In addition to yesterday’s announcement of a sports watch Garmin Forerunner 225. The company today introduced a new model of a series of portable navigators eTreks. This model eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. Let’s take a closer look at the new devices.

Navigators externally and functionally almost completely inherit the very popular eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, respectively. But the device several significant updates. Let’s see the main features.

Features of the Garmin eTrex 20x and eTrex 30c

The manufacturer did not change what works well. Fully saving the design, the overall size and weight of the devices. Housing eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x still complies with the standard of protection IPX7. All the changes were only the display resolution and size of the internal memory. The display resolution has been increased from 176 x 220 pixels to 240 x 320 pixels. The size of the screen and the colors remain unchanged. Built-in memory, in turn, expanded to 3.7 Gb 1.7 Gb against the last generation. For memory expansion, there is a slot microSD.

Functionality navigators also remained unchanged. Models eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x are equipped with a highly sensitive GPS module with support for the GLONASS system (GLONASS), and function HotFix. Which software rebukes detection satellites in cold start mode. Due to the prediction of the possible positions of satellites. Among themselves eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x differ mainly in the presence of the electronic compass. Also barometric altimeter / altimeter in the latter.

Conclusion of the Garmin eTrex 20x and eTrex 30c

Portable navigators Garmin eTrex 20x and Garmin eTrex 30x appear in retail sales this summer. The suggested retail price of new products will be 200 and 300 US dollars.

Source: Garmin

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Find a way in a complex urban road infrastructure can be a daunting task even for an experienced driver, not to mention the newcomers. For the convenience of motorists, smart developers have created Navigator showing all the necessary traffic information. But look at the road and distracted by the navigator can also be very convenient.

Developers Garmin went further and created a navigator with the projector. This device projects the data necessary driver or the windshield (need special paste film) or a plastic cover. Garmin HUD shows which way to rotate, how much is left to turn, how many you can arrive at the scene.

Design and installation

Externally Garmin HUD looks pretty simple. The case – black display – Vacuum Fluorescent (VFD). The image on the screen bright, contrast, due to this information and can be seen on the windshield. The navigator and the stand are equipped with an inclination angle of 0 to 50 degrees vertically. With regard to horizontal – there are no restrictions whatsoever.

Due to the special shape of the stand project can be installed on the surface of almost any shape: flat, even though, the convex.

Charging the device is equipped with even additional USB-ports, allowing you to connect not only the device, but other devices.

Working with device

Installing the gadget is held for a few seconds: located in a comfortable place, paste the film, if necessary, connect to the Auto Chargers. In addition, it is necessary to conduct a one-time pairing Garmin HUD via Bluetooth with the device, which is a necessary application: Garmin Street Pilot (iOS), or NAVIGON (iOS, Android, WP). This application is a source of information for navigator-projector, which displays all the necessary information to the driver.

Project images clearly visible to the driver only. Actually, the passenger is not necessary.

After you connect and pair your phone with the gadget is ready for operation. We can say that Garmin HUD – this addition to your smartphone or tablet, but not a standalone unit. Compatibility: iOS, Android, Windows Phone.

The display may show the following information:

• The direction of movement;
• Distance to the turn / maneuver;
• Current and maximum permitted speed;
• Proper lane;
• Traffic information;
• Data from the cameras;
• Warning when speeding.

It is worth noting that the Garmin HUD displays only what is shown above, the card device does not display.

Conclusion: Garmin HUD – a good addition to the navigation system of the vehicle. The driver will see almost everything that he needs at the moment: to know where to turn, how fast to move. Map also, if necessary, can be viewed on the dual smartphone.

Source: Garmin

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If you are going on a trip, you decide in advance what sights you want to see and in what places to visit. But sometimes, to find the place, wander around, despite the help of maps or navigator. Triposo Travel Belt is designed to help those who are disoriented on the ground. The device is a belt that connects to your phone and on the basis of GPS, thanks to the 4 vibration modules will “push” you in the right direction. The novelty will be available in February for about $ 50.

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Hammerhead – a small device that is installed on the handlebars, which tells LED indication of an imminent turn of the road. Hammerhead is paired with an iPhone or Android-devices. Pre-order price of $ 75.

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“Navigator” announced the launch of the Ukrainian market of the first 14-inch ultrabook local assembly Impression X70 processor-based Intel.

The device is equipped with a 2-core Intel Core i3 1.9 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000, and the SSD-drive with 128 GB. Of communication options in Impression X70 has Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, LAN, and Bluetooth. The set of ports and connectors ultrabook includes one USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, card reader and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Dimensions are 333h230h19 Impression X70 mm and weighs 1.7 kg. According to the statement, “Navigator”, the battery capacity of 7800 mAh battery should last up to 8.5 hours of battery life ultrabook.

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A small Danish company has introduced the concept of the same name Leikr GPS-hours. The device does not require a connection to a smartphone, is controlled by the Linux operating system and uses WiFi, Bluetooth and USB-interfaces. To support its own navigation system uses 500 MHz processor, 8 GB of memory and a 2-inch display with a resolution of 320×240 pixels. Built-in rechargeable battery provides work for 6 hours, however, the creators are planning to increase it to 24 hours. Leikr should be on sale soon at a price of $ 150.

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