Friday, March 25, 2011

Low Price Garmin TOPO US 24K Mountain North Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Map (microSD/SD Card)


The map detail was good with this; however, the card can only be used in your device. Although I looked over the product description carefully, I did not note any statement that maps would not be viewable on my computer.

Ended up returning it and getting Garmin Mapsource Topo! U.S. 2008 DVD. The scale is not as fine on the elevation lines, but much, much more of the U.S. is covered AND it came with software that allows the maps to be viewed on my P.C.
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Save ARKON TTGO115 TomTom GO x20 Mini Windshield Mount


This is the second review I have posted, at Amazon request, about this product. The picture of this product is NOT what showed up. Furthermore, it was missing a part. The picture still has NOT been updated and it's been at least a month since my last review. I called the vendor who explained the picture difference and apologized for the missing part. The part showed up in a couple of days and the unit, with all the parts, does work well. It's disconcerting, however, for something to show up and look different than what you expected. FIX THE PICTURE AMAZON!!!!! Get more detail about ARKON TTGO115 TomTom GO x20 Mini Windshield Mount.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Discount GlareStomper 320 Sun Shade Visor for 4.3" GPS Screens


Works as advertised. I purchased this item for my Garmin Zumo 660 for use on my motorcycle, but I even use it the car. Took it a road trip, everyone thought that the GlareStomper was the greatest add-on for a GPS they have ever seen.

I can keep the GlareStomper 320 attached to my Garmin Zumo 660, and still put the unit inside the Garmin provided carrying case. I didn't need to remove any Velcro material to access the on-off button. It kinda interferes with the audio out and external antenna connector ports under the weather cap, but a little trimming would easily fix this.

I definitely give it a thumbs up!Get more detail about GlareStomper 320 Sun Shade Visor for 4.3" GPS Screens.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Cheapest Garmin USB 2.0 Data Card Programmer for Garmin SD Data Cards (010-10776-00)


This USB card interface provides a method of programming a Garmin data card to exchange infomation between your computer and the GPS unit and to install software updates for your Garmin GPS. It installs easily and works great. I now have detailed map info on a 32mb data card installed in my Garmin GPSMap 178c GPS/Sounder. It is great.Get more detail about Garmin USB 2.0 Data Card Programmer for Garmin SD Data Cards (010-10776-00).

Cheap Humminbird XHS 6 24 Transom Mount Transducer


item was shipped promptly and arrived in good condition. upon arrival I noticed the peices did not go together, the transducer and mount were not compatable. I called Humminbird and they promptly sent out a mount that matched the transducer. It was a revision error. after installation it works great.Get more detail about Humminbird XHS 6 24 Transom Mount Transducer.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Buying GPS GARMIN: NeopreneCREover CASE Sleeve POUCH Carrying Bag


probably wouldn't protect your gps from a drop onto tile or concrete. but i use this when i want to put the gps in my purse. protects it from scratches. does the job. Get more detail about GPS GARMIN: NeopreneCREover CASE Sleeve POUCH Carrying Bag.

Buy Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Heart Rate Monitor (010-00467-00)


I'm in my mid 50s and really got into walking and then running at the beginning of this year. I bought the Forerunner so I could upload my workouts and use it for training, then download the workout information, including that from the heart monitor, to record my progress. I'll admit I'm somewhat of a gadget freak but not overly computer savvy. The Forerunner has worked just like I wanted it to with no problems. There may be a little learning curve, as there is with most instruments, but it is easily acccomplshed. I am very pleased that it makes my workouts easier by alerting me to changing intervals instead of me having to monitor my stopwatch. The information I download contains exactly the data I am looking for. You have to use the Forerunner to see where your paces fall in regard to the categories they have assigned but modifications to your workouts are pretty easy. I considered the Forerunner 205 but purchased the 305 model specifically because I wanted the heart monitor. To help train and keep track of distance, time, speed, heart rate, calories, and other data, I personally have no qualms recommending the Forerunner 305.

After using the Forerunner 305 for about three months I am still very impressed. I can't really add anything to what I said before. The instrument continues to perform as desired and expected, makes adjusting workouts for training easy as performance improves (slowly but surely). Finally, I would encourage new or less experienced runners not to be intimidated by the thought that the Forerunner 305 is too advanced for them, or is for experienced distance runners only. It is highly recommemded for anyone who is serious about their performance as it relates to their health.Get more detail about Garmin Forerunner 305 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer with Heart Rate Monitor (010-00467-00).

Monday, March 21, 2011

Purchase Garmin Carabiner Button Clip


This is a nice little accessory for my eTrex Venture GPS unit, but it's a little spendy for what it is. The carabiner is huge too! I replaced the one that came on this with one much smaller.Get more detail about Garmin Carabiner Button Clip.

Order Navigon 2000S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator


I never really thought I needed a GPS, especially when I needed to justify spending money for such a device. After getting this GPS, I'm sold. I haven't had much experience with other GPS devices but this one seems to be top of the line. Its easy to use for a beginner. My girlfriend has one from another brand that I have used and it isn't nearly as good as this one.

This thing is so helpful. I love how accurate the maps are and how accurate each turn is. It always knows exactly where I need to turn and tells me so that there's no confusion. A lot of times there are 2 roads close together and I may be unsure which one to take, especially if I used my girlfriend's GPS. This Navigon always makes it clear which one I need to take. The same goes for on the highway and which exit and even which lane to be in as you pass merging highways! I was on a recently renamed highway and even though the highway name was incorrect, every turn and lane change was still exact and got me to my destination with ease. It also helped me change lanes to switch between highways over a congested bridge just by listening to it. There was way too much to watch for so I couldn't look at the GPS. So it was very helpful that the GPS and voice were so accurate.

I highly recommend this Navigon and would do so to my family and friends.Get more detail about Navigon 2000S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Shop For Garmin GPS 60 Non-Mapping Personal Navigation Unit


This 60 was purchased to replace the more expensive 60CSx that died, with switch problems. This unit, same design and shape, works well. The monochrome display is hard to read, even with the light on full. The 60 uses battery power even when connected to the computer. We use our GPS's for Geocaching (we have 4, Garmin and Magellan). The 60 lacks some things the 60CSx has, but is a lot less money. Overall rating, I would give it a 4 of 5.Get more detail about Garmin GPS 60 Non-Mapping Personal Navigation Unit.