Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget 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/<![CDATA[Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/garmin-multi-sensor-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/garmin-multi-sensor-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/garmin-multi-sensor-controller/#comments Image

Garmin may be in the early stages of navigating its way from the narrow roads of portable GPS to the in-car infotainment highway, but the company appears to be on the right path, directing focus away from dedicated compact devices and towards permanent in-dash installations. The latest advancement places a greater emphasis on improving control systems, marking a potential departure from the touchscreen in favor of a console-mounted multi-controller that enables adjustments while minimizing distractions. The system combines a proximity-sensing rotary controller that displays the appropriate interface as your hand approaches, along with a touchpad and a variety of selection buttons with functionality that varies depending on the current menu. In addition to the obvious GPS module, the system would enable HVAC control, car monitoring and even smartphone app integration. The multi-sensor controller is still in the concept phase -- the project doesn't even have a proper name yet -- but it does appear to be a practical solution for future vehicle interfaces. You'll find a few more details in the blog post after the break.

Continue reading Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig

Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>carcarscontrolcontrollercontrollersdisplaydisplaysGarminGarmin GPSGarmin in-dashGarminGpsGarminIn-dashGPSin dashin-carin-dashin-dash navigationin-dash systemIn-dashNavigationIn-dashSystemInDashinfotainmentinterfacenavnavigationuser interfaceUserInterfacevehiclevehiclesTue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin Approach S3 golf watch provides assistance for 27,000 courses (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/garmin-approach-s3-golf-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/garmin-approach-s3-golf-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/garmin-approach-s3-golf-watch/#comments Garmin Approach S3 golf watch gains a touchscreen, insider knowledge for 27,000 courses (video)If you're looking for the latest dose of technology to compliment your time on the green, then take a gander at Garmin's Approach S3 golf watch. An upgrade from the Approach S1, this GPS-enabled gadget adds a touchscreen to the mix and now provides assistance for 27,000 courses across the globe. While it won't help with your swing, users will benefit from a wealth of location-based guidance such as layup distances, green overviews and precise yardages to the front, back and middle of the next green. The waterproof wristwatch offers eight hours of continuous battery life, and while its $350 retail price may deter some, it could be a wise investment should your game involve a friendly wager. Ready for more? Just hop the break for Garmin's promo video and the full PR.

Continue reading Garmin Approach S3 golf watch provides assistance for 27,000 courses (video)

Garmin Approach S3 golf watch provides assistance for 27,000 courses (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>approach s3ApproachS3garmingarmin approach s3GarminApproachS3golfgpss3videowatchwaterproofTue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin partners with Suzuki for company's first in-dash infotainment system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/garmin-suzuki-in-dash-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/garmin-suzuki-in-dash-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/garmin-suzuki-in-dash-gps/#comments ImageSure, the portable GPS may still have a home among multi-car families, or drivers that have yet to make the jump to a smartphone, but we wouldn't be surprised to see the dedicated device's share decline over the next few years. At the same time, in-car infotainment systems are clearly gaining in popularity, so it only makes sense for one of the world's largest handheld GPS makers to make the jump to in-dash. Garmin's partnering with Suzuki for its first factory-installed infotainment system, which includes a 6.1-inch "high-res" touchscreen, a CD player and AM/FM radio, internal flash memory, along with USB, AUX jack and Bluetooth connectivity. The voice control-enabled system also includes backup camera support, Pandora integration and an SD card slot for loading updates. One benefit of vehicle integration is access to the car's speed sensors, allowing the GPS to follow along accurately when it doesn't have a signal, such as in enclosed areas or tunnels. You can also use Garmin Smartphone Link to access traffic, weather and fuel price info. The in-dash system will ship with most American 2013 model year Suzuki vehicles, along with select cars sold in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. I'll also be on display at Suzuki's New York Auto Show booth next week, if you happen to be planning a trip to the Big Apple.

Continue reading Garmin partners with Suzuki for company's first in-dash infotainment system

Garmin partners with Suzuki for company's first in-dash infotainment system originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auto showAutoShowbackup cameraBackupCameracarcarsdisplaydisplaysGarminGarmin GPSGarmin in-dashGarminGpsGarminIn-dashGPSin dashin-carin-dashin-dash navigationin-dash systemIn-dashNavigationIn-dashSystemInDashinfotainmentnavnavigationnew york auto showNewYorkAutoShownorth americaNorthAmericasuzukivehiclevehiclesMon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Clarion's Android-running Mirage IVI: a head unit that can play Angry Birds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/clarions-android-running-mirage-ivi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/clarions-android-running-mirage-ivi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/clarions-android-running-mirage-ivi/#comments Image
Remember the Clarion Malaysia IVI that was teased back in December? The company's just unveiled the finished product, which you can call Mr. Clarion Mirage. The Android-running car stereo, head unit, erm, In-Vehicle Infotainment system is a hefty Double DIN unit, with a 6.5-inch display up front and plenty of tech packed inside. Intel's embedded systems division Wind River supplied the customized version of Froyo, Navigon offered up a navigation engine and industrial designers Plextek helped design the hardware. The Clarion Mirage has USB and AV-out ports, an SD card slot and is designed to be as flexible as a smartphone: capable of playing back music and video, running apps from Google Play or working as a display repeater with consoles. There's no official word on pricing or availability, but the scuttlebutt says it'll arrive in Q4 of this year. We've reached out and will update if we learn more.

Continue reading Clarion's Android-running Mirage IVI: a head unit that can play Angry Birds

Clarion's Android-running Mirage IVI: a head unit that can play Angry Birds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2ClarionClarion MirageClarionMirageFroyoGarminIVINavigonWind RiverWindRiverWed, 28 Mar 2012 07:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/#comments In the world of electronics, the size of a device directly relates to its ability to pull ahead of the competition -- especially when it comes to fitness-tracking gadgets. The latest and greatest in this field has emerged from the most unexpected of places, with Epson, a company known for its printers and projectors, releasing the world's lightest GPS watch. This timepiece, specifically designed for runners, reportedly offers more accurate readings and better battery life (up to 12 hours on one charge) than competing products from Garmin, with acute data on distance, speed and pace, all due to its newly-designed 13mm-thick module. If sweat is an issue, the water-resistant casing offers protection against a full submersion of up to 50 meters -- you can wipe your brow with a sigh of relief. Pricing and availability on the company's latest concept is still unknown, but you can let your eyes do the jogging as you peruse the press release just past the break.

Continue reading Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch

Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>datadistanceEpsonfitnessGarminGPSGpsWatchjogjoggerjoggersjoggingpaceprinterprintersprojectorprojectorsprotectionraceracesracingrunrunnerrunnersrunningSeiko Epsonspeedsportingsporting eventssporting goodssportssweatwatchwatchesTue, 21 Feb 2012 23:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with Gracenote's automotive-grade MoodGrid]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/hands-on-with-gracenotes-automotive-grade-moodgrid/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/hands-on-with-gracenotes-automotive-grade-moodgrid/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/hands-on-with-gracenotes-automotive-grade-moodgrid/#comments
Garmin has a new head unit (internally dubbed Everest) that's due to arrive in a few OEM vehicles later this year, and aside from an attractive interface, a revamped navigation system and one-shot voice commands, a new audio app from Gracenote could be included in the package.

The app is called MoodGrid and it's a scaled down version of the Android-based version that Gracenote has been testing for the last year. Like the tablet app, the automotive-spec MoodGrid has a graph with Positive, Calm, Energetic and Dark on each axis. Place your finger anywhere between those points and the system scours your iPhone, iPod or Android device for tracks to match your mood. The automotive version uses a five-by-five grid and a new tablet version has the potential to tap into subscription music services to serve up the tunes. Check out the hands-on video after the break and expect to see MoodGrid in dealerships sometime this year.

Continue reading Hands-on with Gracenote's automotive-grade MoodGrid

Hands-on with Gracenote's automotive-grade MoodGrid originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012garmingracenotegracenote moodgridGracenoteMoodgridmoodgridSun, 15 Jan 2012 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nüvi 3590LMT hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/garmin-nuvi-3590lmt-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/garmin-nuvi-3590lmt-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/garmin-nuvi-3590lmt-hands-on-video/#comments Garmin trotted out its latest line of nüvi navigation devices at CES this morning, including the 3590LMT. This ultra-thin device was on display at Pepcom this evening, sporting sleek curves and a commodious five-inch display. With the 3590LMT, users get access to Garmin's Digital 3D Traffic feature, giving them access to both real-time traffic updates and historical data. Joining the 3590LMT is Garmin's dedicated Smartphone Link app for Android, which provides users with the latest fuel prices, allowing them to plot out the most fuel efficient and cost-effective routes. The app is available for free, but the 3590LMT, unfortunately, is not. It'll hit the market next month, for about $400. For more details, check out our gallery below, and head past the break to peep our hands-on video.

Gallery: Garmin nüvi 3590LMT hands-on

Continue reading Garmin nüvi 3590LMT hands-on (video)

Garmin nüvi 3590LMT hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappcesces 2012Ces2012featuregarmingarmin nuvigarmin nuvi 3590LMTGarminNuviGarminNuvi3590lmtgpshands-onnavigationsmartphone linkSmartphoneLinktrafficvideoTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin shows the way with new nüvi 3500 series, Smartphone Link and Approach G6 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/#comments The shrink wrap may be barely off the last nüvi refresh, but Garmin clearly wanted to keep a little something back for CES, and here it is: the new 3500 series, the Approach G6 golfing GPS and an Android app.

The new 3500s have the ultra-thin form factor of the company's "prestige" range, while adding an inch of screen space, taking it up to five. As these are the new top-of-the-line, all the nav-goodies you could want, like the Guidance 3.0 nav engine, Digital 3D Traffic and photoReal junction view (covering some 60,000 junctions in the US and Canada), as well as compatibility with its latest Android app (3590LMT only), but more on this shortly. The 3550LM gets free lifetime map updates and will cost $369.99 when it launches in February. The Bluetooth enabled 3590LMT gets all the same, plus lifetime digital 3D traffic updates plus that Smartphone Link support for an extra $30.

If you're more into tearing up the fairway than the freeway, Garmin's lawn friendly Approach G6 golfing GPS is likely more your cup of "tee". Weighing a touch over three ounces, it shouldn't affect your swing, and the number of mapped courses has been upped to 20,000 from the G5's 17,500. The G6 should also be out in February, just in time for that spring trip, and will take an estimated $299 out of your children's college fund.

The last of Garmin's new wares is the aforementioned Android app: Smartphone Link. Essentially adding functionality -- some free, some not so -- to your bluetooth enabled 2012 nüvi. Services such as traffic information, traffic camera images, weather and fuel prices can be piped in via the app (and your cell data plan) instead of being bundled into the GPS itself at an extra cost. Makes sense. Prices for each service will vary, but range from $4.99 to $19.99 for a year's access.

For the full PR, and a video demo of the app, click that link to see more.

Continue reading Garmin shows the way with new nüvi 3500 series, Smartphone Link and Approach G6 (video)

Garmin shows the way with new nüvi 3500 series, Smartphone Link and Approach G6 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapproachapproach g6ApproachG6cesces 2012Ces2012garmingolfnuvinuvi 3500Nuvi3500personal navigation devicePersonalNavigationDevicePNDsat navSatNavsmartphone linkSmartphoneLinkvideoMon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Navteq traffic to launch on Garmin devices using HD radio technology]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/navteq-traffic-to-launch-on-garmin-devices-using-hd-radio-techno/#comments The state of morning gridlock just got a little more real with the introduction of Navteq's real-time traffic via HD radio -- to be included with Garmin's nüvi 3490LMT personal navigation device. The service is said to be four to ten times faster than other similar offerings, updating details every 30 seconds for 270,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper goodness. Lucky for us, the feature will be available on other nüvi devices as well, using the Garmin GTM 60 adapter. Push past the break to check out the full PR.

Continue reading Navteq traffic to launch on Garmin devices using HD radio technology

Navteq traffic to launch on Garmin devices using HD radio technology originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garminHD radioHdRadioin-car navigationIn-carNavigationminipostnavigationnavigation systemsNavigationSystemsnavteqradiotrafficSun, 25 Dec 2011 06:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin announces FR70 fitness watches to keep you on track]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/garmin-announces-fr70-fitness-watches-to-keep-you-on-track/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/garmin-announces-fr70-fitness-watches-to-keep-you-on-track/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/garmin-announces-fr70-fitness-watches-to-keep-you-on-track/#comments
Looking to keep those New Year's resolutions past the first week of January in 2012? Garmin's out to help you stay the course with its FR70 fitness watches for both guy and gals. Using this trainer's timepiece, you'll be able to track your workout time, heart rate and calories burned right on your wrist. Powered by ANT+ technology, the FR70 can connect to compatible devices like treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, your boyfriend's Segway, etc. For avid runners, pairing the watch with a wireless foot pod will clue you in on speed, distance and cadence during your training sessions. If biking is more your style, a pace sensor is available for you as well. Combine an FR70 with the Tanita BC-1000 system and you can track weight, water levels, body fat and a handful of other measurements that will be stored right on the device. Once all the data is collected, it can be sent to Garmin Connect whenever you return with range of your PC. The pair will be available in the UK, starting in November, for £129 / €139 ($197). If you need some reading while you're lacing up those Nikes, hit the PR button for the full skinny.

Continue reading Garmin announces FR70 fitness watches to keep you on track

Garmin announces FR70 fitness watches to keep you on track originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ANT+ANT+ technologyAnt+Technologycalorie counterCalorieCounterfitnessfitness activityfitness watchFitnessActivityFitnessWatchFR70GarminGarmin fitness watchGarmin FR70Garmin FR70 fitness watchGarminFitnessWatchGarminFr70GarminFr70FitnessWatchheart rate monitorHeartRateMonitorrunningsportstimetrainingwatchwirelessworkout dataWorkoutDataFri, 28 Oct 2011 05:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin launches Fit App, motivates you to lose that freshman fifteen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/garmin-launches-fit-app-motivates-you-to-lose-that-freshman-fif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/garmin-launches-fit-app-motivates-you-to-lose-that-freshman-fif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/garmin-launches-fit-app-motivates-you-to-lose-that-freshman-fif/#comments Garmin, the company responsible for helping you navigate to the mall food court, is now hoping to help you work off those cheese fries with the introduction of its $.99 Fit App for Android and iPhone. The mobile app -- which works a lot like the Nike+ -- measures distance, time, calories and speed walked, run, cycled or traveled to capture your calorie burning journey. Connected users can also set goals, track their workouts and share results with others addicted to the burn. In addition to the app, Garmin is rolling out a $49.99 ANT+ adapter for iPhone, which monitors heart rate and cadence when paired with another optional sensor like a footpod. If you can't muster up the energy to try it out right now, we're sure you can at least head on past the break to check out the PR.

Continue reading Garmin launches Fit App, motivates you to lose that freshman fifteen

Garmin launches Fit App, motivates you to lose that freshman fifteen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidant+appappscellphonecellphonesfit appFitAppfitnessfootpodgarmingooglehealthiosiphonemobilepostcrossnike+Nike+Gpsrunrunningworking outWorkingOutTue, 25 Oct 2011 07:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Navigon demos upcoming MobileNavigator for iOS and Android, latest Windows Phone app (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-demos-upcoming-mobilenavigator-for-ios-and-android-lates/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-demos-upcoming-mobilenavigator-for-ios-and-android-lates/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-demos-upcoming-mobilenavigator-for-ios-and-android-lates/#comments So, get this. We were cruising through the halls of Pepcom's Mobile Focus with a horrible fever and on the brink of delirium. Unsure how much longer we could keep composure, we came upon Navigon's booth. In addition to displaying its brand new Windows Phone application, the company was also showing off its upcoming releases of MobileNavigator for Android and iOS. Fortunately, Navigon's Public Relations Manager, Johan-Till Broer, was kind enough to give us a demo of each app. Among the new features, users will be able to select individual states for local map storage, which goes a long way toward freeing up space. Additionally, there's also a driving mode called Cockpit, which allows leadfoots to check their speed and acceleration over the last 30 minutes. The app updates will be free to all existing users, although if you want to load up new maps, that'll be a one-time fee. We're told to expect these latest gems in a couple of months. As for the Windows Phone version, it sells for $50, although is currently available for $30 -- at special introductory pricing. A demo video and full PR is just after the break. Be sure to check it out.

Gallery: Navigon MobileNavigator sneak peak for Android, iOS and Windows Phone

Continue reading Navigon demos upcoming MobileNavigator for iOS and Android, latest Windows Phone app (video)

Navigon demos upcoming MobileNavigator for iOS and Android, latest Windows Phone app (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappappleappsctiactia2011ctiaea2011garmingooglegpshands-oniosmicrosoftmobilenavigatormobilepostcrossnavigationnavigonNavigon MobileNavigatorNavigonMobilenavigatorvideowindows phoneWindowsPhoneWed, 12 Oct 2011 21:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone hits the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-ant-adapter-for-iphone-hits-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-ant-adapter-for-iphone-hits-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/garmin-ant-adapter-for-iphone-hits-the-fcc/#comments There's already a few options available for folks looking to pair their ANT+ device (i.e. a Garmin sport watch or cycling computer) with their iPhone, but it looks like Garmin is now about to get in on the act itself. While details are fairly light, the device sketched out above has turned up at the FCC for the requisite testing and approval, and it's definitely an ANT+ adapter for the iPhone, which we can only presume will work in conjunction with an app of some sort. Hopefully Garmin will fill in some of those remaining details sooner rather than later.

Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapterantant adapterant+ant+ adapterAnt+AdapterAntAdapterapplefccgarminiphoneWed, 12 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's Forerunner 910XT sport watch begs to become your new swimming buddy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/garmins-forerunner-910xt-sport-watch-begs-to-become-your-new-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/garmins-forerunner-910xt-sport-watch-begs-to-become-your-new-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/garmins-forerunner-910xt-sport-watch-begs-to-become-your-new-sw/#comments After introducing the Forerunner 610 alongside its lineup of runner-friendly watches, Garmin has introduced a new high tech gadget that's targeted to hardcore swimmers and triathletes: enter the Forerunner 910XT. With a price tag of $400, it's certainly intended for the most dedicated (or affluent) jocks, but for the outlay of cash, you'll find it provides detailed metrics such as swim distance, pool lengths, along with stroke identification and count. It even goes so far as to report one's SWOLF score, which is a measure of a swimmer's efficiency (calculated as the number of strokes to swim a lap, plus the time to travel said distance). The Forerunner 910XT is water resistant to 50 meters, but it's certainly apt for use on dry land, too. For instance, it provides stats about one's elevation, heart rate and speed, and offers built-in GPS. The battery life is limited to 20 hours, although we'd imagine your endurance will give out long before that time. If you've found your new obsession, you'll find the full PR after the break.

Continue reading Garmin's Forerunner 910XT sport watch begs to become your new swimming buddy

Garmin's Forerunner 910XT sport watch begs to become your new swimming buddy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>910xtforerunnergarmingarmin 910xtgarmin forerunnergarmin forerunner 910xtGarmin910xtGarminForerunnerGarminForerunner910xtgpsswimswimmerswimmersswimmingtriathletetriathletestriathlonwatchwatcheswaterwater resistantwaterproofWaterResistantwrist watchwristwatchWed, 05 Oct 2011 05:06:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Sony NEX-C3, Garmin Forerunner 110 and the Elgato Turbo.264 HD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/irl-sony-nex-c3-garmin-forerunner-110-and-the-elgato-turbo-264/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/irl-sony-nex-c3-garmin-forerunner-110-and-the-elgato-turbo-264/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/irl-sony-nex-c3-garmin-forerunner-110-and-the-elgato-turbo-264/#comments
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

It's been a hectic week, what with Amazon trotting out a little something you may have been expecting (along with a few things you weren't). We won't lie: some of us now know what we're getting our friends and family for the holidays, but gadgets we may or may not be purchasing doesn't cut the mustard for IRL, now does it? Until we pull the trigger, we'll keep on talking up and dressing down the stuff we're already using. This week, Jose from Engadget Spanish takes his newly minted NEX-C3 on vacation, Dana outgrows her Forerunner 110 and Darren shows you just how your hands-on video sausages get made.

Continue reading IRL: Sony NEX-C3, Garmin Forerunner 110 and the Elgato Turbo.264 HD

IRL: Sony NEX-C3, Garmin Forerunner 110 and the Elgato Turbo.264 HD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dana WollmanDanaWollmandarren murphDarrenMurphElgatoElgato Turbo.264 HDElgatoTurbo.264HdengadgetIRLForerunnerforerunner 110Forerunner110GarminGarmin Forerunnergarmin forerunner 110GarminForerunnerGarminForerunner110GPS watchGpsWatchIRLjose andradeJoseAndraderunning watchRunningWatchSONYSony NEXsony nex-c3SonyNexSonyNex-c3Turbo.264 HDTurbo.264HdThu, 29 Sep 2011 14:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin releases aera 795, 796 flight navigators, private jet not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/garmin-releases-aera-795-796-flight-navigators-private-jet-not/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/garmin-releases-aera-795-796-flight-navigators-private-jet-not/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/garmin-releases-aera-795-796-flight-navigators-private-jet-not/#comments The GPS gurus over at Garmin have just launched the aera 796 and 795 -- a pair of new navigation devices designed specifically for pilots who don't enjoy getting lost. As the flagship member of the aera family, the 796 sports a seven-inch, 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen (capable of displaying maps in either landscape or portrait mode) and features Garmin's 3D Vision technology, providing users with a behind-the-plane view of the terrain below, including rivers, landing strips or any other obstacles. This knee-mounted co-pilot can also serve as an electronic flight bag, allowing captains to digitally store flight routes and airport diagrams directly on their devices. Plus, if it's hooked up to a compatible GPS system, the 796 can provide real-time traffic updates, while streaming SiriusXM radio straight to the cockpit (the North America-specific 795 features identical specs, minus XM compatibility). Aviation enthusiasts can buy the 796 and 795 for the respective prices of $2,500 and $2,200, at the source link below. Full PR after the break.

Continue reading Garmin releases aera 795, 796 flight navigators, private jet not included

Garmin releases aera 795, 796 flight navigators, private jet not included originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d vision3dVision7 inch7957967Inchaeraaera 795aera 796Aera795Aera796airportavailabilityaviationcapacitivecapacitive touchscreenCapacitiveTouchscreenflightflyinggarmingarmin aera 795garmin aera 796GarminAera795GarminAera796mapnavigationpilotplanepricesiriussirius xmSiriusXmtopographytouchscreenxmxm radioXmRadioThu, 15 Sep 2011 19:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin launches StreetPilot onDemand iPhone app, offers transit schedules]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/garmin-launches-streetpilot-ondemand-iphone-app-offers-transit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/garmin-launches-streetpilot-ondemand-iphone-app-offers-transit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/garmin-launches-streetpilot-ondemand-iphone-app-offers-transit/#comments Garmin is best known for its in-car navigation systems, but today delved deeper into the realm of personal navigation with a brand new iPhone app for the eternally lost. For a dollar, you'll get standard walking, driving and public transportation directions, but go premium for $2.99 a month or $29.99 for the year, and you'll cop more add-ons designed to transform your iPhone into a full-fledged PND. Like the standard iPhone mapping system or HopStop, the subscription-based version of this app lets you integrate public transportation into your journey -- but the added feature here is the ability to view public transit schedules like you can in the Google Maps app for Android. It also has spoken turn-by-turn directions, Garmin's traffic routing and Google search, making it a handy alternative to a clunky navigation system. Check out the full PR after the break.

Continue reading Garmin launches StreetPilot onDemand iPhone app, offers transit schedules

Garmin launches StreetPilot onDemand iPhone app, offers transit schedules originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappleappsdirectionsgarmingeolocationgooglein-carin-car navigationIn-carNavigationiosiphonelocalmobilepostcrossnavigationpersonal navigation devicepersonal navigation devicesPersonalNavigationDevicePersonalNavigationDevicespublic transportationPublicTransportationsmartphonesmartphonesStreetPilot onDemandStreetpilotOndemandWed, 31 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nüvi navigators get refreshed, countless new models for 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/#comments Garmin 2012 Navigator Lineup It's time for Garmin to refresh its lineup and flood the market with a slew of dash-mounted GPS devices. In total there are six new series of navigators, with countless models scattered amongst them. The "essential" nüvi 30, 40 and 50 (top left) lines come in three sizes: 3.5-inch, 4.3-inch, and 5-inch sizes (we're sure you can guess which is which), and cover all the basics including a lifetime's worth of free map updates. Stepping up a notch to the "advanced" 2405 (top right) and 2505 series (4.3-inch and 5-inch lines respectively) nets you Garmin's Guidance 2.0 system. The software includes niceties like 3D traffic updates (for free, of course) and photoReal junction view for finding the right lane at off ramps. Last is the "prestige" line -- the nüvi 3400 series -- ultra-thin, 4-inch devices that looks more like a phone than a navigator. The 3400s turn in the frustrating resistive screen for a capacitive panel and upgrade to Guidance 3.0. The 3.0 edition sports all the same features as its lower numbered sibling, but adds pinch-to-zoom, lane guidance and text-to-speech for incoming SMS messages. Not overwhelmed enough yet? Check out the PR after the break.

[Thanks, Devin]

Continue reading Garmin nüvi navigators get refreshed, countless new models for 2012

Garmin nüvi navigators get refreshed, countless new models for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garmingarmin nuvigarmin nuvi 2405garmin nuvi 2505garmin nuvi 30garmin nuvi 3400garmin nuvi 40garmin nuvi 50GarminNuviGarminNuvi2405GarminNuvi2505GarminNuvi30GarminNuvi3400GarminNuvi40GarminNuvi50gpsnavigationnuvinuvi 2405nuvi 2505nuvi 30nuvi 3400nuvi 40nuvi 50Nuvi2405Nuvi2505Nuvi30Nuvi3400Nuvi40Nuvi50Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin Edge 200 is a GPS cycling computer for riders on a budget]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/garmin-edge-200-is-a-gps-cycling-computer-for-riders-on-a-budget/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/garmin-edge-200-is-a-gps-cycling-computer-for-riders-on-a-budget/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/garmin-edge-200-is-a-gps-cycling-computer-for-riders-on-a-budget/#comments Garmin Edge 200 The Garmin Edge 500 and 800 are pretty sweet GPS-enabled cycling computers, but they're also pretty expensive. The new Edge 200 shaves a cool Benjamin off the price of the aging 500 by cutting back on non-essential features. There's no navigation function or even the ability to pull in data from power meters, heart rate monitors or cadence sensors. It will, however, map your rides, let you download them over USB and share them via Garmin Connect. The 200 offers up basic info like speed, distance, calories burned and time without the need for additional harfware or a complicated set up. You can keep on pedaling for quite a while too, thanks to the roughly 130-hour memory and 14-hour battery life. The Edge 200 should start popping up sometime in Q3 for $150 and, before you go, check out the PR after the break.

Continue reading Garmin Edge 200 is a GPS cycling computer for riders on a budget

Garmin Edge 200 is a GPS cycling computer for riders on a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cyclingcycling computercycling gpsCyclingComputerCyclingGpsedge 200Edge200garmingarmin connectgarmin edgegarmin edge 200GarminConnectGarminEdgeGarminEdge200gpsgps trackingGpsTrackingThu, 18 Aug 2011 17:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/garmin-confirms-its-acquisition-of-navigon-is-complete/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/garmin-confirms-its-acquisition-of-navigon-is-complete/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/garmin-confirms-its-acquisition-of-navigon-is-complete/#comments Mergers and acquisitions can sometimes take some unexpected turns, but that's not the case with Garmin's purchase of former rival Navigon. The company said last month that the acquisition would be complete by "late July" and now, on July 26th, it's announced that the deal is in fact done. There's still no financial details being disclosed, but execs from both companies are expectedly tossing around words like "excited" and "pleased," and they're promising plenty of integration and new opportunities going forward. Obviously, they're betting they'll be better as partners than rivals in the face of mounting challenges. Press release is after the break.

Continue reading Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete

Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitiongarminmergernavigationnavigonpurchaseTue, 26 Jul 2011 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin to purchase Navigon, plans to complete acquisition by late July]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/garmin-to-purchase-navigon-plans-to-complete-acquisition-by-lat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/garmin-to-purchase-navigon-plans-to-complete-acquisition-by-lat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/garmin-to-purchase-navigon-plans-to-complete-acquisition-by-lat/#comments
News of Garmin's plans to acquire Navigon leaked out earlier this month, but we now have official word that the GPS giant will bring the smaller German company under its wing beginning in late July. Pending regulatory approval, the deal would have Navigon, one of the largest GPS brands in Europe, functioning as a subsidiary of Garmin, which has a much stronger presence in North America. The companies were unable to reveal any financial information, though previous estimates priced the deal in the "mid-double-digit million" Euro range. Navigon says it's not ready to share any details concerning the acquisition, but we're unlikely to see major effects in the US, where the company has smartphone apps but hasn't sold dedicated GPS devices in several years.

Continue reading Garmin to purchase Navigon, plans to complete acquisition by late July

Garmin to purchase Navigon, plans to complete acquisition by late July originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionacquisitionsandroid appAndroidAppGarminGPS navigationGPS navigatorGpsNavigationGpsNavigatoriosios appIosAppiphone appIphoneAppmobile appMobileAppNavigonpersonal navigation devicepersonal navigatorsPersonalNavigationDevicePersonalNavigatorsPNDsat-navsatnavTue, 14 Jun 2011 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin in talks to buy Navigon?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/garmin-in-talks-to-buy-navigon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/garmin-in-talks-to-buy-navigon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/garmin-in-talks-to-buy-navigon/#comments It's hard out there for a company making endangered gadgets. According to Reuters, flailing satnav maker Navigon could be acquired by none other than Garmin, which has struggled itself to maintain strong handheld navigator sales in the face of stiff competition from smartphones. The deal could be worth somewhere in the "mid-double-digit million" Euro range -- a none-too-helpful estimate, but enough for us to understand that the personal navigator market is in such a state that Garmin could scoop up its rival for a pretty modest sum. Garmin, for its part, has been doing well, considering -- it's the top navigator brand in the US (a market Navigon has long since exited), and its profit nearly tripled in the most recent quarter. That's largely thanks to those bestselling navigators, but also because the company's been wise enough to reinvent itself as a purveyor of running watches and expand its boating and aviation businesses. In any case, if the Navigon brand is going bye bye, it looks like we could find out as soon as this month.

Garmin in talks to buy Navigon? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionacquisitionsGarminGPS navigationGPS navigatorGpsNavigationGpsNavigatorin talksInTalksNavigonpersonal navigation devicepersonal navigatorsPersonalNavigationDevicePersonalNavigatorsPNDReutersrumorsat-navsatnavspeculationFri, 03 Jun 2011 18:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's Astro 320 GPS handheld offers nine-mile coverage, keeps your hunting dogs in line]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/garmins-astro-320-gps-handheld-offers-nine-mile-coverage-keeps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/garmins-astro-320-gps-handheld-offers-nine-mile-coverage-keeps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/garmins-astro-320-gps-handheld-offers-nine-mile-coverage-keeps/#comments Before you and your pooches head out to hunt innocent ducks this year, you might wanna check out Garmin's new Astro 320 dog tracker -- a handheld GPS device designed to help hunters keep even closer tabs on their four-legged sentries. The latest addition to the Astro family can simultaneously track up to ten hunting dogs per receiver, with a revamped antenna and three-axis electronic compass covering up to nine miles of flat terrain. Boasting a 20-hour battery life, the 1.7GB handheld can also tell hunters whether their canines are running or pointing, while its mapping capabilities provide their precise coordinates relative to powerlines, buildings, and individual trees. All this information is displayed on a 2.6-inch display, where users will be able to access 100k or 24k topographic and satellite maps. A keypad lock function, meanwhile, will make sure you don't accidentally press any buttons while you're in the thick of a hound-led hunt. The handheld will be available in July for $500, with the full system (including a DC 40 tracking collar) priced at $650. You can flip through the gallery below for images of some antenna-toting doggies, or head past the break for a more testosterone-laced pic and the full PR.

Gallery: Garmin Astro 320

Continue reading Garmin's Astro 320 GPS handheld offers nine-mile coverage, keeps your hunting dogs in line

Garmin's Astro 320 GPS handheld offers nine-mile coverage, keeps your hunting dogs in line originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.7GB100k2.6-inch24Kanimalantennaastro 320Astro320collardc 40dc 40 collar trackerDC40Dc40CollarTrackerdog trackerdogsDogTrackerelectronic compassElectronicCompassgarmingarmin astrogarmin astro 320GarminAstroGarminAstro320hunthunterhuntingkeypadkeypad lockKeypadLockmappingmapssafetysatellite imagerySatelliteImagerythree-axistopographic mapTopographicMaptrackerThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/garmin-announces-redesigned-line-of-etrex-gps-handhelds-with-enh/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/garmin-announces-redesigned-line-of-etrex-gps-handhelds-with-enh/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/garmin-announces-redesigned-line-of-etrex-gps-handhelds-with-enh/#comments
Lost hikers and outdoorsmen will soon have yet another arrow to add to their navigational quivers, now that Garmin has decided to upgrade its eTrex line of GPS handhelds. The refresh, announced this morning, will bring three new models to the eTrex family during the third quarter of this year. First up is the eTrex 10 -- a basic, $120 little guy that carries a global database of locations, as well as a monochrome display that can be read under the sun. The $200 eTrex 20, on the other hand, displays images in 65k color on a 2.2-inch screen and can support topographic, roadway and marine maps. At the high end of the spectrum is the eTrex 30 ($300), which offers all the features you'll find on the eTrex 20, plus a tilt-compensated electronic compass, barometric altimeter and wireless data transfer capabilities. All three models allow users to download geocached information directly to their devices and boast a lengthy 25-hour battery life -- giving you plenty of time to find your bearings before calling in the rescue squad. Full PR after the break.

Continue reading Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching

Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2-inch2.2-inch display2.2-inchDisplay65kaltimeterbarometricbarometric altimeterBarometricAltimeterbatterybattery lifeBatteryLifecompasselectronic compassElectronicCompasseTrexetrex 10etrex 20etrex 30Etrex10Etrex20Etrex30Garmingarmin etrex gps deviceGarminEtrexGpsDevicegeocachegeocachinghikermapnavigationoutdoorstilt-compensatedTopographicMaptopographyTue, 31 May 2011 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin announces rugged, camera-equipped Montana GPS, trademarks name of another US state]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/garmin-announces-rugged-camera-equipped-montana-gps-trademarks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/garmin-announces-rugged-camera-equipped-montana-gps-trademarks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/garmin-announces-rugged-camera-equipped-montana-gps-trademarks/#comments
Watch out Oregon, Garmin's getting ready to throw you to the grizzlies. Montana, the GPS-maker's new handheld series, offers three models, including two with a built-in 5 megapixel camera. We wouldn't expect image quality to best that of a good cellphone, but we assume you'll at least be able to get a fix for your geotags. The base model Montana 600 includes a 3-axis compass and 4-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen display for $550, while the 650 adds the camera for $630, and the 650t pairs that cam with pre-loaded topographic maps for $700. All three rugged models include a 16-hour battery, or you can toss in three AA's for up to 22 hours of juice on your next off-road or whitewater rafting adventure, or whatever else you do for fun in Montana.

[Thanks, Kyle]

Continue reading Garmin announces rugged, camera-equipped Montana GPS, trademarks name of another US state

Garmin announces rugged, camera-equipped Montana GPS, trademarks name of another US state originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garminmontanamontana 600montana 650montana 650tMontana600Montana650Montana650tnavnavinavigationoregonoutdooroutdoor gpsOutdoorGpsoutdoorsoutdoors gpsOutdoorsGpsruggedtoughThu, 19 May 2011 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nuLink! 2390 torn apart by FCC, put back together again on US site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/garmin-nulink-2390-torn-apart-by-fcc-put-back-together-again-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/garmin-nulink-2390-torn-apart-by-fcc-put-back-together-again-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/garmin-nulink-2390-torn-apart-by-fcc-put-back-together-again-o/#comments Garmin nuLink! 2390 Last week Garmin announced the latest member of its high-end GPS navigator family, the nuLink! 2390. Sadly, it was a Europe only affair, leaving American consumers wondering why the company was giving us the cold shoulder. (Whatever it was baby, we're sorry, come back.) Then we spotted an unnamed 4.3-inch Garmin making its way through the FCC that matches up quite nicely, size- and feature-wise, with the 2390. The newest nuLink-enabled device is even showing its face over at the company's US website (you really do love us!), though it's not available to order and you'll have to do some serious digging to unearth it. Whenever it does hit American shores you'll be able to pull in 3D traffic data and search Google thanks to its GSM radio and tether your phone to it using Bluetooth for hands-free calls. It also has voice recognition software so you can furiously bark commands at it when you miss a turn and a tracking feature for keeping tabs on unruly teens. If you're into seeing gadgets splayed open like an organ transplant patient check out the gallery below.

Gallery: Garmin NuLink 2390 at the FCC

Garmin nuLink! 2390 torn apart by FCC, put back together again on US site originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothconnected gpsConnectedGpsfccgarmingarmin nulinkGarmin NuLink 2390GarminNulinkGarminNulink2390gpsgsmnavigationnulinknulink 2390Nulink2390voice recognitionVoiceRecognitionTue, 17 May 2011 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin intros the Forerunner 610, its first touchscreen GPS watch for runners (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/garmin-intros-the-forerunner-610-its-first-touchscreen-gps-watc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/garmin-intros-the-forerunner-610-its-first-touchscreen-gps-watc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/garmin-intros-the-forerunner-610-its-first-touchscreen-gps-watc/#commentsOver the years, Garmin's beefed up its line of Forerunner GPS watches, offering something for everybody with graphs and even a dash o' pink. But the new, slimmed-down Forerunner 610 is the first to feature a touchscreen that you can tap to flip menus instead of feeling around for a host of bantam buttons. For your $350, it'll display distance, time elapsed, and pace all on one screen, though you can add other metrics, such as heart rate. The 610 is also the first in the line with a run / walk alert, which keeps Auto Lap and other features active even when it detects you're walking. As always, you can upload your runs to the web in excruciating detail, but this watch jumps on the social bandwagon with "Virtual Racer," a Nike Running-esque community where you can compare your stats with strangers' (or just try to best your own PRs, if you don't play like that).

After logging some epic runs with the touchscreen Nano, we'd be curious to see how responsive the display is after your fingers become sweaty, though Garmin promises it'll work well through sweat, rain, and touchscreen-friendly gloves. It's available now on Garmin's site, though we suggest you hardcore runners check out DC Rainmaker's review below: it's everything you wanted to know about the 610 but were afraid to ask, including comparison shots with other Forerunners and a glove test.

Continue reading Garmin intros the Forerunner 610, its first touchscreen GPS watch for runners (video)

Garmin intros the Forerunner 610, its first touchscreen GPS watch for runners (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DC RainmakerDcRainmakerForerunner 610Forerunner610GarminGarmin 610Garmin ForerunnerGarmin Forerunner 610Garmin610GarminForerunnerGarminForerunner610GPS watchGpsWatchreviewedrunningrunning watchRunningWatchtouchscreensvideowatchesWatchInstantlyTue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Visualized: classic biplane gets a glass cockpit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/visualized-classic-biplane-gets-a-glass-cockpit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/visualized-classic-biplane-gets-a-glass-cockpit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/visualized-classic-biplane-gets-a-glass-cockpit/#comments
Waco's YMF-5D biplane may look like an authentically vintage aircraft from the outside, but it's an entirely different story once you strap yourself into the pilot's seat. The plane is available with a number of different "glass cockpit" options, including the top of the line model pictured above that's outfitted with a whole slew of Garmin aviation gear and other 21st century niceties. Of course, that doesn't exactly come cheap - all told, the full glass configuration runs just over $99,000, or over $500,000 including the plane itself (you can see what it looks like after the break).

Continue reading Visualized: classic biplane gets a glass cockpit

Visualized: classic biplane gets a glass cockpit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aircraftbiplaneclassicclassic aircraftClassicAircraftgarminplanevintagewacowaco classic aircraftwaco ymf-5dWacoClassicAircraftWacoYmf-5dymf-5dWed, 16 Mar 2011 23:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-hands-on/#comments Among tons of generic GPS devices at its booth, Garmin had the new GTU 10 GPS locator out for the world to see on the CES floor. If you need a refresher, this little tracker connects to AT&T's network and lets you keep tabs on anything you choose to hook it onto. The signage showed the compact locator on a dog collar, though there's also a carabiner attachment so you can attach it to pretty much anything. We spotted the tracking app running on a Galaxy Tab, so it looks like Android support is definitely on the table -- we're still in the dark on compatibility with other mobile operating systems. Other than that there's not much to say, but feel free to peruse our shots of the discreet black blob in our gallery below.

Gallery: Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator hands-on

Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011garmingarmin gpsgarmin gtu 10GarminGpsGarminGtu10gpsgps trackergps trackingGpsTrackerGpsTrackinggtu 10Gtu10hands-ontrackertrackingSat, 08 Jan 2011 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/#comments You don't need us to tell you that phones are posing a huge threat to the dedicated navigation device market, but Garmin isn't giving up without a fight (or without hedging its bets). It just announced its nüvi 2400 series of "large format" PNDs, with 5-inch screens and a wealth of features. Standouts include voice control and some serious routing capabilities based on "trafficTrends" and "myTrends," which are exactly what they sound like. Prices start at $250, with all the features available but except for traffic and free map updates. At the $350 mark you can get lifetime map and traffic, traffic adapter . The whole line should be out in Q1 of this year.

Continue reading Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone

Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011garminnuvinuvi 2400Nuvi2400pndTue, 04 Jan 2011 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator tracks whatever you want, wherever AT&T's coverage goes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-tracks-whatever-you-want-wherever-atand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-tracks-whatever-you-want-wherever-atand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-gtu-10-gps-locator-tracks-whatever-you-want-wherever-atand/#commentsGTU 10 GPS is that stuff that gets you home when you have no idea where you are, but it can also be the thing that helps you find those dealies you left... somewhere. At least, it can be if you have a GTU 10 GPS module from Garmin attached to said dealies. It's a little integrated unit that has a wireless connection and can, for better or worse, dial itself to AT&T's data network. It updates its location in regularly and allows you to see just where that is via the Garmin Tracking site. Or, you can download the Garmin Tracker app to your mobile device (of undisclosed provenance) if you prefer to use your active voice, enabling you to get turn-by-turn directions right to your wayward GTU. It'll even fire you an e-mail or a TXT if whatever it is you've attached it to strays too far outside of your safe zone. The GTU 10 looks to be available now at $199.99, which includes one year of tracking. You're stuck paying $49.99 per year after that -- or, you know, losing your stuff.

Gallery: Garmin GTU 10

Continue reading Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator tracks whatever you want, wherever AT&T's coverage goes

Garmin GTU 10 GPS locator tracks whatever you want, wherever AT&T's coverage goes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcesces 2011ces2011garmingarmin trackergarmin trackingGarminTrackerGarminTrackinggpsgps locatorgps trackergps tracking deviceGpsLocatorGpsTrackerGpsTrackingDevicegsmgtugtu 10Gtu10wirelessTue, 04 Jan 2011 13:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin StreetPilot app does turn-by-turn on the iPhone and iPad for $40]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-streetpilot-app-does-turn-by-turn-on-the-iphone-and-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-streetpilot-app-does-turn-by-turn-on-the-iphone-and-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmin-streetpilot-app-does-turn-by-turn-on-the-iphone-and-ipad/#comments When Garmin curtailed its hardware partnership with Asustek late last year, you had to know the company would make a comeback to the mobile front in some shape, fashion or form. Starting today, the iPhone and 3G iPad both get the all-new StreetPilot app, which costs $39.99 and provides you with turn-by-turn navigation from the guys who make their living from the stuff. It undercuts TomTom's $49.99 offering for iOS, while offering real-time traffic data, voice commands, lane assist, address book integration so you can navigate directly to your buddies' addresses, and multitasking support. It's looking like a pretty comprehensive piece of premium navigation software, which, if previous rumors bear out, should be landing on BlackBerry devices as well pretty soon. Jump past the break for the press release.

Continue reading Garmin StreetPilot app does turn-by-turn on the iPhone and iPad for $40

Garmin StreetPilot app does turn-by-turn on the iPhone and iPad for $40 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplicationcesces 2011ces2011garmingarmin streetpilotGarminStreetpilotgpsiosipadiphonenavigationstreetpilotturn-by-turnTue, 04 Jan 2011 11:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin launches OpenCaching community, pushes caching closer to the mainstream]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/garmin-launches-opencaching-community-pushes-caching-closer-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/garmin-launches-opencaching-community-pushes-caching-closer-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/garmin-launches-opencaching-community-pushes-caching-closer-to/#comments What's that? You've never heard of caching? For shame! In all seriousness, we're surmising that quite a few of you out there may have overlooked this up-and-coming jewel of recreation, but Garmin's doing its darnedest to change that. The GPS maker has just opened up a new online community at OpenCaching.com, hailed "a completely free online community for creating, sharing and finding geocaches around the world." For those out of the loop, caching is akin to a sophisticated game of hide-and-seek, where individuals download GPX files and then head out on adventures that'll lead them to various surprises and / or treasures. A two-month old honey bun, an original script from Step Brothers, or maybe even a sealed bag of Deutsche Marks from last century -- you know, things of that sort. The site even lets users rank the 'Awesomeness' in addition to size, terrain and difficulty, and while it's obviously hosted by Garmin, it's platform agnostic in nature. Head on over if you're looking to blaze a few trails over the holiday break.

Continue reading Garmin launches OpenCaching community, pushes caching closer to the mainstream

Garmin launches OpenCaching community, pushes caching closer to the mainstream originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cachecachescachingcommunitygameGarminGeocachinggpsguidehobbynavnavinavigationopencachingopencaching.comrecreationroutingwebsiteWed, 08 Dec 2010 01:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin officially exits the smartphone business, reports mixed Q3 earnings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/garmin-officially-exits-the-smartphone-business-reports-mixed-q/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/garmin-officially-exits-the-smartphone-business-reports-mixed-q/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/garmin-officially-exits-the-smartphone-business-reports-mixed-q/#comments Based on our experience with relationships, we've learned that it takes two to tango. It also takes two to produce co-branded wares, and with ASUS already withdrawing (respectfully, of course) from the ill-fated Garmin-Asus smartphone partnership, this here is more a formality than anything else. That said, those worried that Garmin would try to loop in another handset maker in order to manufacturer yet another Garminfone that 3.4 people would consider buying can rest easy. In the company's Q3 2010 earnings, it confirmed that it is "winding down" its smartphone efforts, and rather than continuing on a path to doom and destruction, it'll be ramping up marketing efforts in the aviation and maritime sectors. As for quarterly results, the company did see net income rise to $279.5 million (up from $215.1 million a year ago), but shares fell as it issued a depressing outlook for Q4 amid weakening demand for standalone PNDs. Hate to say we told you so...

Garmin officially exits the smartphone business, reports mixed Q3 earnings originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010asusdeadearningearningsexitgarmingarmin-asusgpskillkillednavnavinavigationpndq3q3 2010Q32010quarterlyquarterly earningsQuarterlyEarningsresultssmartphoneWed, 03 Nov 2010 12:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin Approach S1 is the GPS watch for golfers, sends that caddy back to the shack]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/garmin-approach-s1-is-the-first-gps-watch-for-golfers-sends-tha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/garmin-approach-s1-is-the-first-gps-watch-for-golfers-sends-tha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/garmin-approach-s1-is-the-first-gps-watch-for-golfers-sends-tha/#commentsGarmin Approach S1 is the first GPS watch for golfers, sends that drunken caddy back to the shack Pack a lob wedge or extra utility iron? Punch and run or flop and drop? Crush a five iron or hit a three-quarter four? These are just a few of the questions that amateur golfers wish they had to ponder as they instead devote their time to rummaging through the brush trying to find what could be their fourth lost ball in three holes. Maybe Garmin's new Approach S1 watch can help. It's loaded with every hole from over 14,000 golf courses and, from anywhere on the course, will give you precise yardage to the front, back, and middle of the next green -- meaning it won't help your lay-up but could be just the ticket for nailing that approach. Its integrated odometer will even track how many miles you covered through the course of the day and, we're presuming, not tell your significant other whether you spent those drinking in the cart or walking at a brisk pace. The Approach S1 is available now for $249 and is subtle enough that your buddies might not even notice your new wrist-borne advantage.

Update: As a few of you pointed out, the Suunto G9 watch from a few years back also offers GPS, meaning this is, indeed, not the first after all! That's a two-stroke penalty, Garmin.

Continue reading Garmin Approach S1 is the GPS watch for golfers, sends that caddy back to the shack

Garmin Approach S1 is the GPS watch for golfers, sends that caddy back to the shack originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>approachapproach s1ApproachS1garmingolfgpss1watchThu, 28 Oct 2010 08:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin navigation to be an Android exclusive for ASUS, headed to Apple and RIM app stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/garmin-navigation-to-be-an-android-exclusive-for-asus-headed-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/garmin-navigation-to-be-an-android-exclusive-for-asus-headed-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/garmin-navigation-to-be-an-android-exclusive-for-asus-headed-to/#commentsDetails of the Garmin-ASUS breakup are slowly being revealed. We now know that ASUS has obtained exclusive rights to license Garmin navigation and location based services on its Android smartphones with a Garmin navigation trademark slapped on the back -- other Android handset makers need not apply. ASUS will go back to selling its own-brand handsets in January, including models equipped with 3D for gaming and connectivity with ASUS ebook readers and tablets, according to DigiTimes. For its part, Garmin's official blog says that it will be expanding its mobile application handset development by offering navigation and other applications through "certain consumer application stores." According to DigiTimes, that means Apple's iTunes App Store and RIM's App World. So, in other words, Garmin and ASUS are still friends but are now free to date anyone they want, you know, except for anyone in eachother's families. How mature.

Garmin navigation to be an Android exclusive for ASUS, headed to Apple and RIM app stores originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dappapp storeapp worldappleapplicationAppStoreAppWorldasusgarmingarmin-asusgpsitunes app storeItunesAppStorelbslocation based servicesLocationBasedServicesnavigationrimsmartphoneWed, 27 Oct 2010 01:38:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS officially walks away from Garmin-Asus partnership]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/asus-officially-walks-away-from-garmin-asus-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/asus-officially-walks-away-from-garmin-asus-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/asus-officially-walks-away-from-garmin-asus-partnership/#comments Chalk another up to the rumor mill. Just as we'd heard, the Garmin-Asus partnership will soon be no more. After a few arguably valiant attempts to break into the smartphone market, it seems as if ASUS is walking away in hopes of finding greener grass elsewhere. According to Reuters, an unnamed ASUS official has confirmed that it would be "ending its mobile phone cooperation agreement with Garmin." We're expecting the rest of the breakup details to roll tomorrow, but honestly, you'd turn the other cheek and move on if you were classy. But we both know that's not happening, right?

ASUS officially walks away from Garmin-Asus partnership originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusbreakupbusinessdeaddissolvegarmingarmin-asusgpsgps phoneGpsPhoneindustrykillkillednuvifonepartnerpartnershipquitriprumorsmartphoneMon, 25 Oct 2010 11:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Visualized: Garmin's G5000 integrated flight deck looks hard to navigate]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/visualized-garmins-g5000-integrated-flight-deck-looks-hard-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/visualized-garmins-g5000-integrated-flight-deck-looks-hard-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/visualized-garmins-g5000-integrated-flight-deck-looks-hard-to/#comments Still upset that you missed your chance back in '88 to attend NASA's Aviation Challenge? Don't be. Garmin's G5000 fully integrated flight deck is the real deal, and we're certain that you could be looking at one in just a few months. Train up, nab a pilot's license and then convince some sucker to finance a business jet for you -- a minor chore in exchange for dual 12- or 14-inch flight panels with touchscreen control, wouldn't you say?

Visualized: Garmin's G5000 integrated flight deck looks hard to navigate originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aircraftairplaneg5000garmingpsjetjetsnavnavinavigationVisualizedMon, 25 Oct 2010 09:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin-ASUS collaboration said to be ending in January]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/garmin-asus-collaboration-said-to-be-ending-in-january/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/garmin-asus-collaboration-said-to-be-ending-in-january/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/garmin-asus-collaboration-said-to-be-ending-in-january/#comments It was hinted at back in September, now the Chinese-language Economic Daily is reporting that the Garmin-ASUS joint venture will end in January after the two-year deal expires. We've heard this from our own sources as well. At that point, Asus will return to flooding the market with indistinguishable product iterations and Garmin will go back to watching GPS-enabled smartphones (and now tablets) eat away at the dedicated personal navigation device market. ASUS is expected to continue making GPS-enabled smartphones under the ASUS brand with Garmin providing navigation and mapping software.

Garmin-ASUS collaboration said to be ending in January originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusgarmingarmin-asusgpsnuvifonerumorFri, 22 Oct 2010 03:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's $23 Chirp wireless beacon brings geocaching thrills to Oregon, Dakota GPS units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/garmins-23-chirp-wireless-beacon-brings-geocaching-thrills-to/#comments Looking for an avenue to join millions of others in geocaching, eh? We know, there's hardly a better way to spend a weekend than by playing a sophisticated game of hide-and-seek, and Garmin's right there with us. If you, like it, are stuck in Kansas with nary a Jayhawk game in sight, this here pebble is the answer to all of your boredom woes. The Chirp is a wireless beacon that's designed to work with any compatible wireless-enabled Garmin handheld (the Oregon, Dakota and the recently announced GPSMAP handhelds are mentioned by name), and once you've set it up to cooperate with your device, it'll automatically transmit program coordinates so other cachers can find each stage of your multicache -- it's touch-and-go in its simplest form. The whole thing measures just 1.3- x 0.9-inches, weighs under an ounce and can be had for just $22.99. So yeah, good luck sticking to Segway polo with an offer like that.

Update: Video after the break!

Continue reading Garmin's $23 Chirp wireless beacon brings geocaching thrills to Oregon, Dakota GPS units

Garmin's $23 Chirp wireless beacon brings geocaching thrills to Oregon, Dakota GPS units originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beaconchirpDakotaGarminGarmin chirpGarminChirpgeocachersgeocachinggpshomingnavnavinavigationOregonoutdooroutdoorstravelvideowireless beaconWirelessBeaconFri, 15 Oct 2010 10:27:00 EST