Garmin® Rolls Out its GPS Product Line-up at Auto Expo

New Delhi/ January 3, 2012 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that its 2012 Auto Expo product line-up, featuring a tiered series of personal navigation devices (PNDs) to meet the lifestyle and budget of each customer. Now choosing the right navigation device is easier than ever before. New products like nüvi 2565LM and nüvi 2465LM are upgraded with FREE lifetime map update, more intuitive user interface and enhanced features. It makes the Garmin products most capable navigators globally. To know more about product information, please visit Garmin’s booth at No. 64, Hall 6A in Auto Expo from 7^th to 11^th January 2012.

“We are delighted to announce FREE lifetime map on our latest GPS navigators nüvi 2565LM and nüvi 2465LM in Indian market,” said Tony An, Garmin Asia Marketing Director. “Garmin nüMaps lifetime ™ will help 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 GPS device. Latest map covers up to 2299 number of cities and point address covers 16 metropolitan cities. Meanwhile, we are proudly to introduce Garmin unique features, such as Junction View which help drivers avoid last minute maneuvers, Bluetooth® hands-free calling, Text-to-speech speaking street names in Indian accent, Voice Guidance available both in Hindi and English, House Search for easier search and ecoRoute providing the most fuel efficient route. 

Junction View

No more guessing which lane you need to make in upcoming turn. Garmin junction view, which is supported by the NAVTEQ maps, guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Bluetooth® Hands-free Calling

Garmin nüvi series integrate Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through nüvi while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with its touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialling for contacts and points of interest.

Text-to-speech in Indian Accent

Garmin’s entire range features spoken street names for easy navigation. Different from traditional navigation devices, which make it difficult to understand the street name or area because of in-built American accent, Garmin self-develop technology and the very first implement Indian accent into devices. We believe Indian English sounds much more familiar and can be well-recognised by Indian people. Furthermore, Tex-to-speech in Hindi is coming soon to market.

Voice Guidance in Hindi & English

Garmin GPS navigators will broadcast for example, “Turn right in 500 ft.“ in Hindi or English on your own choice. Users will feel more confident being navigated in Hindi and Indian English. Garmin is trying to offer an easier solution to direct you to the final destination.

House Search

Easy to search locations through house search from Garmin GPS navigator and you’ll be easy to be navigated. Garmin provides house search, which enables users to locate and route to destinations with highest accuracy, improving destination arrival performance, and by incorporating NAVTEQ’s millions of Points of Interest (POI), drivers can quickly find what they need, be it an ATM, petrol station, place of worship, hotel or restaurant and numerous other landmarks.

ecoRoute

Use ecoRoute with your nüvi and you’ll have details about your fuel consumption based on your driving habits right at your fingertips. From information of your impact on the environment to gas-saving tips while you’re on the go, you’ll be able to focus on fuel and energy conservation when you’re behind the wheel or planning your next trip.

Integrated Driving Recorder

To start recording image and voice with a simple touch on GPS screen. Real time playing recorded videos from memory card through GPS device. Considerate storage mode preserves recorded file not be lost immediately when power off. Furthermore, Garmin self-developed PC tool software provides calendar-style video management and offers playback and comparison synchronously with images, maps, tracks, coordinates, time and speed. * Diving recorder supports nüvi 2565LM only.

Wireless Rear View Camera

Are you afraid of not seeing backward while parking? Garmin presents wireless rear view camera, which supports reverse images, providing saver experience for driver. The rear view camera is very easy to install. The wireless transmission is 2.4GHz. All you need to do is to connect power cable but no more extra wires required above dashboard. Besides, the wireless rear view camera receiving module is built in Garmin GPS mount, making it neat ands tidy as integration of receiving. * Wireless rear view camera supports nüvi 2565LM only.

Garmin’s most recent displays span across several product segments:

• Automotive and Accessory : The nüvi^® 2565LM and nüvi^® 2465LM for automobiles have a large display and advanced navigation features, such as FREE lifetime map update, junction view, Bluetooth and house search. Along with accessory GDR 10 driving recorder kit and GRVC 10 rear view camera.
• Outdoor Devices: To meet eTrex® 30 with colour display and improved interface. It is ready to help you rediscover adventure. GPSMAP® 62s with a 5-megapixwl camera and 3-axis compass to let your picture say thousands of words. To touch the great outdoor with Oregon® 550.
• Fitness/ Sports: The Forerunner® 610, a touchscreen GPS-enabled watch is an indispensable training tool for runners and athletes of all levels. The Edge® 800, an advanced GPS cycle computer for training, touring or trail riding.

Since its inception in 1989, Garmin has delivered 88 million GPS enabled devices – far more than any other navigation provider.  Garmin’s market breadth in the GPS industry is second to none, having developed innovative products and established a leadership position in each of the markets it serves, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation, tracking, and wireless applications.

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About Garmin Corporation
Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.  Garmin, Bluechart, City Navigator, Colorado, Foretrex and Oregon are registered trademarks and Dakota, is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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