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Garmin Edge 305 and 205 Cycling GPS Enabled Personal Trainer Review

True Gadgets — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:58:40 +0000

Garmin's Edge 205 and 305 is a unit that combines GPS technology and basic navigation. This unit is equipped with mount that can be installed on the handlebars or stem. The design is extremely lightweight and rugged. Calibration is not required, you just need to attach this unit to the mount and it's ready to use. The high sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS receiver Can deal with weak signals such as when you are under the tree.

The GPS receiver supplies the data so that the Edge units can generate information about the speed, distance, time, Calories burned, altitude, Climb and descent. The Edge GPS units data customizable features two screens to display up to 16 lines of data. Some features for your training aid are;

    * Virtual Partner provides to race a virtual competitor over a specified distance and speed.
    * Courses enable you race against a Previously Recorded workout, so you cans compare your current and past performances over the Same ride.
    * Auto Pause pauses the timer Pls help you slow down or stop and Resumes Pls help you speed up again, so you focus on your ride cans.
    * Auto Lap automatically starts a new lap Each time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance (Can you record up to 1000 laps).

Edge allows you to analyze and store the uploaded data from the Edge unit. Garmin offers free software that produce your workout data graphs. This data includes speed, time, heart rate (if you have a heart rate monitor) and elevation. This way you'll get excellent feedback Regarding your performance training. If you are serious about training for an event then Training Peaks provides numerous resources for cyclists (and Runners) including trainers advice and downloadable workouts.
Package includes Edge 305 heart rate monitor, speed / cadence sensor, or both. The heart monitor is to provide feedback about your heart rate that allows you to customize the menu of your training. The cadence monitor provides pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. The unit is a self-calibrating Which unit attaches securely to the front or rear wheel of your bike. Both wireless sensors use ANT technology to wirelessly send the data to the Garmin Edge. ANT design on their personal wireless network sensors to eliminate cross-talk and interference.

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Which GPS is Right For You?

True Gadgets — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:57:35 +0000

It seems everywhere I got these days everyone has some kind of GPS gadget with them. My cell phone has GPS technology so I can locate myself if I get lost. The golf carts at most of the nicer golf courses have some sort of GPS gadget so you can tell how far you can't hit a golf ball. Most of the taxi drivers in town have them so they can find those hard places in the bad parts of town. One cabber a few weeks ago showed his off to us by locating a really hard to find old house left over on a forgotten street built in the WWII days. His GPS took us right to the house. I knew where it was because I used to deliver pizza but the other guys in the cab didn't even know the house existed. If you are doing driving between cities or even a lot of driving in your own city then picking up a GPS system is a not brainer.

I have been thinking about getting one but there are so many different kinds available I didn't know where to begin. Finding a website to compare sat navs is the best place to start. No pushy sales people trying to dump yesterdays gadgets on you. I like being able to sit and compare different machines in peace and quiet. Of course I always like to start with something that I have heard of like a garmin sat nav. They are trusted, reliable and affordable and you can find them in most places. I also like to check out other GPS systems and read some reviews on gps comparison websites. I was impressed with a binatone sat nav that I was recently reading about. They are small and crystal clear to read and have a good review on the quality of the voice guidance system.

If you have been thinking about GPS then there is no reason to hesitate. Prices are affordable and they systems don't require a NASA degree to understand.

Seek Portable GPS Device Fits on the Wrist

True Gadgets — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:59:23 +0000

The designer, Jukka Roitto, has taken the wrist GPS one step further by putting a search engine and navigation guide on his concept model, which he has dubbed the Seek. The name may be simple, but what the Seek does is pretty complex.

The Seek is meant to help a person look for local attractions in an area, such as theaters, restaurants, or clubs. So, if you’re in a strange new town, and you’re looking for a place to eat or have fun, just Seek and you will find!

The user interacts with the Seek with a full touchscreen. I have seen other photos of the Seek that have the touchscreen retracted, but I don’t see how it could, unless they are using that new LED screen technology that can somehow roll up.

There are other functions that the Seek has, such as a Portable Music Player. In fact, it can even give the name and artist of the track, and I think I see a place for a headphone jack.

Well, this is a concept product for now, so one cannot say if any of these features will ever come to pass. You got to admit that the Seek looks very futuristic, like something you would see in a classic science fiction movie.

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GPS on Sony PSP

True Gadgets — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:03:24 +0000

About the only video game gadget I don't have in the house is a Sony PSP. The more I hear about it the more I am liking it. Not only can you use it for video games, as a media player and for surfing the internet but in the not so distant future you will be able to use it as GPS System. Here's the skinny as being reported on the net today. It is expected to hit the market in the U.S. within the next 12 months. Map will be coming from TeleAtlas and some cities will be with 3D buildings. The price will be between $100 and $200. Looks neat and I will keep you informed when news gets released.

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iGolf neo Golf GPS

True Gadgets — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:09:07 +0000

If you are a golf fanatic like me then you will love this golf gadget. The iGolf neo Golf GPS is a new offering from Sharper Image this week. If you have ever played at a course that offers a GPS system you will know how great it is to have. This GPS system instantly provides precise distances to the front, center and back of the green, as well as other critical targets on any golf course in the world. No aiming or line-of-sight required. The Integrated "Shot Distance" feature lets golfers determine the distance they hit each club to improve their game. You can save your files directly to your PC so you never lose them.