-level GPS for Europe

October 6, 2009 · Posted in GPS Information, Gps · Comment 

TomTom Start

The TomTom Start will be customizable, inexpensive, and unavailable in the U.S.

(Credit: TomTom)

The Start is TomTom’s newest entry-level car navigation device for the European market. Featuring a smallish 3.5-inch color touch screen and a fixed version of TomTom’s (normally removable) EasyPort mounting system, the …

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

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Enjoy your iPhone hands-free with Gorillamobile

October 1, 2009 · Posted in GPS Information, Gps · Comment 

The Gorillamobile securely attaches the iPhone to a cycle's driving bar.

(Credit: Joby)

Are you an avid cyclist who wants to use the iPhone as your GPS navigator? Joby has something for you.

The maker of the recently introduced Gorillatorch announced Thursday its newest iteration of something that …

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