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Garmin GTU 10

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:10:27 -0500

The Garmin GTU 10 is a GPS tracking unit that can be used to locate an object or track its movements. The small, lightweight build is also waterproof and can be mounted on anything that needs to be tracked. The high-sensitivity GPS system enables precise tracking, and comes with a year of standard tracking services that covers the U.S. through a GSM wireless connection. It is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery, and can be located on demand with a computer or mobile device. "Fences" can be set up to trigger a text message or email notification when it is crossed, and notifications can be set for low battery or powered off states. Standard tracking includes up to 10 points of track history, and with Deluxe tracking up to 7 days of history can be viewed.

Features

Small, lightweight and waterproof
High-sensitivity GPS
U.S. national coverage, GSM wireless connection
1 year of Standard Tracking included
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Locate devices on demand using your computer or mobile device
Set up to 10 geofences and receive text message or email Notifications upon entry/exit
Customizable device settings, including low battery/powered off notifications
Allow family members and friends to receive notifications
Access 10 points of daily track history with Standard Tracking
Access 7 days of track history with Deluxe Tracking (additional monthly fee)
“Follow” feature using Garmin nüLink! device (sold separately)

Garmin eTrex 20

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:33:32 -0400

Garmin's eTrex 20 is part of the 2011 series of eTrex handheld models, and is intended for general purpose outdoors recreation activities, like camping, hunting and hiking. One main upgrade over past years' eTrex models are paperless geocaching via the use of GDX files, which can be loaded directly to the handheld with a USB cable. Another is improved battery life, as the eTrex 20 gets around 25 hours of usage time. This model's main difference between the more basic eTrex 10 is its 65k colour screen, which allows for viewing a wider range of maps. Notably, these include topographical and marine maps, both sold separately from the included world basemap. This model has expandable memory room for such maps. Its display measures 2.2 inches and is readable in sunlight.

Features

2.2" Sunlight-readable 65k colour display
Topo- and nautical-map capabilities
Expandable memory
Durable casing
GDX file compatible
USB port
Paperless geocaching
Pre-loaded worldwide basemap
25-hour use battery life

Garmin eTrex 30

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:33:32 -0400

Garmin's eTrex 30 is a mid-range handheld GPS unit intended for general outdoor uses like hunting, hiking, or nautical navigation. It is the highest model in the 2011 eTrex group of products and it has three main upgrades over the eTrex 20. It has a barometric altimeter to precisely track the user's topographical location; a 3-axis compass with electronic tilt compensations; and wireless device-to-device sharing of data, with other eTrex 30 or compatible devices. This unit has preloaded basemaps, expandable memory for topographical or nautical maps, as well as a colour display. Like the 10 and 20 models below it, the 30 has improved battery life over older eTrex handhelds, and lasts for about 25 hours of usage.

Features

2.2" Sunlight-readable 65k colour display
Topo- and nautical-map capabilities
Expandable memory
Durable casing
Barometric altimeter
Tri-axis electronic compass w/ compensation
Wireless sharing
GDX file compatible
USB port
Paperless geocaching
Pre-loaded worldwide basemap
25-hour use battery life

Delorme inReach

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:04:21 -0400

The Delorme inReach is a two-way GPS communicator designed to allow both sending/receiving text messages, and real-time GPS data over satellite signals when paired with an Android OS device, or the company's PN-60w portable GPS navigator. Anyone tracking users with the inReach will see a shared map that logs progress of a hike or climb, which can be updated manually, or automatically at regular set intervals. For an added sense of security, the inReach is also capable of sending an SOS at specified intervals, and will also provide confirmation when the signal is received and help is on the way. Text messages are confined to 160 characters, and can also be posted directly to Twitter or Facebook.

Features

$10 minimum monthly plan
Compatible with smartphones and tablets
Easily portable size
Battery powered
Can be used as standalone GPS
Detailed contour and land cover info
Maps and communication beyond cell phone coverage
Adjustable plan options

Garmin eTrex 10

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:33:32 -0400

Garmin's eTrex 10 is a handheld GPS device intended for personal use while hiking, camping, or other outdoors recreation. It is the most basic of the 2011 eTrex series, and features a black and white display with a relatively low price point compared to the other models (the 20 and 30). Its display is readable in sunlight and it has a pre-loaded worldwide map with geocaching capabilities. Geocache GDX files can be uploaded directly via USB to the handset, which reduces the need for printouts or manually entering any co-ordinates. This model has a yellow faceplate and durable black body with rubber side grips. This is an entry-level model marketed towards those interested in beginning geocaching as a hobby. The eTrex 10 as well as the 20 and 30 have improved battery life over older eTrex models, with usage time lasting up to 25 hours.

Features

2.2" Sunlight-readable monochrome display
Durable casing
GDX file compatible
USB port
Paperless geocaching
Pre-loaded worldwide basemap
25-hour use battery life
Entry-level price point

Garmin aera 795

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:06 -0400

The aera 795 is an aircraft GPS unit from Garmin that offers a step-down from the company's aera 796 model. Viewable in both portrait and landscape orientations, this model features a 7-inch full-color touchscreen for clear, sunlight-readable operation. Garmin's own 3D Vision technology provides users with a comprehensive behind-the-aircraft display of their current surroundings, accessing the built-in terrain database to provide realistic land and water diagrams as well as runways and signposts. Screen view can be rotated by a simple swipe of the finger for maximized safety, with predictive terrain avoidance helping to anticipate towers or other nearby obstacles with the help of the unit's 5-hertz GPS engine. For maximal screen visibility, the 795 features four dedicated hard buttons at its bottom that represent "Menu", "Back", "Direct-To" and "Nearest" prompts. These controls cover the majority of all directional commands, with any further controls requiring quick access of the screen itself. In effort to reduce paper charts and excessive physical map referencing, the unit is also equipped to function as a Class I or II flight bag comprising VFR, IRF and IFR data. Multiple viewing styles are available for pilots that come from different schooling backgrounds, with U.S. and Jeppesen components amongst those selectable via Garmin's ChartView service. The 795 also features SafeTaxi technology for careful routing around popular airport zones, and included 2 serial ports for external device connectivity.

Features

Gloss black aesthetic
7-inch sunlight-readable HD display
3D Vision technology
Portait and landscape orientation options
Forward-looking terrain avoidance capabilities
4 bezel-mounted touch keys
Functions as a Class I/Class II flight bag
SafeTaxi technology

Garmin Edge 200

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:47:16 -0400

The Garmin Edge 200 is an entry-level GPS-enabled cycling monitor aimed at the trail-cycling enthusiast. It features built-in information tracking (calories, distance, speed, location), HotFix satellite prediction and Garmin Connect compatibility. Additionally, the Edge 200 sports Courses, a feature that aids in competitive training, and includes a bike mount.

The Edge 200 tracks a number of important training variables, allowing users to more accurately track individual workout progress. Its HotFix satellite prediction allows the Edge 200 to calculate its position very quickly, even from a cold start. Meanwhile, the Edge 200's Courses feature records previous trail routes and completion times, allowing users to go back and try and beat those times while displaying how far ahead or behind they are compared to past attempts.

Features

Tracks important variables (calories, distance, speed, location)
HotFix satellite prediction
Garmin Connect compatible
Courses time trail feature
Includes a bike mount
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 14 hours of use
IPX7 waterproof

Garmin Astro 320

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:33:35 -0400

The Garmin Astro 320 is a GPS tracking system especially designed for sporting dogs. It offers several improvements over the previous Astro 220 tracking system including a redesigned antenna that is advertised to provide up to 30% increased range; refreshed user interface offering a simpler setup; and customisable settings for the tracklogs. The Astro 320 is durable and waterproof thanks to the rugged casing. Buyers can choose between the full GPS plus collar package or just the GPS device. The DC 40 collar can provide position updates as frequent as every 5 seconds and has a battery life of up to 48 hours depending on settings. Other features include a four-digit pin that only allows you to track the dog, and an LED charging indicator. The Garmin Astro 320 is a good option for those with sporting dogs or just people who like to take their dogs out to the open. It is an expensive but reliable system to keep track of the location of your dog.

Features / Specifications

Supports TOPO U.S. 24K and 100K maps, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, City Navigator, and Garmin Custom Maps
Up to 30% increased range with redesigned antenna (included)
New vibration alerts
New and improved, simplified user interface
3-axis electronic compass
New customizable settings for dog tracklogs
Compatible with any Garmin DC series transmitter
Waterproof with a tough, rugged exterior – built for the rigors of the outdoors
Dog position updates every 5, 10, 30 or 120 seconds
Battery life of between 17-48 hours, depending on position and update rate
Collar Lock lets you create a four-digit PIN number that prevents others from seeing your dog’s whereabouts
Sports an innovative LED-charging indicator that’s been redesigned to prevent clogging

Garmin aera 796

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:05 -0400

The aera 796 is a touchscreen aircraft GPS unit from Garmin that offers a step-up from the company's aera 795 model. Utilizing Garmin's 3D Vision technology, this model provides pilots with a virtual recreation of their surroundings for increased safety and directional accuracy. Sliding a finger across the screen to toggle portrait and landscape orientation views, users can view land and water features, airport runways, signposts and more. Because the unit's GPS engine updates at an average rate of 5 times per second, forward-looking terrain avoidance is made possible to warn fliers of towers or other obstacles via amber and red graphic overlays. The 796's 7-inch sunlight-readable display provides clear visibility at a variety of viewing angles, with 4 touch controls at the bottom of the unit governing primary commands like "Menu", "Back", "Nearest" and "Direct-to". U.S. and Jeppesen-style flight charts can be quickly called up to serve as a Class I or II electronic flight bag, comprising VFR, IFR and IRF map data alongside a "Trackpad" feature that allows users to manually enter clearance and angle data on the fly. The inclusion of a GXM 40 antenna allows the 796 to receive XM satellite radio and weather updates including turbulence and icing forecasts, topical map data, flight restrictions and more. In addition, SafeTaxi technology provides additional details when approaching a public airport or other crowded airspace, while 2 serial ports enable connectivity to transponders and other external devices.

Features

Matte black aesthetic
7-inch sunlight-readable HD display
3D Vision technology
4 bezel-mounted touch keys
Functions as a Class I/Class II electronic flight bag
SafeTaxi technology
XM Satellite weather and radio support
2 serial ports

Bushnell Original Backtrack

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:22 -0400

Bushnell's Original Backtrack is a handheld GPS unit intended for use while hiking, hunting, or during other personal outdoor uses. While it does not display a map of the user's location, it allows the user to set three locations manually. Then, the unit directs the user back to each location, displaying both distance and direction to the marked locations (hence the "Backtrack" name). It has a digital compass that calibrates automatically, is weather resistant, and uses a highly sensitive receiver. This model operates on 2 AAA batteries, is compact, and has a lanyard to be worn around one's neck. This model has entry-level pricing and is ideal for users who do not require maps.

Features

Self-calibrating digital compass
Backlit LCD
Stores up to three locations
Displays distance and direction to stored locations
Uses 2 AAA batteries
Lanyard
High sensitivity receiver
Battery lasts over 20 hours of usage (estimated 130 uses)
Comes in gray, gray/orange, camo, gray/black

Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:22 -0400

Bushnell's Backtrack D-Tour is based on the Backtrack Point-5 model, though it features a different form factor as well as some upgraded features. The screen is larger and the casing has rubber grips, and most notably this model allows the user to connect to a computer and upload up to 48 hours of data from a trip. This data can then be overlayed on Google maps. The D-Tour manually stores up to 5 locations and directs the user back to them with a digital compass. It also displays time, temperature, altitude, latitude and longitude. A memory counter also informs the user how much space is left. The D-Tour uses three AAA batteries and is weather resistant.

Features

Self-calibrating digital compass
Backlit LCD
Stores up to five locations
Displays distance and direction to stored locations
Uses 3 AAA batteries
High sensitivity uBLOX GPS receiver
Compact, weatherproof form factor
Displays latitude, longitude, altitude, time, temperature
Comes in black, green or red faceplates
Includes USB cable
Uploads data to a computer
Stores up to 48 hours of data

Bushnell Backtrack Point-5

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:22 -0400

Bushnell's Backtrack Point-5 is a handheld GPS unit and an upgraded version of the Backtrack Point-3. Its function is essentially the same, as it allows the user to manually set locations and then displays distance and direction back to those locations. Main upgrades are that this model allows a total of 5 set locations, instead of 3, and it also displays the time, temperature, altitude, latitude and longitude. It has a compact and weatherproof form factor, with an included canvas strap and clip. It has a large backlit LCD and a direction arrow based on a self-calibrating digital compass to point the way back. The Point-5 has a higher price point than the Original and Point-3 models.

Features

Self-calibrating digital compass
Backlit LCD
Stores up to five locations
Displays distance and direction to stored locations
Uses 2 AAA batteries
Plastic loop includes strap and carabiner
High sensitivity uBLOX GPS receiver
Compact, weatherproof form factor
Displays latitude, longitude, altitude, time, temperature

Bushnell Backtrack Point-3

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:22 -0400

Bushnell's Backtract Point-3 is a portable GPS unit, based on the Original Backtrack model. Its intended use is essentially the same as the Original, and it allows the user to manually set up to three locations and then directs the user back to them. The Point-3 has an upgraded and more sensitive GPS receiver than the Original. It still uses a grayscale LCD and has a compact weatherproof form factor. This model has a metal clip ring that can be attached to a clip or lanyard, and it uses two AAA batteries. It has a self-calibrating digital compass and displays distance and direction to the marked locations. Other than the upgraded receiver and different form factor, this model is basically a clone of the Original and has a similar price point.

Features

Self-calibrating digital compass
Backlit LCD
Stores up to three locations
Displays distance and direction to stored locations
Uses 2 AAA batteries
Metal loop for clip/lanyard
High sensitivity uBLOX GPS receiver
Compact square form factor