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The videos below are provided by GPS City Canada. They contain useful information about how to use the Garmin Oregon GPS. For more Videos you can visit their Youtube user page or their main site gpscity.ca .
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – Paperless Geocaching
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – Where to? How to find points.
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – Mapping Screen
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – Trip Computer
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – Marking a Waypoint with the Garmin Oregon
Garmin Oregon Handheld GPS – The Main menu
For more gps videos on other units visit http://www.gpscity.ca
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by Roxanne McManus on Jul 10, 2009 <!–
Garmin Connect – the next generation of MotionBased –> Tags: 405, 305, 205, 310XT, Forerunner, Oregon, Edge, 605, 705 Related Items: Garmin Forerunner 205, Garmin Forerunner 305, , Garmin Forerunner 405CX with HRM and USB ANT Stick BLUE, , Garmin Edge 605 GPS, 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 these are larger activities which take longer to transfer.
Friday 31 July 2009 will be the last day that MotionBased will accept uploads from Garmin fitness devices. Therefore, we encourage all MotionBased customers who have a Garmin fitness device to take advantage of the new site and make the switch to Garmin Connect now, where you’ll find most of your activities already waiting.
For those of you using Garmin outdoor handheld devices, MotionBased will still be available to you until Garmin Connect supports those devices in the Fall 2009.
Thank you for your patience during the build and release process. We know it has been worth the wait. 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 these are larger activities which take longer to transfer.
Friday 31 July 2009 will be the last day that MotionBased will accept uploads from Garmin fitness devices. Therefore, we encourage all MotionBased customers who have a Garmin fitness device to take advantage of the new site and make the switch to Garmin Connect now, where you’ll find most of your activities already waiting.
For those of you using Garmin outdoor handheld devices, MotionBased will still be available to you until Garmin Connect supports those devices in the Fall 2009.
Related Items: Garmin Forerunner 205, Garmin Forerunner 305, , Garmin Forerunner 405CX with HRM and USB ANT Stick BLUE, , Garmin Edge 605 GPS,
Original Article; MotionBased transition to Garmin Connect; By Roxie at GPS City Canada
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When using any of the top of the line Garmin Nuvi 8X5, Nuvi 8XX, and Nuvi 5000 Series GPS, you will get more enjoyment out of these units by playing well known video games. These games are based on some great titles such as boxing which is very similar to the Nintendo Classic “Mike Tyson’s: Punch out” but with a easy to use touch screen interface. Brick breaker is another fun title which is alot like Arkanoid, break coloured blocks to get more points and power ups.
The games are perfect for entertaining passengers on long trips. Keep the kids occupied with easy to play games, that are enjoyable by all ages.
Some Available Titles (as of July 2009);
- Boxing – Punch em up arcade games.
- Brick Breaker – Brick breaking fun.
- Bubbles – Line up bubbles of the same color for more points.
- Space Shooter - Shoot down the alien invaders.
- Crumble - Similar to the Online game Popit. touch on blocks of the same coor touching together to clear them for points.
- Interceptor – Missle Command for your Garmin Nuvi.
- Temo – Like doctor Mario for Nintendo, line up the multy coloured pills. Get 4 colours in a row for more points.
- Video Poker – Get ready for the Vegas tables with this easy to use poker simulator.
Related Items: Garmin Nuvi 850, Garmin Nuvi 880, Garmin Nuvi 855, Garmin Nuvi 885T, Garmin Nuvi 5000
For more information visit Garmin Games.
Original Article Link: Garmin Nuvi Games – fun for all ages; by GPS City Canada your Online in Instore GPS provider
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GPS City a top supplier of GPS and mounting products is proud of their involvement in geo-friendly activities to make our parks more enjoyable by all. They will be sponsoring a local Calgary event and future events across Canada and the USA.
GPS City Canada (http://www.gpscity.ca) is please to announce thier sponsorship of the annual Eco-Friendly Spring Cache In Trash Out (CITO) event. Held in beautiful Edworthy Park in Calgary, AB Canada, many of the local Geocaching community will be attending. GPS City Canada will be supplying the Calgary group with plenty of Geocaching swag, and for one lucky cacher a Garmin Nuvi 550 crossover GPS navigator in appreciation of their environmentally friendly activities!The goal of the event is to bring local cachers together to network, and clean up local parks enjoyed by all. As the cachers search for hidden geocaches, they pick up garbage left behind by others. At the end of the hunt, a variety of prizes and a BBQ await the participants.
Event Details; April 19, 2009 @ Edworthy Park, Calgary Alberta. Coords N 51° 03.790 W 114° 09.509
About Geocaching;
Geocaching is a GPS game played by GPS enthusiasts world wide. In most cases, a waterproof container is hidden somewhere in the world, containing lots of trinkets and traceable items. The co-ordinates of the cache are placed on the Geocaching website for other members in the area to access. A player (cacher) then goes to the official geocaching website and downloads/enters the GPS co-ordinates, and some helpful hints, for the placed cache. When a cacher finds an geocache they will log their find on the geocaching website. For official rules on geocaching and to get started visit http://www.geocaching.com .About GPS City;
Established in 1994, GPS CITY (http://www.gpscity.com) and its sister company GPS CITY Canada (http://www.gpscity.ca) quickly became the Internets leading source for information and purchases of GPS systems and accessories. In 2000, its corporate headquarters moved from Calgary, Alberta to Las Vegas, Nevada, and the company has enjoyed significant growth ever since. Currently, GPS CITY is a leading reseller of Garmin and other brand name GPS products and is one of the top resellers of GPS mounting systems in the world.http://www.1888pressrelease.com/calgary-spring-cache-in-trash-out-event-pr-113469.html
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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 1, 2009 — GPS CITY, the 15 year GPS authority, is proud to announce the introduction of a $50 mail in rebate on the highly sought after Oregon series Garmin GPS. The rebate will be available between Feb. 27 and May 10, with all Oregon series models qualifying for the discount.
The Oregon GPS series was introduced in 2008 and quickly gained popularity as the first fully touch-screen outdoor GPS. With a sleek new design that features an internal antenna, the Oregon GPS line brings superior Garmin GPS technology to the next level of functionality and portability.
The base model, the Oregon 200, comes with a worldwide base map and includes paperless geocaching. The 300-series adds a barometric altimeter and electronic compass to features already included in the 200 model, along with a few extra features. The 400t, 400i and 400c models come preloaded with US topographic, inland lakes and waterways and coastal waterway mapping, respectively.
Garmin’s rebate makes the Oregon series even more accessible to any budget, and comes just in time for the spring hunting and geocaching seasons. Both the Oregon GPS line and its accompanying accessories and mounts are available by visiting http://www.gpscity.com.About GPS CITY: Established in 1994, http://www.gpscity.com and its sister company http://www.gpscity.ca quickly became the Internet’s leading source for GPS information and purchases of GPS systems and accessories. In 2000, its corporate headquarters moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and the company has seen explosive growth ever since. In 2005, http://www.gpscity.com founded a separate division, http://www.expressmounts.com, to cater to consumers who wanted high quality, low cost mounting solutions for their GPS systems, computers, cellphones and televisions. Currently, GPS City is the leading distributor of Garmin products and is one of the top distributors of GPS mounting systems in the world.
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Topo Canada with DEM data has been anticipated for a couple years now, ever since Garmin announced Topo USA on DVD with DEM data. The new maps will contain the 2D NTS topo data everyone is used to but with the addition of 3D DEM data. DEM (digital elevation model) data gives a 3D look to the popular Garmin mapping by adding shaded elevation data to the maps.
Not all GPS units take advantage of the DEM data but if you have a newer Nuvi, Oregon or Colorado GPS then you are in luck. Even if your GPS cannot display the shaded relief data (DEM) you can utilize the info on your PC when you analyze your track and waypoint information.
Special Features;
- Topographic coverage of Canada, 1:50,000 scale for most areas and 1:250,000 in others
- Built in DEM and 3D shaded terrain data
- Trails and routable roads across Canada
- Point of Interest Data
- Searchable Database of cities, geographic names, summits, lakes, parks, and much more
- National, regional and local parks, forests and wilderness area info
- BaseCamp on DVD only for data management and trip planning via your PC
Learn more and purchase the new Topo Canada maps here; http://www.gpscity.ca/item-garmin-topographic-canada-dvd-with-basecamp/cdtopocan2.htm
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The Garmin Zumo 660 will be released for shipment at the end of April, 2009, according to Las Vegas-based GPS City. Designed to integrate the latest in GPS navigation technology, the Zumo 660 will provide the most advanced navigation available to date for motorcycle owners.Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 19, 2009 — GPS City (www.gpscity.com) is pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated Garmin Zumo 660 will begin shipping at the end of April. Serving as a strong start to the second quarter for Garmin and just in time for riding season, this all-purpose motorcycle navigator is already at the top of most cyclists’ wish lists. It boasts a slim body design, wide screen, advanced Junction and 3D building views, and a host of other “under the hood” improvements over its predecessor, the top-selling motorcycle GPS unit, the Garmin Zumo 550.
The Zumo series has made Garmin a dominating force in the market, owing largely to their special attention to the needs of bikers. Bluetooth connectivity allows users to receive spoken GPS directions directly through their headsets, keeping eyes on the scenery and the road. Large icons and an innovative, large-format keyboard on the touchscreen let riders type in destinations without removing gloves, which many riders admit saves valuable riding time. Worth noting as well is the inclusion of multiple mounting options for Zumo owners. The units will come packaged with a handlebar assembly and a suction cup mount for motorcycle and automobile use, respectively.
Garmin will also be including a DVD copy of the North American mapping software that comes preloaded on the Zumo 660. This will allow users to pre-plan their routes and upload them directly to their Zumo 660s. Owners will be able to choose the road systems they prefer and select stops along the way for sightseeing, fuel, lodging, and more from the comfort of their home computer. Additional mapping of most countries can be purchased on DVD or preloaded SD/MicroSD data cards so the Zumo 660s can ride along side their owners no matter where in the world they may travel.
The Zumos are universally recognized as the user-friendly, feature-rich motorcycle alternative to Garmin’s incredibly successful Nuvi series, and the Zumo 660 will be a welcome addition to the lineup. Compatible with the recent nuMaps Lifetime map updates offered by Garmin, it is positioned to continue Garmin’s market domination for years to come.
About GPS CITY: Established in 1994, GPS CITY (http://www.gpscity.com) and its sister company GPS CITY Canada (http://www.gpscity.ca) quickly became the Internet’s leading source for information and purchases of GPS systems and accessories. In 2000, its corporate headquarters moved from Calgary, Alberta to Las Vegas, Nevada, and the company has enjoyed significant growth ever since. Currently, GPS CITY is a leading reseller of Garmin and other brand name GPS products and is one of the top resellers of GPS mounting systems in the world.
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One of Garmins Best Vehicle Navigators is only $249.95CND at Canada’s best Garmin supplier GPSCity. The Nuvi 750 gets top ratings on all consumer electronics sites. Get one now before they run out.The Nuvi 750 has some great features that make it a must have. You can save multiple track logs and preplanned routes in the units memory.
Tracklogs are great for when you go off road or where the map data does not exist. The unit leaves a digital breadcrumb trail that you can use to find your way back home or share with friends. You can also use the tracklog for geo-tagging photos with the appropriate software.
Preplanned routes are best for those Sunday drives. Instead of following the route the GPS calculates for you, you can make your own instead. Take the roads less traveled or plan your secret short cut.
If you live in Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal you can take advantage of the Traffic capabilities in the unit by adding the optional GTM FM traffic receiver or the GDB 50 MSN Direct Receiver. Having the unit take you around traffic will save you time and stress. Don’t forget it has a MP3 Player with FM transmitter and it is compatible with various optional Garmin maps.
Garmin has just released Metroguide Canada v5. It has a lot of detail that is missing from the built in City Navigator North America NT maps. And for the adventurer you can use Garmin’s Topo Canada maps in the unit for extra back country detail. This is a great GPS navigator at a awesome price. Don’t miss out. I didn’t.
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Pretty soon in the province of Ontario it will be against the law to use a cell phone or other mobile electronic devices while driving unless it is hands-free. The rest of Canada will be soon to follow Ontario’s precedent. Police will soon start to pull over motorist who are fumbling with their cell phone, GPS, or other electronic device while driving. The prize for being pulled over for using such mobile devices is a fine to be paid to your local government.
To avoid these unwanted tickets you can use hands-free technology such as Bluetooth, voice dialing, speech recognition or similar. Bluetooth is a common feature in the mid-range to high-end GPS systems available on the market today. Using Bluetooth you can receive and send phone calls. If you have speech recognition you can tell your GPS verbally your next destination. It costs a little extra for the hands free options but the add-on will pay for itself.
One thing to mention is that very few people know that mounting to your windshield in Canada is not allowed. This law is usually only enforced if the devices are mounted on the windshield in a way that is unsafe or is plainly in the drivers line of sight of the road. It is best to mount your GPS below the dash and not on it to ensure that you have an unobstructed view of the road. Use your common sense when using mobile electronics and you should have nothing to worry about.
Drive safe and have fun. Here are some units to look into that have some of the Hands free.
Garmin Nuvi 880 – The Garmin Nuvi 880 comes with Bluetooth capabilities to answer your calls hands free. The unit also has the best speech recognition system allowing you to speak to your GPS and tell it where you want to go with little screen interaction. Using the Garmin Nuvi 880 GPS navigator you can keep both hands on the wheel. (to limit poor audio quality it is recommended to use the external microphone capabilities of the GPS)
Garmin Nuvi 760, Nuvi 770, and Nuvi 780 – The Nuvi 700 series lacks the speech recognition but comes Bluetooth ready for hands free calling. The Nuvi 7XX series is great for its added features such as tracklogs and pre-planned routes.
*** The above devices have the capability to load external points of interest (POI). Users commonly load the locations of red-light cameras and radar hotspots to get warnings before approaching the area in question. These databases for your GPS are free in most cases and will save you money in tickets***Where to buy?
GPS City is the recommended store to purchase your next hands free enabled GPS. They offer knowledgeable service and great prices.
