http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog The Garmin handheld GPS store blog. Updates, news and information about GPS units by Garmin. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:45:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We've just added new gps units to our store. What is exciting about the new Oregon 550 is it can take pictures. When it takes the picture, it stores the location so you can go back there again. Pretty cool I think. Garmin has taken social networking seriously and is adding ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/new-dakota-and-oregon-gps-units/ Garmin has unveiled a new line of GPS units geared towards the outdoors enthusiasts. The new Garmin Dakota line has a lot of features for hikers, hunters, geocachers, scouts and surveyors. It's waterproof and has 20 hours of battery life. Great for if you're out camping. We'll look forward to ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/new-dakota-gps-units-coming/ Today's GPS's aren't just for the car, truck, or SUV. More and more manufacturers are discovering that offering drivers the option of taking their navigation systems off road is an incredible boon to sales. With this realization they are delivering on many levels previously unheard of. There are even GPS ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/gps-units-uses/ There is a great amount of concern about the privacy aspect of GPS and auto navigation systems and devices. Many people are strict guardians of their privacy as it has become so sacred and so easily invaded. I for one, certainly understand that desire to maintain one's privacy and do ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/privacy-gps/ Garmin has just released information about 2 new handheld GPS units in the Oregon series. The Oregon 500 and the Oregon 550t.  The special features they have are a touchscreen and built-in camera - which is waterproof. And who loves these handhelds? Geocachers of course.  At the most recent "Geowoodstock", the ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/oregon-550-and-550t/ These days, there are a whole lot of GPS units. For the car, for the bike, handheld and more. Some get installed in your car (by using various means like suction cups) while others use a cord from the cigarette lighter and are handheld. Handheld GPS's are different and function ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/handheld-gps-units/ Have you ever wondered about the benefits of owning a GPS and how it would change your life and how you travel? Well, these days GPS units are more and more sophisticated and have more and more features. They do more than point you from one direction to the next. ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/how-does-a-gps-work/ Geocaching is becoming a popular past-time more and more. It is one reason why handheld GPS systems are also becoming extremely popular. These days, people are looking for more a navigation system to do more than get you from A to B. They have become fun! Whether or not you've gotten ... http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/geocaching-fun/ Thanks for visiting the blog. What you'll find here is the latest news, sales and other Garmin GPS related information.  If you want to get back to shopping for a handheld GPS unit, go to the Garmin handheld GPS store. http://handheld-gps-store.com/blog/welcome-to-the-garmin-handheld-gps-blog/