| 25 January 2001 | |
| Garmin has posted newer MapSource beta version 3.06. Changes made from version 3.05 to beta 3.06: Fixed an interface problem between the eMap and MapSource when using certain laptop computers. Changed "Danger Area" symbol to be a diamond in a square. Added finer zoom scale settings. Fixed problem with User Datum handling of Delta X, Y, and Z values. Added DXF export feature. Added enforcement of Navtech contractual limit of 32MB data size for certain data sets. When an error occurs, this error is logged them to a file in user's temporary directory called MapSource.log. Corrected parameters for Hu-Tzu-Shan datum. Added support for products with Unlock Codes. Added feature to synchronize PC clock from the GPS. Added map drawing support for new Fishing Hotspots product. Changed City Finder to a general feature finder to support new products with a general feature index. Communication settings dialog was added and can now be accessed from the preferences or any time a serial operation is needed. Show map size in MB units if the size greater than or equal to 1000KB. Added feature to get the internal Serial Number of a GPS device. | |
| 24 January 2001 | |
| Garmin has posted GPSMAP 295 software version 2.10. Changes made from version 2.09 to 2.10: Correct problem displaying nearest cities from the basemap. Correct problem modifying a route after the route has been uploaded. |
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| 23 January 2001 | |
| Maps From Around the World
Compiled by the Univ. of Texas - Includes Maps from the CIA. Under: Geography, etc. |
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| Magellan GPS-410- A GPS designed principally for Marine use. Under: Hardware and Software Reviews. |
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| 05 January 2001 | |
| Universal TIME
- What has it been doing throughout the years? How does it compare to GPS time? Under: Geography, etc. |
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| 04 January 2001 | |
| Garmin has posted MapSource beta version 3.06. Changes made from version 3.05 to beta 3.06: Fixed an interface problem between the eMap and MapSource when using certain laptop computers. | |
| 03 January 2001 | |
| Garmin ColorMap StreetPilot model III: New GPS has address-to-address routing and voice. Also see the announcements the new eTrex models. Under: Feature Items. |
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| 02 January 2001 | |
| Garmin has posted eMap software version 2.63. Changes made from version 2.62 to 2.63: Allowed units to be manufactured with a new flash device. Under: FAQs - Hardware. |
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