GPS Buzz: Forerunner Articles

Searching for the perfect gift is becoming a difficult process, with the abundance of products to choose from! The stores are filled with fun and exciting new products, but how do you narrow down the list to find that elusive, special gift.

Electronics, which have long been popular items for Christmas gifts, were traditionally given to men. That is no longer the case, here is a list of hot GPS choices, geared towards the ladies!

GPS City's Specialist, Roxie, brings you her Top 5 GPS picks for women.

GARMIN NUVI 885T

This sleek and stylish vehicle navigator provides ... (more)

Garmin has just announced the latest in their line of running watches, better known as the Forerunner series. The newest addition, the ForeRunner 60, is similar to the Forerunner 405, but without a built-in GPS. The unit will collect all the same sport data, just without a position tied to it. Because it has no built in GPS, the FR 60 is smaller and has a sexier design when compared to the GPS enabled Forerunners.

Here are some of the Features to look forward to:

• Easy-to-use fitness watch for indoor and outdoor use
• Battery life: One year, user-replaceable ... (more)

Garmin Connect – the next generation of MotionBased -- is now open to all Garmin fitness devices. Garmin Connect offers a better experience with a cleaner user interface and improved site performance that you’ll enjoy when analyzing your workout data on new and improved features.

As of today, 80% of all activities at MotionBased have been migrated to Garmin Connect. As a result, you can login at Garmin Connect with your MotionBased username and find most of your activities. The remaining 20% will be migrated over the next few months. Most of ... (more)

Last week it was their first netbook; before that, Android smartphones.  Now Kogan have set their sights on our wrists, but be warned: you’ll have had to do some serious arm exercises before wearing the Kogan GPS Watch.  Billed as “the most feature packed watch on the market”, it’s a combination Bluetooth, GPS, pedometer and altimeter timepiece, among other things.

Kogan suggest you could use the GPS Watch to record your exercise and plot your routes on Google Earth; alternatively you can keep a track of positioning while mobile, to make sure you don’t misplace your car.  It also works as a temperature sensor and speedometer, together with ... (more)