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Tiger GPS.com has the Garmin GPSMAP 3005C - GPS for $893.19, after $173.46 savings.
First Look: Kenwood DNX-8120
Kenwood dropped by the CNET Car Tech booth at CES 2009 with its DNX-8120 navigation receiver. Kenwood says that it can't keep this popular model on the shelves. With navigation by Garmin, Bluetooth by Parrot, full iPod integration with video, and two 12v accessory switches, we can completely understand why.
Garmin EcoRoute (video)
Garmin adds mileage information to its GPS unit. Tom Merritt gets a hands-on look at this new feature, which shows you how much gas you're burning based on mileage estimates you enter into the system.
PCNation has the Garmin GPSMAP 2210 - GPS for $1293.44, after $306.55 savings, plus free shipping.
Photos: New GPS devices from CES 2009
A handful of fresh portable navigation devices were unveiled at CES 2009. Here is our hands-on photo gallery of the new GPS devices, including the TomTom GO 740 Live and Garmin Zumo 660.
Flash Memory Store.com has the Garmin RINO 520HCx - GPS for $402.58, after $79.55 savings.
Flash Memory Store.com has the Garmin Fishfinder 90 for $91.23, after $18.04 savings.
Garmin gets eco-friendly with new routing option
Garmin's been quite busy at CES 2009, and the show hasn't even officially started yet. In addition to introducing the Garmin Nuvi 885T, Garmin Zumo 660, and the nuMaps Lifetime Map Update Program, the GPS manufacturer announced something called EcoRoute.
EcoRoute brings a new routing option to Garmin Nuvi devices (in addition to faster time and shorter distance) and creates itineraries based on the most fuel-efficient course. You can even select your vehicle type under the "Vehicle profile" option in the Tools menu and enter your car's fuel economy.
Other features include a Fuel Report … Read more
Garmin introduces lifetime map-update program
Updating your GPS with the latest map updates can get quite expensive, but Garmin is hoping to offer its customers a better deal with its new nuMaps Lifetime Map Update Program.
For a one-time fee, you'll be able to download new points of interest, streets, and addresses to your Garmin unit for life. Subscribers will be alerted to new updates (up to four times a year) via e-mail and maps will be downloaded directly to your computer to be transferred to the GPS via USB cable. There are some restrictions in that you can't transfer the subscription to … Read more