Garmin will soon unveil also the new GPSMAP 60 Cx and GPSMAP 60 CSx devices like Gpsmap 60CS but now featured with the high performance SirfStar III chipset and a 64 MB TransFlash memory card (also know as Micro SD card)  for optional downloaded maps. These lightweight, rugged, waterproof units raise the bar to offer a 256-color, highly reflective display that provides easy viewing in almost any lighting condition. This transreflective TFT provides excellent viewing while maximizing your battery life ( now 30 hours with SirfStar III chipset !)

GPSMAP 60 CX Features: 

• SiRF high-sensitivity GPS receiver
• WAAS-enabled
• Meets rigid IPX-7 submersible standards
• Built-in basemaps with auto routing
• Expandable memory
• 64 MB TransFlash memory card included
• Electronic compass
• Barometric altimeter
• Bright color TFT display
• USB and serial ports
• 160 x 240 pixels
• Runs for 30 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)
• 2.4"W x 7.1"H x 1.3"D

  GPSMAP 60CSx also includes an electronic compass, barometric pressure and altimeter

  Expected price:  GPSMAP 60Cx about $450 – GPSMAP 60CSx about $500

Garmin will soon introduce SirfStar III chipset with the new GPSMAP 76Cx and 76CSx marine Gps.
The latest color-display technology gives both units the brightest, sunlight-readable displays available. And with brand-new state-of-the-art receivers and powerful microprocessors, these units will give you a quick and steady fix. Now equipped with a 128 MB TransFlash memory card for optional map.

 GPSMAP 76Cx Features:

• SiRF high-sensitivity GPS receiver
• WAAS-enabled
• Meets rigid IPX-7 submersible standards, and floats
• Brilliant color TFT display
• Built-in basemap with auto routing
• Expandable memory
• 128 MB TransFlash memory card included for optional downloaded maps
• Runs for 30 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)
• 2.7"W x 6.2"H x 1.2"D

76CS also includes an electronic compass, barometric pressure and altimeter

Expected price:  GPSMAP 76Cx about $500 – GPSMAP 76CSx about $550

Garmin will soon be releasing the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx GPS
The eTrex Vista CX is Garmin’s exciting, new, pocket-sized handheld that brings color, automatic routing, longer battery life and combines a basemap of North and South America, with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. Now with improved receiver sensitivity and 32MB TransFlash™ data card for added map storage.

Features:

• WAAS enabled
• Barometric altimeter
• Electronic compass
• Built-in basemap
• Automatic route calculation
• Turn-by-turn directions
• Improved receiver sensitivity
• 32MB TransFlash™ data card for added map storage
• USB interface
• 100% waterproof design
• Vivid color TFT display
• Runs for 20 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)

Expected price:  about $350

As reported on Basspro web site, it appears that Garmin will be introducing the new Garmin eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Vista Cx, GPSMap 60Cx, GPSMap 60CSx, GPSMap 76 Cx and GPSMap 76CSx all featured with SiRFstarIII chipset, known for its accuracy and low power draw.
The great difference in these x-models is that all the devices now come with very diminutive Trans-Flash (also called MicroSD) slots for loading up more data map
This new Garmin devices could even be available as soon as early December.

Garmin seems set to reveal the new Forerunner 305 Gps model as reported on expositors page on Ces 2006 web site
The Forerunner 305 continuously monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively.

The 305 looks much more like a real watch  and may even contain its antenna in the angled bottom half of the watch
As reported on Sportim Weblog,  "Garmin has started to use better GPS chip sets from SiRF and this facilitates smaller sized batteries and improved GPS signal reception to fit a watch sized GPS" and antenna area is supposed to be located in that smaller bended part with the Garmin name. This makes sense since you would like the antenna to face towards the sky while using it as a sport watch.

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Tom Tom released  the new application for the TomTom GO
This update is recommend if the version number of the application on your TomTom GO is lower than version 5.420

What’s new in 5.420?

- It’s even easier to start a Traffic trial on your device.
– After setting up TomTom Traffic, it is automatically enabled.
– CDMA is now also supported for connecting to TomTom PLUS.
– Streets with the same name in towns that are close together are not confused in this version.
– The quality of the sound has been optimised when using hands-free calling (GO 500 and 700).
– Version 5.420 is compatible with more mobile phones.
– All entries in the phonebook on your mobile phone are now transferred to the device, no matter where they are stored.

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