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Garmin vs Ovi Maps (Nokia C7)

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:34:16 +0000

1. Garmin Mobile XT 5.00.5 vs Ovi Maps on Nokia C7

2. Garmin is buggy but got too many of POI and the map is fully detail (credit to Malaysian MFM forum for the POI and the Map).

3. Nokia Ovi Maps is less buggy, feature: 2D building. Less POI, less detail.

Duration : 0:5:45

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Instructions how to install free GPS map for New Zealand on Garmin GPS

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:50:06 +0000

If you plan to visit NZ, here is a video I have made to show you how simple it is to install a free New Zealand GPS map on your Garmin Device.
4 files to be downloaded:
NZ Open GPS Project: http://nzopengps.org/
Garmin Training Center software (Updated link): http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5293
Garmin MapSource software: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209
Garmin MapInstall software: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3291

Duration : 0:5:15

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Heart Rate Training Options Garmin Forerunner 405 / 410

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:12:08 +0000

Demo video on how to setup a heart rate workout using a garmin forerunner 405.

The 405 uses zones based on your max HR & resting HR, unlike the 305 – so you might see a difference with the values that up a training zone from the 305 to 405.

You can also use Garmin Training Center to customize your zones & create Advanced workouts.

Duration : 0:4:20

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Tom Tom One XL GPS Navigation System

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:11:15 +0000

Visit http://tiger.tv/more_info/?129 for complete specs, pricing, and availability on the Tom Tom One XL GPS Navigation System. The TomTom ONE XL has everything you need to make your trip safer, more relaxed and more fun. The new 4.3″ touchscreen and access to real-time traffic services make navigating the road even easier. A large choice of route options, complete US and Canada maps, as well as millions of useful and fun points of interest pre-loaded for your journey, you’re ready for worry-free navigation from A to B.

Duration : 0:6:46

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How to Setup a USB GPS Dongle in Ubuntu

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:33:05 +0000

Tutorial guide on how to setup a USB GPS Dongle in Ubuntu Linux, so you can run an Opensource mapping program such as TangoGPS. This tutorial applies to Ubuntu versions 10.04, 10.10, 11.04, but may also apply to earlier and future versions too.

1. Install: gpsd, gpsd-clients
2. Install a mapping program, e.g. TangoGPS
3. Reboot
4. Open a Terminal Window
5. cd /dev
6. ls
7. Note down folder of GPS device e.g. gps0
7. sudo dpkg-reconfigure gpsd
8. gpspipe -r
9. Ctrl+C to Exit

gpspipe should fill the screen up with an assortment of numbers.
If it doesn’t go back to step #6 and try a different device.

Once its working Open up a mapping program and try it out.
Theres no need to run this setup again unless you change GPS device.

Demo done Using a Blue Next USB receiver which I bought from ebay for £18.
Its a nice cheap way to turn a Laptop/Netbook into a SatNav. Although its not really that easy to follow while driving.

Duration : 0:4:48

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GPS Accuracy – iPhone vs Garmin Forerunner 405 vs Garmin Legend C

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:20:15 +0000

This is a video experiment comparing 3 GPS devices and their accuracy in trying t get as close to a waypoint as possible. I was using an iPhone 3GS, Garmin forerunner 405 & Garmin Legend C. I entered the same coordinates to a geocache, once I found the geocache, I placed all 3 GPS next to each other to compare what was the difference in GPS between each of them.

Duration : 0:5:38

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Creating Custom Maps for Garmin GPS Receivers

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:05:08 +0000

This is a quick video I put together for showing how to create a custom map using Google Earth and exporting it as a KMZ file for loading into my Garmin 62st.

Duration : 0:8:20

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Garmin GPSMAP 62 – Out of the box – Initial Setup – Calibrate Compass

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:05 +0000

Quick overview of what to expect when you take out your new garmin gpsmap 62s out of the box. Goes over the language selection, electronic compass calibration, unit setup, backlight setup, position format and key layout.

I’ll be going over other features of the device in other videos.

Duration : 0:7:24

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Garmin Montana 600 – Paperless Geocaching

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:40:14 +0000

Quick tutorial on how to do paperless geocaching using either geocaching.com or opencaching.com as a listing service.

Special thanks to Trail Shop for providing the GPS for review. For all GPS needs if you are in Nova Scotia, they are located at :

Address:
6210 Quinpool Rd.
Halifax, NS, B3L 1A3

Phone:
877-423-8736

Email:
info@trailshop.com

Store Hours:
Monday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday – closed

or, If you are in the Wolfville area…

Address:
465 Main St.
Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E3

Phone:
902-697-3115

Store Hours:
Monday – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
http://trailshop.com

Duration : 0:5:21

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Update your Garmin GPS Maps for Free. ( PART 2 )

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:33:35 +0000

Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAlSKv895Es

Duration : 0:11:37

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