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Victor’s Vectors: Georeferenced FliteCharts Now Available on 696 and G3X
A few savvy Garmin customers might have noticed something different with yesterday’s update of the FliteCharts database for their GPSMAP 696 and G3X. In July, Garmin announced the availability of geo-referenced Jeppesen charts for the 696 and announced the coming of geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts. The FliteCharts were scheduled to be released in fourth quarter 2010. [...] The post Victor’s Vectors: Georeferenced FliteCharts Now Available... -
Garmin acquires MetriGear, adding cycling power to fitness portfolio
Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has acquired MetriGear, Inc., the creator of an innovative pedal-based power solution for cycling, as a new and exciting component of its growing fitness division. MetriGear is a Silicon Valley-based company devoted to creating game-changing solutions for improving athletic performance in cycling and other sports. “Power is becoming the must-have information for... -
Hesjedal and Stetina share Interbike spotlight with new Garmin Edge 800
We'll be pulling out all the stops at Interbike next week, showcasing the GPS-enabled touchscreen Edge 800 cycling computer as well as two of the brightest stars on Team Garmin-Transitions, Canadian Ryder Hesjedal and American Peter Stetina. Hesjedal and Stetina will be meeting fans and signing autographs in the Garmin booth (2631) from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, and Thursday, Sept....
