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The New Garmin nuvi 295W is Shipping
Garmin just released a brand new GPS device that looks more like a smartphone than a PND. The nuvi 295W is a very slim looking unit measuring just 0.6″ thick. Then you have the dual orientation 3.5″ glass touchscreen. It will fit nicely in your shirt pocket.
What’s new is that it is now not only a navigational device, you can also surf the net, send emails and take a picture with it! Check out the promo video below from Garmin:
Here’s another video on the additional features:
USA and Canada maps are included together with 6 million POIs. It also has the usual features like text to speech, cityXplorer maps, MP3 player, calculator, and more. However, it lacks lane assist, 3D reality view, real-time traffic information, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The new Garmin Nuvi 295W is already available for $279.99 from Garmin’s website and now on sale at Amazon.
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May 20th, 2010
Introducing Garmin nuvi 3700 Series GPS
Garmin has just announced an exciting new range of nuvi 3700 series GPS navigators. These gorgeous units has gone through rigorous engineering culminating in an award winning design that is destined to take the GPS industry by storm.
Watch this short video showcasing the engineering and design that went into the nuvi 3700 series GPS navigators…
These new Garmins are slim and look much like a phone, in fact you might mistake it for an iPhone! Like the iPhone you can use it vertically or horizontally and the screen will orientate accordingly. You can even use your fingers to tap, slide, or pinch the screen to get to the desired view. This is a really cool featured not seen before in any SatNav device. This is definitely an industry first.
They are all 4.3″ widescreen models. What’s new is that the screen is a capacitive multi-touch screen that is totally flat and measures just 8.95mm (0.35″) thick. That is just the thickness of a No.2 pencil.
Three models are announced and they come with many innovative features. Read about them in more detail here:
- Garmin nuvi 3750 – MSRP: $349.99
- Garmin nuvi 3760T – MSRP: $399.99
- Garmin nuvi 3790T – MSRP: $449.99
These units will be released sometime in August 2010.
Source: Garmin USA
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April 27th, 2010
Garmin’s Cute Holiday Commercials
Garmin’s 2009 commercials for this holiday season are pretty interesting. With some catchy tunes thrown in they are plenty of fun in these short ads. The commercials features the new connected Garmin nuvi 1690 with the Nutcracker character trying to find things to do on his night away from the store window display. After a long day manning his post at the store, this lovable character with a huge head and even bigger personality uses his nüvi to navigate nightlife. Check it out:
Garmin also has the multi-product TV commercial featuring a Knight heading out to slay a dragon. The ad displays the diversity in Garmin’s product line, tracking the adventures of a knight to remember, a multi-sport leprechaun, a camera-friendly Yeti, a swingin Scot and a squirrel. Enjoy…
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November 23rd, 2009
Garmin’s New nuvi 1690 Will Be Shipping Soon
Garmin has just made the Nuvi 1690 official, clearing up the speculation around its newest generation portable navigation device that comes with a host of new features. It is equipped with a built-in wireless module that enables customers to access Garmin’s nüLink! service which will offer direct links to selected online information including Google local search, traffic, weather, fuel prices, movie listings, flight status, local events, white page telephone listings and Ciao!. Social-network users will be able to take advantage of Garmin’s new Ciao position-aware social network that reports your location to the exisiting GyPsii and uLocate services and allows you to find and navigate to your friends.
All US-version of the nuvi 1690 will be equipped with 2 years’ free use of Garmin’s nüLink! service.
Slated to launch on 4th quarter of 2009 at a suggested retail price of $499.99, the new Garmin nuvi 1690 will pack a 4.3-inch WVGA display, North American maps, text-to-speech and also Bluetooth handsfree support.
Read the full Garmin nuvi 1690 review here.
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September 29th, 2009
June is Garmin’s Map Update Month
June is declared as Garmin’s map update month. As you know there are always changes in routes and maps. Garmin is offering 3 map update options so you can get the latest map information on your Garmin device, ie nüMaps Guarantee, nüMaps Lifetime and nüMaps Onetime. If you have a newer nüvi or zumo, you may be eligible for a free map update. Visit the nüMaps Guarantee section to check on eligibility.
With nüMaps Onetime, you’ll get the most up-to-date map data on your Garmin GPS. This one-time purchase replaces outdated content with the most up-to-date roads, routes and points of interest like restaurants, hotels, banks, gas stations and more.
nüMaps Lifetime is a one-time, single purchase that lets you download the most up-to-date map information on streets, highways and points of interest as soon as new content is available for the lifetime of your Garmin device.
According to a study done by Navteq (Garmin’s map provider), drivers want to be reminded when to update their maps. 73% of drivers in the US said they want to receive reminders to update the maps in their systems. If you’re one of those who want to be reminded about map updates, myGarmin.com tells you when quarterly map updates can be downloaded. If you want to see if your GPS has the latest and greatest map data, just connect your device to the computer and then we’ll show you what you may have been missing.
Important notice (June 23rd, 2009):
Please be aware that a recent firmware update by Garmin is causing nuvi 7×5 series units to fail. Garmin is aware of the issue and is working to fix it.Statement from Garmin: It has come to our attention that the Garmin nüvi 7×5 series has a firmware error that is causing some devices to perform an unprompted GPS software update and in some cases shut down. Garmin is aware of this issue and we are working diligently on a solution. We know our customers rely upon their GPS devices and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Developing quality products always has been and continues to be a priority at Garmin. For regular updates about this issue, please visit http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support.
Update from Garmin: Important Product Information on Devices Purchased Before July 7, 2009
Garmin has released a free, mandatory GPS software update to correct a software issue that has been discovered to cause the this nüvi GPS device to repeatedly attempt to update GPS firmware, and then either shut down or no longer acquire GPS satellite signals. This firmware update may be downloaded using Garmin’s WebUpdater program. Customers who are no longer able to power on their GPS device will need to visit Garmin’s support site, and select the first FAQ titled “My nüvi 755T, 765T, 775T or 785T is giving me the message ‘Updating GPS Firmware’ or will no longer power on…” Customers will then need to follow the instructions to request a return authorization so that the device may be repaired under warranty. **NOTE: This software issue affects only those devices purchased before July 7, 2009.
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June 14th, 2009
Garmin Announced Release of New Garmin nuvi 1490T
Garmin just announced release of a new 5 inch widescreen GPS unit – the Garmin nuvi 1490T. It comes hot on the heels of the recently unveiled 1200 and 1300 series. With a suggested list price of $499.99, this GPS navigator definitely belongs among the high-end models. Garmin says that it will come with lifetime traffic alerts, lane assist / junction view and Bluetooth.
It also has something not found on the 1200 and 1300 models – Multi-Destination routing.
The nuvi 1490T will also be 25% thinner than most current generation nuvis and offer pedestrian-friendly features and the ability to use optional CityXplorer™ maps.
This unit is expected to be available in July of 2009.
Source: Garmin USA
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April 18th, 2009
Garmin Introduces nuvi 465T for Trucks
Garmin has finally responded to the demand, and released the trucking industry focused nuvi 465T.
This nuvi features exlusively points of interest and location information from NTTS (National Truck & Trailer Service) Breakdown, in addition to lane assist, subscription-free traffic, speed limit indicators, Bluetooth and text to speech. At present, drivers carry around a phonebook-like directory with this NTTS Breakdown information – the latest nuvi now provides driver’s that information with just a tap of the screen.
The pre-loaded NTTS database includes long-haul focused POIs, such as truck repair, towing and recovery, tire sales and repair, glass repair, fuels stops and more.
The nuvi 465T includes free lifetime traffic service (no word yet if it will be ad-supported, as the current 2×5T and 7×5T models are), and will also display warning information of upcoming road conditions to help aid driver awareness of possible truck hazards along the route such as sharp curves, steep grades, road narrows and more.
“High resolution 4.3-inch display that is easily read from the driver’s seat of a long-haul vehicle.” is what the 465t will feature as stated by the Garmin’s press release. That’s the same size as Garmin’s current wide-screen GPS devices, so it’s unclear if this will be a higher resolution LCD or not.
Suggested retail price is $499. Available in the second quarter of 2009.
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March 28th, 2009
Garmin Unveils New nuvi 1200 & nuvi 1300 Series
Garmin unveiled two new Nuvi product lines at the massive CeBIT 2009 trade show in Hannover, Germany.
The Garmin nuvi 1200 (3.5″ touchscreen) and nuvi 1300 series (4.3″ widescreen) GPS devices are 25% slimmer than previous Nuvi products and designed for walking as much as driving. They are designed to fit in a purse or pocket.
The four new nuvi 1200 GPS navigators are reported to start at $200 and include top-of-the-line features features like text-to-speech, free lifetime traffic and lane assist. All the 1200 and 1300 models also feature a new “Enhanced Pedestrian Mode”, and something called “Public Transit Mode”. Read on for all the details and pricing information.
The retail price of the nuvi 1300 navigators starts at $250. All 8 new models are expected to be available in the second half of 2009.
More on the Garmin nuvi 1250, Garmin nuvi 1300 and Garmin nuvi 1350.
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March 3rd, 2009
Garmin’s nuvi 255W is a Solid Entry Level Unit
The Nuvi 255W were released by Garmin earlier this year and has a reputation now as a solid entry level unit in the Garmin nuvi line. The Garmin 255W offers a series of new tweaks that you will appreciate and enjoy.
The Garmin 255W feature several upgraded features:
- New faster processor, making for a faster routing and map drawing.
- New shaded elevation maps.
- Now compatible with optional TMC traffic receivers, or MSN Direct service (Gas prices, traffic, local events, stocks, news, and weather.
- Garmin HotFix capability to automatically calculate and store satellite locations so that you will be able to turn the unit on and go a lot faster greatly reducing satellite acquisition time.
- Geolocated Picture capability – Download geotagged photos to the Garmin to be able to navigate to a loaded picture; works with Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and Garmin Connect Photos website.
The subtle changes don’t sell themselves in any huge way as breakthrough innovations, but these changes add up to a whole lot more in use than the quick read might lead you to believe.
Read the full Garmin 255W review.
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December 7th, 2008
Garmin Launches The Nuvi 785T
Garmin nuvi 785T
Garmin will start shipping the much anticipated nuvi 785T soon. It features a bright 4.3-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen Color Display and adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver and full coverage mapping for USA, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. You can now take advantage of Garmin’s first premium traffic service without subscription fees.
Price is listed at $799 and Amazon is currently offering it at $699 with free shipping on pre-order.