New, Updated, and Interesting Items
on Joe and Jack's Website
for August, 2007
31 August
Magellan has announced the Maestro 4200 and Maestro 3200 series.
TomTom has announced the TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION in North America.
TomTom has announced the Traffic Solutions for its ONE and GO Product Ranges in North America.
TomTom has announced the TomTom RIDER 2ND Edition For Motorcycles.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5212 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5208 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5012 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5008 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4212 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4208 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4012 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4008 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GMR 18 software version 2.50.
30 August
Garmin has announced the nuvi 750, nuvi 760, and nuvi 770. (press release)
TomTom has announced the TomTom GO 920 T.
29 August
Garmin has announced Garmin Connect. (press release)
Garmin has announced the Edge 605 and the Edge 705. (press release)
Magellan has posted CrossoverGPS firmware version 2.14.
Magellan has posted CrossoverGPS firmware version 1.68.
Magellan has posted RoadMate 2200 firmware version 1.56.
Magellan has posted RoadMate 2000 firmware version 1.56.
Magellan has posted Maestro 4040 Family firmware version 2.24.
Magellan has posted Maestro 4000 Family firmware version 2.24.
28 August
Garmin has posted KNA G510 software version 3.50.
Garmin has posted KNA G520 software version 3.50.
27 August
Garmin has posted MapConverter for Windows software version 2.0.0.1 Beta.
MapConverter converts maps and unlock codes on your Windows PC to Macintosh format. There is a description of the use of this product on Chets blog.
26 August
Garmin has posted StreetPilot c340 software version 4.40.
23 August
Garmin has posted MapSource software version 6.13.1.
Garmin has posted Firmware Update for GDB50 MSN Direct Receiver software version 2.30 (WebUpdater only).
Garmin has posted Rino 520 Australia software version 2.20.
Garmin has posted nuvi 200 software version 3.10.
Garmin has posted nuvi 250 software version 3.10.
Garmin has posted nuvi 260 software version 3.10.
Garmin has posted nuvi 270 software version 3.10.
21 August
Garmin has posted MapInstall software version 3.11.1.
Garmin has posted StreetPilot c310 software version 5.70.
Garmin has posted StreetPilot c320 software version 5.70.
Garmin has posted StreetPilot c330 software version 5.70.
Garmin has posted StreetPilot c340 software version 4.30.
Garmin has reverted to nuvi 610 software version 3.80.
Garmin has reverted to nuvi 660 software version 3.80.
20 August
Garmin has posted Astro 220/DC20 combination (region file only) software version 2.30 (only available via the WebUpdater).
Garmin has posted GPS Chipset Type B (Region File) software version 2.30 (only available via the WebUpdater).
This appears to be for the new 'H' series receivers.
19 August
Garmin has made eTrex Venture Cx software version 2.80 available via the WebUpdater.
Garmin has made eTrex Legend Cx software version 2.80 available via the WebUpdater.
Garmin has made eTrex Vista Cx software version 2.80 available via the WebUpdater.
17 August
Mexico Maps - BiciMapas maps Compared to Garmin's Mexico NT maps and Mexico Maps - A Summary of the Available GPS and DRG Topo Maps of Mexico have been updated to reflect a major upgrade in the BiciMapas GPS maps of Mexico. They have 2 1/2 times more street data, and the maps now autoroute with most Garmin receivers.
Under: Feature Items.
15 August
Garmin has posted MapInstall for the Mac software version 2.0.0.1 Beta.
10 August
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 420/420S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 430/430S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 440/440S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 450/450S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 520/520S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 550/550S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 525/525S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 555/555S software version 2.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 530/530S software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 540/540S software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 535/535S software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 545/545S software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 430X/430SX software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 440X/440SX software version 2.50.
09 August
Garmin has posted iQue 3600 EFIGS software version Release 6.
Garmin has posted iQue 3600 English-only software version Release 6.
Garmin has posted iQue 3200 EFIGS software version Release 3.
Garmin has posted iQue 3200 English-only software version Release 3.
08 August
Garmin has announced the Forerunner 50. Only Sports Watch With Automatic Wireless Sync (press release)
07 August
Magellan has announced the new Triton handheld series, with VantagePoint and National Geographic maps.
06 August
Garmin has posted MapSource Beta software version 6.13.0.1 Beta.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 60Cx software version 3.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 60CSx software version 3.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 76Cx software version 3.50.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 76CSx software version 3.50.
Garmin has announced the nuvi 260. An Entry-Level Navigator That Speaks Street Names. (press release)
03 August
Garmin has posted Communicator Plugin 2.2.0 for Mac.
Garmin has posted eTrex Legend HCx software version 2.30.
Garmin has posted eTrex Vista HCx software version 2.30.
Garmin has posted nuvi 310 Arabic software version 2.20.
02 August
Garmin has posted MapInstall for the Mac software version 2.0.0.0 Beta.
MapInstall installs map onto your Garmin device. MapManager copies maps and unlock codes into the right place to be accessible by MapInstall and Training Center. There is a description of the use of this product on Chets blog.
Garmin has posted MapConverter for Windows software version 2.0.0 Beta.
MapConverter converts maps and unlock codes on your Windows PC to Macintosh format. There is a description of the use of this product on Chets blog.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5212 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5208 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5012 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5008 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4212 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4208 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4012 software version 2.40.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4008 software version 2.40.
01 August
Garmin has posted Mobile XT for Windows Mobile 10 software version 4.10.20w.
Garmin has posted Mobile XT for Windows Mobile 20 software version 4.10.20w.
Lowrance has posted MapCreate 7 Update.

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