Trackback Week in Review and Great Buys
Interesting Week behind us, taking a look back:
2006 GeoCaching Contest launched
Garmin Announced some Killer Earnings - the GPS Market is soaring!
Garmin Announced plans for a Garmin Store on Michigan Ave.
GPS Review on Garmin Nuvi 360
Our GPS Review on the StreetPilot C550 was featured at the Garmin Blog. If you haven't gone over there, they have a lot of great stuff.
A remedy for Blue Screen Lock-ups on the Magellan RoadMate 800 was released.
Deals on GPS's. Here’s a rundown:
At Amazon, Buy a TomTom GO 910 and get an iPod Shuffle FREE. Click the link and scroll down. Limited Time.
Garmin Nuvi 350– Blowout price. Well off the $900 list price, making way for the Nuvi 360. If you are thining about a Nuvi - check out these screen protectors.
Garmin StreetPilot C330 – Now around $400 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded device. Earlier this spring this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s.
Garmin StreetPilot C340 – Also price dropped, now selling for around $450. Text to speech capability – says “Turn right on Maple St.” instead of “Turn Right”; a nice touch for an extra $50. Also optional traffic capability.
Sony Nav-U 70 - $100 Rebate ends 8/5!! See our posts for reviews of the Sony Nav-U.
Handheld GPS
Garmin GPSMap 60CS - $50 Rebate only at Amazon. Rebate through 8/21/06.
New "x" series GPS Units with the better SiRF star III Chipset. All Rebates through 12/31/06.
Garmin GPSMap 60Cx - $50 Rebate. VERY capable GPSMAP handhelds, excellent performers.
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx - $50 Rebate - Adds Altimeter and Electronic Compass.
Garmin eTrex Venture Cx - $50 Rebate - Entry level color handheld with Mapping. Net Cost is within about $30 of the Monochrome Legend - DEFINITELY worth the upgrade - Color, Memory Card, USB Connectivity, 32 hour battery life..... consider at least the Venture Cx.
Garmin eTrex Legend Cx - adds a 64MB micro SD card.
Garmin eTrex Vista Cx - Adds Altimeter and Electronic Compass.
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Posted by Scott Martin at August 4, 2006 10:34 AM
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