Leading GPS device maker Garmin has no doubt been watching the wave of GPS-enabled phones (and associated mobile navigation offerings from service providers) and started wondering how it can tap into that market. Today, the company announced Garmin Mobile XT, a standalone software-only solution which converts GPS-capable phones with microSD storage capabilities into complete mapping and navigation tools for North America and Europe. Unlike mapping solutions which rely on data downloaded from the Internet or mobile networks, Garmin Mobile XT combines pre-loaded maps with dynamic content and access to premium services like real-time traffic alerts. And, perhaps best of all, there’s no subscription fee.
