OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International
Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced a new series of
nuvi navigators designed specifically for those seeking premium navigation
features on a large, 5.2-inch touchscreen display. The nuvi 5000 was
announced in conjunction with the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas, and will be on display at the Garmin booth (South Hall 4, booth
#35832).
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"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."
With its large, touchscreen interface, the nuvi 5000 makes it easier
than ever to obtain voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions, route
calculation, and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. Route
planning is a cinch as the nuvi 5000 will save 10 routes, specify via
points and preview simulated turns on the big screen. Additionally, it auto
sorts multiple destinations providing the driver with the most direct and
efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. Drivers who want to
keep track of where they have been can turn on the track log feature and
see an electronic bread crumb trail that shows their previously traveled
route on the display. If a driver wants to avoid an area, the nuvi's
routing can be customized by choosing to avoid select roads and areas.
Garmin has also made it possible for customers to supplement the pre-loaded
maps with custom points of interest such as school zones and safety
cameras.
All routing information is displayed on a digital elevation map that
shows detail about the surrounding terrain. Users can select a configurable
vehicle icon, which allow the user to travel along their route with a fun,
customized vehicle-shaped icon -- instead of a simple wedge shape graphic.
The nuvi also displays speed limits for major highways and Interstates.
Customers also have the opportunity to receive dynamic content from
either MSN Direct (U.S. only) or FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic
receiver. Those selecting the optional MSN Direct receiver will receive
enhanced, up-to-date traffic information, fuel prices, weather reports,
enhanced movie listings, and news and stocks information for major
metropolitan areas in the United States. In addition, owners may plan trips
and look up destinations from their computer, via Microsoft Local Live, and
then send locations and routes to the nuvi 5000. Customers who purchase the
optional FM TMC traffic receiver will receive up-to-date traffic
information for metropolitan areas in the United States and select European
countries.
In addition, the nuvi 5000 displays a video signal from an external
analog source, such as a back-up camera. When an external video source is
active, the user may revert to the map display by touching anywhere on the
screen.
Customers also have several entertainment options to choose from -- an
internal MP3 player, audio book player and games. The built-in MP3 player
lets users browse music by artist, album, song or genre. Music can be
loaded onto an SD card and is "drag-and-drop" easy -- no special software
is required. The nuvi 5000 is also compatible with audible.com, a
subscription based audio book service. A handful of games are preloaded on
the nuvi to help passengers pass the time. Additional games will be
available in the future at http://www.garmin.com/games. All music or speech
files can be emitted over the vehicle's existing speakers, through the
nuvi's built-in FM wireless transmitter or via the unit's 3.5mm stereo
output jack. The entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions
are given.
The nuvi 5000 is expected to be available in North America in February
for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $799.99. It will be
available in Europe in the second quarter of 2008. For more information,
visit http://www.garmin.com or http://www.garmin.blogs.com.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN)
group of companies which designs, manufactures, markets, and sells
navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most
of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in consumer and
general aviation navigation and its products serve the automotive/mobile,
outdoor/fitness, marine, and aviation markets. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated
in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the
United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit
Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact
the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and nuvi are
registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service
marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All
statements regarding the company's future product introductions are
forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's
current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances
discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ
materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties
affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 filed
by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No
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speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no
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whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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