Gadgets: Trimble Applications for Your Blackberry
Trimble Outdoors applications are now available for CDMA-based GPS-equipped BlackBerry smart phones.
This gives GPS phones the ability to find directions. It also makes it ideal for on-the-go workout and outdoor enthusiasts to track workouts and then share the experiences with others.
Once installed, the Trimble software consists of three applications; AllSport GPA, Geocache Navigator and the Trimble Outdoors applications.
Outdoor fitness types will love the AllSport feature. Users who bike, hike or run can track their performance on the device and then save the routes and program for future use with a Web component.
With the stored content, users can monitor progress of a particular workout comparing specific statistics over time to gauge the progress.
This allows users to take the activity the device recorded and then download it over Google Earth and Google Maps or to share with others or save for future use.
Users will be able to geocache with the Geocache Navigator.
T is a treasure hunt game in where users use a GPS navigation system to hide and seek containers (called geocaches) containing small treasures containing little value.
The application will connect users to a worldwide geocache database, helping locate searches around a specific area. Users can also narrow a search to a specific ZIP code or intersection.
With Trimble Outdoors, users planning outdoor activities use the GPS enabled date on their phone for creating and navigation trips which can then be shared online. A digital compass is included in the application displaying the user’s coordinates and speed.
The applications work on Sprint/Nextel, BlackBerry and also select Nokia S60 phones.
Sprint/Nextel pricing has special GPS pack available which includes AllSport GPS, Trimble Outdoors and Geocache Navigator for $6.99/month.
On a BlackBerry, individual applications cost $5.99 each per month or $39.99 per year.
Information: www.trimbleoutdoors.com
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Lowepro has some new storage solutions for digital imaging and technology products.
The Flipside 200 and 300 (bigger) series camera backpacks, give users a secure and comfortable carrying option for a digital SLR camera with a lens attached along with additional lenses and accessories.
Both of the backpacks feature a back entry to give the user easy access to all areas of the main compartment where a digital SLR and multiple lenses or accessories can be stored.
Outer storage panels are also included to centralize accessories and gear along with a hideaway tripod holder to carry a compact tripod or monopod.
A removable accessory pouch allows storage for cables, chargers, and other items when needed.
The water-resistant backpacks have a detachable waist belt plus an adjustable sternum strap.
The Flipside bags ($79.99 – $99.99) are available in black, arctic blue/black and red/black.
The Fastpack line of backpacks has a triple compartment to hold a digital SLR camera, extra lenses or accessories, a laptop and other gear.
Access to the equipment is easy with a 180-degree access panel, along with adjustable dividers allowing each bag to be customized by its owner for your specific gear.
The Fastpack line has four models, with each being able to hold a different amount of equipment along with laptops up to a 17" widescreen.
They are available in black, arctic blue and red in prices ranging from $74.99 to $149.99.
Photographers carrying the simple point and shoot cameras can choose from the Lowepro Spectrum series.
These feature a main single compartment having a padded lining along with a zippered accessory compartment
They are available in three sizes; each holds a different size of today’s compact digital cameras and priced $12.99 to $14.99.
Available colors are black and four two-toned color schemes including arctic blue/polar, parsley/leaf, red/chile and espresso/cocoa.
Information: www.lowepro.com