MSN Direct Discontinued as of January 1, 2012
by Roxanne Laverty on Jan 9, 2012 |
 As originally stated in a press release from 2009, Microsoft has turned off their MSN Direct data service as of January 1, 2012.
The low-bandwidth subscription service used FM radio frequencies across the US and some areas of Canada to transmit breaking news, stock market information, ...
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Tags: Garmin, MSN, Direct, Microsoft, CES, traffic, receivers, weather, stocks, FM, TMC, nuvi, GTM 20 |
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Garmin's 3D Digital Traffic Powered by HD Radio
by Rebecca Pearson on Nov 3, 2011 |
 With their new line of 2012 nuvis, Garmin introduced the 3D Digital Traffic powered by HD Radio. Digital 3D Traffic provides updates every 30 seconds over the HD Radio broadcasting system, which means it downloads data 30 times faster than traditional traffic receivers.
Congestion ahead on ...
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Tags: 3D, digital, traffic, HD radio, Garmin, 2012, nuvi, free, GTM 60, nuvi 3490LMT, receiver, antenna |
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New Garmin Upgrade Available for the GPS 17x HVS
by Rebecca Pearson on Oct 24, 2011 |
 Last week, Garmin announced a free firmware upgrade for GPS 17x HVS. With the upgrade, the GPS 17x HVS software version 2.90 offers improved WAAS satellite tracking.
WAAS stands for the Wide Area Augmentation System and is a network of satellites and ground stations setup to constantly provide ...
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Tags: update, marine, receiver, antenna, Garmin, GPS17x HVS, software, version 2.90, WAAS, Wide Area Augmentation System, satellite, tracking, free, firmware |
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Product Spotlight: XGPS150 Universal GPS Receiver
by Rebecca Pearson on Aug 22, 2011 |
 Back in June, Dual Universal announced a new product, the XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver. The XGPS150 allows users to add wireless GPS to their mobile devices. Some compatible mobile devices include Apple iPod touch, Apple iPad, Apple iPad 2, Apple iPhone, bluetooth-enabled smartphones ...
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Tags: Dual, XGPS150, universal, wireless, smartphone, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth, GPS receiver, mobile devices, Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, navigation, marine, car, golf, geocaching, fitness, running, cycling, hiking, tracking |
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Friday Feature: A Dog and His GPS
by Rebecca Pearson on Mar 25, 2011 |
 Another Friday and another look back at a great Gallery submission from one of our customers! Today features Gerald from New Brunswick and his dog, Jack. Gerald and Jack enjoy hiking through the woods and backcountry, even if it is filled with snow.
Curious about Jack's ...
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Tags: Friday Feature, GPS City Gallery, Garmin, eTrex Legend HCx, receiver, dog, GPS, hiking |
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