Friday, May 11, 2007

Garmin Forerunner 305

Garmin Forerunner 305
Forerunner 305

Form meets function with Garmin's next-generation, sleek and stylish line of personal trainers the Forerunner 305 & 205. Don't let their good looks fool you. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. The Forerunner 305 combines all of the popular features found in the 301 along with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.

Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer has one goal in mind a better you. It continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. It tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS that even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. Receive a detailed post-workout analysis on the PC with included Garmin Training Center™ software.

The Forerunner 305 keeps you on track with innovative features including:
  • Sleek, stylish, lightweight design that "wraps" the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, improving reception during training
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improves tracking under trees and near tall buildings
  • Robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap and superior battery life eliminates cross-talk with other devices to reliably measure and send heart rate data, and helps you train in your zone
  • Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback on the information you need most when training
  • Multi-sport ™ capability lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking, and more
  • Easy to use no calibration required. Just turn it on and go


Customize your Forerunner 305 to get the most out of your training. To help you achieve your personal best, the Forerunner 305 includes the following smart features:

  • Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts
  • Auto Pause ® pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed so you never have to start or stop the timer
  • Auto Lap ® records lap data when you reach a specified time, distance or position so you never have to punch the lap button
  • Virtual Partner ™ lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals
  • AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout

Monitor your pedaling cadence as you ride with the purchase of the GSC 10. Like the heart rate monitor, this self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor uses the same robust ANT wireless technology to reliably measure and report your pedaling strokes per minute.

Included Garmin Training Center software helps you tailor workouts to meet specific goals and objectives. Create your own workouts or use workout templates included on the CD. Interactive analysis tools let you chart performance overlaid on a map.

Data acquired by the Forerunner may also be analyzed with MotionBased.com, a web-based application that has partnered with Garmin. MotionBased ™ provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes may also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Forerunner 305: You'll like the results

Forerunner 305 Features:
  • GPS: High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII ™ architecture
  • Wireless: Communication between system devices via ANT protocol
  • Weight: 2.72 oz (77 grams)
  • Display (WxH): 1.3 x 0.8 (33mm x 20.3mm)
  • Physical size (WxHxD): 2.1 x .7 x 2.7 (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
  • Lap Memory: 1,000 laps
  • Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
  • Battery Life: 10 hours (typical use)
  • Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
  • Alerts: Time, distance, pace and heart rate

    Heart rate monitor features:
  • Physical size (WxHxD): 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
  • Transmission range: approximately 3m (9.8ft)
  • Battery: 3 years (1 hour per day)/CR2032 (3 volts)
  • Weight: 0.74 oz (21 grams)

Monday, May 7, 2007

iGolf GPS Caddie

IMPROVE YOUR GOLF GAME WITH THE NEW IGOLF CADDIE

iGolf GPS Caddie

The iGolf GPS Caddie provides instant access to 11 points per hole. Subscribe to iGolf.com and download the Front, Center and Back of the green, or easily map ANY golf course in the world using the included Map Course feature. The GPS Caddie is an affordable GPS solution for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Features
Automatically tells distance to the front, center & back of green

Allows user to add up to 8 custom points per hole

Shot distance feature shows how far you hit each club

Golf course files can be downloaded from iGolf.com

Easily map any course or add points yourself

Works on any course in the world

Weather resistant, durable construction

Compatibility
The GPS Caddie is ready to use out of the box without the requirement of any additional software or hardware if you want to map your own golf course. However a computer and internet access are required if you would like to download pre-mapped golf courses from iGolf.com. In order to download pre-mapped golf courses you will need a Windows compatible 98, 2000, XP computer with a USB port. You will also need a subscription to iGolf.com.

Specifications
  • Accuracy: Within 1-3 yards
  • Battery Type: 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
  • Dimensions: 4.62" X 2.18" X 1.31"
  • Weight: 6.3 oz (with 2 batteries)
  • GPS Chip: SiRFstarIIe/LP
  • Display: High-contrast LCD Screen (120 X 160 pixel)
Download and Subscribe at iGolf

Included Accessories/Parts:
  • Manual
  • PC/USB Cable
  • Software
  • Belt Clip
  • Lanyard/Carabiner
  • User Manual

Monday, April 30, 2007

Magellan RoadMate 2000

Magellan RoadMate 2000-48 United States GPS

Full-featured vehicle navigation with built-in battery! Simple touch-screen menus, turn-by-turn visual and voice guidance, built-in maps and nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest, plus advanced features like SmartDetour™ and Multi-Destination Routing. Small. Powerful. Affordable.

The Magellan RoadMate 2000 makes it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and a built-in interactive map of the contiguous U.S. makes it easy to select virtually any destination and get voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive.

Use the touch screen to enter an address or select a point of interest and get an instant route using the shortest time, shortest distance, most freeways or least freeways. Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more.

Point of interest icons appear on the map. Touch an icon to get detailed information about a destination, including phone number when available. Save your own personal points of interest to quickly navigate to frequent destinations.

A complete set of advanced features include SmartDetourTM to route you around sudden slow freeway traffic, multi-destination routing, QuickSpellTM to quickly enter your destination, and 3D ‘bird's-eye' view to clearly see your surroundings. Plus, the built-in battery gives you continuous use for up to 3 hours.

The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is advanced vehicle navigation that is pocket-sized and remarkably affordable.

  • Easy-to-use - Simple touch-screen menus and quick-entry features


  • Pocket-sized and light-weight - Easily transfer between vehicles or take it with you on business and personal travel. So small it fits in your pocket. (4.3" x 3.4" x 1.1" and 7.8 oz)


  • Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - BE THERE quickly and safely


  • Built-in maps - 48 contiguous United States


  • "Bird's eye" 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings


  • Rechargeable battery - Up to 3 hours of continuous use


  • Multi-Destination Routing - Select up to 20 destinations to plan out where you need to go in advance


  • SmartDetour - Automatically routes you around sudden slow freeway traffic using your custom settings


  • Auto Re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour


  • Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing


  • QuickSpell - Easily enter addresses with efficient auto-complete feature


  • Nearly 1.3 million points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more


  • Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route


  • 4 routing options available - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways; avoid toll roads


  • Route exclusion - Select streets or freeways to avoid


  • Address Book - Create and store personal address and points of interest for easy reoccurring trips


  • Instant locate - One touch shows your location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services


  • SIRF StarIII chipset for quick GPS signal acquisition

Garmin Forerunner 101

The Garmin Forerunner 101 walking gps unit offers athletes and recreational walkers and runners an entry-level personal training device with GPS. It measures speed, distance, pace and calories burned, and runs on 2 AAA batteries.

The Forerunner 101 stores lap histories for up to two years to provide an archive of workout performance over time. Retrieve lap data for previous workouts by date, week, month, or over a specific time interval. For business travelers who want to train on the road, the Forerunner 101 also doubles as a navigator. Users can mark their hotel as a specific location, see their current position on the plotter display, and follow an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their starting point.

Working out with the Forerunner 101 means you're never alone in your personal training, because the unit provides a "Virtual Partner". This unique feature allows you to set your training goal by configuring your Virtual Partner's pace and workout distance. You'll get a graphic perspective of your performance by viewing your pace in relation to your Virtual Partner's pace, so you can always see at a glance if you're keeping up or falling behind.

Forerunner 101 Features:
  • GPS sensor provides precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data for exact location information.
  • Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
  • Retrace your steps to a starting point or reverse your normal route for routine variation.
  • Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
  • Automatically records up to 5000 laps by day or week; stores approximately two years of data
  • Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
  • Automated stopwatch provides AutoLap and AutoPause features.
  • Lap timer indicates when a certain speed is reached or when you've fallen below a pre-set level.
  • Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
  • Distance whistle sounds when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

GPS units make travelling easier.

GPS units make travelling easier. Now they are more affordable than ever

Most of us have used an Internet-based program to get directions to a destination. Many of us have been steered the wrong way, leaving us cursing those directions. Many more of us have used this direction resource and found it to be confusing to find to right way as a “left turn” is really a hard left. Or a street name is not marked on the sign, but instead a Route number. This biggest flaw is safety. You have directions, but have to look down at the printer paper with the small type and look up to see the road. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye or the time it takes to review your next step in driving directions. There are countless flaws in using this type of driving direction resource when a relatively inexpensive alternative can change all that.

A decent automotive GPS unit can very accurately and effectively get you to almost any destination. Many of today’s GPS devices are very easy to follow and understand. In fact most GPS’s even speak the driving directions to you as a turn approaches. For example “Right turn ahead in 1 mile…..Turn right now” It can be as simple as having a person next to you telling you where to go. These GPS units also provide valuable information about your trip. For example, how far it is until you reach you destination, how much time it will take, how far you have driven, and how far until your next necessary turn.

There are a number of factors involve in choosing the right GPS unit. Cost is definitely a major factor. First you should determine a reasonable budget for what you willing spend on a GPS navigation unit. Use that budget to research different models from different manufacturers to determine which is best for you. Some common variables to consider when searching for a GPS unit are: screen size, useability, features, mounting capability, value, and graphical layout.

Even if you have the world’ best sense of direction, you will value your new GPS greatly and it will come in handy more often that you can realize!

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Garmin Zumo Motorcycle GPS

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle and Bike GPS

Customize your ride with Garmin zūmo 550. Born to run, built to last, this rugged GPS navigator is always ready to ride. Designed by bikers, zūmos motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want.


Operate Easily on Two Wheels

Durable and intuitive, zūmo is built specifically for motorcycles:

  • Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • High bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up
  • Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere
  • Included motorcycle mount and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving
  • Custom caps, available in a variety of colors, to reflect your style
  • Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements

Navigate the Open Road

zūmo 550 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. In addition, zūmo accepts customized points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and includes proximity alerts to warn of upcoming POIs. It is also compatible with Garmin's Tour Guide™ a free utility that allows you to build and upload a database of POIs that are encoded with photos and MP3 files.


A rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery (three hour typical use) is integrated into zūmo for trip planning or use on foot. In addition, zūmo even accepts electronic maps making it the ultimate off-road navigator.


Add Optional Traffic, Weather, and Radio

With optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to the radio when you travel with zūmo. As an alternative, zūmo can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and zūmo recalculates your route to avoid traffic tie-ups.



Make Hands-Free Calls and Receive Wireless Voice Prompts

With zūmos Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect zūmo to your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls. You can even make phone calls to POIs through zūmos Bluetooth interface. In addition, zūmo transmits navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly.


Plan Your Adventures and Share Your Rides

zūmo 550 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to zūmo and go.


At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other zūmo riders, and review your travels in Google™ Earth. SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing. Download routes to share with your riding buddies even load mp3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. In addition, JPEG Picture Viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.


zūmo 550: the navigator that's born to ride


zūmo 550 features:
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • Display: 2.8 W x 2.1 H (3.5 diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; high bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant, touch screen display
  • Unit dimensions: 4.8" W x 3.9" H x 1.6" D
  • Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Removable lithium-ion battery; three hour typical use
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and navigation audio prompts
  • Supports optional FM TMC traffic alerts
  • Supports optional XM NavTraffic with XM weather, and XM Satellite Radio
  • Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
  • Voice announces streets by name
  • Look up addresses and points of interest
  • Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
  • Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras
  • Built-in MP3 player and JPEG Picture Viewer
  • SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing
  • Export and review your travels in Google™ Earth with a free account from MotionBased.com
  • Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • Sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up
  • Motorcycle mount with standard 4-hole AMPS pattern so you can mount it anywhere
  • Included motorcycle mount for riding and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for driving
  • Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
  • Custom caps, available in a variety of colors, to reflect your style
  • Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 min.)

Garmin StreetPilot 7200

Garmin StreetPilot 7200 GPS

Garmin StreetPilot 7200

The StreetPilot 7200's huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you'll always see where you're going from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, our 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps and display navigation, entertainment, traffic and weather on a grand sunlight-readable display.

Traffic

Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver or GXM 30 smart antenna. By adding traffic services and a receiver/antenna to your SteetPilot 7200, it notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternate route. Simply touch the screen icon to calculate a new route.

Weather

View real-time weather conditions with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and a XM NavTraffic subscription. Find out the local forecast for your route or campsite down the road. Available weather information includes current conditions, city forecasts, and warnings for tornados, thunderstorms, and floods.

Entertainment

The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 also include a host of features to keep you entertained during your travels, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. Music can be loaded onto an SD card and is drag-and-drop easy no special software is required. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 are also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. All music or speech files can be emitted over the vehicles existing speakers, through the StreetPilots built-in FM wireless transmitter or via the units headphone/line-out jack. The entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions are given.

Street Navigator

The StreetPilot 7000 series contains all of the features you've come to know and love in a Garmin, including intuitive navigation with automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. The unit speaks street names, so users will know to turn right on Main Street. Enter a series of destinations, and the unit will automatically sort them to provide an efficient route. With its POI Loader software, Garmin has also made it possible for customers to augment pre-loaded maps with custom POIs such as school zones and safety cameras.

The face of the StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 only has one button an on/off switch. The side and back of the unit houses integrated internal speaker, mini USB port, AV input, SD card slot and 3.5 mm audio jack. A wireless infrared alphanumeric remote control that allows easy operation of the device from a distance is standard equipment.