Tag archive: StreetPilot

GPS maker Garmin has announced it is acquiring rival firm Navigon. Although the consumer market for GPS systems continues to face serious challenges from smartphones and other connected devices, Garmin's interest in Navigon seems to be mainly for in-vehicle systems, particularly in the European market where Navigon has invested heavily and built relationships with a number of vehicle manufacturers. Under the deal, Navigon will become a… Read More

Garmin earlier this week announced a new automotive and motorcycle GPS navigation device which builds upon their StreetPilot 2700 series. The new StreetPilot 2820 is due out in June for $1,099. The Garmin StreetPilot 2820, said the company, has a 3.8

Personal GPS device maker Garmin today said they were expanding their high end StreetPilot car GPS series with news about the new 7200 and 7500 models. These two car friendly GPS units arepriced at $1,499 and $1,800 respectively and due out in December.   The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500, Garmin said, feature just an on/off button on the front, providing full frontal real estate to the 7" color LCD touch screen. Besides… Read More

Cornice Inc. today announced that the Garmin StreetPilot 2620 and 2660 feature the 2.0-gigabyte Cornice Storage Element, enabling these new, small GPS devices to store detailed maps of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The StreetPilot 2620 and 2660 are portable automotive navigation systems featuring a high-resolution color display, touch-screen technology, ultra-fast map drawing and routing, voice prompt, and… Read More