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From the Forums Friday 2008-02-29

I think if I did the math right the next time we have a “From the Forums Friday” on February 29th it will be in the year 2036! I wonder what GPS will look like then…. But for now, here is what we’ve got this week.

February 29th, 2008 | Posted in GPS | Comments Off

What is an Electronic Compass?

A question we get time and time again is “what is an electronic compass?” After-all, GPS devices are electronic and they can tell what direction I’m going. So shouldn’t all GPS devices be known as having an electronic compass? Well, not quite. Here is what you need to know about how GPS devices deal with [...]

February 29th, 2008 | Posted in GPS, GPS 101, GPS Definitions | Comments Off

Sunshine on the Conor Pass

This will probably be the final photo from that September 2006 visit to the Conor Pass. It’s taken earlier than some of the others but I’m a sucker for leading lines so it had to go in!
I love the reflection in the water on the valley floor, and the shadows of the clouds.

Must make a trip back there this summer!

February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Candid, Canon 20D, Conor Pass, Dingle, Ireland, Kerry, Landscape, Nature, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Sky, Water, cloud, fence, irishblogs, lake, reflection, road | Comments Off

Garmin Nuvi Games

Coming to a Nuvi near you soon, Garmin Games. No, we are not referring to GekoSmak, Nibbons, and Gekoids, the outdoor adventure games that come on their handheld devices. We’re talking about things like Poker, Brick Breaker, Solitaire, Space Shooter, and Sudoku. The games are said to become available for the Nuvi 850, 880, and [...]

February 29th, 2008 | Posted in GPS, GPS Games, Garmin | Comments Off