By Al Hilal on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 :: 531 views Filed Under: GPS

Garmin Approach S2 GPS golf watch comes preloaded with over 30,000 worldwide courses. Golfers don’t need to pay any subscriptions fees as it’s ready to use right out of the box. This sleek, and stylish golf watch features layup and dogleg distances at a glance so golfers can be at the top of their game, all while keeping track of their strokes on the digital scorecard. And just like its predecessor Approach S1, the new S2 also measures distances to the front, back and middle of the green.
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By Al Hilal on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 :: 942 views Filed Under: GPS

Garmin’s all new Oregon 650t touchscreen handheld GPS device features high-sensitivity GPS + GLONASS, pre-loaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps, and worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Coming with a faster processor, the device allows users to zoom in, pan out, and rotate using multi-touch even with most gloves. It’s good choice for winter season. And just like a modern smartphone, the Oregon 650t is also equipped with an 8MP camera with autofocus, digital zoom and automatic flash/torch.
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By Al Hilal on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 :: 1,743 views Filed Under: GPS

Mentioned as Garmin‘s first GPS wrist watch for outdoorsmen, fēnix offers comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities as well as trip information. Benefiting Garmin’s well-known GPS technology, fēnix can guide adventurers off the trail and back to the safety of a vehicle, trailhead or campsite. In addition to its built-in sensors that grab information on heading, elevation and weather changes, fēnix is built to endure the toughest outdoor conditions. Regarding design, this stylish watch comes with a classic round design in a high-strength housing with a scratch-resisting display.
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By Al Hilal on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 :: 1,108 views Filed Under: GPS, Software

Garmin has new iPhone app for navigation that offers UK & Ireland mapping, free real time speed camera alerts, and traffic avoidance options. The new Garmin StreetPilot comes with an intuitive Garmin interface, ultra-fast map drawing, panning and zooming. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad, the StreetPilot app also features Garmin’s exclusive PhotoReal junction view, lane guidance, 3D buildings, trip planner, and includes millions of inbuilt Points of Interest (POI). And last but not least, the Garmin StreetPilot App can be upgraded to include Garmin’s latest traffic technology and 3D Traffic live services.
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By Al Hilal on Monday, June 6, 2011 :: 931 views Filed Under: GPS

The redesigned Garmin’s Rino® 610, 650 and 655t boast up to a 20-mile communication range, a barometric altimeter, 3-axis tilt compensated compass and NOAA weather radio. The GPS-enabled handheld two-way radios also include a 2.6” glove-friendly touchscreen and are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2011. The Rino 610 and 650 have a suggested retail price of $349 and $499.99, respectively. The Rino 655t has a suggested retail price of $599.99.
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By Al Hilal on Monday, June 6, 2011 :: 825 views Filed Under: GPS

Garmin announced the redesigned and upgraded eTrex handheld GPS device. This entry level device has been given enhanced ergonomics, an improved interface, paperless geocaching and in certain models, a 65k color screen with expanded mapping capabilities. With up to 25 hours of battery life, the new eTrex devices are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2011. The eTrex 10 and 20 have a suggested retail price of $119.99 and $199.99, respectively. The eTrex 30 has a suggested retail price of $299.99.
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By Al Hilal on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 :: 1,158 views Filed Under: GPS

Garmin announced the Montana™ handheld GPS device. Featuring a ruggedized design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation and screen layout options and support for a wide range of Garmin cartography, the Montana has a barometric altimeter for elevation profiling and ability to profile the route ahead using included worldwide elevation model. The included 3-axis compass gives it a heading while standing still or not held level. Montana’s responsive touchscreen is a sprawling 4-inches and the photos taken by its 5-megapixel autofocus camera are displayed in sunlight-readable brilliant color.
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By Al Hilal on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 :: 1,541 views Filed Under: GPS

Garmin nüvi 255W is an old product that was announced more than two years ago, but it’s still worth to mention, why? You know it’s the cheapest GPS navigator among the Amazon’s bestselling products in GPS & Navigation category. Priced at only $89, the nüvi 255W boasts 4.3-inch widescreen that displays 70% more of the road around you and features a fast 333 Mhz Microprocessor which enhances the map drawing and routing capability. In addition, the Garmin’s new HotFixTM feature allows faster satellite reception because it automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information to eliminate the need of waiting for data collection from the satellites.
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