Garmin Montana Multi-purpose GPS

The Garmin Montana GPS is an "advanced Garmin handheld featuring a ruggedized design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation screen layout options and support for a wide range of Garmin cartography," states Garmin. Highlights include the option of using the unit's built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, or three AA batteries; a built-in 5-megapixel camera, additional memory and map-loading with a microSD card, 3.5mm audio jack, and a waterproof rating.

The idea behind the Montana is to be a device that can get you to your destination like a regular dedicated car GPS using Garmin's tried and true City Navigator spoken turn-by-turn directions, then unclipping the device and taking it with you on the next leg of your trip, whether by boat, ATV, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and more. If you need local topographic maps or lake or ocean charts, these may be purchased form Garmin and downloaded or plugged in as a microSD card.
Overall, this is an impressive new entry into an adventurous outdoor market segment that's been hankering for just this device. Backcountry and boating trips are usually bracketed by road trips, and the Montana, with its powered mount options, is the way to go.

Specifications
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.9" x 5.7" x 1.4" (7.48 x 14.42 x 3.64 cm)
Display size, WxH: 2"W x 3.5"H (5.06 x 8.93 cm); 4" diag (10.2 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 272 x 480 pixels
Display type: transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable
Weight:    10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life: up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries)
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
 
Maps & Memory
Basemap: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: 3.5 GB
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000inter
Routes: 200
Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Features
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen: yes
Barometric altimeter: yes
Camera:     yes (5 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)
Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible: yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: yes
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
Picture viewer:    yes
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes

Garmin Aera 795 GPS

As Garmin’s new flagship portable aviation product, the European aera 795 incorporates the popular features of the GPSMAP® 695, while also adding new capabilities such as a touchscreen user interface, pilot-selectable screen orientation and 3D Vision. The aera 795 also takes the pilot one step closer to a paperless cockpit with a digital document viewer and scratch pad.
The aera 795 has a high-resolution and sunlight readable 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display that can be viewed in portrait or landscape mode. The physical design has been optimized to fit on the yoke and is sized perfectly as a knee-mounted device. There are four touch keys on the bezel of the unit representing “Back”, “Menu”, “Direct-To” and “Nearest” for quick navigation to frequently used functions, and because the aera 795 is customizable, the user can also pick favorite features or pages to anchor as icons along the bottom of the screen for even faster access. The display has large, finger-touchable icons with intuitive pictures and labels to indicate their function such as: map, terrain, 3D Vision, WPT info, FPL list, active FPL, numbers, doc viewer, charts and tools. Pilots can choose any of these functions by simply touching the appropriate icon. The touchscreen interface also allows the pilot to quickly pan across the map and pinch/pull zoom.

Enhanced situational awareness with 3D Vision
The aera 795 features 3D Vision, a unique 3D view of database-generated terrain. 3D Vision uses GPS position and the terrain-alerting database to recreate a behind-the-aircraft perspective view of the topographic landscape. The resulting virtual reality display offers pilots a supplemental 3D depiction of land and water features including terrain, obstacles, runways and airport signposts all shown in relative proximity to the aircraft. With the flick of a finger, the 3D view can be rotated around the aircraft to easily view the surrounding terrain. Using forward-looking terrain avoidance capability, the aera 795 predicts in advance where potential hazards may exist and colorises the landscape showing amber or red overlays on those areas. Any towers or obstacles that may encroach upon the flight path are color-highlighted and clearly displayed with height-appropriate symbology.

The path to a paperless cockpit
For pilots who prefer Jeppesen charts and diagrams, Garmin also offers a ChartView enablement option. Garmin ChartView utilizes Jeppesen’s extensive library to provide global charting capabilities.
Other new features include a built-in digital document viewer that enables the pilot to load and view PDF documents, JPEG photos, and many other electronically formatted materials including checklists and detailed performance/procedural data from the aircraft flight manual. There is also a convenient scratch pad for writing down clearances or other important notes.

Added support for helicopter missions
The addition of optional City Navigator data on the aera 795 allows the user to search and locate any desired surface address for use as a flight plan waypoint or for aerial direct-to navigation. This makes it even easier for helicopter and fixed-wing operators to respond to critical missions around streets and highways, survey land or perform search and rescue operations.

Instrument back up and traffic
Garmin’s patented Panel Page on the aera 795 offers a backup solution to the instrument panel with its exclusive display of GPS-derived panel information, including track indication, GPS altitude, groundspeed, vertical speed and turn indication. Plus, the internal GPS provides position updates five times per second (5 Hz), allowing it to present flight data more smoothly and accurately.
The aera 795 will also display traffic if coupled to a compatible traffic source like the Zaon XRX. Garmin has increased the interface capability through the addition of a second serial port to allow even more connectivity simultaneously. With two serial ports, the pilot can display traffic information, send frequencies to a Garmin SL30 or SL40 radio, send position information and more to other select aircraft devices.

Airport Directory and more
Pilots can enjoy the AC-U-KWIK airport directory database, which features worldwide airport information for more than 7,800 airports globally, and contains hard-to-find information for pre-flight planning in North America, Europe, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Australia.
The aera 795 Atlantic is pre-loaded with VFR reporting points (VRPs), AC-U-KWIK international airport directory data and obstacles where available.

Databases Bundles
Managing databases is easier than ever with database Bundles, annual subscriptions for multiple databases, all for a single, low price. Available through fly.garmin.com, database Bundles provide three options for coverage and content including: US, US Lite, and Europe. After selecting the desired Bundle, fly.garmin.com will walk the pilot through the process to purchase, download, and sync databases to the aera.

Garmin AERA 500 GPS: features and specifications

The Garmin AERA 500 GPS touch screen portable offers easy transition from flying to driving with an intuitive, icon-driven user interface. The aera models feature crisp 4.3” QVGA widescreens, plus the simplicity of a single cable solution for power.
For aviation, AERA combines colorfully detailed topography with built-in terrain alerting, high resolution terrain, and airways are also available with selected models.

Aviation features and specifications

* Easy-to-use touch screen interface
* Bright 4.3” diagonal, color touch screen display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
* Lithium-ion battery - lasts up to five hours, depending on usage and settings
* Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each
* Flight log: At least 30 most recent flights
* Auto time zone – aera will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy for improved performance and reception
* Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage for easy data base updates at http://fly.garmin.com
* Unit dimensions – 5.3”W x 3.3”H x 0.9”D
* Weight – 9.5 oz (270g)
* Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7)
* Interface with SL30 and SL40 for frequency tuning

Garmin zumo 350LM Motorbike Sat Nav GPS

The Garmin zumo 350LM is a rugged and super sleek GPS designed specifically for motorbikes. With some awesome features including an MP3 player and Bluetooth for wireless phonecalls and also a rugged, waterproof case and a glove friendly interface, it's ideal for any biker hitting the road. It also comes with full street level mapping of Europe.
As well the awesome route planning features, when you get home you also can see your whole journey using Google Earth, or use Garmin Connect to access a huge online community of bikers to share tips and info or compare tracks and routes. This is an awesome machine that will quickly become an indispensable tool for any biker.

• Garmin zumo 350LM
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe (full coverage)
• Motorcycle mount with power cable mounting hardware
• Lifetime Maps
• Automotive suction cup mount**
• Automotive power cable
• USB cable
• Dashboard disc
• Quick start manual

Magellan RoadMate 1700-LM 7" GPS with Lifetime Maps

• Lifetime map updates allow you to always have the latest maps for the life of your navigator. Internet connection required to receive map updates.
• Big and brilliant 7" color touch display. You will be able to spot key information at a glance
• The OneTouch™ Favorites Menu allows you to personalize your travel experience with icons of your favorite places and searches. Magellan’s exclusive OneTouch™ user interface offers ease-of-use and the detailed touches that deliver a superior user experience.
• The Magellan exclusive built-in AAA TourBook® provides ratings and descriptions of AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine and more.
• Should you need Roadside Assistance, you can get help right away as a AAA member – your navigator will display the phone number and your location.
• Nothing is more frustrating than being in the wrong lane. With Highway Lane Assist, realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when you’re approaching interchanges and exits, so that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn. (continental US only).
• Spoken Street Name Guidance allows you to hear street names with every voice direction and have a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you navigate through tricky intersections.
• Quickspell® helps you enter addresses correctly - even if you are not sure of the spelling.
• Multi-Destination Routing enables you to plan your entire afternoon or driving vacation with all your stops in one route.
• Built-in Maps offer a wealth of detail in millions of points of interest as you travel the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
• With 6 million Points of Interest (POI) on-board, you can easily find gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and hundreds of other businesses and services within the US and Canada
• With it’s Birds-eye view, clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D.
• SmartDetour™ prompts you to route around suddenly slow or stopped freeway traffic and automatically calculates the quickest detour. No fee or subscription required.
• Never miss a turn with Auto Re-route – you can quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour.
• With Auto NightView™, color and contrast adjusts automatically for easy viewing at night.
• Enjoy Customizable Routes by fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways and avoid toll roads.
• Get there from here with Magellan’s terrific Address Book – create and store personal points of interest and skip repeated address entry.
• External Audio/Video Input allows you to use your WVGA screen for the Magellan Wireless Back-up Camera (not included).

Garmin dezl 760 Truck Navigator

Garmin today announced dezl 760, another truck gps navigation system from the company with a 7″ screen. A new feature on the new Dezl 760 is the Active Lane Guidance feature which tries to help truckers with intersections and lanes. Other features include the ability to log hours of service, and a loud speaker so you can hear over the engine.

Other features of the new Garmin dezl760lmt include truck-specific routes and turn-by-turn directions based on vehicle’s size and weight. Another logging feature on this new Garmin is the fuel usage and it also has fleet management interface.

Garmin Marine Network GPSMAP 4012

The power of networking meets the brilliance of great design in this large-screen chartplotter, which serves as your all-in-one "nerve centre" for the Garmin Marine Network. The GPSMAP 4012 has crisp, video-quality resolution on a large 30.7cm XGA display as well as a worldwide, satellite-enhanced basemap. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar and radar. For even more enhanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision card.
View High-res Video and Graphics

The 4012 features a worldwide basemap with high-quality satellite images in place of more traditional maps. And for more detail, you can add maps easily with the SD card slot without having to connect to a computer. The 4012's high-speed processor draws maps quickly, and its simple intuitive interface makes navigating easy. To keep tabs on your engine room or other areas of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the 4012's video input and output options.

Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver

The good: The Garmin Nuvi 50 features a large screen and an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand interface. Text-to-speech-spoken street names and colorful maps also aid user friendliness.
The bad: Text and graphics appear pixelated upon closer inspection. The dashboard mounting disc and USB sync cable are not included in the box.
The bottom line: Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value.

Garmin's new 2012 line of GPS devices leads off with what the manufacturer calls its "Essential" series of entry-level navigation devices. By "Essential," Garmin means everything you need to get from point Alpha to Bravo. Things that you need include live GPS positioning with an extremely accurate sensor, turn-by-turn directions with spoken prompts and text-to-speech spoken street names. Things that you don't need (and don't get) include Bluetooth calling, traffic data, or Internet connectivity. If you're looking for a bare-bones navigation experience that still retains Garmin's level of simplicity, perhaps this series (which includes the 3.5-inch Nuvi 30 and the 4.3-inch Nuvi 40) is worth a look. We're taking a look today at the 5-inch Nuvi 50, the largest model in the series.
Design
The Nuvi 50 is built around a 5-inch WQVGA (480x272 pixels) color screen with resistive touch sensitivity.
There's only one physical control to be found on the Nuvi 50's chassis: a lone power button located along the top edge of the unit. Holding this button momentarily toggles the unit's power on and off. Tapping this button when the unit is in use calls up an onscreen menu with screen brightness controls and a virtual button that also depowers the unit.

On the backside, you'll find the USB port, microSD card slot, and loudspeaker.

Flipping the unit over reveals a small 1-inch loudspeaker on the back side. The rear panel is also where you'll find a microSD card slot for quickly adding extra map data and the Mini-USB port for charging and syncing with the downloadable desktop software, which we'll come back to shortly.
In the box, you'll find the 12-volt-to-USB charging cable that you'll use to keep your Nuvi juiced while driving. You'll also find the suction cup mount cradle in the box with the Nuvi 50; the design of which hasn't changed much over the years, either. It's still easy to place and remove the Nuvi from the cradle with one hand and the lever-actuated suction cup holds a clean glass surface quite securely and removes effortlessly when the need arises.

In the box, you'll find the Nuvi 50 itself, a suction cup mount, a car charger, and paperwork.

Interestingly, Garmin no longer includes the adhesive dashboard disc or a USB sync cable in the box with the new Nuvis. However, if your local laws forbid windshield mounting, Garmin will mail you the plastic puck at no charge if requested on the manufacturer's Web site.
Interface
Garmin's menu structure hasn't changed much in the last decade. Put the Nuvi 50 next to the Nuvi 200 I picked up back in 2007 and you'll notice that most of the buttons and icons are exactly where you expect them to be, for better or worse. As the saying goes, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." Garmin's simplistic interface has long been one of its strongest assets, and it's definitely working for the 50.

 The Garmin Nuvi interface hasn't changed much over the years.

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