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Is Garmin GPS King? – 2008 GPS Navigation Comparison Video

www.edmunds.com You’ve got a busy summer ahead. Before setting out on that road trip out West or back East, you’ll have to find time to download some travel music. (We recommend new releases from Common, My Morning Jacket and Weezer.) After that, we’ve got another assignment for you that promises to make your summer trip easier and may enhance your listening habits, too: Get a portable navigation system. Of course, we wouldn’t dream of leaving you out in the cold on such an important decision, so we’re updating last year’s portable navigation system roundup with four new or newly improved portable systems. Since our last portable navigation review, a few of the units we sampled have changed significantly, plus there are two all-new units that seem promising on paper — the Dash Express and Becker Travel Assistant.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Image by Matoken
/*

GPS Module(AKIZUKI GT-720)
Pin1 : GND
Pin2 : 3.8V~8V
Pin3 : N/A(RS232C IN)
Pin4 : N/A(RS232C OUT)
Pin5 : TTL RX
Pin6 : TTL TX

Arduino GND <-> Pin1
Arduino 5V <-> Pin2
Arduino 0 <-> Pin5
Arduino 1 <-> Pin6

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*/
#include

#define rxPin 0
#define txPin 1
#define ledPin 13

byte pinState = 0;

SoftwareSerial mySerial = SoftwareSerial(rxPin, txPin);

void setup() {
pinMode(rxPin, INPUT);
pinMode(txPin, OUTPUT);
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
mySerial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
char someChar = mySerial.read();
mySerial.print(someChar);
toggle(13);
}

void toggle(int pinNum) {
digitalWrite(pinNum, pinState);
pinState = !pinState;
}

GPS controlled street photography


Image by sbisson
Camera mount and GPS on Smart that was doing GPS Controlled street photography in Clerkenwell. The vehicle would drive a short distance, then the camera would take various shots around the car. The GPS link to the mount and the laptop are clearer are in this view.

The camera appears to have a very wide lens. Gaps between photographs seemed to be of the order of 20 feet or so.

I suspect that this was phtography for a street facade mapping function, similar to that offered by A9.

Clerkenwell, London

December 2005

Latest Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Product Review

Garmin nüvi 1450 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

• Large 5-inch touchscreen GPS with a brilliant and bold color display
• Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination
• Multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route
• Compatible with lifetime traffic alerts or MSN Direct (receiver purchase required for either option)
• Includes preloaded City Navigaor NT for North America, vehicle power cable, vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, dashboard disc, and quick start manual

The ultra-thin nüvi 1450 has a large 5-inch screen and offers multiple-point routing, spoken street names, lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options, and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route.

5-inch widescreen display with vibrant color

See Even More
It’s easy to see where you’re going on nüvi 1450′s 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing.

Know the Lane before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Plan Ahead
nüvi 1450 includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1450′s large screen. In addition, nüvi 1450 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
The intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1450′s enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1450 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1450 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. Take advantage of the nüvi 1450’s traffic compatibility and navigate away from traffic. The nüvi 1450 is compatible with both the GTM 25, FM traffic receiver with lifetime subscription and the GDB 55, MSN Direct receiver (device receiver purchase required for either option). With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1450 features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles.

What’s in the Box
nüvi 1450, preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, vehicle power cable, vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, dashboard disc, and quick start manual.

List Price: $ 241.71

Price: $ 241.71

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Latest Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS

• Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
• Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints
• TracBack feature retraces user’s path on the easy-to-read LCD display
• Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats
• Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times, hunting/fishing information, electronic compass and barometric altimeter

The Foretrex 401 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 401 combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers and campers. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your computer with USB or just send data wirelessly to another device.

Retrace Your Steps

No matter where your adventure takes you, you’ll never worry about getting lost with the Foretrex 401. Foretrex keeps track of your path and displays it as a dotted trail on the screen. Just turn on Foretrex’s TracBack® feature, and you can retrace your path back to where you started. Keep track of your bearing and altitude with Foretrex 401′s electronic compass and barometric altimeter. You can save locations in memory as waypoints, so you always can find your way back to any important place, like your campsite or vehicle. And with up to 17 hours of battery life and replaceable AAA batteries, you’ll never worry about making it back.

Track Your Data

Foretrex 401 lets you create and store routes to all of your favorite places and provides other helpful information, including a trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting and fishing information. For even more data, connect Foretrex 401 to a wireless accessory, such as a heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or clip it on your bike with the accessory bike mount. To keep track of your trip, connect your Foretrex to your PC or Mac® with USB to store your waypoints, routes and tracks on your computer. You also can share waypoints, routes and tracks wirelessly with another Foretrex 401.

Get Connected

You’ve been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded from more than 12 million customers and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

What’s in the Box:

• Foretrex 401
• Wrist expansion strap
• USB cable
• Manuals

List Price: $ 424.99

Price: $ 424.99

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Honest Garmin nüvi 50 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(US and Canada) Product Review

Garmin nüvi 50 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator(US and Canada)

• Lane assist with junction view
• Speed limit indicator
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more.
• Navigate right out of the box with preloaded maps and over 6 million points of interest
• Hear spoken street names

nüvi 50 delivers you safely wherever life takes you. Designed to make navigation easy, simply enter an address and premium features including lane assist with junction view, help you make all the right turns!

With a big 5” (12.7 cm) touchscreen, more than 8 million points of interest (POIs) and spoken turn-by-turn directions, nüvi 50 makes driving fun again.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 50′s intuitive interface greets you with two simple choices: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps for the 49 States and Canada. nüvi 50’s speed limit indicator shows you how fast you can go on most major roads. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. It also comes preloaded with millions of POIs and offers the ability to add your own.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late

Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

What’s in the Box
nüvi 50, preloaded NAVTEQ North America maps, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, and quick start manual

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List Price: $ 159.99

Price: $ 149.99

Honest Garmin nüvi 1370/1370T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Maps of North America & Europe and Lifetime Traffic Review

Garmin nüvi 1370/1370T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Maps of North America & Europe and Lifetime Traffic

• Widescreen ultra-slim GPS design with 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display; interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation
• Pre-loaded with City Navigator North America and Europe NT maps, and public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems
• Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone; included traffic receiver provides North America traffic information
• Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel
• NOTE: Model number on the box is 1370T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 1370 as the “T” in 1370T refers to the additional component

The NUVI1370T 4.3″ Ultra Thin GPS Navigator features a widescreen ultra slim design (approximately 25% thinner than previous models), enhanced user interface, ecoRoute, public transit mode and text-to-speech. The n vi 1370T offers pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps. CityXplorer maps are available for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe and can easily be downloaded directly to the nuvi. The nuvi’s enhanced user interface features improved graphics and a new slide control for menu operation, while ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel. Also, Garmin’s new public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi’s traffic receiver by receiving alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ Bluetooth wireless technology, enables hands-free calling with a compatible phone ecoRoute – Drivers can view suggestions for fuel-efficient navigation, conserving both money and fuel Speed limit indicator – unit displays speed limits for most major roads Public transit – Navigate using buses, tramway, metro and suburban rail systems with optional CityXplorer content. Download at garmin website Where Am I? feature – Find closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address, intersection and coordinates Bright 4.3 diagonal color display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time Built-in travel kit includes picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator MicroSD memory card slot Offers 3-D mapping, or 2-D overhead view Dimensions – 4.8W x 2.9H x 0.6D; Weight – 5.7 ounces Built-in lithium-ion battery – Lasts up to four hours depending on usage Includes suction cupGet more maps and less profile with the widescreen nüvi 1370T. This thin navigator has preloaded maps for North America and Europe, lane assist, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling, subscription-free traffic alerts and ecoRoute™ to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.

An ultra-thin GPS navigator with great Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute. Click to enlarge.

Receive Subscription-Free Traffic Alerts
Get more maps and less profile with the widescreen nüvi 1370T. This thin

Travel the world with the 1370T, featuring full coverage maps for North America and Europe. Click to enlarge.

Garmin greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” This screen is central to every navigation function and route-planning tool. Simply plug and play. Click to enlarge.

The device announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Click to enlarge.

Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. Click to enlarge.

navigator has preloaded maps for North America and Europe, lane assist, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling, subscription-free traffic alerts and ecoRoute™ to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.

Receive Free Traffic Alerts
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 1370T’s integrated FM traffic receiver and free lifetime¹ traffic updates. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1370T is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer™ content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. nüvi 1370T easily fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as .99, you’ll have money left over to spend in the big city.

See More
With nüvi 1370T’s widescreen display, you’ll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3″ (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1370T’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps for both North America and Europe, millions of points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1370T’s enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You also can upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1370T integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 1370T while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1370T saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1370T includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1370T features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage™ where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards.

What’s in the Box
nüvi 1370, Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S and Canada) and Europe, Lifetime traffic¹, Vehicle suction cup mount, FM traffic receiver with vehicle power cable (indicated by “T” after model number on the box), Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, and Quick start manual

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Visit Garmin.com at https://www8.garmin.com/support/download.jsp to get the latest firmware updates for your nüvi to keep it current and performing at its best.

¹Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas and www.garmin.com/traffic/fm/navteq.html for program License Agreement containing complete terms and conditions.

List Price: $ 449.99

Price: $ 449.99

New Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator First Look

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

• High-sensitivity GPS receiver
• Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display
• Color-handheld mapping ideal for both marine and outdoor use
• 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail; NOTE: microSD card is located in the device, not as a separate, additional item
• Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy

Garmin GPS MAP 60 CSx. The GPS MAP 60 CSx is one of the most popular GPS models for outdoor and marine use. It incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. The 60CSx also features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. You can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the fast USB connection. In addition, the GPS MAP 60C Sx has a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets you track your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still; Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording; New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF; Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability; Supports English, Spanish, Portuguese and French languages; MicroSD card slot allows for storage of optional Map Source detail (64 MB microSD included); LED backlit display and keyboard; Up to 18 hours of battery life from 2 AA alkaline batteries; Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits and tide data (U.S. only); Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database Enough memory for 1,000 user waypoints with nThe venerable Garmin 60CS just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60CSx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Add all that to the 60CSx’s integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and you’ve got a unit that is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.

You can use the 60CSx’s memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There’s also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you’re driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 60CSx’s 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). When using two AA alkaline batteries, you’ll get up to 20 hours of battery life from the unit. The unit’s barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording while providing current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, and average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Meanwhile, the electronic compass allows you to get accurate headings while standing still.

Another key feature of the 60CSx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. There’s also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode.

The 60CSx’s trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60CSx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit’s included 64 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit’s features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.

Finally, the GPSMap 60CSx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, plus moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60CSx, but don’t need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60Cx.

What’s in the Box
60CSx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owners manual, and quick-start guide.

List Price: $ 535.99

Price: $ 399.95

Garmin nüvi 1450LM 5-Inch Touchscreen Portable GPS Navigator

• Lane Assist with Junction View
• Lifetime Maps
• 5″ Touchscreen

Garmin’s Nuvi 1450 LM 5 In. GPS with Lifetime Maps for North America offers free Lifetime maps, multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route. With free Lifetime Map updates you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. It’s easy to see where you are going on Nuvi 1450LM’s 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing. Garmin’s nüvi 1450 GPS with Lifetime Maps for North America offers maps, multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options, and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route. With free Lifetime Map updates you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. It’s easy to see where you are going on nüvi touch screen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing. Features: Fuel Efficient Routing, Lane Assist, Memory Card Slot, Rechargeable Battery, Voice PromptsMapping Features: Routing, Multiple Route Options, Built-In Maps, Turn-by-Turn Instructions, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America, Eco-Route, Basema

See the big, wide world with the large screen nüvi 1450LM. It offers free Lifetime Maps, multiple-point routing, lane assist with junction view to guide you through busy highway interchanges, pedestrian routing options and ecoRoute to find the most fuel-efficient route.

EcoRoute calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.

Simply tap the screen for your exact coordinates, the nearest address/intersection, and the closest fuel and emergency services.

See the big, wide world with the large screen nüvi 1450LM.

Extra-Wide, Feature-Rich GPS Navigator Lifetime Maps

Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates
With free Lifetime Map updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. It’s ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

See Even More
It’s easy to see where you’re going on nüvi 1450LM’s 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1450LM is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as .99, you’ll have money left over to spend in the big city.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Plan Ahead
nüvi 1450LM includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 1450LM’s large screen. In addition, nüvi 1450LM automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1450LM’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1450LM’s enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom POIs. And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1450LM saves you gas and money with ecoRoute–a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1450LM includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1450LM features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What’s in the Box

nüvi 1450; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico); Lifetime Maps; Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

List Price: $ 219.99

Price: $ 128.00

Honest Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator (US and Canada)) Review

Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator (US and Canada))

• Lane assist with junction view
• Speed limit indicator
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more.
• nuvi 50 delivers you safely wherever life takes you.
• Designed to make navigation easy, simply enter an address and premium features including lane assist with junction view, help you make all the right turns.

With a big 5” (12.7 cm) touchscreen, more than 5 million points of interest (POIs) and spoken turn-by-turn directions, nüvi 50LM makes driving fun again. Plus, with FREE lifetime map updates, you always can keep your roads and POIs up to date.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

nüvi 50LM’s intuitive interface greets you with 2 simple choices: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps of the U.S. and Canada. nüvi 50LM’s speed limit indicator shows you how fast you can go on most major roads. With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. It also comes preloaded with millions of POIs and offers the ability to add your own.

Enjoy FREE Lifetime Map Updates

With FREE lifetime map¹ updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late

Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, lane assist with junction view guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

¹ FREE lifetime map updates entitle you to receive up to 4 map data updates per year, when and as such updates are made available on the Garmin website, for this specific Garmin product only until this product’s useful life expires or Garmin no longer receives map data from its third party supplier, whichever is shorter. The updates you receive will be updates to the same geographic map data originally included with your Garmin product when originally purchased. Garmin may terminate your lifetime map updates at any time if you violate any of the terms of the End User License Agreement accompanying your nüvi product.

What’s in the Box:

• nüvi 50LM
• City Navigator® NT data with preloaded street maps of the US and Canada
• Lifetime maps¹ (indicated by “LM” after model number on the box)
• Vehicle suction cup mount²
• Vehicle power cable
• USB cable
• Quick start manual

List Price: $ 189.99

Price: $ 140.00

Additional GPS Products

Latest TomTom VIA 1405TM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps Review

TomTom VIA 1405TM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps

• Get over 1 million more miles of mapped roads in the US
• Outsmart delays with Free Lifetime Traffic Updates, without advertising
• Stay up-to-date on road changes with Free Lifetime Map Updates
• Navigate with ease using premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico
• Travel in style with the new, slim design and integrated Fold and Go EasyPort Mount

Hit the road street-smart and style savvy. The new, super-slim TomTom VIA series holds the latest navigation technology, in a fresh, sleek design including an integrated Fold and Go EasyPort Mount. Travel confidently with superior routing and the most accurate, dependable maps in the GPS industry. In fact, TomTom gives you one million more miles of mapped roads in the US. The VIA range offers a large array of unique features like Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates, Bluetooth hands-free calling and natural voice recognition with one-shot destination address entry all at affordable prices.

The VIA Story

Hit the road street-smart and style-savvy. The new, super-slim TomTom VIA series holds the latest navigation technology, in a fresh, sleek design including an integrated Fold & Go EasyPort Mount. Travel confidently with superior routing and the most accurate, dependable maps in the GPS industry. In fact, TomTom gives you one million more miles of mapped roads in the US**. The VIA range offers a large array of unique features–like Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates, Bluetooth hands-free calling and natural voice recognition with one-shot destination address entry–all at affordable prices.

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The TomTom VIA 1405TM

Introducing the TomTom VIA 1405TM, equipped with superior driving intelligence.

Travel with ease and style throughout the US, Canada & Mexico. This innovative navigator boasts a super-slim design, classic finish, new, intuitive user interface and a 4.3-inch touchscreen.

Using TomTom maps, you have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US than you would using any other GPS brand**. With TomTom VIA’s Free Lifetime Map Updates***, you can download the latest map edition every few months. And, with TomTom Map Share On-Demand Updates, you can easily make instant changes in between map releases, and download verified updates from other TomTom users to your map.

Outsmart delays using IQ Routes*. The exclusive technology directs you to your destination using the smartest, fastest route possible. TomTom knows to avoid certain roads during rush hour, streets inundated with traffic light changes and pedestrian traffic, and more, so that you always take the fastest way to get anywhere, at any time. TomTom VIA also gives you the most accurate real-time traffic information available with Free Lifetime Traffic Updates*** with no advertisements. As soon as an accident or other delay is found on your route, TomTom alerts you and can re-route you to an alternative, faster route.

TomTom VIA 1405TM Features

Free Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates

Outsmart traffic and road changes. Free Lifetime Traffic Updates allow you to outsmart traffic and take the fastest route possible to your destination. And, Free Lifetime Map Updates ensure that you are always navigating with the industry’s most up-to-date map.

Premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico

Navigate with ease throughout the US, Canada & Mexico using TomTom’s premium maps. Using TomTom maps, you’ll have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the US that you would using other GPS brand.

Integrated EasyPort Mount

With TomTom VIA’s unique flip-screen technology, you can easily secure your device to your vehicle’s windshield or dashboard with the integrated EasyPort Mount.

Refreshed User Interface, New Design & Contemporary Finish

Travel in style. TomTom VIA boasts a super-slim design, contemporary brushed-aluminum finish and a bright, 4.3-inch touchscreen. And, the new user interface allows for easy route planning and menu browsing.

Advanced Lane Guidance

Advanced Lane Guidance show’s you exactly which road to take, when driving through complex intersections and multi-lane junctions.

7 Million Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants,hotels and more on your route. Your device comes preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 categories.

IQ Routes

Always take the smartest, fastest route. This exclusive technology will recommend the fastest route based on the time of day and day of the week.

Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions, Including Street Names

Keep your eyes on the road and listen while your TomTom announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

Travel With Peace of Mind With Help Me! Emergency Menu

Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

Footnotes
* Feature available in the US and Canada only
** Based on info available as of 1/11
***You receive non-transferable traffic data and up to four non-transferable map data updates per year until the product’s useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives map or traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Lifetime Maps available for US, CAN and MEX only. Lifetime Traffic available in US and CAN only. Details and terms at www.tomtom.com/legal.

All TomToms Feature:

Easy to Use

Plug & Go Right Out of the Box

All TomToms are easy to use, and work right out of the box. TomTom’s intuitive, award-winning user interface features large icons and sharp, full-color 3D graphics.

Reduce Driver Stress

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee

When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.

Preloaded Maps and Points of Interest

Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route with millions of points of interest in over 60 categories.

Save Time & Money

TomTom Home Content Manager

Personalize your device in the TomTom HOME Content Manger, where you can subscribe to advanced TomTom services, download new points of interest, voices, and even share your own content with the rest of the TomTom community.

Enhance Safety

Help Me! Emergency Menu

Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

Announces Street and Place Names

Keep your eyes on the road while your TomTom GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.

What’s In the Box

VIA 1405TM, USB Cable, Traffic CLA, Adhesive Disk, User Guide, LTM Voucher

List Price: $ 189.99

Price: $ 189.99

Nokia N95 – GPS Demo

Nokia has again set a standard for phones. This GPS demo is very cool….
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Video Rating: 4 / 5