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Garmin launches new GPS smart watches
Garmin have launched their most advanced activity watches yet, the fēnix 3 and epix, featuring GPS, altimeter, and much more. Designed for almost any outdoor activity, from trail running to kayaking, these smart devices can aid training routines, and help you perform on the mountain, in the air, or the water. Both watches can connect to a smartphone, and give notifications …
Satmap launch Active 12 GPS device
Outdoors GPS specialists Satmap have recently launched the long-awaited successor to their popular Active 10 satnav device. Available in stores now, the new Active 12 Mapping Sports GPS features a 3.5’’ hi-res LCD screen for highly detailed topographical mapping, hi-res Ordnance Survey Mapping with 1:25k and 1:50k scales for improved resolution and clarity, and Bluetooth Smart data sharing for earmarking …
Ultimate Christmas giveaway from Garmin
GPS experts Garmin have launched a new advent calendar app for this year’s Christmas countdown, with plenty of prize giveaways to be had. Prizes will include award-winning sat-navs, sports gadgets, action cams and Garmin discount vouchers, and there’s also the chance to win a trip to New York when you use the app for 10 days or more. New gifts …
ViewRanger app voted ‘Best of 2013’
Outdoor GPS and mapping application ViewRanger has been selected by Google as one of the Best Apps of 2013. Designed for outdoor exploration, the offline mapping and navigation software features a guided trail service, GPS mapped location without the need for mobile signal, track recording, sports computer stats, real time location sharing and can be used with a web account …
New from Garmin: Tactix GPS watch
Garmin have announced their latest bit of kit – the new Tactix GPS Navigator and ABC Watch – due for release next month. Built to withstand even the most extreme of outdoor activities, including trekking, mountaineering and even skydiving, the new black, stealth watch can handle shock and impact, with its scratch-resistant stainless steel rear casing , and it’s said …