http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/ Engadget Comments for Garmin EcoRoutes ESP module turns your GPS into car sentinel 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/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 6:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
YOU + ARE = YOU'RE]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
Some people are already trying to port obd2 apps to android. more importantly the nghost project for linux will feature ntune (obd2)

Carman is already open sourced under GPL, so get crackin']]>Nov 5th 2009 9:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 6th 2009 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
That would be killer.

Om]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 7:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
"The ESP module is a hideaway box that connects to (and is powered by) your vehicle's OBD-II diagnostics port. The device gathers information about your vehicle's performance and relays that info via a Bluetooth data connection to your Garmin Nuvi GPS device atop your dashboard."]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
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"Now threatened satnav species"? WTF are you talking about? Yeah, I want to rely on a phone and continuous Internet connection for navigation. That'll work great way out in bufu Egypt, or in case I want to use my phone for something else during the trip.]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
It's true, GPS standalones aren't going to go extinct, but there is no doubt in my mind they will have worse profitability... that's why Garmin's stock value is plummeting.

BUT, if Garmin keeps being stubborn like this, by finding ways to improve their product, they will survive in the more competitive world.

This is a great idea. I will buy it if it's not too much more expensive than a normal satnav. ]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
I wish Garmin would increase the resolution of its screens and reduce the cartoonishness of its graphics. But this product is a really cool idea.]]>Nov 5th 2009 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
/runs for dictionary]]>Nov 5th 2009 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
The Google app actually caches your route (and the immediate surroundings, I believe) so as long as you don't get too far off course you won't have to worry about losing signal.]]>Nov 5th 2009 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
I think the bigger competition is builtin units that are secure from theft and don't need to be hidden manually.
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Turbolag? what lag?]]>Nov 5th 2009 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
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I'm not sure I get how this relates to Gaming and not GPS, Misc. Gadgets or Science.]]>Nov 5th 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Nov 5th 2009 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/But I agree, phones will not replace dedicated units.
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You shouldn't treat everything Engadget says as gospel.]]>Nov 5th 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
I will gladly say I will buy this gadget and any matching nuvi device when it comes out given my experience with a low-end Garmin, i know I can expect a substantial product out of them. Google however... I don't always know my route and I certainly don't always take good care of my phone nor do I like looking at a tiny ass screen.
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From the 10-K: http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/reports/10-K_2008.pdf

Our financial results are highly dependent on the automotive/mobile segment, which now represents over
70% of our revenues and may be maturing leading to lesser growth than we have experienced in the past.
We have experienced substantial growth in the automotive/mobile segment of our business in recent years
as the products have become mass-market consumer electronics in both Europe and North America. This market
growth may now be slowing as penetration rates increase and competing technologies emerge. Slowing growth,
along with the significant price reductions that have occurred during the past two years, could result in lower
revenues. As margins have also declined in this segment, slowing growth may also result in lower earnings per
share.

The demand for personal navigation devices (PNDs) may be eroded by replacement technologies becoming
available on mobile handsets and factory-installed systems in new autos.
We have experienced substantial growth in the automotive/mobile segment which has resulted in
GPS/navigation technologies being incorporated into competing devices such as mobile handsets and new
automobiles through factory-installed systems. Mobile handsets are frequently GPS-enabled and many companies
are now offering navigation software for mobile devices. The acceptance of this technology by consumers could
slow our growth and further reduce margins. Navigation systems are becoming more prevalent as optional
equipment on new automobiles. Increased navigation penetration on new automobiles could slow our growth and
further reduce margins.]]>Nov 5th 2009 12:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
Garmin PNDs will be around for years to come. They just might be packaged a little different. Probably in OEM deals with car manufactures.

Bottom line, Garmin will survive.

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The G1000 glass cockpit retro fit certification is expected the 1st half 2010 for Cessna CitationJet (Model 525, serial numbers 0001-0359)
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Garmin-Announces-G1000-bw-1416088901.html?x=0

The G3000 next generation glass cockpit which is all touch screen and is expected to receive G3000 Technical Standard Orders (TSO) certification in the second half of 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82SNct8xw2Q

This is a 2 billion dollar market and Garmin is a leader in this market. Once certifications are nailed down Garmin will be just fine.]]>Nov 5th 2009 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Drew Tech has won over 20 (TWENTY!) SEMA Media awards for this product.
It is called a DashDAQ and it has been available since 2007.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/sema-2007-revisiting-the-dashdaq/
Check out a real vehicle monitor at www.dashdaq.com]]>Nov 5th 2009 2:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/
DashDAQ is an excellent product. The EPS is probably using an ELM based OBDII interface. If you haven't used an ELM based device before, they are SLOW..... The gauges can barely be usable. These guys probably don't have a skin editor like either.. My DashDAQ allows me to create all kinds of custom themes. Garmin probably doesn't use manufacturer proprietary information either. I love my DashDAQ. ]]>Nov 9th 2009 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/Jan 4th 2010 9:18PM