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Navigon Announces New President For The Americas

Chris Johnson — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:10:03 GMT

Fastest-growing PND maker taps consumer electronics industry veteran Michael Roach to continue growth and market momentum in key markets Chicago, Illinois, OCTOBER 13, 2008 - NAVIGON, one of the world's leading providers of navigation products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Roach to the post of president for the Americas. Roach will lead North American operations, based in Chicago, of Germany-headquartered NAVIGON. He formerly served as director of U.S. sales for LG Electronics, where for three years he helped grow the LG brand, widen distribution and increase retail sales. Roach brings extensive consumer electronics and retail experience to NAVIGON, which launched its first consumer brand PND products in 2007 and continues to introduce game-changing product innovations with its 2008 product lineup. Prior to LG Electronics, Roach served as director of U.S. consumer sales at ViewSonic Americas for three years and in various marketing and sales roles at Sony Corporation of America for 13 years. In his role as president for the Americas, Roach will report directly to Egon Minar, chief sales officer at NAVIGON AG (Germany). "Michael helped grow LG Electronics to a tier-one brand, forging strong relationships with new and existing accounts and expanding the company's consumer...

Garmin Announces the GPSMAP 600 Series: Touchscreen, Rugged and Ready for Land or Sea

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:06:47 GMT

OLATHE, Kan./October 3, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 640 – an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator that comes preloaded with a comprehensive set of street maps and marine charts. Garmin also introduced the GPSMAP 620 , which shares the same intuitive interface and is designed for markets outside the United States. “Blending the best aspects of our popular portable marine units with the intuitive user interface of our automotive flagship line of nüvi ® navigators, the GPSMAP 600 series is the perfect tool in the boat and on the road,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. Portable and powerful, the GPSMAP 600 series features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and boasts an intuitive, waterproof (IPX7) super-bright 5.2” WVGA touchscreen display (800 x 480 pixels) that reacts as users tap or drag through intuitive menus and options. The GPSMAP 640 comes preloaded with comprehensive street maps of North America and worldwide shaded relief mapping in addition to detailed U.S. coastal BlueChart ® g2™ charts. When placed in its included marine mount, these new portables will automatically start up in marine...

Garmin Introduces the GWSTM 10: The Art of Windage Made Simple

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:05:00 GMT

OLATHE, Kan./September 11, 2008/ Business Wire - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GWS 10 wind sensor, a NMEA 2000 compliant marine instrument that provides essential wind speed and direction data. This precision instrument was introduced in advance of the 2008 boat show season. "The information provided by the GWS 10 puts sailors in total control on the water," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "From wind speed and direction to air temperature and pressure data, the GWS 10 delivers reliable atmospheric information when you need it most, and as it relates to your exact location." Featuring an elegant design, the GWS 10 wind sensor uses a wind vane for detecting wind direction and an anemometer for measuring wind speeds from 0-99 knots. Unlike traditional wind sensors, the GWS 10 serves as a mini weather station, providing barometric pressure and air temperature data in addition to apparent wind and pressure trend data. When combined with other sensors, the GWS 10 provides those on board the ability to gather specific wind data such as ground and true winds, wind VMG and tack heading. The GWS...

Garmin Introduces nuvi 7x5 Series with Lane Assist, Giving Drivers a Clear Picture of the Road Ahead

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:02:52 GMT

OLATHE, Kan./August 27, 2008/Business Wire-Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the nüvi 700 series, adding state-of-the-art technology to this popular line of advanced navigators. With lane assist, the nüvi 7x5 series provides drivers with a clear illustration of what lies ahead on their route. "Garmin's nüvi 7x5 series uses lane assist to make navigation clearer and easier than ever before," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "The lane assist view takes the guesswork out of driving through a busy intersection or an unfamiliar city. Drivers will no longer have to speculate which turn lane to be in, or what lane leads to which exit - that's nüvi's job." This new and improved series gives clear guidance on a 4.3" touchscreen that details upcoming maneuvers and specific driving directions, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. In some areas, a 3-D transparent view of buildings appears, giving drivers a more realistic depiction of their location. The nüvi 7x5 series also features accelerated map-drawing and routing capabilities, and makes screen zooming even smoother than before. For faster satellite...

Garmin Expands Affordable nuvi 2x5 Series, Offering Hands-Free Calling and Lifetime Traffic Alerts

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:01:44 GMT

OLATHE, Kan./August 27, 2008/Business Wire-Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the popular nüvi 2x5 series, adding top-of-the-line features to this family of affordable navigators. The nüvi 265T , 265WT and 275T enhance upon their 2x5-series predecessors with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling and provide free traffic alerts. "Many customers want a simple-to-use, low-cost personal navigator, but find themselves in need of premium add-ons along the way," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "These devices add two of the most popular premium features - traffic alerts and hands-free calling - to an affordable, yet powerful navigator." In addition to features offered by other members of the nüvi 2x5 family, these new navigators boast lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic that allow drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction. These devices come standard with a traffic receiver that will provide alerts in the coverage areas, and no subscription fee is required. Thanks to Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, these nüvis make it possible for drivers to make and receive calls using the unit's built-in microphone and speaker. For states which...

Buy With Confidence: Garmin Offers nuvi Maps GuaranteeTM

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:40 GMT

New nüvi, zumo customers eligible for free map update within 60 days of new device activation OLATHE, Kan./August 27, 2008/Business Wire-Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today its nüMaps Guarantee , which will ensure that new owners of select Garmin personal navigation devices (PNDs) receive the most updated map available. "Garmin strives to make sure that our customers have the most current and up-to-date maps. As roads and points of interest change, we work closely with our map provider, NAVTEQ, to continually update our databases," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Now, when a customer starts using their new Garmin, they can be assured that their unit will have access to the latest version of road maps." "We're pleased with Garmin's efforts to make the freshest, most accurate map data available to its customers," commented Cliff Fox, Senior Vice President, Map Division at NAVTEQ. "Our research indicates that portable navigation device users are more satisfied with their systems when the map data is up-to-date." After a customer purchases a new nüvi or zūmo PND, they can check to see if they are eligible for a free...

Clarion Corporation of America Unveils ClarionMiND at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum

Chris Johnson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:25:24 GMT

San Francisco, CA. (August, 20th 2008) - Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, today announced the introduction of ClarionMiND, Clarion's next generation Mobile Internet Navigation Device. The ClarionMiND represents a revolutionary new product that combines connected personal GPS navigation and real-time Points of Interest (POI) with Internet based entertainment and full web browsing. ClarionMiND was initially shown as a concept product at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. Just eight months later, Clarion Corporation of America is proud to debut the ClarionMiND in its sleek new form factor as well as compelling set of user-friendly features. ClarionMiND is based on the new Intel® Atom TM processor Z5xx series and is scheduled to begin shipment in the 4th quarter of 2008 in the U.S. market. ClarionMiND will provide an all-new portable device experience and enable users access to two-way connected navigation, high-speed Internet experiences, digital music and video playback, and many other innovative entertainment features. ClarionMiND will transform the way people connect to their electronic lives whether they are on the go or in their vehicles. ClarionMiND provides Internet connectivity via WiFi at home, in the office, or via hot spots out and about in the city. The...

TomTom launches new online Outlet Store

Chris Johnson — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:22:10 GMT

Amsterdam, 12 September 2008 - TomTom, the world's leading navigation solutions provider, has launched the TomTom Outlet Store on its web site www.tomtom.com/outlet. Customers can now benefit from discounts of up to 40% on ‘TomTom Approved' refurbished devices. The store will offer a variety of refurbished TomTom models, subject to availability, in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. The refurbished TomTom devices are fully repaired by TomTom and restored with a brand new front screen and cover. Additionally, a voucher is included so that customers can download the latest map free of charge. Although the devices are not brand new, customers can be assured that they will meet the high standards they would expect from TomTom products. Each used TomTom device is put through its paces before being made available on the Outlet Store, with a full TomTom test plan making it ‘TomTom Approved' . It will arrive in a new box with full documentation. To give buyers peace of mind, TomTom provides the same standard one year limited warranty it provides with all its products. The Outlet Store has already proved popular, with stocks running out just one week after the launch. Additional stock will be...