Oct 04 Garmin Mobile XT - Plug 'N Play Sat-Nav for Your Smartphone
Found in:Garmin, GPS, Accessories, Navigation,

The satellite navigation company, Garmin has launched a unique, all-in-one software solution that turns selected smartphones with internal GPS into high-end navigators. Garmin Mobile XT is a mobile phone software application that seamlessly pairs the phone's built-in GPS with Garmin's software so that customers have the benefits of navigation anywhere in Europe or North America. Unlike other mobile phone applications, Garmin Mobile XT offers convenient preloaded maps and includes access to dynamic content like premium real-time traffic alerts and weather reports but does not require any monthly fees. With no monthly fees, preloaded maps, turn-by-turn directions, real-time services and only $99, this easy-to-use data card has everything you need to navigate to the front door.

"Garmin Mobile XT is easy-to-use and affordable, with no monthly charges to get navigating straight away" says Garmin's Mobile Product Manager, Greg Stephenson. "It's a one-time investment that gives customers full-featured GPS sat-nav on their smartphone whenever and wherever they need it, including areas outside of wireless network coverage."


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Jan 23 Garmin Releases Palm OS Mobile XT major software Update
Found in:Mobile News, Garmin, Palm, Treo, Navigation,

Garmin has released a major software update for Palm OS users of their GPS 10 package. It is updated version of the Garmin Mobile XT Palm OS application, which adds compatibility for the Treo 650, 680, 700p, LifeDrive, TX, and Tungsten E2. This software package is bundled with the Garmin GPS 10 and 20 packages.

The new version 4.00.40p adds full-screen support for large-screen devices. Also part of the offering is an improved weather search and BlueTooth device communication, improved volume control range on Treo devices, and numerous other smaller updates and bugfixes.

Despite the cancellation of most of Garmin's iQue line, Garmin is still actively supporting the Palm OS GPS software market. In fact, this package is currently one of the few viable means of GPS navigation for owners of newer Palm OS handhelds such as the LifeDrive or Palm TX.

The update is 28.5mb and the link to the software download as well as a full change log, is available here.
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Jul 20 Garmin released GPSMAP 496 GPS Mobile Aviation Device
Found in:Garmin, GPS, Devices, Navigation,

Garmin has launched GPSMAP 496, their latest GPS Mobile Aviation Device.

Garmin GPSMAP 496 has included Garmin’s SafeTaxi airport diagrams, , AOPA’s Airport Directory data, enhanced high-resolution terrain database, aviation database, GPS update rate, and comes pre-loaded with automotive maps of North America or Europe.

Other cool stuff about this new GPS device from Garmin is that it has real-time XM WX Satellite Weather function which provides all the vital info regarding weather, something which is mandatory in air navigation.

Garmin GPSMAP 496 has really nice high resolution (480x320-pixels) TFT display and includes a fast USB interface. The Garmin SafeTaxi airport diagrams includes charts with runways, taxiways, and hangars, as well as the aircraft’s exact location on the field. You can also access the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory data on the GPS device which includes info like 5,300 public-use airports, 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground transportation, lodging etc.

The Garmin GPSMAP 496 will be available in late July at an expected street price of $2,795.

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Jul 05 Garmin Mobile XT GPS device approved by FCC
Found in:Garmin, GPS, Devices, Mobile News, Navigation,

FCC has approved new GPS device from Garmin called the Garmin Mobile XT.

The Garmin Mobile XT looks ideal for daily use no matter if want to find a route or look up your contacts. This GPS device also has a nice touch-screen interface. You can also browse by type of place you are looking for like Hotels, Cities, Addresses or your Locations.

We are hoping that there will be further details soon.

You can get some technical information about Garmin Mobile XT at FCC website.

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Oct 24 Garmin iQue 3200
Found in:Devices, GPS, Garmin, Navigation,

The Garmin iQue 3200 features an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS). It runs Palm OS 5, includes an MP3 player, 32MB of memory, and a voice recorder. It has a flip-up antenna and runs a fast ARM processor. It has a 320 x 320 high-resolution color screen (The Garmin iQue 3600 has a 320 x 480 color screen). Additional memory can be loaded using a Secure Digital expansion slot. The device is 2.8" x 5" x .8" and weighs 5.2 ounces.

Product Features

# What's in the box: iQue 3200, protective flip cover, stylus, USB HotSync cradle, A/C power/charging adapter, quick start guide, Install CD-ROM with manual, City Select CD-ROM, Automotive windshield mount with Talkbox
# ARM processor powered by Palm OS 5.2
# 320 x 320 pixels, 16-bit color display and white LED backlight
# Integrated Que technology, with GARMIN GPS and mapping software
# Memory: 32 MB SDRAM

Detailed Product Specifications

General
Manufacturer Garmin
Dimensions (H,W,T) 127 x 71 x 20 mm / 5 x 2.8 x 0.8 in.
Weight 147 g / 5.2 oz
First Released 2004/07/23
Data Entry Graffiti
Processor Dragonball-MXL
Other Features internal GPS
Screen
Screen Resolution (H,W) in pixels 320 x 320
Screen Dimensions (H,W) 54 x 54 mm / 2.1 x 2.1 in.
Colour Depth 65536
Virtual Graffiti Area -
Screen Controls Brightness
Lighting Back Light
Visibility Outdoors medium
Visibility Indoors good
Visibility in Dark good
Overall Screen Appearance (subjective opinion) transflective
Memory / OS
Internal Memory RAM (MB) 32
External Memory Options SD/MMC
Flash ROM (MB) (upgradeable OS)
Available for user programs (MB)
Memory Upgrade
Original OS 5.2
OS can be upgraded to
Power and Interfaces
Battery Type Li-ion (rechargeable)
Battery Life with normal use 5 days
Connector Type (USB)
Remote Communications
Phone, Modem Communications
Internal Phone -
Internal Modem -
Email
Internet Access and browser
SMS Software
Other Software
Speakerphone -
Multimedia (Audio and Video)
Built-in Multimedia Functions

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Oct 08 Garmin iQue M5
Found in:Devices, GPS, Garmin, Navigation,

The M5 runs Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition on top of a 416 MHz Intel PXA 272 Xscale processor and dedicated 48 MHz ARM7 GPS coprocessor. The device has 64 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM built in with a SD expansion slot. The display is 3.5" diagonally with a 320x240 resolution transflective TFT screen. As far as GPS details, there is a WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel receiver and an integrated flip-up antenna that can be adjusted for optimal reception. Garmin has also included integrated Bluetooth.The iQue M5 comes with a decent flip cover with a nice hinge mechanism that allows the flap to lie flat on the front or the back of the unit. The flip cover is easily removed if you find a better option to protect the device. The M5 has a nice, clean look. There's not a lot of "dead space" around the screen. The buttons are slightly convex with the PIM function icons printed on them. The shortcut buttons are for the Calendar, Contacts, Pocket Outlook, and QueMap. There is also the standard d-pad button. At the top center of the unit is a recessed power button. Also on the front is the speaker and two LEDs; one to indicate power status and the other to indicate Bluetooth status. On the left edge of the device is the hardware button to Record. On the right edge of the device, there is a rubber hatch covering up a connector for an external antenna .
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