Mar
10
2010
Did you know that Garmin has a fleet management interface so you can turn the Garmin GPS device into a messaging terminal. Whether its delivery vans or taxi cabs, we team with many third parties in order to provide PND-based offerings that help operators make sure their vehicles are achieving maximum efficiency. Today, Navtrack announced they will use Garmin devices for real-time vehicle tracking and fleet management.
Our fleet management interface makes it possible for dispatchers to send multiple destinations and other instructions directly to drivers. By using the Garmin device as a screen in their vehicle, drivers get real-time voice prompted navigation, messaging and job dispatch capabilities at their fingertips. Using a third party sensor, fleet managers can also track vital GPS information like vehicle location, speed and direction of travel, distance traveled, elapsed time, number of stops and fuel status.
Source: Garmin
Mar
08
2010
The Garmin nüvi 1490T with its ‘Real View Advanced Lane Guidance’ shows drivers a photo of upcoming lanes and intersections as it approach. It’s great for quick lane changes and unfamiliar roads.
The Garmin nüvi 1490T GPS system has Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and Points of Interest dialing, giving drivers more freedom to focus on the road. It also includes a pedestrian mode. The Pros with this GPS are a large screen and the Bluetooth connectivity and the Cons is that it can take time to find satellite signal.

Mar
03
2010
Garmin GPSMAP 546s Sat Nav System with extensive marine features such as Tide Prediction, Depth Display, Chart Plotter and Sonar / Sounder, will assist you. 3D Map Viewing is another feature which makes this Sat Nav system unique and distinctive. It has a size of 5.9 x 2.9 x 6.4 inches and weighs 1.75 lbs.
The fixed waterproof Sat Nav system comes with internal Map cartridges. This WAAS enabled Sat Nav system features keypad input methods. It supports 12 channels. Easy viewing and selection of functions are possible with the 5” display of 640 x 480 pixels resolution. With audible features such as Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm, Accuracy Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battary/Voltage Alarm and Water Temperature Alarm, the user is warned properly.

For carrying out various tasks and applications easily, it comes bundled with Marine Cartography software. SD Card Slot is the expansion slot available and it is integrated with an antenna. It offers 38 sec Acquisition Time in cold weather and 1 sec in hot conditions. The featured update rate is 1 per second continuous.
Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather, this device becomes superior to other Sat Nav systems. High-speed processor is included which ensures faster screen redraws and smooth panning. Target visibility is possible with Auto Gain technology and the weak and strong returns are simultaneously shown with See-Thru technology.
Maximum horizontal accuracy is < 49 feet and the enhanced position accuracy is < 10 feet. It features 100 routes and 3000 waypoints for better navigation purposes.
Source: satellitenavigation.org.uk