GPS maker Garmin has taken the wraps off its new Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t GPS units, two new multipurpose GPS units designed to appear to everyone from traditional in-car GPS users to hikers and boaters as well. Plus, the 550 and 550t include a 3.2 megapixel camera, so there’s no need to cart along a separate camera to chronicle a trip…or a day hike.
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Garmin Gets Snappy with Camera-Equipped Oregon 550/550t
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: May 7, 2009 •
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Garmin nüvi 1490T Thinks Big with 5-Inch Screen, Multiple-point Routing
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: April 16, 2009 •
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GPS maker Garmin has unveiled the latest model in its nüvi line of automotive GPS sytems, the nüvi 1490T, featuring a large 5-inch touchscreen display, a body that’s 25 percent thinner than most nüvi units, and a new multiple-point routing feature that can calculate the most efficient routes for trips that have multiple stops. The unit also features Garmin’s premiere navigation assistance features, like lane assist, lifetime traffic alerts, and junction views.
Garmin Hopes for Happy Feet with New Pedestrian-Friendly nuvi GPS Series
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: March 3, 2009 •
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It’s no secret that people who need to get from point A to point B aren’t always driving a car, so GPS marker Garmin is finally coming out with pedestrian-friendly GPS units in the form of its new nüvi 1200 and nüvi 1300 series. The new units will feature a slim form factor designed to be affordable and useful both in a car and on foot. Optional CityXplorer maps will be available for selected tourist destinations in the U.S. and Europe for folks getting around on foot—and the optional maps can be downloaded directly to the GPS devices.
Garmin Updates eTrex GPS Units
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: January 14, 2009 •
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Satellite navigation gear-maker Garmin has announced two new eTrex GPS models aimed at the outdoorsy camping-hunting-and-fishing crowd. The eTrex Legend H and the eTrex Vista H are designed to be low-cost, reliable hand-held navigators specifically for outdoor and off-road use.
"The eTrex Legend and Vista models have long been considered standard equipment for anyone who wants to make the most of their outdoor excursions," said Garmin VP of worldwide sales Dan Bartel, in a statement. "Now, entry-level customers can get some of the latest features for the same price as the previous versions, making the units attractive for those wanting a rugged and reliable GPS for under two hundred dollars."
Garmin Intros Oregon Outdoor GPS Line
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: July 11, 2008 •
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GPS maker Garmin has introduced is Oregon line of handheld GPS units aimed specifically at outdoor, marine, and fitness enthusiasts—or anyone else who just likes to get off the roads for a while. The units offer 3-inch touchscreen interfaces, a rugged design, and a variety of preloaded map options to meet different users’ needs.
“The Oregon’s vibrant screen is responsive to the touch of your finger, yet resistant to the forces of nature,” said Garmin’s VP of worldwide sales Dan Bartel, in a statement. “Combining the touchscreen interface of our iconic automotive devices with the preloaded features of the acclaimed Colorado series makes this the ultimate outdoor handheld.”
Garmin Debuts Nuvi Widescreen GPS Units
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: June 15, 2007 •
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Garmin International has introduced two new widescreen GPS systems&mash;the nuvi 200W and nuvi 250W—intended for in-car use, offering 4.3inch touchscreen displays, integrated map information, and a selection of convenience applications.
“Many customers want a larger display on their personal navigation device, and the nuvi 200W series delivers,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “The nuvi sets the industry standard for elegant design and a simplified user interface, and these newest units represent the pinnacle in widescreen entry-level PNDs.”
Garmin Upgrades Rino GPS Radios
- By: Geoff Duncan •
- Published: May 11, 2007 •
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Garmin has introduced two new additions to its Rino line of two-way radios with integrated GPS technology, popular with hikers, climbers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Rino 520HCx and Rino 530HCx feature a higher-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved accuracy and faster location acquisition, as well as a microSD slot for loading detailed map data.
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