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Consumers these days are increasingly relying on their smartphones and built-in vehicle navigation systems to get from points A to point B, but that doesn't mean there's no place for standalone GPS navigation systems. To that end, Garmin has decided to make choosing one “easier than ever” by introducing new fewer than 15 new nüvi GPS navigation systems spanning six new product lines. The new systems are further… Read More

GPS maker Garmin has announced a spate of new GPS systems for the end-of-year holiday season, including the high-end nüLink 1695 GPs with a 5-inch display and a wide variety of connected, interactive services, along with the nüvi 2200 and 2300 lines aimed at more budget-minded travelers looking for basic GPS functionality…plus a few bells and whistles. First up, the nüLink 1695 replaces the nüLink 1690 in… Read More

GPS maker Garmin has issued a voluntary recall of about 1.25 million nüvi personal navigation devices because they contain batteries that can oveheat, creating a possible fire hazard. Just under 800,000 of the units were sold in the United States; the recall impacts selected Garmin nüvi 200W, 250WW, 260W, and nü 7xx devices. Nüvi owners can determine if the recall applies to their unit by entering their GPS's serial… Read More

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… Read More

Garmin yesterday announced new European and American versions of its popular nuvi GPS-enable device. The nuvi 310 and 360 add Bluetooth functionality to their feature set and are expected to be available in June. The nuvi 310 and nuvi 360, said Garmin, incorporate Bluetooth so that users can integrate the devices with their Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones for hands-free calling via an integrated microphone and speaker. Users will be able… Read More

Those who travel abroad frequently may be interested to take note of Garmin’s latest GPS device known as the nuvi. Announced today, the nuvi combines the functions of a variety of devices into one unit. The nuvi, Garmin said, the features of a GPS navigator, language translator and travel guide, MP3 player, audio book player, currency and measurement converter, a world clock and digital photo organizer. The language translator and… Read More