Archive for the ‘GPS’ Category

Late Friday rains trigger floods in Manila
Friday’s early night rains triggered flooding in some parts of the city of Manila, a radio report said. DzBB’s Carlo Mateo reported the floods, which subsided early Saturday morning, prompted the city of Manila’s engineering office to conduct inspections at the flood-hit areas.

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  • TruView Navigation with Satellite Photography
  • Screen layering
  • Safe track battery conservation mode & Night mode
  • Custom User Profiles
  • XM Satellite Weather and Entertainment

Product DescriptionIntroducing the world ¿s first handheld GPS navigational aids, satellite photography and XM to combine time on one screen. It will show the pinchpoint perfect for this wind. And how should dress for the day. NEXRAD weather data via XM connected to time on a satellite map of your location keeps you prepared georeferenced layers. S “that all housed in a defensive armor built XPX7 rubber waterproof standards, with a high gain SIRF GPS receiver. In. . . More>>

Bushnell Onix400 GPS XM Receiver

  • 12-channel GPS receiver; WAAS enabled for up to 3 meter accuracy
  • 2 MB North American basemap of roads, waterways, parks, and more
  • 6 MB memory for additional map downloads
  • Large, easy-to-read display; 9-key keypad for quick access to software features
  • Rugged, waterproof design; Quadifiler Helix antenna for superior tracking in harsh environments

Product DescriptionThe ® Magellan Sportrak Map GPS receiver is WAAS-enabled with a basemap of 2 MB North American roads, parks, major waterways, and 6 MB of internal memory for downloading detailed maps. Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to help you easily find your way. Amazon. com Review Magellan SporTrak Map – with his gray monochrome screen and load the limited data – is a bit old school. But that’s not bad. Think of the SPÖ. . . More>>

Magellan SporTrak Map Handheld GPS

Gift Suggestions for the Dad Who has Everything
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Most fathers take pride in a nice entertainment system. Logitech, the Internet technology company, has introduced a new item that would take your Dad’s entertainment system to the next level.

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  • New sturdy connection ideal for ATV, motorcycle, and in-vehicle usage
  • A/C Wall Charger and 12-Volt DC In-Vehicle Charger Each has an eight-pin connector on one end for connecting directly to GPS handheld.
  • R. CR-V3 LI-ION Approved Battery This is the only approved Lithium-ION battery for the PN-Series.
  • Cautionary Note: Use only a PN-Lithium-ION battery provided by DeLorme.
  • There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Product DescriptionThe PN-Series Kit provides a total power of the lithium-ion battery power solution for the Earthmate GPS PN-Series. . . More>>

DeLorme AG-8097-000 Earthmate PN Series Power Kit


West Marine carries the full line of Garmin’s ETrex Series handheld GPS. Here we present a breakdown of these extremely popular devices.

A Gyroscope That Will Set the Tech World Spinning
You don’t have to be an Apple fanboy to rave about the coolness on display during a typical Steve Jobs keynote presentation. Sure, like any good speaker or stand-up comic, Jobs knows where his guaranteed applause/laugh lines fall during the hour or so he’s on stage, and he’s well aware of who will be doing most of the laughing, oohing and aahing. It’s better than a ’60s sitcom laugh-track.

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  • Sunlight-readable, 2.6-inch color touchscreen display
  • High-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction
  • Built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water
  • Preloaded with a worldwide basemap plus has 850 MB of free internal memory for map transfers
  • One-year limited warranty

Amazon. com Product Description Outdoor navigation with touch screen simplicity meets Dakota tenth This robust, browser, palm-size touch screen has high sensitivity GPS navigation with the prediction of satellites for review, and packed a worldwide basemap in a cost-effective, power-punch. Navigation via touch screen, high sensitivity GPS satellites with the prediction of review, and a worldwide basemap. Click to enlarge. (Click on image to see the changes.). . . More>>

Garmin Dakota 10 2.6-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Navigator

  • Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
  • Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints
  • TracBack feature retraces user’s path on the easy-to-read LCD display
  • Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats
  • Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times, hunting/fishing information, electronic compass and barometric altimeter

Product DescriptionForetrex 401 portable GPS system. . . More>>

Garmin 010-00777-00 Foretrex 401 Portable GPS System

  • Standard HX850s Handheld VHF w/ GPS
  • STANDARD HX850S VHF HAND HELD DSC WITH GPS

Choice Product Description Rated “Editor” by Practical Sailor in September 2009Rated “best choice” by Sailor practices in July 2009 Pittman 2009SAIL Magazine “Innovation Award” in January 2009HX850S 6 watts VHF handheld has floating GPS Standard Horizon built a new level of security and performance in a marine handheld VHF. The HX850S is the only variable in the VHF portable GPS market. The HX850S radio is designed to the highest level Boatin. . . More>>

HX850s Handheld VHF w/GPS