On top of the recently launched GPSMap 640 for road and sea, there are two new models from Garmin: GPSMap 695 and 696. The two new GPS systems can already be bought and have a price tag of $2,700 and $3,300.

Both systems have a 7-inch screen that can be read even on the sunlight, which means that you can easily use it during the sunny days or on the dark nights.

Garmin GPSMap 696

Considered the flagship GPS system for aviation, it boasts XM radio and XM WS Satellite Weather that only works on the US. This functionality is able to provide plenty of weather information related to aviation, such as terminal aerodrome forecasts, temporary flight restrictions, lightnings, winds, turbulence, and other details.

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Garmin has presented a new GPS system codenamed GPSMAP 640, that will be put on the 2-in-1 category because it can work on the sea, and on the road. The rugged and waterproof GPS has a big 5.2-inch WVGA touchscreen, and as usual, it comes preloaded with maps of North America, plus U.S. coastal BlueChartg2 charts - for the people navigating on the sea.

Thanks to the marine mount, the GPSMAP 640 is able to know when to use the marine mode and the terrestrial mode. While using the marine mode, there is a g2 Vision data card that gives suggestions about the best route to pick, and thanks to photo references, users have an idea of how the ports, marinas, and waterways are suppose to look.

Other details on the GPSMAP 640 - XM WX Sattelite Weather provided by the GXM 40 antenna, which in the end also offers XM Satellite Radio, and XM NavTraffic.

Also with the optional BlueChart g2 Vision technology, the GPSMAP 640 can provide a 3-D “mariner’s eye view,” for a navigation perspective above the waterline, and a “fish eye view” for an underwater 3D bathymetric contour perspective.

The GPSMAP 640 costs close to $1,200.

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Garmin already has plans to start selling the new 265T and 265TW GPS devices, and for now you can catch them online at GPSNow. While the 265WT has a price tag of $350, his small brother is cheaper and costs $300.

The main difference between each other is the display size. Obviously, the most expensive GPS has a bigger screen that measures 4.3-inches and goes straight to the widescreen category. In the meanwhile, the cheaper system comes with a 3.5-inch display.

Besides the display screen, all the other specifications are the same – which means that you get turn-by-turn directions in form of a male/female voice, hands-free calling so you don’t have any accidents on the road caused by speaking and driving at the same time, preloaded maps by Garmin’s nüMaps Guarantee  which include more than 6 millions points-of-interest, and much more.

A detail that makes the Garmin nuvi 265T and 265WT appealing for everyone is the “Where Am I?” function, so you can always know your location, be it on foot or car.

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Garmin International Inc. and Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories have joined hands to launch Road Tech zūmo. The motorcycle specific GPS device features a custom handlebar mount which enables you to go for four-wheel navigation. The device will help you reach your destinations by speaking out street names turn by turn.

“The Road Tech zūmo helps Harley riders plan and navigate their route with ease,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “Packed with all of the preloaded features that zūmo users have come to expect and appreciate, the Road Tech zūmo anticipates the needs of Harley riders everywhere.”

The touchscreen buttons, left-handed controls and glove friendly design makes the ride more comfortable. Keep yourself updated by listening to radio while on the move, thanks to optional XM antenna and XM subscriptions. Not only this, you can attend to your hands-free calls with Bluetooth wireless technology based Road Tech zumo. (more…)

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A phone from Garmin like the Nuvifone is surely a challenge. Unfortunately we’ll be unable to see a Nuvifone this year as it has been postponed to 2009 during Garmin’s latest quarterly conference call.

Apparently carriers have had quite a few demands which were added to the handset, and this whole process is actually taking longer than expected.
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It’s not everyday that we get to talk about a GPS gadget for airplanses. The G600 has been approved by the FAA which means it will be available for 785 various models of normal and utility category aircraft, including twin combustion engine and turbo-prop engine aircraft up to 12,500 pounds.

The G600 will offer you two displays. It will pick up flight data like attitude, weather, terrain and traffic. The navigation details and the terrain data will all be displayed in an intuitive pictorial format on those dual LCD displays.

Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing says:
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A GPS that does it all? Well the new Garmin Nuvi 500 is a decent candidate. No matter if you are traveling or just enjoying a relaxing walk in the park, the Nuvi 500 will deliver what’s expected of a GPS device. It has routing capabilities, improved mapping and water proof hardware to brag about. (more…)

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It’s not clear whether the iPhone will be able to offer your turn by turn driving directions so you might be interested in a new GPS device. I am talking about the new Oregon series from Garmin.
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How about asking someone for directions? Well, you can do so now with the release of Garmin’s new nüvi 860 touted as the first portable navigation device with full menu speech recognition. In addition, the 860 nüvi comes in with other features ranging from safety camera alerts and emergency location assistance to hands free calling and photo navigation with Google Panoramio.

Garmin’s nüvi 860 uses full menu speech control to make driving safer and easier. It’s now possible to keep both hands on the wheel and tell the nüvi 860 what to do and where to go. Furthermore, with the speech control and a Bluetooth link to your phone the nüvi 860 makes calling even safer as it allows you to interact with your phone totally hands free.

Other features include a traffic receiver that can display up to the minute traffic information, a Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones and boasts a bright, sunlight-readable 4.3-inch colour touch screen display.

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Garmin’s first entrant into the cell phone world was caught showing off its wares in Singapore during CommunicAsia, and I can’t help but like that really slick interface! Being a navigator first and a cell phone next, the Nuvifone focuses more on GPS and other GPS-oriented applications, but the big non-multitouch 3.5-inch screen should be perfect for browsing and video watching too. There’s no information on whether it will have some kind of an operating system running but let’s hope it does, or it won’t have a good chance to compete against the other big guns and their touchscreen phones.

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Garmin seems to be on a roll this year what with its 2008 GPS lineup and the spanking new GPS phone. The latest news we get is on the automobile front, where Garmin has teamed up with Ford to provide navigation systems on their E and F-Series Super Duty pickups, the 2009 F-150 to be exact. While no specific Garmin model was revealed in the announcement at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, this collaboration as part of Ford Work Solutions promises to bring “connectivity, flexibility, and security” to business owners with increased productivity.

Apart from the usual navigational features of route planning and POIs, an integrated dashboard computer will provide high-speed internet access to Garmin’s exhaustive online services, providing real-time data related to traffic conditions, weather, and fuel prices. The integrated PC will also print out invoices, perform inventory checks, and provide remote access to the owner’s home/office networks, making jobsite operations much more easier.

The 2009 F-190 Super Duty truck will be available at an undisclosed price this fall.

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Garmin, a company best known for their GPS device navigators, is taking on the mobile phone market with the new Garmin nüvifone. The nüvifone, in accordance with Garmin’s legacy, is a phone and a GPS navigator in one. In fact, the president and COO proclaims it the “single device that does it all,” which eerily reminds me of LOTR (…one ring to rule them all…). This LOTP (Lord of the Phones), nüvifone, features a 3.5-inch display which has three main options: Phone, Search, and Navigation. To call people, users simply need to press the green “Phone” option on the screen. It also automatically transforms into a navigation device when docked onto your automobile. The Garmin nüvifone features Google local search capability, “Where am I?” feature which allows users to see exactly where they are via coordinates, and Garmin online, an online service which shows users the fuel prices, real-time traffic, etc. The Garmin nüvifone comes equipped with 3.5G capability, a camera, and a multimedia player. Projected launch is on Q3 2008.

Pic of the phone’s main screen after the jump.
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Garmin has finally revealed its GPS lineup for CES 2008 and there are plenty of options to choose from. One of them is the nüvi 5000, a humongous unit with a 5.2-inch touchscreen display and a host of other interesting features.

Obviously built for larger vehicles, it packs an MP3 player, audiobook player, and some games with more games to come in the future. Music can be loaded via an SD card and the unit is compatible with audible.com for all audiobook needs. Owners will have the ability to subscribe to MSN Direct enabling them to receive up-to-date content about traffic, fuel prices, weather reports, stocks, etc. Another option is the FM Traffic Message Channel, which provides traffic information across the USA and some European countries.

“The nuvi 5000 is ideal for those with larger vehicles that need navigation on a big screen” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “With its easy-to-use interface and route planning features, it puts drivers in total control of the road.”

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Garmin has finally revealed its GPS lineup for CES 2008 and there are plenty of options to choose from. One of them is the n

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Portable navigation devices are growing in popularity world wide. That is why Speck has designed the first skin for the portable GPS. This skin was specially designed for the Garmin nuvi 300 and 200 respectively. The former is already available and the latter should be in stores in the near future. Speck has designed skins that are not only fashionable for urban use, but can also withstand dust, knocks, and scratches that are normally associated with an adventures lifestyle. Both models include a screen protector film and clean cloth. Retails for $29.95.

To purchase a skin click HERE.

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Garmin, a leader in automotive, mobile, outdoor, fitness, marine, and aviation navigation, had a successful day on QVC, resulting in the sellout of a specially packaged GPS (Global Positioning System) with more than 51,000 units ordered.

The Garmin nuvi 250W GPS Navigation System with 4.3 inch Diagonal Screen received its first on-air exposure and immediately became a big hit. The unit, which features a 4.3 inch diagonal widescreen display, turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions and millions of points of interest, came with a internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle suction cup mount, DC power supply, dashboard disk and set-up-and-go guide.

Each day, QVC offers one Today’s Special Value item, which is an item at an exceptional low price. Buyers got a treat when Garmin featured the nuvi 250W GPS Navigation System as its Special Value item.

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Garmin unveiled the new Garmin GMR 24, a 24-inch 4 kilowatt marine radar. It features dual rotation speed for fast near-target updates and the reliability on Garmin Marine Network. The GMR 24 features a 3.6 degree horizontal and 25 degree vertical beamwidth, which aids in acquiring and separating the targets more accurately. With a maximum effective range of 48 nautical miles and a minimum range of 20 meters, the GMR 24 lets you switch the rotation speed from 24 RPM to 30 RPM for rapid target updates.

The unit also helps you avoid traffic on the water using the unit’s MARPA target tracking feature, which allows you to track the bearing, course, speed and predicted closest approach of multiple targets. The unit measures 24″ (dia), 9.8″ (height), and weighs in at a hefty 9.1 kg (20.1 lb). Obviously it’s got IPX7 Waterproof rating.

Packaging includes mounting hardware kit, power/network cables and the most important bit, the installation instructions. Priced at US $1799.99, the Garmin GMR 24 is now available.

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Garmin, now the #1 personal navigation device seller in the US, announced two new devices in its Onto Fitness series for cyclists. The Garmin Edge 705 (left) and Edge 605 (right) both feature a 2.2″ color screen and offer turn-by-turn directions. The usual add-ons include detailed street maps and topography of the region. Both devices can display climb/descent, altitude, speed, distance and time. With the recent Garmin ANT+Sport technology incorporated into the Edge navigation devices, they can seamlessly interface with other fitness devices such as a heart rate monitor or even other Edge units. This lets cyclists share courses, workout data and saved rides.

The Edge 705 improves upon the 605 by incorporating a barometric altimeter to accurately record altitude data, letting cyclists match their altitude profile with their speed/heart rate for a etter post-ride analysis. It also features a heart rate monitor that uses new wireless technology to eliminate cross talk and interference and delivers real-time heart rate data onto the user’s device.

By pairing your Garmin Edge 605 or 705 with Garmin Connect, an online training site, you can network with other cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, log their workouts and share yours.

The Edge 605 carries a price tag of US $399.99 while the Edge 705 starts from US $499.99. Add on a heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor to bring it to US $549.99. Throw in an ANT+Sport bundle for $649.99. Everything will be available in December 2007.

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Garmin announced the Forerunner 50 aimed at helping runners and walkers track their workouts. The Forerunner system comprises of a fitness watch that talks to other devices wirelessly, including a heart rate monitor and a foot pod that monitors speed and distance. Data recorded by different elements of the system are stored on a USB ANT Stick, which can be plugged into your laptop or PC for easy tracking.

The heart rate monitor and footpod start working upon detecting movement, so you won’t have to remember to turn them on before starting your workout. The Forerunner 50 system can track and record up to 7 hours and 100 laps of detailed exercise data.

By pairing the Forerunner 50 with Garmin Connect, an online training site, you can log workouts, track your totals and even share the details with friends or coaches. The online community lets you meet people with similar interests as well.

The Forerunner 50 and USB ANT Stick will be available starting October for US $99. If you include the footpod with them, the total price comes to US $149. Throw in the heart rate monitor and the price becomes $199.

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