Archive for November, 2009
Jake’s Journal: Custom Maps another reminder to keep software updated
Yazan: Garmin | 19 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
A lot of people ask me for freebies. Here you go: Go get your Garmin. Update the software right now. You’re at a computer – unless you’re reading this on your phone, in which case I’ll try to keep it…
Cyclists around the world ride faster, farther with Garmin Edge 705
Yazan: Garmin | 19 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Time to check in with cyclists across the globe who are relying on Garmin’s Edge 705 to get the most out of their training, touring and racing. While Team Garmin-Slipstream enjoys a brief offseason, American sprinting sensation Tyler Farrar just…
Wish List Wednesday: Best Gifts for Pilots
Yazan: Garmin | 18 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
There are only five weeks left until Christmas and if you haven’t begun your shopping yet, it’s time to start. Don’t panic. We’re here to help. Every Wednesday between now and December 25, we’ll give you a few ideas for…
Garmin Makes Custom Maps Free and Easy
Yazan: Garmin | 18 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
It’s free, it’s easy and it lets you get even more out of your Garmin handheld. Custom Maps, a free, simple process compatible with Mac and PC, can transform the maps you currently have – in paper or digital form…
Give-a-Garmin holiday ads unveiled as Nutcrackers come to life
Yazan: Garmin | 17 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
What happens to the toys when the shopkeeper leaves for the day? Now we know. One of Garmin’s two new holiday commercials follows an outgoing Nutcracker set on going out. After a long day manning his post at the store,…
Top-of-the-line MFDs, AIS 600 and more introduced at METS
Yazan: Garmin | 16 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
METS – the world’s largest exhibition of equipment, materials, and systems for the international marine leisure industry, kicks off tomorrow in Amsterdam, and our Garmin colleagues across the pond are going to be busy showing off tons of new Garmin…
New cast of characters giddy to Give-a-Garmin in holiday ads
Yazan: Garmin | 13 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
As we near the holiday season, our latest and greatest Give a Garmin holiday commercials get ready to hit the airwaves. The ads this year feature a fun cast of characters – including a fitness-obsessed Leprechaun, a cool and collected…
Jake’s Journal: Living vicariously through Edward Norton
Yazan: Garmin | 13 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
As a fan of the movies “Rounders” and “Fight Club,” I was obviously thrilled with Garmin’s decision to support the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust and its Maasai Marathon team, a group of 30 runners led by conservationist/Oscar nominee Edward Norton…
Free Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for nüvifone M20
Yazan: Garmin | 13 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 owners can now upgrade their phone to Windows Mobile 6.5 for free. Existing customers can download the software online, and new device purchases will automatically include the new Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. With Windows Mobile 6.5, nüvifone…
Running over a Rino
Yazan: Garmin | 12 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
We’re proud of the fact that we build some of the most rugged GPS products on the market. And while we often receive notes from our customers detailing use and abuse, it’s always nice to hear about a device that…
