August 11, 2006

Trackback - Week in Review and Great GPS Deals

Interesting week behind us, taking a look back:

IGolf GPS Caddy

TomTom GO 510 or TomTom GO 910 Mounting Issues?

Review: Sony GPS-CS1

Magellan eXplorist 500 LE

GPS Review: Garmin Edge 305

Watch iPod Video on 7000 series StreetPilots

New GPS System: XRoad Z3300

GPS Review: Mio C710 Digiwalker GPS System

Garmin buys New Euro Headquarters Building

Lake Link - GPS Coordinates for Fishing Spots

Inrix - Nationwide Average Speeds

BlogPire Podcast - The Pilot 08.05.2006

Deals on GPS's. Here’s a rundown:

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 Nuvi 360 is now below $700 and within striking distance of the Nuvi 350 price.

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. See our review.

Sony Nav-U 70 - $100 Rebate extended - ends 9/12 See our posts for reviews of the Sony Nav-U.

Lowrance iWay 350C – $50 Rebate right now. Mid Tier model that we reviewed earlier this year. Highly configurable. Rebate Through 10/30.

Lowrance iWay 500C - $100 Rebate right now. BIG 5 inch touch screen and 10GB available for your MP3’s on board. Rebate though 10/30.

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 $50 Rebates, all run through 12/31/06.

Garmin GPSMap 60Cx - VERY capable GPSMAP handhelds, excellent performers.

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx - Adds Altimeter and Electronic Compass.

Garmin eTrex Venture Cx - 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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