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

Fodor's Travel Apps for iPhone

Fodor's Travel Apps for iPhone
Fodor's is known for its on-the-ground research, and lively, thorough writing about all of its covered destinations, from corner restaurants, to major museums and other attractions.
Also, unlike a lot of travel and map apps, which simply dump a lot of information into a searchable form, Fodor's makes many editorial choices and recommendations. For example, "Fodor's Choice" identifies what to see, where to eat, where to stay, shopping, and other categories with editor-researched picks.
Since the app is on a GPS-equipped iPhone, it knows where you are (with your permission) and provides the type of location-centric services we've become accustomed to, including showing where you are, and what's nearby.

Pros
Download maps and store them in-app to avoid data-roaming charges overseas.
Well-researched destinations with well-written descriptions.
Guidance on what to see, and where to eat, stay, etc.

Cons
Available for only five cities so far.

Description
Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only.
Free in-App download required for offline maps
iPhone OS 3.1 or higher.

The maps are of very good quality and really help ease navigation when you have them open. Other tools, such as detailed subway and train maps, with color-coded and ID'ed stations and lines are valuable to the traveler.
Maps include digital "pushpins" for all of the listed locations, with additional info and links to websites. You may also use a map filter tool to select for what you want to see - "Greenwich Village / Music Stores" - for example, and the map will show only pins for your selection.
Overall, Fodor's Travel Apps for iPhone provide the solid and reliable experience and well-researched information you'd expect from a long-time industry staple.

Garmin echoMAP™ 50dv

Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo With 5” VGA Display

    5” VGA display
    Garmin HD-ID™ sonar and DownVü™ scanning sonar for a nearly photographic view of fish and structure under the boat
    Available with preloaded LakeVü™ HD or BlueChart® g2 coastal mapping

    Transmit power (RMS)/(Peak to Peak): 500 W/4,000 W, includes water surface temperature

The echoMAP 50dv combination fishfinder/chartplotter with 5” color display has built-in advanced Garmin HD-ID and DownVü scanning sonar. DownVü provides a nearly photographic view of fish and structure under the boat.

The built-in 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver updates your position and heading 10 times per second to display more fluid vessel movement, which makes it much easier to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints. The echoMAP 50dv also includes sonar-recording capability that coordinates the timing of the sonar return with your boat's position and saves digital information for playback on a computer using HomePort™ planning software. For even more functionality, wirelessly connect to Apple® (mobile digital device) for BlueChart® Mobile.

Available with preloaded LakeVü HD maps — more than 17,000 lakes plus more than 5,700 HD lakes with 1’ contours shoreline to shoreline — or BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision coastal maps.

Garmin G3X Systems

It’s time to rethink what’s possible in your panel. Now, with Garmin’s G3X system, pilots of experimental/kitbuilt and light sport aircraft are finding they can comfortably afford to fly with the very latest in electronic “glass cockpit” capabilities. Adapting proven technology from Garmin’s top-of-the-line integrated flight deck systems, the G3X offers a full range of upgrade solutions to fit your panel, priorities and budget.

A Complete Silicon Suite
Designed around the GDU 370/375 series of panel-mount displays, the G3X suite provides an easy-to-install, non-TSO’d option that lets you grow your system as your needs and budget dictate. For example, you can start with a single glass display that combines full primary flight (PFD) attitude/directional guidance with electronic engine monitoring and detailed moving-map multifunction (MFD) capabilities. Then, should you choose to expand your cockpit configu­ration, you can opt for separate PFD and MFD screens – or even add a co-pilot’s flight display. A built-in network interface allows up to three displays to be interlinked in the panel, with full reversionary backup for added safety and redundancy.

Highly Evolved. Not Highly Expensive
Simplicity meets sophistication in the G3X flight deck. Using sophisticated graphics modeling, the integrated SVX™ synthetic vision technology provides a 3-D “virtual reality” perspective of what lies ahead. The system pulls together information from the built-in aviation basemap and terrain elevation database, letting you clearly visualize terrain features, obstacles, waterways and airport locations on the 7-inch high-definition display. By adding a GTX 330 Mode S transponder, your G3X display Traffic Information Service (TIS) alerts to help identify aircraft in your proximity. The system can also be coupled with the TruTrak GX Pilot autopilot system to provide sophisticated flight control modes including altitude preselect and capture, heading hold and GPS navigation. The autopilot can even be used to fly WAAS approaches when used in conjunction with a GNS 400W/500W series unit.

Solid-State ADAHRS Makes Gyros Obsolete
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.

Navigate with Electronic Charts
In addition to its detailed terrain map, the G3X system comes preloaded with geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts®, which displays a graphical representation of your aircraft overlaid directly onto NACO-format IFR approach plates. FliteCharts also allows you to easily find and view all U.S. AeroNav Services, standard terminal arrival routes (STARs) and more. For pilots who prefer Jeppesen charts and diagrams, Garmin also offers ChartView™, which utilizes Jeppesen’s extensive library to provide global geo-referenced charting capabilities. The Garmin SafeTaxi® service is also built-in, providing geo-referenced diagrams for over 900 U.S. airports. Plus, AOPA Airport Directory data puts detailed information on more than 7,400 U.S. Airports right at your fingertips.

So Many Ways to Connect
To create the ideal glass package for your aircraft, the G3X will integrate seamlessly with a wide array of Garmin avionics and sensors. The affordable SL40 VHF Comm or SL30 Nav/Comm units offer space-saving 1.3-inch high formats that fit easily in most smaller panels. To augment the G3X’s non-TSO’d internal VFR GPS, you can opt to add Garmin’s popular GNS 430W or 530W WAAS-certified IFR GPS/Nav/Comm units for even more capability. Another great choice is the GMA 240 non-TSO’d audio panel: It supports dual COMM and NAV receivers, has two music inputs, and lets you hear G3X audio alerts through your headset. You can even connect cellphone calls or iPod/MP3/XM Radio players – which the system will override with instant muting when radio transmis­sions are received from ATC.

Cobra 8000 PRO HD GPS Navigation for Truckers

The Cobra 8000 PRO HD GPS Navigation for Truckers now includes Lifetime Maps and Live Traffic to stay up-to-date with the latest road information.

Cobra's most complete truck-specific navigation system

Save Time and Money by routing around congestion and costly delays (Live Traffic)

Cobra 8000PROHD unit has up-to-date Lifetime Maps always available

Reach your destination Safely, Legally, and On-time by entering your truck’s height, weight, length, width, and load information.

Certified the highest in route quality and reliability

Enhanced State Mileage Log tracks miles driven within a state for IFTA reporting

Easily track your On-Duty, Off-Duty and Driving Time with Hours-of-Service Timers

AURA Speed & Red Light Camera Database warns of upcoming speed & red light cameras, caution areas, and known speed traps.

Tagg tracking system

Tagg is a GPS-enabled pet tracker that can not only locate the whereabouts of your pet, but also how much activity your pet has had in the past 24 hours. The collar attachment is a small, wireless device that can be attached to any collar. Owners can easily access the information online and determine if their dog needs to be walked more often, or fewer times.

Dave Vigil, President of Snaptracs that made Tagg, explains that:

Much like the exercise journals and health records we use to help understand our own health and wellness, the data captured using the Activity Tracking feature will help owners monitor their pet’s overall activity so they can make informed decisions about their pet’s exercise routine and be alerted about changes in their pet’s activity over time.

Raymarine A50D GPS-Chartplotter/Fishfinder

The A50D GPS-Chartplotter/Fishfinder is a powerful yet compact navigation system combined with our award winning HD Digital fishfinder technology. The A50D features a vibrant direct sunlight viewable high resolution 5" VGA colour display. The rugged waterproof construction make the A50D a perfect fit for centre consoles and open cockpits.
While this A50D does not include any preloaded charts, enjoy the flexibility of adding optional Navionics Gold or HotMaps charts using the onboard CompactFlash card reader. Or step up to Navionics Platinum for the ultimate chartplotting experience. Navionics Platinum charts feature 3D and satellite cartography, panoramic port photos, dynamic tides & currents, enhanced coastal points of interest, and more!
Each A50D features a high sensitivity internal WAAS GPS receiver providing pinpoint chartplotter accuracy. For added flexibility add a RayStar 125 GPS antenna for situations where an external GPS antenna is needed.
Combine GPS and VHF technology for added situational awareness and safety. The A50 utilizes DSC position polling(with DSC equipped VHF) and AIS target tracking (with optional AIS250) right on your chart.

Harnessing the power of Raymarine's HD Digital fishfinder technology, the A50D's built-in digital sounder module offer unmatched fishfinder clarity and precision. Our patented HD Digital technology enables the A50D to instantly adapt to changing water and seabed conditions, delivering a dramatically clearer picture than ordinary analog fishfinders. Plus HD Digital technology enables true "hands-free" automatic operation, for an optimal fishfinder display at all times. Also enjoy full chartplotter integration, the A50D lets you mark fish targets or wrecks as waypoints. Easily switch screens back to the chartplotter and navigate right to your target!
Simply plug in to the included transom mount transducer and you have the ultimate digital fishfinder. Using the same patented HD Digital technology as its big-brother DSM300, the A50D's built-in sounder packs 500 watts RMS of power with a dual frequency (50/200 Khz) transceiver for excellent inshore and offshore performance. Directly compatible with the full array of A Series transducers, and adaptable to the DSM300 family of transducers, a wide selection of styles are available to fit almost any boat including transom mounts, thru-hull mounts and in-hull solutions.
The A50D comes with our innovative tilt and swivel bracket featuring a quick release lever. Once the A50D is off the boat keep your cables tidy and protected with the built-in cable management system and protective cable caps. A flush mount kit is also available for other helm applications.
Add the optional SR50 weather receiver and the A50D becomes a powerful weather receiver utilizing SIRIUS Satellite weather technology (US only). Graphical Nowrad radar, sea surface temperatures, storm tracks, city & buoy forecasts are now all at your fingertips. The A50D is also SIRIUS Satellite radio capable, simply connect the SR50 to your boat's existing stereo's auxiliary input. You have complete control of channels, volume, and can even set reminders for favorite songs and artists on over 100 SIRIUS radio channels (US only).
The A50D GPS-Chartplotter/Fishfinder comes packaged with a tilt & swivel bracket, suncover, power/NMEA cable, transom mount transducer, and instruction manual. The A50D is also SeaTalkNG capable allowing for engine monitoring with compatible engines. With SeaTalkNG you can even activate and control your Raymarine SPX Autopilot Series directly from the A50D's chartplotter.

Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT

What are GPS reviews saying about the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT recently released this year? Believe it or not, while reviews are scant at this time, what is being said about the Garmin 3590LT is already very positive. GPS users covet the impressive line of features housed inside a slender unit like the Garmin 3590LMT. With lifetime maps, traffic information, touch screen features, and super speedy functions, this GPS unit is unrivaled. Of course, for everything offered in the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT, consumers can anticipate paying a higher price for the unit. Still, many consumers will cast their concern for price aside when they learn of the impressive capabilities of this highly portable, cleanly designed GPS unit.

Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT- Basics

The Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT comes with maps already on the device including maps of Jamaica, Saint Barthelemy, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. In addition, Garmin has taken it upon themselves to include a Smartphone link that can connect an Android mobile device to the GPS unit via a download app. The Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT is 1.3 centimeters thick, and hosts a display screen with dual orientation. A bit heftier than early GPS units by Garmin, this device is 7.2 ounces in terms of weight. This Garmin GPS offers vocalized guidance, voice commands, multiple route planning, automated rerouting, route avoidance, and customizable points of interest. Users of the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT can enjoy hands free calling, car locater features, speed limit indicators, and a whole lot more.

Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT – Features Analysis

Limited GPS reviews are available on the Garmin Nuvi 3950LMT at this time because the unit is so new; this device was released by the manufacturer in February of 2012. Of the reviews that do exist thus far, consumers are already satisfied with an investment in a high end GPS like the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT. Users leaving product reviews on Amazon.com indicate satisfaction with the fast route/reroute features, and the equally speedy satellite acquisition of this receiver. The Garmin 3590LMT is also liked because updating the software and maps is simplistic, and the design of the device makes it user friendly and intuitive. Consumers have indicated a preference for being about to use the “drag” motion to access many of the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT’s screens, the impressive interface, and the thin design of the unit too. The only downside consumers noted is the higher price and the suspected fragility to the display screen. Users leaving reviews on GPSCity.com have indicated satisfaction with the quality of graphics and screen resolution on the Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT, while noting that the screen needs improvements in terms of antiglare features.

Garmin Nuvi 2475LT

GPS reviews on the Garmin Nuvi 2475LT reveal a lot of positive attributes in this small, slender, well designed GPS.  The Garmin 2475LT is equipped with maps of the United States, Europe, and Canada, and consumers get to personalize the device through customizable features.  Garmin has unified some of the best features of higher end GPS units with new features and an affordable price tag.  Consumer reviews and expert opinions relate that the unit is dependable, easy to use, and its clean design make it desirable global satellite positioning unit.  Ideally, the Garmin Nuvi 2475LT is for any consumer that wants to buy an outstanding, practical, highly functional GPS without overspending or breaking the bank to get one.  A look at reviews on the Garmin Nuvi 2475LT reveals that this global satellite positioning system is synonymous with practicality.

Garmin Nuvi 2475LT – Basics

The Garmin Nuvi 2475LT has hands free calling management features; the consumer can connect a compatible cell phone device and use this Garmin GPS unit to control everything, including outbound and incoming telephone calls.  The sound quality of calls is excellent in every instance.  In addition, this innovative GPS has customizable POIs, preloaded points of interest, and high-end GPS features like lane assistance, junction view, and exit services along with lifetime traffic information.  Consumers can make use of custom avoidance features as well as advance detour functions, all of which making traveling to and from select destinations easier than ever before.

Garmin Nuvi 2475LT – Features Analysis

GPS reviews on the Garmin Nuvi 2475LT indicate that a consumer can definitely benefit from having a Garmin Nuvi 2475LT for navigation guidance.  Users who reviewed the product on Bestbuy.com indicate that the device has superior international maps, but that sometimes the device has an issue with intermittent shutdowns.  Meanwhile, a Cnet.com’s expert reviewer reveals that the Garmin Nuvi 2495LT has such an innovative user interface that finding destinations and using the device for the purposes of navigation are both more speedy and concise processes.  Users of the unit have offered reviews on GPSCity.com were advantages like the ability to use the GPS while on foot make this GPS likeable, but also suggest that a longer battery life would make the GPS even better.