The Garmin Edge 200 is ideal for training, everyday and touring rides or any adventure you want to relive later at Garmin Connect, the company’s free website for data analysis, mapping and sharing. This GPS-enabled cycling computer tracks time, distance, speed, location and calories burned. The Garmin Edge 200 features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction to calculate your position faster. The device alerts you if you’re moving but the timer is not running. The Edge 200 has an Auto Pause feature so it will stop the timer when you’re not moving, then restart automatically when you’re rolling again. You can also set alerts for distance, time or calories to make it easier and more fun to achieve your goals. The Garmin Edge 200 Cycling GPS is priced at $149.99 a pop. [Garmin]
Magellan has announced that DigitalGlobe’s high-res satellite and aerial maps are now available for its eXplorist and Triton Outdoor GPS system. The DigitalGlobe high-resolution maps have been created using satellite and aerial imagery, which will provide users access to virtually anywhere on the planet. DigitalGlobe’s maps will require an annual subscription fee of $29.99. [Product Page]
Magellan and The Good Sam Club have collaborated to release a specially designed GPS navigator for Recreational Vehicle (RV). The Magellan RoadMate Pro 9165T features a large 7-inch display, free lifetime traffic updates, highway lane assist, Bluetooth connectivity, the Trailer Life Directory, and a special heavy-duty Extension Mount that ensures drivers can always keep the GPS navigator in sight while driving. The Magellan RoadMate Pro 9165T will be launched on August 1st, 2011 at The Good Sam Club, Camping World, and Magellan’s retail channels with a price tag of $399.99. [Ubergizmo]
The Pioneer AVIC-ZH09-MEV is the company’s first GPS navigation system for Electric Vehicle (EV). The gadget comes equipped with several sensors and connects to the internet to provide the most accurate navigation info for the driver. The AVIC-ZH09-MEV features the route suggestion with the ECO Mode, which is capable to give you the most power efficient way to arrive from point A to B. What’s more, the gadget also provides info about the closet EV Quick Charging Station from your location. The Pionner AVIC-ZH09-MEV will be available in Japan at the end of July 2011 for 246,750 Yen ($3,048). [Press Release]
Panasonic will launch two new GPS systems in the form of the Strada CN-H500WD and CN-H500D. These in-dash car navigation systems feature “Motion Control” user interface, allowing you to manipulate the map with hand gestures. Both navigation gadgets also provide an integrated DVD/CD player, a 7-inch (800 x 480) LED-backlit touchscreen display, a 1Seg TV tuner, SRS WOW HD, a 60GB of internal HDD and the Panasonic PEAKS image processor. The Panasonic CN-H500WD and CN-H500D will be available in the Japanese market in August 2011. Read more
The Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour allows you to track any course by automatically keeping track of time, temperature, and altitude, along with route, length and speed. The waterproof GPS tracking device also enables you to mark and store up to 5-location to help you recall the exact location of your favorite camping spot or hiking trail. Additional specs include a grayscale LCD screen and a rechargeable battery that provides enough juice for up to 48-hour of operation time. The Bushnell BackTrack D-Tour retails for $88.72 each. [Amazon]
Magellan has rolled out a new GPS navigation device that supports Wi-Fi connectivity and a web browser. Dubbed as the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM, the gadget features a 5-inch display, lifetime map updates and traffic, and a new feature called Tour Director. The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM GPS navigation device is priced at $299.99. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w is a successor to the PN-40, which provides an improved battery life, an expanded internal memory and the ability to link wirelessly to other PN-60w’s and the SPOT Satellite Communicator. This rugged, waterproof navigation gadget allows users to update their location through social networking services, including Facebook, Twitter, SPOTadventures.com and Geocaching.com. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w features a 32-channel receiver, a three-axis compass, a sensitive barometric altimeter, elevation profiles and GPX file transfers. The PN-60w is said to be available sometime in Spring 2011 for $549. Stay tuned for more updates. [DeLorme]
Polar USA will launch the Polar RCX5 training computer with some new accessories to measure your fitness and training schedules. The Polar RCX5 is designed for athletes who want the best in training intelligence and tracking capabilities. Several new accessories for the RCX5 include a G5 GPS sensor and the WearLink+ Hybrid transmitter. The G5 GPS sensor measures speed/pace and distance and provides an online map view of training. The WearLink+ Hybrid transmitter offers heart rate data even when underwater. Available in black or red, the new Polar RCX5 training computer will be released in July 2011. This gadget will be available in a number of different packages. The Basic Set is priced at $349.95. Read more
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Astro 320 handheld dog tracking receiver. Thanks to an included redesigned antenna, the maximum range between the Astro 320 and a Garmin tracking collar has been increased by nearly 30 percent and can track for up to nine miles on flat terrain. The Astro 320 can track up to ten dogs per receiver at once. What’s more, the device is fully compatible with Garmin’s DC 20, DC 30, and DC 40 dog tracking collars and accessories. In addition to the pre-installed basemap, the Astro can be loaded with 100k or 24k Topo maps or photo-realistic BirdsEye Satellite Imagery ($29.99 annual subscription required). This new dog tracker has 1.7GB of on-board memory available for loading maps, and a microSD slot for pre-loaded cards. The new waterproof Garmin Astro 320 requires two AA batteries that provides up to 20-hour of operation time. For current Astro users looking to upgrade, the Astro 320 handheld unit has an MSRP of $499.99. A complete system, which includes an Astro 320 and a DC 40 tracking collar, will be available for an MSRP of $649.99. The Garmin Astro 320 will be launched in July 2011. [Press Release]
