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CES 2008: Garmin nuvi 260W

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Garmin introduces at the CES 2008 the nüvi 260W GPS unit.

The new feature in the wide-screen nuvi 260W is that the nüvi 260W automatically calls out street names (saying “turn right on Main Street” instead of “turn right in 200 feet.”). Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Jan 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Garmin Colorado 400t, 400i, 400c and 300

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Garmin introduces the cool Colorado series of handheld GPS devices for outdoor, marine and fitness enthusiasts at the CES 2008.

The Garmin Colorado handheld GPS devices feature the so called Rock ’n Roller wheel. It allows you to operate its many features with just one hand.

The Colorado 400t gives hikers state-of-the-art 3D elevation perspective and preloaded U.S. topographic maps. The Colorado 400i offers anglers shoreline details, depth contours and boat ramps for U.S. inland lakes and navigable rivers. The Colorado 400c is your coastal companion, providing chart coverage for the coastal U.S. and Bahamas. The Colorado 300 features a worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:25:56 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS only $299.86 on Walmart.com

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Walmart.com has the hot selling Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS unit on sale this weekend for under $300.

The Garmin nuvi 350 also still leads the GPS bestseller list on Amazon.com.

The features of the Garmin Nuvi 350 include QVGA resolution screen, 700MB internal memory, mp3 player, audible book player, and SD memory expansion slot. The Nuvi 350 provides automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, a world travel clock, a currency converter, and more. Garmin introduced this device in 2005. Read more

Posted on Sat, 8 Dec 2007 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin Nuvi 350 from 2005 is topselling GPS Device

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GPS devices are supposed to be one of the hottest Christmas gifts this Holiday season. And why not, prices came down dramatically and those things are just so damn useful. I could not drive around without one anymore.

Interestingly a GPS device from 2005 leads the sales charts on Amazon.com. The Garmin nuvi 350 was introduced in 2005. The low price is sure one of the reasons for making the Garmin nuvi 350 a top seller. Read more

Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom and Garmin settle Patent Dispute

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Garmin Ltd. announces today a confidential global settlement of all of its intellectual property litigation with TomTom.

The settlement resolves all of the pending intellectual property litigation including cases in the UK, Netherlands, Wisconsin, and Texas. The parties did not disclose details of their agreement. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin to Offer MAD MAPS to nuvi and zumo Users

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Garmin nuvi and zumo GPS users can now take the road less traveled, and more interesting with the GPS devices thanks to a Garmin partnership with MAD MAPS. "The routes developed by MAD MAPS are proof that the best way to get somewhere isn't always the fastest way," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "By adding these detailed road trips to Garmin's extensive database of more than six million points of interest, we're able to make every drive an enjoyable ride to remember."

MAD MAPS provides GPS users with routes to scenic drives and quirky attractions that you might not even know were in your backyard. Beginning in December three MAD MAPS product lines will be available from Garmin. Read more

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:34:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Palm Announces GPS Navigator with Garmin Software

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Palm announced yesterday that in late November it will be bringing a new GPS product called the Palm GPS Navigator featuring Garmin Mobile XT software. This product will retail for $249.

Palm expects the product to attract new users to the mobile phone GPS market. The new device coupled with the Garmin software provides drivers with turn-by-turn directions that are voice prompted and provides millions of points of interest, updated fuel prices, traffic, hotel prices, and weather forecasts. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:11:14 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Edge 705 and Edge 605 GPS Systems for Cyclists

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Garmin has introduced a pair of new GPS systems for bicyclists that have all sorts of functions in addition to the GPS routing that will be welcome on long rides. Both the Edge 705 and Edge 605 GPS systems offer mapping capabilities and street navigation.

Both units have a 2.2” color display and track vertical profiles, climb, descent, altitude, speed, distance and time. The Edge 705 adds several notable features to the mix the 605 doesn’t offer. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:06:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Forerunner 50 Sports Watch Announced

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Garmin announced a new sports watch today called the Forerunner 50. the Forerunner 50 is the only sports watch with automatic wireless sync that helps runners and walkers track their workouts.

The watch stores data to help wearers reach their personal fitness goals and interfaces wirelessly with other components of the system like a heart rate monitor or a foot pod monitor that records speed and distance. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:36:11 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Announces nuvi 260 Entry Level Navigator

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Garmin introduced today a new entry-level navigation device called the nuvi 260. The 260 automatically calls out street names by saying “Turn left on main street” rather than simply saying turn right like some navigation systems.

"Many potential PND customers want an entry-level Garmin PND, and many realize the convenience and utility of a device that speaks an upcoming street name. The nuvi 260 is for them," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "The nuvi 200-series has established itself as the gold standard for simple yet solid navigation, and the nuvi 260 only reinforces that." Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:15:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Intorduces a Pair of New GPS Systems

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Today Garmin announced a pair of new GPs systems the nuvi 200W and the nuvi 250W (pictured). Both units have bright 4.3” color touch screen displays with 480 x 272 pixels. The units incorporate a high-sensitivity internal GPS antenna making it thinner.

Both nuvi units feature built-in image viewers, calculator, currency converters, unit converter and world clock. The internal database of the units has nearly 6million points of interest like restaurants, hotels, attractions, gas stations, and more. Read more

Posted on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:45:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS on Sale

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Garmin introduced the Nuvi 350 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant in 2005, the price back then was almost $900.

Now you can get your hands on this compact navigation device for $378.50 on Amazon.com Read more

Posted on Sat, 26 May 2007 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Garmin RINO 520HCx and RINO 530HCx

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Garmin introduces two now two-way radio with GPS navigation in the company's RINO product line.

The Garmin RINO hand-held GPS units with GPS navigation have neat features like see your friends right on your screen if they are using a RINO too.

The new RINO 520HCx and RINO 530HCx feature a faster CPU and microSD memory card slot to upload highly-detailed topo maps, road maps, or lake maps. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

All New Garmin zumo - GPS for Bikers

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Garmin announces the all new zumo GPS navigation device for motorcycles.

The Garmin zumo sports a glove-friendly design featuring left-handed controls and oversized touchscreen buttons on a high-bright display.
Via a Bluetooth “hands-free-to-helmet” wireless technology capability, and a rugged, dependable locking mount, zūmo is ideal for motorcycles.

The Garmin zūmo has a 3.5-inch bright, sunlight readable touchscreen display, encased in a waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) housing made of plastics that resist damage from fuel splashes and UV light. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:54:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Garmin GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478

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Garmin announces the GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478 portable GPS devices.

The Garmin GPSMAP 478 features built-in Marine Detail Charts of the United States coastline, including Alaska and Hawaii. It utilizes elements of Garmin's new BlueChart g2 technology, providing greater detail.

For inland boaters and anglers, the Garmin GPSMAP 378 features 10m resolution for more than 3200 lakes. Let's go fishing! Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 02:36:46 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Garmin Forerunner 305 available for Pre-Order

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Garmin announced the Forerunner 305 GPS sports watch at the CES 2006.

Amazon.com sells the Garmin Forerunner 305 for $349.99. It will ship February 13th.

The new Forerunner features a new GPS antenna design and a more sensitive GPS receiver to provide better tracking.
Besides all kinds of lap tracking features the Garmin Forerunner 305 also features a heart-rate monitor. New in this Forerunner generation are customizable screens and also the multi-sport feature, that lets athletes track their training across different activities. Via USB the GPS tracking data is transferred to a PC where it can be evaluated with the bundled software.
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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:57:26 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Garmin StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 GPS

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New details about Garmin StreetPilot 7200 and StreetPilot 7500 has appeared.

The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 add many new features to the top end of the Automotive GPS category, building on a new chassis that has a large 7inch 16:9 ratio screen (480 x 234 pixel WQVGA TFT) for viewing navigation and videos.
Other features include MP3 Player, XM Receiver, GTM-10 FM antenna and Traffic Avoidance. The Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:35:42 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin nüvi GPS 350 available for Pre-Order

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The Garmin nüvi portable GPS navigation device is coming to the United States very soon reports Gearlog.

We reported about the Garmin nuvi, when it was released in Europe. Craig Ellison is reviewing apparently a Garmin nuvi pre-loaded with US maps right now for PCMag.
I checked on Amazon.com and they already have the US Garmin Nuvi 350 available for pre-order at $899.99. No shipping date available yet. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:52:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin nüvi GPS Personal Travel Assistant

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Garmin seems to have acted fast enough to fend off the small slick Korean multi-functional handheld GPS navigation units that have been popping up lately.

The Garmin nüvi (yes their is an ü) is supporting Language translation guides and travel guides along with navigation. Other features are Picture Viewer for displaying digital photos, a World Travel Clock, Currency and Measurement Converter, and Calculator.
The Garmin nüvi is not bigger than a deck of playing cards and features a 3.5 inch screen. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:23:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

CES 2005: Garmin Street Pilot c330 goes against TomTom ToGo

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Garmin shows the Street Pilot c330 that competes directly with the TomTom ToGo GPS Gadget. Apparently Garmin already had the Street Pilot in the works, when TomTom stole their thunder and released the ToGo before them.

The StreetPilot "c-series" GPS navigators feature a simple touchscreen interface, with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. Selecting a destination is straightforward and requires only a limited amount of input from the user. Plus, the StreetPilot c320 and StreetPilot c330 allow you to choose between a three-dimensional navigation view or the more traditional “bird’s eye” overhead view.
The centerpiece of both units is a bright, 3.5-inch diagonal, 16-bit color display.
Available in March 2005 at an MSRP of $964.20.
More details on Garmin's site. More Garmin GPS Products.

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Posted on Thu, 6 Jan 2005 09:31:36 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Low Price: Garmin Forerunner 201 GPS Wristwatch

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Amazon.com sells the GPS based trainings wristwatch Garmin Forerunner 201 for a low $115.92 right now. Even Wal-mart does not beat this price.

The Garmin Forerunner 201 came on the market a year ago.

The Garmin Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data. It’s a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. And it is a cool Technolgy Wristwatch.

Buy the Garmin Forerunner 201 at Amazon.com for $115.92. Compare Prices on other Stores.

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