Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Watch Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Monitor
Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Watch Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Monitor.
GPS-enabled watch measures pace, speed, distance and more in real-time
SiRFstarIII GPS technology requires no calibration
Measures location with altitude ascent and descent distances and rates
Records up to 100 location waypoints to track back and create routes
Recalls up to fifty custom routes for pace tracking
Six modes of operation including Performance and Multisport Modes
Performance Mode records multiple variables during your workout, including speed, distance, elapsed time, pace and calories burned.
Multi-sport Event Mode records activities and transitions in one sequence
Customizable screen display show up to four windows of information
20-workout memory with dated summary records up to 1000 laps of information
Chronograph with interval and countdown timers measures performance
Records elapsed time, calories burned and performance data for each lap
Performance Pacer helps meet finish-time goals
Hands-free option automatically starts and stops data capture functions
Download data to free online training log software powered by TrainingPeaks
Advanced desktop software manages user settings for easy customization
Garmin nuvi 1370T Ultra Thin
Garmin nuvi 1370T Ultra Thin.
Twenty-five percent slimmer than other nuvis, the 1200 and 1300-series are ideal traveling companions no matter where you go.
Garmin nuvi 1370T easily fits in your pocket or purse, and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. Take advantage of the 1370T's new Public Transit mode by downloading optional CityXplorer™ content (coming soon) for select cities to navigate via subways, trams, buses and more.
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits simple to navigate.
With nuvi 1370T's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read - from any direction.
Garmin Astro® 320 Bundle DC 40 Transmitter
The Astro system includes the redesigned Astro 320 and the rugged, orange polyurethane DC 40 transmitter collar. The collar accommodates most e-collar receivers, eliminating the need to put two separate collars on a dog. Plus, Collar Lock creates a 4-digit PIN number that helps prevent others from seeing your dog's whereabouts - a useful feature in field trials to ensure that an Astro is used only as a recovery tool when a dog in competition becomes lost.
To get started, just take Astro outdoors and turn on the handheld and transmitter to acquire GPS satellite signals. Then attach the DC 40 to your dog. Now you're ready to turn him loose - no other setup required.
ACR ResQLink GPS Personal Locator Beacon
ACR ResQLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
with Optional 406Link.com Service
At 4.6 oz, the ResQLink™ weighs less than a couple of PowerBars®. And topping at just 3.9 inches, it's smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink™ is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for anglers, pilots and back country sportsmen.
With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the ResQLink™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites.
with Optional 406Link.com Service
At 4.6 oz, the ResQLink™ weighs less than a couple of PowerBars®. And topping at just 3.9 inches, it's smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink™ is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for anglers, pilots and back country sportsmen.
With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the ResQLink™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites.
TomTom GO 2535M
The TomTom GO 2535M LIVE is the current top of the line navigator from TomTom. Start with a 5” capacitive touchscreen, add LIVE connected services such as weather, gas prices, HD Traffic and Google Local Search.
The GO 2535M LIVE uses TomTom’s new Webkit-based interface (the main menu is shown below). Most TomTom features previous owners are familiar with are still here, they’re often just arranged differently. The one glaring omission is multi-destination routing or itinerary planning. TomTom has apparently dropped this from all new models. Like older Garmin nuvis, the 2535M allows you to include only one via point in a route.
The keypad shows all upper case letters, but types lower case unless you hit the shift key, causing frustration when naming and saving favorites. A minor point, but one that they should have caught. Also, you have to go into the menu to save favorites; you cannot do it from the results screen after you’ve searched for a POI or address.
The GO 2535M LIVE uses TomTom’s new Webkit-based interface (the main menu is shown below). Most TomTom features previous owners are familiar with are still here, they’re often just arranged differently. The one glaring omission is multi-destination routing or itinerary planning. TomTom has apparently dropped this from all new models. Like older Garmin nuvis, the 2535M allows you to include only one via point in a route.
The keypad shows all upper case letters, but types lower case unless you hit the shift key, causing frustration when naming and saving favorites. A minor point, but one that they should have caught. Also, you have to go into the menu to save favorites; you cannot do it from the results screen after you’ve searched for a POI or address.
Garmin GTU 10 GPS
The Garmin GTU 10 is Garmin’s first significant entry into the live GPS tracking market. The small device pictured above can send its location to your computer or phone on demand. The possibilities are nearly endless. Got a wayward pet that likes to run off? Nervous about taking your young child to a big festival? How about that teenager just learning to drive? Or perhaps you’re a builder leaving expensive equipment on a construction site.
Garmin Montana 650
The Montana series has some great features – a larger and somewhat brighter touchscreen that can rotate between portrait and landscape orientations, an interface that makes it much easier to access settings and switch functions, and a dashboard that can slide out of the way to give you a full screen map view.
The Montana’s 4” display, and the features that the expanded screen real estate allows, are some of the prime factors making this an attractive device. The screen is recessed, giving it an extra bit of protection. BTW, that 4” display offers almost twice the viewing area of the Oregon series (45.19 sq. cm. vs. 23.94 sq. cm.), and more than twice that of the 62 series (19.8 sq. cm.)
Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM
The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is a new unit from Magellan, whose most notable feature is WiFi, so I’ll focus on that in my review. It has a 5” screen with accelerometer, allowing you to use it in landscape or portrait orientation. And as the T-LM implies, it comes with traffic and lifetime map updates.
It also has a new feature called Tour Director that helps you plan vacation travel, based on the average visit time for a destination.
TomTom VIA 1535TM
The TomTom VIA 1535TM is the top of the line model in TomTom’s new VIA series. Sporting a wide 5” screen, the VIA 1535TM offers lifetime traffic and map updates (hence the TM in the product name). This model updates a previous unit, the exceptionally popular TomTom XXL 540TM, adding Bluetooth, voice commands and TomTom’s new Webkit-based interface. Like all units in the VIA 1xx5 series, this one comes with preloaded maps of the US, Canada and Mexico.
DeLorme Earthmate PN-60
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 updates the PN-40 with improved battery life, expanded internal memory, and activities (similar to Garmin’s profiles). Power management is one of the biggest improvements, as short battery life was a common complaint with the PN-40.
3.5 GB of internal memory (vs. 500 MB in the PN-40)
Activity profiles (Hiking, Cycling, Geocaching, etc.)
Screen rotation (lets you flip the device upside down; does not work in landscape mode)
Magellan eXplorist GC
The Magellan eXplorist GC is a new introduction designed to do one thing well – geocache! It has a 2.2” color (non-touch) screen, 18 hour (rated) battery life and a highly detailed worldwide basemap. And while it isn’t designed for backcountry navigation, it can accommodate 500 waypoints and a 5,000 point tracklog. Really though, the eXplorist GC is a one-trick pony aimed at geocachers, with a low and sure to be discounted MSRP of $199.99.
The unit is nice and compact, weighing in at 5.2 ounces with batteries. It’s rated IPX-7 in terms of waterproofness. The battery compartment and USB port seem well sealed. It uses a standard (non-proprietary) mini-USB cable. There is no memory card slot. The eXplorist GC feels solid and is easy to operate with one hand; the buttons all seem quite responsive.
The unit is nice and compact, weighing in at 5.2 ounces with batteries. It’s rated IPX-7 in terms of waterproofness. The battery compartment and USB port seem well sealed. It uses a standard (non-proprietary) mini-USB cable. There is no memory card slot. The eXplorist GC feels solid and is easy to operate with one hand; the buttons all seem quite responsive.
Garmin nuvi 40
The Garmin nuvi 40 is a 4.3” navigator in Garmin’s new 2012 Essential series. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we’ve previously seen for Garmin entry-level models. Nevertheless, they do come with some features not previously found on low-end nuvis, such as speed limit display, lane assist and junction view.
Drop down to the nuvi 30 and you’ll get the same features, but with a smaller 3.5” screen
Step up to the nuvi 40LM, to get the 40’s feature set and 4.3” screen, plus lifetime map updates
Or move up to the nuvi 50 to get an ultra-wide 5” screen
Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Garmin has just announced the Forerunner 910XT, a successor to the popular 310XT. Aimed squarely at triathletes, the 910XT brings a ton of improvements for swimmers and adds power meter support and a barometric altimeter. I could see the latter making this attractive to trail runners as well.
With Forerunner 910XT, swimming will never be the same again. Designed for both open water and pool swimming, Forerunner 910XT is water resistant to 50 meters and is Garmin’s first multisport watch to offer extensive swim metrics, including swim distance, stroke identification, stroke count and pool lengths. It also computes a user’s swolf score – the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length.
With Forerunner 910XT, swimming will never be the same again. Designed for both open water and pool swimming, Forerunner 910XT is water resistant to 50 meters and is Garmin’s first multisport watch to offer extensive swim metrics, including swim distance, stroke identification, stroke count and pool lengths. It also computes a user’s swolf score – the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length.
For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, lower is better. The 910XT’s robust design and easy operation make it suited for other water sports, including paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing to name a few.
Garmin Dakota 10
The Garmin Dakota 10 is a smaller version of Garmin’s successful Oregon models. The Dakotas appear poised to replace the eTrex series, bringing all of the Oregon’s touch screen goodness while retaining the eTrex’s small form factor, light weight and long battery life.
Both units in the two-model Dakota series sport a 2.6” screen. Neither model comes with pre-loaded topo maps, but both can accommodate the many free topo maps available for Garmin units, Garmin custom maps and the forthcoming BirdsEy imagery.
The Dakota 10 is the entry-level model, but is still an awesome unit, thanks to the aforementioned mapping capabilities, it’s touch screen and paperless geocaching features.
Both units in the two-model Dakota series sport a 2.6” screen. Neither model comes with pre-loaded topo maps, but both can accommodate the many free topo maps available for Garmin units, Garmin custom maps and the forthcoming BirdsEy imagery.
The Dakota 10 is the entry-level model, but is still an awesome unit, thanks to the aforementioned mapping capabilities, it’s touch screen and paperless geocaching features.
TomTom XXL 540TM
- yourNAV’s TomTom forums
- GpsPasSion’s TomTom message forum
- A U.S.-based TomTom forum
Garmin Oregon 450t
The Garmin Oregon 450t is one of the newest members of the touchscreen Oregon family, featuring the latest improvements such as better visibility, a tri-axial compass, custom dashboards, advanced track navigation features and the ability to load custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery.
- The Oregon 550t adds a 3.2 MP geotagging camera
- Going the other direction, dropping down to the Oregon 450 you’ll lose the pre-loaded topos (see the next section for reasons to buy this instead of the 450t!)
- With the Oregon 400t, you’ll go back to an earlier generation (less legible) screen and you’ll get a standard electronic compass
- To see how the Oregon 450t stands up against other Garmin models, check out my Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.
Garmin eTrex Venture HC
The Garmin eTrex Venture HC is the entry-level mapping receiver in Garmin's eTrex H-series lineup. With a high-sensitivity receiver for superior reception under canopy, a bright color screen, and the ability to load topo maps (purchased separately), this is an excellent backcountry GPS.
The Venture HC has 24 MB of memory, and will accommodate 500 waypoints, 50 routes and 10 saved tracks.
The Summit HC is identical except that it adds a barometric altimeter and electronic compass
The primary differences between the Venture HC and the Legend HCx are twofold — the Legend HCx has an expandable micro-SD memory card slot instead of on-board memory; it is also routable, allowing you to generate turn-by-turn directions when optional highway maps are loaded
Going the other direction in features, the monochrome Garmin eTrex H cannot accept maps and, unlike other eTrex units, doesn't come with a cable for transferring data between the GPS and your computer; it also lacks the click-stick of the other H-series models, making for a less user-friendly interface
To see how the Venture HC stands up against other Garmin models, check out my Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart
The Venture HC has 24 MB of memory, and will accommodate 500 waypoints, 50 routes and 10 saved tracks.
Garmin nuvi 3790LMT
One of the first things you notice with the 3700 series is just how thin they are. You can see this in the image below, comparing it to my nuvi 765T. Also note the standard micro-USB connection (a cable is included to allow you connect it to the USB port on your computer). Micro-USB connections are becoming quite common as PNDs and mobile phones get thinner and thinner.
The capacitive glass display is beautiful, but is quite the fingerprint magnet; of course, these don’t really show much unless the unit is off. It is very bright, even in full sun. I’ve always found the nuvi series
Also new is the built-in accelerometer, allowing the display to rotate and be viewed in portrait or landscape mode, as seen below. At left you see junction view, which comes up in split screen mode when in portrait orientation. To the right is the map view, giving you a peek at 3D terrain on the 3790LMT. to have the brightest screens of any portable navigators, but at certain angles this model makes my 765T looked washed out.
Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 62s
The Garmin GPSMAP 62s brings a long-awaited update to the fabled and much-loved GPSMAP 60CSx, which has reigned supreme as the gold standard handheld GPS for more than four years. During that time, Garmin experimented with new interfaces, first with the Colorado series, and later with the Oregon and Dakota lines. These have been fine-tuned through many software updates, adding things like paperless geocaching and the ability to add custom maps and aerial imagery.
With the 62 series (and the boater friendly companion 78 series, which shares the same interface), Garmin has married the best features of the 60/76 models, with many of the advantages of the Oregon line.
With transflective TFT screens, the greater the pixel density, the less light that can be reflected back to the user. In order to maintain the bright screen found on the 60/76 series, Garmin left the resolution (160 x 240 pixels) alone. Screen size remains unchanged too, at 1.6 x 2.2”. The 62 and 78 series do enjoy an increased range of colors that can be displayed (65,000 vs. 256 in the 60/76 series). The result is a bright display, not quite as large or as high resolution as the Oregon series, but with much better visibility in a wide range of conditions. I definitely noticed the lower resolution, but these are the tradeoffs you make. The only time the screen seems cramped to me is when I have a dashboard showing on the map screen (discussed more below).
With the 62 series (and the boater friendly companion 78 series, which shares the same interface), Garmin has married the best features of the 60/76 models, with many of the advantages of the Oregon line.
With transflective TFT screens, the greater the pixel density, the less light that can be reflected back to the user. In order to maintain the bright screen found on the 60/76 series, Garmin left the resolution (160 x 240 pixels) alone. Screen size remains unchanged too, at 1.6 x 2.2”. The 62 and 78 series do enjoy an increased range of colors that can be displayed (65,000 vs. 256 in the 60/76 series). The result is a bright display, not quite as large or as high resolution as the Oregon series, but with much better visibility in a wide range of conditions. I definitely noticed the lower resolution, but these are the tradeoffs you make. The only time the screen seems cramped to me is when I have a dashboard showing on the map screen (discussed more below).
Garmin nuvi 1450
The 1450 is an excellent unit, but it brings only incremental changes to the nuvi line. At 0.6”, it is (along with the nuvi 12xx and 13xx series) the thinnest GPS on the market. The luxurious 5” screen is very nice, but a 4.3” screen is more than adequate for most folks.
Many of the 1450’s features are also found on the nuvi 7×5 series. As a result, I can’t see what’s going to drive sales, unless you are interested in the pedestrian navigation features.
Can The iPad Be A Viable Navigation System
Can the iPad be a viable navigation device? To find out I travelled thousands of miles using the iPad and one of the latest Brodit holders in a variety of rental cars. The experience was interesting, and I found that given the correct location in the car the iPad was a superb replacement for the traditional PND style navigation system!
For the last couple of months I have been in the United States. One of the things I was testing out was navigation using the iPad. This was partly in response to a challenge from a household SatNav company telling me that the iPad was no good for navigation. From this you can surmise that they do not produce an iPad App.
The two prerequisites for using the iPad as a SatNav are: navigation software; and a mounting solution.
The mounting solution I was looking at needed to be portable as I was going to be using it in different rental cars. The other thing I needed to look for was some form of powering of the iPad. I was going to be driving for some long distances and couldn't rely on the iPad's battery to last when stressed out with Navigation, Audio, and the normal email etc all running.
Continue reading to see how...
For the last couple of months I have been in the United States. One of the things I was testing out was navigation using the iPad. This was partly in response to a challenge from a household SatNav company telling me that the iPad was no good for navigation. From this you can surmise that they do not produce an iPad App.
The two prerequisites for using the iPad as a SatNav are: navigation software; and a mounting solution.
The mounting solution I was looking at needed to be portable as I was going to be using it in different rental cars. The other thing I needed to look for was some form of powering of the iPad. I was going to be driving for some long distances and couldn't rely on the iPad's battery to last when stressed out with Navigation, Audio, and the normal email etc all running.
Continue reading to see how...
Garmin Launch StreetPilot For iPhone
Historically Garmin have had a number of forays into the SmartPhone market, but either the market was not ready or Garmin's products did not meet the market requirements of the time.
Whilst the Garmin PNDs thrived the mobile side of the business struggled. This seems about to change as Garmin now have a mobile app running on the Apple iPhone/iPad platform that takes their PND application functionality into the SmartPhone arena.
Garmin have tried to enter the mobile market in a number of different ways with Android, Microsoft and Blackberry devices. The Android attempt was effectively an effort to produce a customised Android Phone based around Garmin Navigation as part of the early Android Alliance in conjunction with Asus. The Asus alliance also produced two Windows Mobile devices, but these initiatives were both late to market and never really caught on.
The Blackberry attempt saw Garmin introduce off-board navigation. This trend is quite big in the USA, but it is carrier led and as far as I am aware no navigation company has been successful introducing off-board navigation in its own right. Whilst the application worked OK it really was not up to the normal Garmin standard (different User Interface) and was also hampered by the hardware. Although Blackberry has a large installed base the application was not compatible with the more popular Windows Mobile, Apple, Android or Nokia devices.
Last year Garmin once again tried to bring an off-board mapping solution to the SmartPhone market in the USA, and is now having some success with the iPhone application currently sitting at 11th in the Navigation category. However things are different in Europe! Having learnt the lesson that users do not like relying on a data connection for map data Garmin has now evolved it's StreetPilot software and produced an application with integral on-board mapping.
Whilst the Garmin PNDs thrived the mobile side of the business struggled. This seems about to change as Garmin now have a mobile app running on the Apple iPhone/iPad platform that takes their PND application functionality into the SmartPhone arena.
Garmin have tried to enter the mobile market in a number of different ways with Android, Microsoft and Blackberry devices. The Android attempt was effectively an effort to produce a customised Android Phone based around Garmin Navigation as part of the early Android Alliance in conjunction with Asus. The Asus alliance also produced two Windows Mobile devices, but these initiatives were both late to market and never really caught on. The Blackberry attempt saw Garmin introduce off-board navigation. This trend is quite big in the USA, but it is carrier led and as far as I am aware no navigation company has been successful introducing off-board navigation in its own right. Whilst the application worked OK it really was not up to the normal Garmin standard (different User Interface) and was also hampered by the hardware. Although Blackberry has a large installed base the application was not compatible with the more popular Windows Mobile, Apple, Android or Nokia devices.
Last year Garmin once again tried to bring an off-board mapping solution to the SmartPhone market in the USA, and is now having some success with the iPhone application currently sitting at 11th in the Navigation category. However things are different in Europe! Having learnt the lesson that users do not like relying on a data connection for map data Garmin has now evolved it's StreetPilot software and produced an application with integral on-board mapping.
Further Concerns About GPS Safety
The Australian Daily Telegraph has reported a police study that found satnav use has led to a surge in road accidents.
News South Wales Police traffic chief John Hartley was quoted as saying "Drivers should not rely solely on GPS devices to reach their destination. "In recent times, we have seen crashes and near misses involving drivers who rely only on the information provided by their GPS device. Instead of concentrating on driving, motorists are getting distracted and disoriented by tracking streets on their GPS devices".
Many argue that looking at a satnav while driving is no more dangerous than regularly checking your speed limit or concentrating on the myriad road signs on a journey, but many accidents are blamed on drivers inputting destination information on the move - a whole different area of danger.
News South Wales Police traffic chief John Hartley was quoted as saying "Drivers should not rely solely on GPS devices to reach their destination. "In recent times, we have seen crashes and near misses involving drivers who rely only on the information provided by their GPS device. Instead of concentrating on driving, motorists are getting distracted and disoriented by tracking streets on their GPS devices".
Many argue that looking at a satnav while driving is no more dangerous than regularly checking your speed limit or concentrating on the myriad road signs on a journey, but many accidents are blamed on drivers inputting destination information on the move - a whole different area of danger.
3D Compass+
3D Compass+ is a navigational mashup that combines the GPS mapping and compass in your Android phone into a heads-up augmented navigational tool. See where you’re going, in what direction, without taking your eyes off the destination.
It’s a clever mashup; when you run 3D Compass the application combines the view from the phone’s camera with information from the GPS chip to map your location, information from the compass to give your bearing, and information from the tilt sensors to properly oriented you in relation to the two. The result is that whatever you point your phone at you get a combination map and video feed with an augmented compass layered over it. It’s a great way to check your bearings without taking your eyes off where you’re headed.
It’s a clever mashup; when you run 3D Compass the application combines the view from the phone’s camera with information from the GPS chip to map your location, information from the compass to give your bearing, and information from the tilt sensors to properly oriented you in relation to the two. The result is that whatever you point your phone at you get a combination map and video feed with an augmented compass layered over it. It’s a great way to check your bearings without taking your eyes off where you’re headed.
How To Use an External GPS Device with Your iPad or iPhone
If you bought a Wi-Fi only iPad and now you wish you could use GPS with it, this is the guide for you. Follow along to hook your iPad up to an external GPS unit and/or GPS-enabled smartphone phone. There are a few reasons why you may want to undertake this quick project. Among those reasons: you have a GPS device with a long battery life and more accurate results than your iPhone or you have a Wi-Fi only iPad and want to add in mapping capabilities using GPS instead of coarse Wi-Fi location data.
For this tutorial you’ll need the following:
Before we proceed, we’re going to stress again that you need a jailbroken device. This hack specifically takes advantage of a the ability of a jailbroken device to turn off the default Apple Bluetooth stack and replace it with the BTstack.
Installing BTstack GPS
After the application is installed hit up the Settings menu on your iOS device. You’ll want to do two things. First, look under the General Settings menu to make sure the native iOS Bluetooth is turned off. Second, look under the Extensions menu and click BTstack. BTstack, no iOS, should be checked.
Installing an Android Bluetooth Forwarder
If you’re planning on using this technique with a stand-alone GPS device, you can skip right to pairing your devices—you may want to check your manual before jumping down to see the BTstack GPS pairing procedure. We’re using an Android phone as a GPS device and as such we need to get our Android phone to start broadcasting the GPS signal via Bluetooth.
Currently there are about a half dozen applications on the market that meet the needs of someone who wants to link their Android GPS chip to an external source via Bluetooth. It is apparent from the comments on the apps that many of them work or don’t work on a model-by-model basis. Consider yourself forewarned and be willing to try two or three before you find a perfect fit. We had luck with Bluetooth GPS, alternatively you may want to try out ShareGPS, Network/Bluetooth GPS, or Bluetooth GPS Output. Start with Bluetooth GPS and if it doesn’t work move on to trying the next ones. We wish it was more straight forward than that but this whole procedure is a bit unorthodox and most phone companies didn’t design their handsets with the idea that you’d be using the GPS off the phone.
Pairing Your Devices
At this point your iOS device is using the alternative Bluetooth stack. Now it’s time to check out the actual GPS application paired with the BTstack. There should be a new icon on your springboard, simply labeled GPS. Click on that and you’ll see a very Spartan interface that simply lists the devices. On first launch is should say “Searching…” and if you have your Bluetooth device in discovery mode it will appear shortly. In the screenshot above you see our Android device after we scanned for available Bluetooth devices and the pairing prompt we sent the the iPad. In the screenshot below you see the result of that pairing prompt:
Once you connect the two, BTstack should kick you over to the mapping screen. If it doesn’t just tap the name of the paired device in the device list. You should see something like the following:
Once the resolution stage is finished can then fire up any application on your iOS device that is location-aware and it will use the new GPS coordinates provided by your external GPS unit. Success!
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For this tutorial you’ll need the following:
- An jailbroken iOS device (we’ll be using an iPad)
- BTstack GPS (Available in the Cydia store from the Big Boss repository, $5)
- A GPS receiver capable of sending coordinates via Bluetooth (we’ll be using an Android phone)
Before we proceed, we’re going to stress again that you need a jailbroken device. This hack specifically takes advantage of a the ability of a jailbroken device to turn off the default Apple Bluetooth stack and replace it with the BTstack.
Installing BTstack GPS
Launch Cydia on your iOS device and use the store search function to search for BTstack GPS. By default you should have the BigBoss repository active, if not you’ll need to activate it by navigating to the main Cydia screen and clicking “More Package Sources”.
Once you’ve located BTstack GPS install it (the application is $5 and you can pay using PayPal or Amazon Payments). If you’re not sure if you want to shell out $5 for the application you can download it as a demo. In demo mode you’ll be able to see if your GPS device will connect properly but BTstack GPS will not share the GPS information outside of the primary application.
After the application is installed hit up the Settings menu on your iOS device. You’ll want to do two things. First, look under the General Settings menu to make sure the native iOS Bluetooth is turned off. Second, look under the Extensions menu and click BTstack. BTstack, no iOS, should be checked.
Installing an Android Bluetooth Forwarder
If you’re planning on using this technique with a stand-alone GPS device, you can skip right to pairing your devices—you may want to check your manual before jumping down to see the BTstack GPS pairing procedure. We’re using an Android phone as a GPS device and as such we need to get our Android phone to start broadcasting the GPS signal via Bluetooth.
Currently there are about a half dozen applications on the market that meet the needs of someone who wants to link their Android GPS chip to an external source via Bluetooth. It is apparent from the comments on the apps that many of them work or don’t work on a model-by-model basis. Consider yourself forewarned and be willing to try two or three before you find a perfect fit. We had luck with Bluetooth GPS, alternatively you may want to try out ShareGPS, Network/Bluetooth GPS, or Bluetooth GPS Output. Start with Bluetooth GPS and if it doesn’t work move on to trying the next ones. We wish it was more straight forward than that but this whole procedure is a bit unorthodox and most phone companies didn’t design their handsets with the idea that you’d be using the GPS off the phone.
Pairing Your Devices
At this point your iOS device is using the alternative Bluetooth stack. Now it’s time to check out the actual GPS application paired with the BTstack. There should be a new icon on your springboard, simply labeled GPS. Click on that and you’ll see a very Spartan interface that simply lists the devices. On first launch is should say “Searching…” and if you have your Bluetooth device in discovery mode it will appear shortly. In the screenshot above you see our Android device after we scanned for available Bluetooth devices and the pairing prompt we sent the the iPad. In the screenshot below you see the result of that pairing prompt:
Once you connect the two, BTstack should kick you over to the mapping screen. If it doesn’t just tap the name of the paired device in the device list. You should see something like the following:
After a few seconds the GPS signal will fully resolve and you’ll see additional information. If the connection does not resolve then you need to try out a different GPS application on your Android device or double check that your stand-alone GPS is capable of transmitting the coordinates.Once the resolution stage is finished can then fire up any application on your iOS device that is location-aware and it will use the new GPS coordinates provided by your external GPS unit. Success!
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Magellan Waterproof ToughCase f/iPod/iPhone
Magellan Waterproof ToughCase f/iPod/iPhone
The unique case design allows you to interact with your device while it remains protected from the elements, including the touch screen, hard buttons, microphone, speaker and audio headphone jack access. You will find the "home" and "sleep/wake" buttons right where you expect them to be. The integrated dock connector unites your iPhone or iPod touch with the ToughCase for power, audio, and GPS.
The unique case design allows you to interact with your device while it remains protected from the elements, including the touch screen, hard buttons, microphone, speaker and audio headphone jack access. You will find the "home" and "sleep/wake" buttons right where you expect them to be. The integrated dock connector unites your iPhone or iPod touch with the ToughCase for power, audio, and GPS.
ACR Floating Pouch & Lanyard Kit
ACR Floating Pouch & Lanyard Kit
SARLink™ that is light in weight and small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots, snowmobilers and any other outdoor enthusiast can now keep there device safe with the floating pouch and lanyard kit.
SARLink™ that is light in weight and small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots, snowmobilers and any other outdoor enthusiast can now keep there device safe with the floating pouch and lanyard kit.
ACR AquaLink™ PLB - Personal Locator Beacon
The AquaLink™ is small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket or can be worn on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life vest and will float if accidentally dropped overboard. Performing a full functional self test of the PLB?s internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, and 406 MHz transmission gives you the peace of mind knowing your PLB will work the moment you need it to the most. ACR Exclusive: Built-in GPS acquisition test mode allows you to test GPS functionality up to 12 times over the life of the battery life.
Garmin Forerunner 110
Garmin Forerunner 110 is the easiest way to track your training. It's GPS-enabled so it knows how far and how fast - with no extra bells and whistles. There?s virtually no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it.
Now there's nothing standing in the way of you and your run. Forerunner 110 is our simplest training device yet. Out of the box, you'll charge it, take it outside to find GPS satellites and answer a few setup questions. Then just press start and take off. Once you're done, press stop. It really is that easy.
Garmin GPSMAP 4208
Garmin Foretrex 401
The Foretrex 401 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 401 combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers and campers. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your computer with USB or just send data wirelessly to another device.
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition gives you Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and 3G mobile broadband connectivity with a fully capable web browser and easy-to-use e-mail client. The microUSB port lets you quickly transfer photos or GPS info between the phone and PCs. Bluetooth wireless technology means you're set for streaming stereo audio or wireless headphones or earpieces, and the 3.5mm A/V output lets you enjoy audio and video on external devices. An FM transmitter is also built in, so you can tune your vehicle's radio to the device's audio.
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Garmin G3X system with a single display
The G3X system uses the latest in GPS-aided digital ADAHRS (Air Data and Attitude Heading and Reference Systems). Leveraging solid-state sensors and sophisticated attitude determination and integrity monitoring algorithms used in Garmin’s high-end G1000 system, the G3X’s ADAHRS provides highly accurate and reliable referencing of your aircraft position, rate, vector and acceleration data. Better still, the complete sensor package – ADAHRS and EIS engine monitoring¹, plus magnetometer and temperature probe – takes up just a fraction of the space and weight previously required by conventional gyro-based instrument systems.
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Bendix King KMD 150 GPS
The Bendix King KMD 150 GPS incorporates a built in GPS receiver for total situational awareness. Also available without a GPS receiver, the KMD 150 makes an ideal supplement to your current GPS or Loran, including our KLN 89B and KLN 90B receivers, and KLN 88 Loran. And its' high resolution screen lets you take full advantage of your moving map capability.
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Packed with powerful features, the KMD 150 includes a customizable aeronautical database, along with a comprehensive 'roads and rivers' cartographic package. Its' wide viewing angle and pilot friendly operating system make it easy to use. With its' excellent sunlight readability, the KMD 150 presents navigation information in a clear colourful way.
Packed with powerful features, the KMD 150 includes a customizable aeronautical database, along with a comprehensive 'roads and rivers' cartographic package. Its' wide viewing angle and pilot friendly operating system make it easy to use. With its' excellent sunlight readability, the KMD 150 presents navigation information in a clear colourful way.
Trig TT31 Mode S Transponder
Trig TT31 transponder is an ED-73B Class 1 compliant Mode S level 2 datalink transponder, with support for extended squitter. It meets all the requirements for non-diversity Mode S elementary surveillance transponders in Europe for both IFR and VFR flight. The TT31 also supports 1090 MHz Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) extended squitter. By linking the TT31 to your existing GPS receiver, the TT31 can transmit position information to appropriately equipped ground stations and other aircraft.
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Becker AR6201 VHF Transceiver
The Becker AR6201 VHF Transceiver is smaller and lighter than its legendary forerunner AR 4201 due to implementation of state-of-art DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology. It is mountable in the 2 1/4 inch standard instrument panel recess, equipped with a highly efficient AM-transmitter, offering easy switching between the 8,33 and the 25 kHz mode. A built-in-test facility increases flight safety. The dual monitor mode allows scanning of two different channels.
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Garmin GTN Series
GHP 12 Marine Autopilot System
Garmin announced an update to the GHP 12 Marine Autopilot System that will enable it to support powerboats with both solenoid-driven and cable-actuated steering systems, as well as those with third-party hydraulic pumps. Prior to this update, the GHP 12 only supported linear-actuated steering systems for sailboats, so this update allows the award-winning GHP 12 to drive a much larger percentage of boats. This update addresses many OEMs, as well as retrofit installations where removing the existing pump is difficult or not desirable, and where a GHP 10 autopilot system is not compatible. This update is available immediately through Garmin's website.
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TomTom VIA
The VIA series include 4.3″ VIA 1405 and 1435, and the 5″ VIA 1505 and 1535. These don’t come with traffic or map updates but the device supports and you can purchase them later.
VIA 1435 and 1535 will have the brushed-aluminum finish, while the VIA 1405 and 1505 will have boring black plastic look.
A couple other features on all these new models include the text-to-speech feature, advanced lane guidance, and the easy port windshield mount.
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VIA 1435 and 1535 will have the brushed-aluminum finish, while the VIA 1405 and 1505 will have boring black plastic look.
A couple other features on all these new models include the text-to-speech feature, advanced lane guidance, and the easy port windshield mount.
All the models in this series include intuitive voice recognition and Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Garmin StreetPilot for Windows Phone
With Garmin StreetPilot for Windows Phone, you’ll have access to Google Local Search integrated with navigation so you easily can find new restaurants, businesses and more. You even can place calls directly from the search listing. You’ll also have access to current weather conditions and forecast details around your current location, destination or other locales. With the flight status feature, you’ll be able to look up flights by airport, airline or flight number, and get up-to-date arrival, departure and gate information.
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In addition to all of the other stress-relieving features, now there's no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane Assist with Junction View guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.
What Is GPS
GPS is Global Positioning System and its also said to be a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) device. GPS produced by the US Defense Department in the late 70′s. Although this days the take advantage of GPS navigation is almost widely in whole countries, but US is the area with the most users of GPS devices and this can be assigned to the fact that it was invented there.
History of GPS get along as numerous advanced things of the past from military specifically from US NAVY and at present comprises of 24 satellite configuration. With the debut of the first satellite by USSR in the 60′s US naval forces began to process early version of the navigation system designed to transcend all known navigational methods known at a time.
Because a result of intense work two early systems were acquired. Among them was called Transit, the designer of the system names Richard Krischner. In his final design system consisted of 7 satellites and primary signal for the system was radio receiver signal. He begin this work in early 1964. GPS global positioning system became fully available for civilian use in the mid 80′s.
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The second GPS system was designed and engineered in 1967 and was called Timation. The main improvement over Transit was in the implementation of the atomic clock that gave much better accuracy.
With more money spent and more demanding requirements NAVY and US Air force decided to combine their efforts in GPS field and created the organization what is now known as NAVSTAR. System’s first 4 satellites were launched in 1978 and have recently been running on 24 satellites orbiting the earth. This quantity allows beaming to earth continuously GPS signals that are available throughout the year uninterrupted unlike earlier version of the same system when devices had to wait until signal could have been reacquired.
As anything that has military roots, GPS finally moved into private sectors. However, US Government would not release full capability of the system to the general public and provide signal that is accurate only up to 100 meters versus 10 meters that military uses it. There is specific signal introduced that creates this noise and distorting accuracy of the signal.
History of GPS get along as numerous advanced things of the past from military specifically from US NAVY and at present comprises of 24 satellite configuration. With the debut of the first satellite by USSR in the 60′s US naval forces began to process early version of the navigation system designed to transcend all known navigational methods known at a time.
Because a result of intense work two early systems were acquired. Among them was called Transit, the designer of the system names Richard Krischner. In his final design system consisted of 7 satellites and primary signal for the system was radio receiver signal. He begin this work in early 1964. GPS global positioning system became fully available for civilian use in the mid 80′s.
The second GPS system was designed and engineered in 1967 and was called Timation. The main improvement over Transit was in the implementation of the atomic clock that gave much better accuracy.
With more money spent and more demanding requirements NAVY and US Air force decided to combine their efforts in GPS field and created the organization what is now known as NAVSTAR. System’s first 4 satellites were launched in 1978 and have recently been running on 24 satellites orbiting the earth. This quantity allows beaming to earth continuously GPS signals that are available throughout the year uninterrupted unlike earlier version of the same system when devices had to wait until signal could have been reacquired.
As anything that has military roots, GPS finally moved into private sectors. However, US Government would not release full capability of the system to the general public and provide signal that is accurate only up to 100 meters versus 10 meters that military uses it. There is specific signal introduced that creates this noise and distorting accuracy of the signal.
Moog Crossbow VG700MB
Pioneer device
The AVIC-ZHO9-MEV, this 7 inch TFT clad device estimates your EV’s power reserves and adjust routes accordingly. The unit will direct drivers around steep inclines, away from motorways and down sloped roads to ensure the maximum amount of energy is recouped through braking.
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Being a Pioneer device, it also features all the usual bells and whistles you would expect from a high end in car enetertainment system incluing DVDs playback, TV and MP3s on its 7inch display.
Interphase Chart Master
Interphase's line of 11 Series Chart Masters bring a new level of performance and an impressive list of advanced features to operators of commercial craft, yachts and smaller pleasure boats.
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Using the latest development in WAAS GPS 12- channel technology and C-Map's award winning MAX cartography, coupled with a powerful 200KHz microprocessor, the new Chart Masters provide fast and accurate position fixes as well as a wealth of detailed chart information and lightning-fast zooms on their large screens. The 10.4-inch active matrix 256 color LCD display (VGA resolution) of the Chart Master 11CV+ is daylight viewable and ideal for use in enclosed cockpits or on open boats with hardtops or enclosures.
Using the latest development in WAAS GPS 12- channel technology and C-Map's award winning MAX cartography, coupled with a powerful 200KHz microprocessor, the new Chart Masters provide fast and accurate position fixes as well as a wealth of detailed chart information and lightning-fast zooms on their large screens. The 10.4-inch active matrix 256 color LCD display (VGA resolution) of the Chart Master 11CV+ is daylight viewable and ideal for use in enclosed cockpits or on open boats with hardtops or enclosures.
Garmin GPSMAP 421S GPS Fishfinder
Garmin GPSMAP 421S GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder.
Features an ultra-bright 4" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds. Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their position at sea.
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They are ready to go with a built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the open waters with ease. This model is compatible with various NMEA 2000 components, including Garmin's full lineup of NMEA 2000 marine sensors and autopilots.
Features an ultra-bright 4" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds. Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their position at sea.
They are ready to go with a built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the open waters with ease. This model is compatible with various NMEA 2000 components, including Garmin's full lineup of NMEA 2000 marine sensors and autopilots.
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