I've added a new section to Waypoints this week, so I'll lead with that:
Updated GPS reviews
Over the past week, I've updated the following GPS reviews, adding links to new reviews:
- Garmin Edge 305 review - Arena Red has a detailed post on the Garmin Edge 305.
- Garmin Forerunner 305 review - Business Week really likes the Forerunner 305, giving it 4-1/2 out of 5 stars.
- Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx review - Backpacker Magazine has posted a video review of the 76CSx.
- Garmin nuvi 660 review - GPS Lodge has posted an in-depth nuvi 660 review, calling it the best GPS they have ever used.
- Garmin Rino 530 review - Not really a review per se, but some readers might be interested in the Garmin blog piece on hunting with the Rino 530.
- Garmin StreetPilot 2820 review - Less than enthusiastic Garmin StreetPilot 2820
reviews are being posted by users at Amazon.
- Garmin StreetPilot c550 review - Backpacker Magazine has posted a video review of the c550.
- Lowrance iWAY 250C review - The first user-posted Lowrance iWAY 250C
- Magellan RoadMate 2000 review - GPS magazine has posted an in-depth review of the Magellan 2000, calling it the best GPS under $400 yet.
- Magellan RoadMate 6000T review - A Magellan 6000T
- TomTom ONE review - GPS Lodge has posted an in-depth TomTom ONE review. I've also added a link to a review of the TomTom ONE European edition.
More GPS hardware
- CNet compares six different in-car GPS devices.
- Garmin has posted a sneak peak video of the zumo 550
- Got an old Foretrex 201? Let it go to the dogs.
- An interview with the founder of SiRF. Via GpsPasSion.
- A DIY GPS setup for your motorcycle.
- A comparison of GPS chipsets.
GPS in the news
- GPS Tracking Systems links to a great two-part series on the fourth amendment (your rights against illegal search and seizure) and surreptitious GPS tracking by police.
- GPS gets some help navigating for the blind.
- Why GPS gaming has been slow to take off.
- Okay, we'll say it again. A GPS is no substitute for common sense.
GPS and cell phones
- An updated list of Bluetooth cellphones compatible with TomTom ONE.
- Nokia invests in GPS navigation.
- A review of Verizon's VZ Navigator.
- Another way for runners to turn their cell phones into athletic tracking devices.
Geocoding photos
- Here is a detailed review of the Sony GPS-CS1 geocoder.
- A geotagger for Flickr.
Software, maps, etc.
- Yet another place to post your GPS tracks to the web.
- MapQuest gets aerial imagery.
- It looks like we may not lose paper Canadian topo maps after all.
- GPS without hardware?
- The Map Room covers Map Rectifier, an online georeferencing utility.
- Garmin has announced SD/MMC maps for South Africa.
Goooogled
- Google Earth lesson plans for school teachers.
- I wouldn't call $400 free, but Google Earth Pro now includes GIS and other functions which formerly cost extra.
- Google Maps on your Palm.
- A TinyURL for Google Maps.
- Here's a hack allowing you to use your GPS with Google Maps to show your current location.
Thanks for posting this links-- great, comprehensive listing of all recent happenings in the GPS world. I was particularly interested in the GPS Lodge rave review of the TomTom ONE which is a GPS device I have been considering investing in. I particularly like how the author highlights the advanced planning features and the diverse set of route options that the ONE offers-- this article really persuaded me that this is the product I need to go for!
Posted by: Heinz | October 15, 2006 at 02:27 PM
You're welcome. If you do get the TomTom ONE, how about commenting on our TomTom One review page (http://gpstracklog.typepad.com/gps_tracklog/2006/08/tomtom_one_revi.html
), and let us all know how you like it?
Posted by: Rich Owings | October 15, 2006 at 03:30 PM