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A recent visit to Japan reminded me of the movie Lost In Translation. I could relate entirely. I needed to go to some areas for business. It being my first time, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t have time to brush up on any Japanese phrases. With that said, you can imagine that even ordering a soda had its hassles.

There was a time that I got lost walking the subways. At that point, I was hoping that I had some sort of electronic map like a Garmin Nuvi GPS with me. I did buy a classic paper based map but still, I got lost. But the people there were so friendly and helpful, they’d go with me directly to the station I needed to board! Really nice of them. Over all I had a good time, even if I did get lost literally and figuratively.

posted by DontGetLost
 May 12, 2011

When looking to buy a device, any device for that matter, you always look for its user friendly qualities. This is true with handheld GPS. The Garmin eTrex Legend handheld GPS could be what you are looking for. The first thing that attracts you is its bright color. And then you find out about all of its intuitive, user-friendly features.

The eTrex series comes with a full basemap of the Americas, the Atlantic or the Pacific. You will be able to read lakes, rivers, cities, national and state highways as well as railroads and coastlines. It comes with 8 megabytes of internal memory for storing optional maps. It can pinpoint your location from the Wide Area Augmentation System which makes Legend’s already accurate positioning data even more reliable. WAAS can increase the accuracy of position reporting to within three meters.

posted by DontGetLost
 April 18, 2011

There is one handheld GPS that stands out among the rest. One of the most reliable devices today is the Garmin Oregon 450T. This device stands out because of its preloaded topographic maps that can be viewed on 3-D. It has a full 3″ diagonal display which can be read even under the glare of the sun. Other features include a highly-sensitive receiver, an electronic compass, a barometric altimeter as well as wireless communication to other similar devices.

This device is perfect for land or water adventures since it is resistant to dirt and rough handling as well as being waterproof. Outdoor adventurers can locate marked major points like parks, forests, trails or rivers. It can also display the contours of a terrain and elevation so that users are informed about the actual height of a mountain or hill. Explore the great outdoors with confidence that you will always find your way with the Oregon 450t.

posted by DontGetLost
 April 4, 2011

There is one navigation device that I have always recommended to my friends. This is the Garmin Nuvi series of navigation devices. They have a wide variety of choices available for you. From the affordable and pocket sized to advanced with voice prompted directions, Garmin has a Nuvi just for you. Their prices are very affordable to fit anybody’s budget.

These navigators are ideal for traveling because they are lightweight with their ultra thin design. Some models also feature multi-mode navigation for car, trail or water. You’ll never get lost again as long as you have a Garmin Nuvi with you. Explore to your heart’s content while feeling secure that you’ll always find your way.

posted by DontGetLost
 March 17, 2011

A good friend of mine once told me that life is simple. It is people who make things complicated. The fact that we are such a diverse human race with different levels of understanding and cultural backgrounds doesn’t make it easy for any of us to find what makes us feel content. Unfortunately, most often than not, many of us feel lost.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have GPS devices to navigate our lives? It certainly would make things easier if there was a downloadable topo map to show us the different roads that would lead us to happiness. It would be great to be able to search for the best job as if you were searching for restaurants in your handheld. It would even be better to know the depth and range of a person you just met just like with marine GPS technology without having to risk being in an emotional roller coaster. Ah, to live a simpler life would surely be blissful! It might be a little boring but it would be utter bliss!

posted by DontGetLost
 December 3, 2010

Do you know where you’re going? Do you remember where you’ve been? Are you unfamiliar with your current location? Maybe, you are looking for restaurants nearby and have no idea how to get there?

Global positioning system or GPS is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times, anywhere in and on Earth. US, Russia, and European Union has different navigation systems that are used for positioning, military and defense. Many who operate motor vehicles have also opted to use and install GPS systems in their modes of transport. There are auto GPS units, motorcycle GPS system and many more. Technology is continuously developing better GPS systems that will soon be available to all.

posted by DontGetLost
 November 29, 2010

It’s easy to see where you’re going on Nüvi 1490T’s 5″ (12.7 cm) touch screen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing. The large screen Garmin Nüvi 1490T offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges. It also has subscription-free traffic alerts for most cities and pedestrian navigation options. It announces streets by name and has hands-free calling compatibility. The ecoRoute™ feature calculates a more fuel-efficient route.

Other useful features of the Garmin Nuvi 1490T include route planning for worry free travelling. You can save up to 10 routes on the Nuvi. In addition, it automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands. You can look up addresses and services by simply touching the color screen. You can even be voice-prompted so as not to distract from your driving.

posted by DontGetLost
 November 17, 2010

The Internet is the place to go for value packed products at happy prices. You can get products for the road such as this Nuvi 1300 LM. This widescreen GPS navigator has preloaded maps for 48 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico. You can enjoy a discount of $100 when you order the unit. Another good deal is the Nuvi 1490T that sells for $269.99 from an original price of $349.99. If you choose this feature-rich navigator, you get lifetime traffic updates for free.

Discount Garmin GPS are not limited to navigational units. If you are a running fanatic, you can profit from the Forerunner 205. It is a sleek and stylish line of personal trainers. Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can run smarter. From an original price of $214.27 it now sells for $144.99.

posted by DontGetLost
 November 3, 2010

If you’ve been planning to buy a Garmin GPS system, then now is the perfect time to do so. Take advantage of the best prices in GPS system that Garmin is offering – particularly the Garmin Nuvi 765T. Your every penny spent on this GPS device will be really worth it for so a lot of reasons.

  • The unit dimensions are ultramodern and naturally smooth which measures 4.8 x 3 x.8 inches.
  • It has a 480 x 272 pixel resolution and comes with a white backlight.
  • The screen itself is approximately 3.8 x 2.3 inches.
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last up to 5 hours is included.
  • It has a high-sensitivity receiver and the RoHS version.
  • Internal speaker which produces voice prompts.
  • Text-to-speech capability which allows it to speak the street names in giving out directions.

posted by DontGetLost
 October 27, 2010

In the world of GPS systems, Garmin is the brand that definitely leads among the rest. This also includes the type of GPS system used in trucks like the Garmin trucker GPS. A typical Garmin trucker GPS boasts several features such as:

  • Truck routes
  • Easy to set up
  • Street level maps and addresses
  • Map update capable
  • Multiple profiles to set up specific truck and trailer dimensions
  • Pre-plan route from another location
  • Can rearrange the order of a trip
  • Bluetooth capable
  • SD memory card slot
  • Vehicle mount kit
  • Map “look” / road clarity (zoomed in)
  • Point of Interest alerts
  • and many more

posted by DontGetLost
 October 27, 2010