This week we'll teach you more about Garmin Garage, how to get voices on your nuvi with the Voice Studio and how to load European maps to your device. To see your question featured on Ask Garmin, send response to garminblogs@garmin.com.
We're on site this week in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - coined the "Marlin Capital of the World" - supporting the 2012 IGFA Offshore World Championship, the largest offshore fishing tournament in the world. With 48 teams from over 20 different countries competing for the title, this proves to be one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, and Garmin is proud to be a sponsor of this great event.
Stay tuned for more updates throughout the week - the blues have been hot so we expect the reels to be singing all week!
After nine thrilling stages at the Giro d'Italia, our boys in argyle have held the Maglia Rosa (pink jersey), worn by the overall leader, for five of those stages and have no plans on letting it go any time soon. After the TTT victory, youngster Ramunas Navardauskas held the lead for two stages and after losing it on the sixth stage they grabbed it back with the ever dangerous Canadian Ryder Hesjedal. Hesjedal maintains a nine second lead over the second place rider, and though it's still anyone's game, he is focused on cross
ing the line after the 21st stage still wearing the Maglia Rosa. Hesjedal is the first Canadian to earn the leader's jersey in the Giro and only the third Garmin rider to accomplish such a feat (Christian Vande Velde, Ramunas Navardauskas).
This past weekend also marked the start of the Tour of California (TOC), where Team Garmin has sent a top squad in search of an overall individual victory. Last year, the team took home the best overall team award and want to keep that momentum moving forward. Tom Danielson appears to be the team's leader for this year's TOC and based on his early season form we should be in for a fun ride! After stage one of the race, Garmin had earned its way onto the podium with Heinrich Haussler in second position.
As evidence from their unparalleled, exclusive race and behind-the-scenes footage, our friends at Bicycling Magazine appear to have caught the argyle fever too. At their "Garmin Insider" page you can find photos, candid interviews and videos about your favorite Garmin riders. The stylish kits that our riders wear with pride even made the list of the top stylish teams of 2012!
Here is a great recap of the first stage as told by team manager Jonathan Vaughters: Stage One.
Get your cowbells out and your vuvuzelas pointed to the sky as we cheer our argyle riders on to victory!!
Dive Housing features large, flat glass lens compatible with all HD HERO cameras
HALF MOON BAY, CA (May 14, 2012) – GoPro, maker of the world’s most versatile HD cameras, today announced the launch of the Dive Housing. The new GoPro Dive Housing features a large, flat glass lens that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions. Waterproof to 197ft / 60m, the Dive Housing is ideal for diving, snorkeling and any underwater filming scenario.
The Dive Housing is compatible with all HD HERO cameras, GoPro mounts and accessories. Included items: waterproof Dive Housing, protective lens cap, tether string and assorted mounting hardware. This new accessory adds to the HD HERO’s reputation as the most versatile camera in the world. It is now available for order at Our Online Store, specialty retailers around the world, Sport Chalet and Best Buy for MSRP US $49.99.
About GoPro
Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture and share their lives’ most exciting moments in professional quality HD video and photos. GoPro’s HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. GoPro’s products are sold in over 140 countries via specialty sports retailers, Sport Chalet, Best Buy and at GoPro.com.
