Daily Giz Wiz 773: Garmin GPSMAP 640
Episode 773 of the podcast
| Subject: | Review of Garmin GPSMAP 640 |
| Released: | Wednesday 25 February 2009 |
| Length: | about 25 minutes |
| Download file: | DGW-773.mp3 (11.6 MB) |
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Short info
Whether you're a landlubber or Captain Jack, get where you're going with the waterproof, 5.2" Garmin GPSMAP 640.
Audible pick of the day: Moby Dick, Unabridged, By Herman Melville, Narrated by Frank Muller. For a free audiobook, visit Audible.com/gizwiz
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Detailed information
Link: Garmin
Another gadget from the Miami Boat Show, the Garmin GPSMAP 640 is a dual mode GPS device which can be used as a marine chartplotter and a city GPS turn-by-turn navigator. When placed in the marine mount or automotive mount (which come included with the device), it will switch automatically to the appropriate mode. It has a 5.2-inch touch screen, 800 x 480 pixels, an SD card slot, waterproof, preloaded with BlueChart g2 marine data (such as tides and currents, depth contours) and City Navigator NA maps.Workaholics
When TWiTLive was off the air recently for a couple of days, Leo found himself at a loose end home and became a little unbearable to Jennifer. Dick likewise is a workaholic who has not taken a vacation for years.
A Fireplace for TWiT Cottage
Dick's friend Dennis Wunderlin (aka Dexterity Dennis) has a fireplace insert from Dimplex, and Dick recommends it to Leo for the old fireplace at TWiT Cottage. Leo saw one in action on Valentine's Day in a San Francisco hotel and plans to get one for the Californian summer. At least that will give him something to talk about on another TTTT.
Respect for the Sea
Dick was once out in the sea in his boat when it was hit by a huge wave and the boat was tossed straight up. Since then, he's had a lot of respect for the sea. He now has a smaller 22 feet boat and he seldom ventures out into the ocean unless it's really calm.
Christmas Gift on Valentine's Day
Ludwik of GizWizSearch is such a friend to DGW that Dick decided to send him a Christmas package of GizWiz goodies. Dick sent it by priority mail and the parcel arrived safely in Poland for Ludwik on Valentine's Day. Leo suggests that Dick sell a Ludwik Prize Pack. Dick thinks a Bernie Madoff Treasure Pack might be a better idea.
A Choice for Tomorrow's Gadget
Dick has prepared a gadget for tomorrow's show, but a parcel has just arrived too. Leo will have the choice.
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