Archive for June, 2010
Jake’s Journal: GPSMAP 62st steals spotlight at video shoot
Yazan: Garmin | 17 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Whenever we talk about our Garmin tutorial videos, everyone here mentions that we’re lucky to have “cheap talent” … meaning me. Then they point out that even that description is a bit of an exaggeration. Both the “cheap” (it’s actually…
Map Update Season: Perfect timing for that perfect gift
Yazan: Garmin | 17 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
With the clock ticking to find the perfect present for Father’s Day, here’s how you can help your dad get the most out of the Garmin GPS he already has. While you can update your maps any time throughout the…
Garmin Connect: Changing privacy settings
Yazan: Garmin | 16 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Garmin Connect gives you options when it comes to activities you upload and whether they’re open for public viewing or your eyes only. Currently, when you create your Garmin Connect account, the default setting for activity uploads is public. That…
Garmin nüvi 3790T: The “sleekest, most refined PND on the market”
Yazan: Garmin | 16 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
“This device has easily set the bar for PNDs going forward.” That’s what Engadget had to say after reviewing the nüvi 3790T. You’ll want to read their full review and watch the video to get all the details, but the…
Victor’s Vectors: GPS and technically advanced aircraft
Yazan: Garmin | 16 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
When I think of the phrase” technically advanced aircraft” or TAA, I picture an Embraer Phenom 300, Cessna Citation Mustang, or Socata TBM 850. However, according to the FAA, a TAA is simply an aircraft with a moving map display,…
GPS + WiFi = Garmin nüvi 295W
Yazan: Garmin | 16 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
If you need turn-by-turn directions to the nearest place with WiFi, any nüvi will do the trick. However, if you want to be able to use the WiFi when you arrive, you’ll want to check out the nüvi 295W. This…
“Small, affordable, accurate” – Forerunner 110 “nails the basics”
Yazan: Garmin | 15 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
WIRED magazine and Runner’s World agree. It’s easy to love the easy-to-use Forerunner 110. In their July issues, these media heavy-hitters each test and tout the 110 as a “simpler approach” to GPS in running. Calling it “a GPS watch…
Garmin Chicago active in the downtown community
Yazan: Garmin | 14 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Lately things have been busy here at the Garmin Chicago Store! In addition to helping customers find the perfect devices for the dads and grads season, and launching the Garminfone last week, we’ve been participating in a number of events…
Jenna competes at Madrid World Champs, 2nd American
Yazan: Garmin | 11 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
Garmin-sponsored triathlete Jenna Shoemaker shares her training and racing experiences with the new Forerunner 110 sport watch, Edge 500 bike computer and Garmin Connect. Last weekend, I competed in the Madrid World Champs Series Race in Madrid, Spain. It was…
Garmin-Asus smartphones around the globe
Yazan: Garmin | 11 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Garmin, GPS News & Reviews
This has been a big week for the Garmin-Asus smartphone product line. The nüvifone A10 launched in Australia with Optus on Monday. Then, we started advertising the A10 in conjunction with European carriers Telenor and Tele2. On Wednesday, the Garminfone…
