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| Garmin's new aera series gets you there by air or by land |
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Pilots looking for the hardest-core portable nav unit available tend to flock to Garmin's GPSMAP 696 these days, but there's a problem: the big, bulky tablet doesn't do much good once you're wheels-down and you've got to find your way to the hotel. Enter the new aera series, which you can sorta think of as "nuvi for pilots" with 4.3-inch touchscreens, user-friendly prompts, and dedicated car modes across the board that'll keep casual observers from realizing that your little buddy doubles as a $2,000 beast capable of safely guiding you cross-country at flight level 250. The 696 is still being regarded as Garmin's premier aviation portable, while the four aera models -- the 500, 510, 550, and 560 -- are called "entry or mid-level" with prices ranging from $799 to $1,999 and should finally sunset the aging lower-end GPSMAP models that look like they're straight out of Garmin's GPS III days. The 510 and 560 throw in XM WX weather support while the 550 and 560 feature Garmin's SafeTaxi interactive airport diagrams, integrated AOPA Airport Directory, and high-end car features pulled from the nuvi line like lane assist and speed limit data. All four models are technically launching on the 5th, but appear to be in stock with online retailers now if you're in a rush.Filed under: GPSGarmin's new aera series gets you there by air or by land originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 11/02/2009 10:55 PM (23d 18h 4m ago) |
| Garmin-Asus G60 slated for August launch, will be last non-Android Linux phone for the couple |
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What's that, you're still holding your breath waiting for the G60 release? Breathe, child, breathe, it's still going to be a little while before you can get your nav on with this celly. Obviously it didn't make the first half of the year as initially planned, but the Garmin-Asus partnership is now saying that the phone will still arrive at its retail destination before 2010, with some places seeing it in just two months time. Why the delays? Apparently its custom flavor of Linux is at least part of the problem, leading the corporate couple's marriage counselors to suggest a move to Android for all future, non-WinMo handsets -- devices that, contrary to earlier reports, will also launch before the end of the year. So, G60 in August, or potentially even hotter Android nav phone a few months later? Decisions, decisions.Filed under: Cellphones, GPSGarmin-Asus G60 slated for August launch, will be last non-Android Linux phone for the couple originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:21 PM (162d 38m ago) |
| TomTom's Homer Simpson voice skin is just like the real thing, without the Duff's |
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Well, let's be frank. The Knight Rider GPS, while brilliant, is a bit of a stretch. Isn't it a little sad to be living out your boyhood fantasies of excitement and danger vicariously, behind the wheel of your '92 Buick Roadmaster station wagon? On the other hand, perhaps you're ready to put away your childhood dreams and hit the road in a manner more befitting your average schlub. The official Homer Simpson voice skin for the TomTom GPS features the voice of the iconic cartoon dad, including such gems as "Take the third right. We might find an ice cream truck! Mmm...ice cream." Psyched? We bet you are. Priced at $12.95 -- check out an audio sample after the break, and then hit the read link to pick it up it for yourself.
[Via Pocket-lint]Continue reading TomTom's Homer Simpson voice skin is just like the real thing, without the Duff's Filed under: GPSTomTom's Homer Simpson voice skin is just like the real thing, without the Duff's originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/17/2009 4:21 PM (162d 39m ago) |
| Pioneer explodes your dashboard with new AVIC U, X and Z-series in-dash navigation systems |
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Pioneer isn't going for subtle here: the company just unleashed a flurry of in-dash navigators, with a considerable amount of accoutrements on display. The units range through the flagship AVIC-Z110BT (pictured), "midrange" AVIC-X710BT and X910BT, and the AVIC-U310BT for rich people on a budget. Seriously, with a starting price of $599, none of this is suited for the cheap-and-simple set, but at least Pioneer backs up those pricetags with serious functionality. In the high end, the Z110BT includes an tilt-out XGA 7-inch touchscreen, MSN Direct tuner (for traffic and other live info), 4GB of internal storage, CD and DVD playback, and Bluetooth. Comforts include both voice recognition ("Find the nearest Starbucks") and text-to-speech ("I wouldn't do that, Dave"), along with iPod control and support for optional rear seat monitors and wireless headphones. Of course, all those perks aren't cheap: the device retails for $1,600. The other units include smaller screens and subsets of the specs, on down to the 4.3-inch U310BT.Gallery: Pioneer explodes your dashboard with new AVIC U, X and Z-series in-dash navigation systemsRead - AVIC-Z110BTRead - AVIC-X710BT and AVIC-X910BTRead - AVIC-U310BTFiled under: GPSPioneer explodes your dashboard with new AVIC U, X and Z-series in-dash navigation systems originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/15/2009 3:25 PM (164d 1h 34m ago) |
| TomTom announces special edition "White Pearl" nav system |
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Navigation systems don't often get the same special edition treatment given to cellphones and other gadgets, but TomTom looks to be doing its small part to change that, and it's now announced its new "White Pearl" edition nav unit. As you might expect, however, apart from that eye-catching exterior, this one is basically just a re-purposed version of one of TomTom's existing devices -- a TomTom ONE IQ Routes edition, in this case. While the specs no doubt remain the same, TomTom has at least gone so far as to add a new start-up screen that fills out the design, not to mention a few new, totally not obvious special points of interest like "Places to be seen" and "Shop 'til you drop." No word on a release 'round here, but it looks like folks in the UK will be able to pick one up this month for £179.99, or just about $300 even.
Filed under: GPSTomTom announces special edition "White Pearl" nav system originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/03/2009 4:24 PM (176d 36m ago) |
| Air Force says that GPS situation is 'under control,' urges you to 'chill out' |
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Responding to a Government Accounting Office report that warns of major GPS failures as early as next year, U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Buckman has responded, saying: "No way! As if! The issue is under control." If anything, he said, "there's only a small risk we will not continue to exceed our performance standard." Whew, that's a relief... we don't know what we'd do without our Knight Rider GPS to keep us company on those long, lonely car rides.[Via Pocket-lint]
Filed under: GPSAir Force says that GPS situation is 'under control,' urges you to 'chill out' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 May 2009 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/21/2009 10:35 PM (188d 18h 25m ago) |
| TomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVE |
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In theory, we've no qualms with TomTom's LIVE services. Sure, they're over-hyped, overpriced and generally slow to react, but they're definitely nice extras on an otherwise vanilla PND. That said, we simply can't (and won't, ever) justify the crazy monthly rates for having access to basic information that even a dumb smartphone could find. Nevertheless, TomTom's doing its darnedest to push those very services to the masses by trickling 'em down from the GO 740 LIVE to its popular XL model. Folks across the pond can pick one up next month for €219 ($301) or €249 ($342) depending on whether you need a regional model or one with 42 European nations, but you'll still be asked to shell out €9.95 ($14) per month if you want those LIVE services.Gallery: TomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVEFiled under: GPSTomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVE originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 May 2009 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/21/2009 4:05 PM (189d 54m ago) |
| Mio's Moov S501 and S401 finally go legit |
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After Mio basically non-confirmed / confirmed these to us in April, letting us know the pricing was off, but saying nothing else about the leak, it was really just a matter of time until the two navigators broke into the realm of officialdom. The Moov S401 and S501 bring 4.3-inch and 4.7-inch displays, respectively, along with a new "Spirit" interface and some new functionality like Google Send-to-GPS, NavPix for pulling location from geo-tagged photos, text-to-speech for spoken street names and MioMore 2 PC software for calculating mileage and fuel economy. The S501 is Mio's thinnest PND ever at 0.64-inches, and includes 12 million POIs, while the S401 is inexplicably thicker at 0.71-inches, with 4 million POIs. They go for $200 and $180, respectively, and will go on sale in June.Gallery: Mio's Moov S501 and S401 finally go legitFiled under: GPSMio's Moov S501 and S401 finally go legit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/13/2009 3:18 PM (197d 1h 42m ago) |
| TomTom GO 740 LIVE impressions |
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Way back at CES, TomTom proudly announced that its GO 740 LIVE personal navigation device would be its very first "connected GPS" to hit the United States of America. Just last month, the company announced that said unit was finally shipping to anxious consumers. Hardware wise, there's nothing here outside of the ordinary, but it's the little extras that make all the difference in the world here -- or, at least that's what TomTom wants you to think. Is this $400 navigator worth the up front costs, let alone the monthly fee to keep it connected? Head on past the break for our take.Gallery: TomTom GO 740 LIVEContinue reading TomTom GO 740 LIVE impressionsFiled under: GPSTomTom GO 740 LIVE impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 May 2009 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/12/2009 4:39 PM (198d 21m ago) |
| Garmin launches Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t outdoor navigators |
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Did you seriously shell out to have ARGONAUT plastered on your license plate? Oh, yeah? Listen up. Garmin has just pushed out a new duo of navigators aimed squarely at you, the Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t. Both of the touchscreen-based devices boast a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3-axis compass, waterproof chassis, 850MB of internal storage and USB connectivity. Each unit packs a 3-inch, sunlight-readable display, two precharged AA NiMH batteries, loads of waypoint storage and the ability to route you while on the road, on the trail or in the wild. The standard 550 is set to arrive with a worldwide basemap in shaded relief for $499.99, while the 550t comes with preloaded topography maps for the entire US for $599.99. The full release is after the break.Gallery: Garmin launches Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t outdoor navigatorsContinue reading Garmin launches Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t outdoor navigatorsFiled under: GPSGarmin launches Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t outdoor navigators originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/07/2009 3:56 PM (203d 1h 3m ago) |
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