http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/ Engadget Comments for Garmin sues TomTom on patent infringement http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
I mean seriously Brian Brian, it can't be that bad.

Can it Brian Brian?

-Sorry, couldn't resist.]]>Feb 10th 2006 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
I don't care who came up with this stuff first, but I know who's done a better job of it. If TomTom has to stop selling in the US, I'm glad I bought mine already.]]>Feb 10th 2006 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
What are you talking about?

The navigation app found in the Gamin Palm OS iQue's is coming to the Treo:
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom/mobile/010306c.html

Also, Garmin is adding support for the Mac:
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom/corporate/011006.html]]>Feb 10th 2006 11:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Just because a company says they're "working" on Mac support doesn't mean we'll see it anytime soon.

Just look at TivoToGo for the Mac. They've been promising it ever since it came out for PC and it's only now in Alpha? ]]>Feb 10th 2006 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/But even if they lose, its not like the satellites suddenly stop working, right?]]>Feb 10th 2006 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
Garmin sucks! if that's the way they are trying to stamp out competition. That's the best part of the business.

Way to go Tom Tom wish you all the luck! IMHO Tom Tom is much better and more affordable than Garmin units]]>Feb 10th 2006 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 10th 2006 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
Because they are losing tons of share to TomTom in their home market, are making no headway against them in Europe. Not Kenwood. Shocking behaviour. Garmin were cool once, now they are desperate.]]>Feb 10th 2006 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
i like garmin's tech support, but their products are near-awful. the latest maps take you to the wrong places, which is not what you want to do. they want you to make an extra 20 turns to save 10 feet off your distance.

and i have to agree with moneynottalent. half the stuff is used by other companies, and let's face it, route calculations etc have been part of computer science since the beginning of civiliation. what's next, patent 2+2 < 1+2 ?]]>Feb 10th 2006 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
Countersue?
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I know loads of people with TomTom's and people with NavMan's TomTom is the best GPS device out there and hopefully when galileo comes online, should get even better.]]>Feb 11th 2006 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/
I feel sad thinking at all these precious resources wasted in this patenting business, and all the troubles it causes.

Thanks for the news. The Garmin brand has just become a little attractive to me.]]>Feb 12th 2006 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/But, in my opinion, the best thing about the TomTom.. is that I NEVER HAD TO USE TECH SUPPORT, or open a manual or anything - it just works, and works great... the maps all that current.. but still they work.
And thats whats gonna suck about this lawsuit... I can see it sucking money away from them updating their maps, and why update US maps if in a few months (years?) they won't be able to sell their device here.

Hacked map upgrades anyone?]]>Feb 12th 2006 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 12th 2006 11:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/10/garmin-sues-tomtom-on-patent-infringement/Feb 16th 2006 1:40PM