Newest All In One Smartphone GPS Devices For Skiers And Snowboarders
Over the last several years tech gadgets for skiers and snowboarders have come full circle. Not so long ago the most tech that skiers had was the Sony Walkman. Not to say the Walkman was a dog. It actually took more punishment and kept working better than the early iPods.
Anyway we read lots of magazines around here. Over the the course of a year a couple dozen outdoor and skier publications arrive. Usually a month before they hit news stands.
This year we have seen a few articles about technology for skiers and snowboarders that have caught our collective eyes. Up till 2 years ago we had to bring a Hand Held GPS, a Apple iPod and a Cell Phone along if we wanted to have all the cool gadgets. Those days are gone. In only a few short years we have gone from carrying 3 to 5 pounds of gadgets to lees than 1 pound if we so chose.
In 2009 and in 2010 skiers and snowboarders can bring just one device with them and have it all. Music, GPS with Maps and of course the all important phone. So we have put together a list of our favorite devices to share.
The first all in one 3G Smartphone device we like is The Blackberry Bold 9000. This was writen about in Outdoor magazines Summer 2009 Buyers Guide Titled Best New Gear for Travel. They had a bunch of devices, but the Bold stands out for skiers. Why ? Because its bold. It is bigger than a normal phone and you can feel it in you pocket. Besides that it's a Blackberry so you can check your email and surf the web for maps as you ride up the lift. The Bold is very user friendly and the user has access to music, email, GPS apps and of course the phone. Read More at Blackberry Bold For Sale
The Apple iPhone 3G S is probably the most popular Smartphone among magazine writers. It should be as it has the most applications. The iPhone has taken the world by storm. Even with being locked into a contract with AT&T hasn't prevented the iPhone from becoming a everyday device for many. These days there is no need to have a AT&T contract though. The iPhone has been unlocked and successfully activated by thousands non AT&T Network users since.
As for skiers and snowboarders the ability to download trail maps and watch live weather channel radar puts on the top for the most functions.
Here a great article. Ski Magazine Calls iPhone Essential Gear.
Consumer Reports isnt a magazine that you think of when you think of being in the mountains. They have lots to say though and is the authority on electronics.
Consumer Reports has had the LG Dare Phone on its top and best of lists since its release. The Dare is a amazing piece of technology and the Verizon Network is rated the best network in the USA by Consumer Reports Users. That says a lot. Dare Smartphone has many features that skiers and snowboarders will love. First of all Verizon has more 3G coverage area than any other network. This means users stay connected when they are out in the mountains.
Besides the Network which you don't have to use. (IE: Unlocked Phone) Verizon Wireless really outdid itself with the LG Dare Phone. To start, Dare features an impressive LCD touch-screen display. The bright, vibrant display on this phone is very responsive, making it a joy to use, and less of a hassle like some other touch-screen phones on the market. The display is totally intuitive, and features drag and drop capabilities just like a regular computer screen. Check it out at LG Dare Phone.
One of the newset offering is LG eNV Touch. The Touch is the reborn Voyager Smartphone. The Voyager Phone was the original iPhone Killer. The next generation Voyager is the LG eNV Touch.
This phone features a full MP3 player that is both easy to use and produces quality sound through the built in speakers or headphones. The music interface displays the album artwork next to the artist for easy recognition and comes with a number or preset equalizer settings so the sound is exactly how the user likes it.
This phone is designed for people who want the ability to do just about everything they need to do while on the road. Featuring mobile mail which can access from a variety of sources such as Yahoo, AOL and Windows Live you can get your email from anywhere. The photo quality of the build in camera is equally impressive with an intuitive interface and controls. Read more about LG eNV Touch
Next is Blackberry Storm. This is a WOW Smartphone too. This thing has all the bells and whistles. As with all RIM Balckberry devices. A "smart" phone, yes, because it fits into the lifestyle of various individuals. For tech savvy goers they are able to use the multimedia functions for incredible, fast and easy accessible information such as drag and drop songs and videos. The business goer is able to synchronize his/her calendar, meetings, notes and schedules, literally having an assistant at your beck and call. Overall great phone with really good usage for teens and adults alike. The best reason to consider a Blackberry Storm is that you can get Read more about Blackberry Storm
We saved the best for last. A WOW device that is really blowing the tech world away is the Garmin Nuvifone. This device is a skiers dream device. Come on its a Smartphone made by a GPS company that has been making arguably the best GPS devices for decades. Garmin was building GPS before Tom meet Tom to become TomTom.
The Garmin Nuvifone G60 Smartphone isn't just your regular cell phone. It also has a GPS system and also has touch screen capabilities equipped with a virtual keyboard and virtual buttons. Garmin has coined this system as a "hybrid handset" and it is easy to see why.
The Nuvifone is a true GPS Phone that you can download topographical and trail map from one of the largest map databases. The only 3G phone to fully integrate the world’s best-selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web. Spoken turn-by-turn directions announce streets by name just like a Garmin nüvi personal navigation device.
Because GPS is integrated and not just an application, nüvifone allows you to do more, such as talk on the phone while continuing to navigate.
Always know where you are and where you’re going with nüvifone. It provides the easiest, most advanced and intuitive navigation experience of any phone currently available. Read more about Garmin Nuvifone G60
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Don't forget the skiers and Snowboardersin the family this Holiday Season.
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