03-31-2008, 09:49 AM
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Google, Garmin link up for GPS trip info
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-990...=2547-1_3-0-20
The link between online mapping services and global positioning devices is growing stronger. Starting Tuesday, people using Google Maps to plan trips will be able to send location data to their Garmin GPS systems, the companies announced on Monday. The feature, called "Send-to-Garmin", will eliminate the need to re-key route information into GPS devices. Likewise, Garmin has inked a deal with Mapquest to send mapping information from that online service to Garmin's GPS products. The service is expected to launch in April. Mapquest already lets people send mapping information to mobile phones. Roughly one year ago, Garmin and Mapquest launched application programming interfaces intended to encourage developers to write applications linking GPS systems to online services. |
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03-31-2008, 11:39 AM
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Wow... I wonder which units this service will work with?
please... let the Nuvi 350 get this service. 
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04-01-2008, 08:34 AM
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i guess that means I should buy a garmin? =P
fyi, the dash already does this with it's always connected gps... hmm, thinking about this some more, i guess that means you have to have your gps connected to your computer? also, it only seems to work for businesses. perhaps, it's so that you can update POI's? and finally, you can also send to tomtom, bmw's, and benz's
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