When you think of Garmin, you probably think of a device with GPS hood and mount for a car. While this type of product is very common, Garmin has actually produced a wide range of other products that are meant for use in other aspects of the average persons’ life. The Vivofit is Garmin’s way[…]
Tag: Apr2014
Tracking OR-7 the Wolf: Federal Biologists Have No Plans to Replace GPS Collar
In 2011, a wolf became a wildlife celebrity among nature enthusiasts and residents of Oregon. The wolf, which was tagged with a GPS-enabled collar and labeled OR-7, left his pack in northeastern Oregon and headed west. This unusual behavior change came days after a kill order was issued for his father and a sibling who[…]
TomTom’s Improved Go Series PNDs Won’t Be Replaced By Smartphone GPS
Many people have found that most of their mobile devices can be set aside for a single smartphone. A good smartphone can do a lot, but TomTom has improved its PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices) so they won’t be trumped by the average mobile phone. What’s So Great about the TomTom Go Series PND? There are[…]
Garmin Reveals its G3X Touch System for Aircraft
March 2013 was an exciting month for aviation enthusiasts because this was the month that Garmin announced its new G3X Touch technology. This system is designed to be used in light sport and experimental amateur-made aircraft. Team X, better known as Garmin’s experimental engineering team, have introduced a number of advanced features that pilots and[…]