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Magellan GPS ToughCase for iPod/iTouch - Waterproof!

2010-07-28T09:41:00.009-04:00

Magellan Waterproof ToughCase for iPod Touch/iPhone 3G/3GS

Magellan's Indestructible, Waterproof iPhone/iPod ToughCase For Outdoorsmen

Click Here - Buy Now $179.99 + FREE USA Shipping! (~~reg. price $199.99~~)

Enhance the accuracy of location based and GPS apps while protecting and extending the battery life of your iPhone or iPod touch. Great for hiking, biking, geocaching, boating, golfing, professionals, or any Apple enthusiast interested in outdoor activities!

Packing a battery pack, a GPS receiver, IPX-7 waterproofability into a single case to protect the otherwise svelte iPhone/iPod sounds like overkill, but if you're going to put a case on a phone, you should do it right with Magellan's indestructible, waterproof iPhone/iPod ToughCase for the outdoorsman in you.

Featured Highlights:

Rugged and Waterproof
Extended Battery Time
Built-in High Sensitivity GPS Reception
Compatible with most GPS and Location Based apps for your iPhone or iPod touch
Complete Access to Touch Screen, Buttons, and Jacks

Enjoy your iPhone or iPod touch on all your outdoor adventures without worrying about damage from environmental elements. Keep your device safe while hiking, camping, sailing, cycling or working outdoors. ToughCase is waterproof to IPX-7 standards allowing your device to be submersed in water (up to one meter for thirty minutes) and shock resistant.

The unique case design allows you to interact with your device while it remains protected from the elements, including the touch screen, hard buttons, and audio headphone jack access. You will find the "home" and "sleep/wake" buttons right where you expect them to be. The integrated dock connector unites your iPhone or iPod touch with the ToughCase for power, audio, and GPS. Most importantly, the touch screen is responsive and 100% functional!

The ToughCase comes equipped with a SiRFstarIIII high sensitivity GPS chip set that enhances the accuracy of any location based and navigation app. Improve the GPS accuracy of your iPhone to 3-5 meters (10-15 feet) or add GPS functionality to your iPod touch. The integrated GPS chip set leverages SBAS systems, such as WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS to improve accuracy in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

The ToughCase adds an 1840 mAh internal battery that automatically charges your iPhone or iPod touch. Based on your normal use of the device, the ToughCase¡¯s battery will double the life of your iPhone or iPod touch.

Take your iPhone or iPod touch to new levels by transforming it into a rugged handheld GPS receiver.

Package Includes:

Magellan ToughCase (model #AP0350SGXNA)
Standard Mini USB Cable
Belt Clip
iPod touch Sleeve
1 Anti-Glare Screen
1 Gloss Screen
User Handbook
Safety Message (explaining temperature issues and other use cases)
Contact Us Sticker with Magellan Support 800 number, website, and email address

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A closer look at the Garmin GPSMAP 720/740 series

2010-03-23T17:21:00.001-04:00

A closer look at the GPSMAP 700 series - short video from Garmin (link opens in a new window).

View/Order the new 7" Garmin Chartplotters below:

$100 Garmin Rebate

2010-01-05T19:02:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year and thanks for shopping with the GPS Guyz!

Garmin is offering a $100 mail-in rebate on the following GPSMAP Chartplotter/Sounder models purchased before 4/4/2010:

GPSMAP 421 / GPSMAP 421s

GPSMAP 431 / GPSMAP 431s

GPSMAP 441 / GPSMAP 441s

GPSMAP 521 / GPSMAP 521s

GPSMAP 531 / GPSMAP 531s

GPSMAP 541 / GPSMAP 541s

GPSMAP 526 / GPSMAP 526s

GPSMAP 536 / GPSMAP 536s

GPSMAP 546 / GPSMAP 546s

In addition to the $100 Rebate, we'll price match any of our web competitors!

We also offer FREE USA shipping on all orders over $150 - this is your chance to save big & gear up the boat for spring!

You can view/print the Garmin rebate form here.

Cobra XRS-969 Radar/Laser Detector 66% Off - Closeout!

2009-12-20T12:19:00.000-05:00

The Cobra XRS 969 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology, detecting 12 radar/laser bands with its super-fast lock-on detection circuitry. The product offers extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest POP mode radar guns. It comes with the Cobra exclusive Cool Blue ExtremeBright DataGrafix display, an 8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more.

Pick one up here before they're gone!

SPOT 2 GPS Messenger Voluntary Recall

2009-12-20T00:02:00.000-05:00

Spot LLC is conducting a voluntary return on any new model SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ (SPOT 2) purchased since October 1, 2009. During recent testing, we discovered that some of the new SPOT 2 devices might not meet battery and messaging operating specifications.

Read the full details from Spot LLC here.

If you have purchased an affected SPOT 2 from us, we will gladly handle the exchange for you. Please login to your GPS Guyz account for more details.