Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Garmin shows the way with new nüvi 3500 series, Smartphone Link and Approach G6 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/garmin-nuvi-3500-smartphone-link-approach-g6-ces-2012/#comments The shrink wrap may be barely off the last nüvi refresh, but Garmin clearly wanted to keep a little something back for CES, and here it is: the new 3500 series, the Approach G6 golfing GPS and an Android app.

The new 3500s have the ultra-thin form factor of the company's "prestige" range, while adding an inch of screen space, taking it up to five. As these are the new top-of-the-line, all the nav-goodies you could want, like the Guidance 3.0 nav engine, Digital 3D Traffic and photoReal junction view (covering some 60,000 junctions in the US and Canada), as well as compatibility with its latest Android app (3590LMT only), but more on this shortly. The 3550LM gets free lifetime map updates and will cost $369.99 when it launches in February. The Bluetooth enabled 3590LMT gets all the same, plus lifetime digital 3D traffic updates plus that Smartphone Link support for an extra $30.

If you're more into tearing up the fairway than the freeway, Garmin's lawn friendly Approach G6 golfing GPS is likely more your cup of "tee". Weighing a touch over three ounces, it shouldn't affect your swing, and the number of mapped courses has been upped to 20,000 from the G5's 17,500. The G6 should also be out in February, just in time for that spring trip, and will take an estimated $299 out of your children's college fund.

The last of Garmin's new wares is the aforementioned Android app: Smartphone Link. Essentially adding functionality -- some free, some not so -- to your bluetooth enabled 2012 nüvi. Services such as traffic information, traffic camera images, weather and fuel prices can be piped in via the app (and your cell data plan) instead of being bundled into the GPS itself at an extra cost. Makes sense. Prices for each service will vary, but range from $4.99 to $19.99 for a year's access.

For the full PR, and a video demo of the app, click that link to see more.

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Garmin shows the way with new nüvi 3500 series, Smartphone Link and Approach G6 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapproachapproach g6ApproachG6cesces 2012Ces2012garmingolfnuvinuvi 3500Nuvi3500personal navigation devicePersonalNavigationDevicePNDsat navSatNavsmartphone linkSmartphoneLinkvideoMon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nüvi navigators get refreshed, countless new models for 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/garmin-nuvi-navigators-get-refreshed-countless-new-models-for-2/#comments Garmin 2012 Navigator Lineup It's time for Garmin to refresh its lineup and flood the market with a slew of dash-mounted GPS devices. In total there are six new series of navigators, with countless models scattered amongst them. The "essential" nüvi 30, 40 and 50 (top left) lines come in three sizes: 3.5-inch, 4.3-inch, and 5-inch sizes (we're sure you can guess which is which), and cover all the basics including a lifetime's worth of free map updates. Stepping up a notch to the "advanced" 2405 (top right) and 2505 series (4.3-inch and 5-inch lines respectively) nets you Garmin's Guidance 2.0 system. The software includes niceties like 3D traffic updates (for free, of course) and photoReal junction view for finding the right lane at off ramps. Last is the "prestige" line -- the nüvi 3400 series -- ultra-thin, 4-inch devices that looks more like a phone than a navigator. The 3400s turn in the frustrating resistive screen for a capacitive panel and upgrade to Guidance 3.0. The 3.0 edition sports all the same features as its lower numbered sibling, but adds pinch-to-zoom, lane guidance and text-to-speech for incoming SMS messages. Not overwhelmed enough yet? Check out the PR after the break.

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Garmin nüvi navigators get refreshed, countless new models for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>garmingarmin nuvigarmin nuvi 2405garmin nuvi 2505garmin nuvi 30garmin nuvi 3400garmin nuvi 40garmin nuvi 50GarminNuviGarminNuvi2405GarminNuvi2505GarminNuvi30GarminNuvi3400GarminNuvi40GarminNuvi50gpsnavigationnuvinuvi 2405nuvi 2505nuvi 30nuvi 3400nuvi 40nuvi 50Nuvi2405Nuvi2505Nuvi30Nuvi3400Nuvi40Nuvi50Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/#comments You don't need us to tell you that phones are posing a huge threat to the dedicated navigation device market, but Garmin isn't giving up without a fight (or without hedging its bets). It just announced its nüvi 2400 series of "large format" PNDs, with 5-inch screens and a wealth of features. Standouts include voice control and some serious routing capabilities based on "trafficTrends" and "myTrends," which are exactly what they sound like. Prices start at $250, with all the features available but except for traffic and free map updates. At the $350 mark you can get lifetime map and traffic, traffic adapter . The whole line should be out in Q1 of this year.

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Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011garminnuvinuvi 2400Nuvi2400pndTue, 04 Jan 2011 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's nuLink! 1695 attracts high-end GPS buyers, nuvi 2200 and 2300 mop up the rest]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/garmins-nulink-1695-attracts-high-end-gps-buyers-nuvi-2200-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/garmins-nulink-1695-attracts-high-end-gps-buyers-nuvi-2200-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/garmins-nulink-1695-attracts-high-end-gps-buyers-nuvi-2200-an/#comments Looks like Garmin's cellular nüLink! service was something of a success -- it's now become the brand of the company's new top-tier GPS. The Garmin nüLink! 1695 replaces the nüvi 1690 with a model nigh-identical on the outside but for a larger, 5-inch touchscreen, but imbued with the traffic trending features of the 3700 series -- in other words, pretty much just what we expected. Unfortunately for spendthrifts lusting after its connected search functions (including traffic, weather, Google, fuel prices, flight times and more) and new integrated services store, the price is about what we expected as well, starting at $450 for the unit with a year of nüLink data and $5 a month thereafter. However, if that's out of your price range Garmin's not going to let you go without a fight -- it's also introduced no fewer than eleven new nüvi 2200 and 2300 series PNDs with a wide variety of features at nearly every wallet size. Press releases after the break, and find the full lineup at our source link.

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Garmin's nuLink! 1695 attracts high-end GPS buyers, nuvi 2200 and 2300 mop up the rest originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>connected gpsconnected pndConnectedGpsConnectedPndGarminGarmin nulinkgarmin nuviGarminNulinkGarminNuvigpsnulinknulink 1695Nulink1695nuvinuvi 2200nuvi 2300Nuvi2200Nuvi2300pndSun, 05 Sep 2010 03:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin recalls 1.25 million navigation units due to potential fire hazard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/garmin-recalls-1-25-million-navigation-units-due-to-potential-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/garmin-recalls-1-25-million-navigation-units-due-to-potential-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/garmin-recalls-1-25-million-navigation-units-due-to-potential-fi/#comments GPS recalls haven't been nearly as common as some other battery-related recalls in recent years, but Garmin has now been hit with a fairly big one -- it's voluntarily recalling some 1.25 million nuvi units due to an overheating issue that could pose a fire hazard. The recall affects certain nuvi 200W, 250W, 260W, and 7xx models that use batteries from an unnamed third-party supplier and a specific PCB design, which Garmin says can "in rare circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating." While there's still been no reports of significant damage or injuries, Garmin is nonetheless advising anyone with an affected unit to stop using it immediately and return it for service -- hit up the link below to check if your nuvi is included in the recall.

Garmin recalls 1.25 million navigation units due to potential fire hazard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>200w250w260w7xxbatterybattery recallBatteryRecallgarmingarminggpsnuvirecallWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin connected nuvi 1695 takes an immediate left turn out of FCC HQ]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/garmin-connected-nuvi-1695-takes-an-immediate-left-turn-out-of-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/garmin-connected-nuvi-1695-takes-an-immediate-left-turn-out-of-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/garmin-connected-nuvi-1695-takes-an-immediate-left-turn-out-of-f/#commentsGarmin connected nuvi 1695 takes a left into FCC headquarters A new nuvi is coming down the highway, and it means business. Navigational business. It's the Garmin nuvi 1695, a connected GPS device that offers Bluetooth and GSM, much like the 1690 before it. In fact, it's not entirely clear what makes this different from the last year's 1690, but GPSTracklog speculates this will offer Garmin's traffic trends feature also found in the 3700, augmented by real-time updates from every other 1695 user similarly stuck in traffic. Seems like a good guess to us, but we're of course more curious about how much the thing will cost -- $500 for the 1690 when it was new was a bit of a bitter pill to swallow.

Garmin connected nuvi 1695 takes an immediate left turn out of FCC HQ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1695connectedfccgarmingarmin nuvi 1695GarminNuvi1695gpsgps navigationGpsNavigationnavigationnuvipndWed, 07 Jul 2010 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nuvi 3790T review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/#comments For the most part, standalone navigators have retained their same form factor for the better part of the last five years. Each one looked like the other, with the main differentiators being a fold-out or integrated antenna and a big or small display. With intense competition coming from the smartphone space (yeah, we're looking at you, Google), the bigwigs at TomTom and Garmin are obviously thinking of ways to innovate and keep their consumer PNDs relevant. We aren't exactly convinced that shaping said navigators like said smartphones is the best answer, but you won't find us kvetching about the sleek lines and slim nature of the nüvi 3790T. Announced back in April alongside the 3760T and 3750 models, the king of the 3700 series packs a 4.3-inch WVGA multitouch display and a frame that's just 9mm thick; what you're left with is the most stunning personal NAV system on the planet, and we've had the opportunity to test one out before it hits US shelves in July. Care to see if this beaut is worth $449? Head on past the break for our two pennies (and a video overview, too!).

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Garmin nuvi 3790T review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3790tfeaturefeaturesgarmingarmin nuvi 3790tGarminNuvi3790tgpsnavnavigationnavigatornuvinuvi 3790tNuvi3790treviewvideoWed, 16 Jun 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Garminfone finds itself in the camera's eye (update: video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/t-mobile-garminfone-finds-itself-in-the-cameras-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/t-mobile-garminfone-finds-itself-in-the-cameras-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/t-mobile-garminfone-finds-itself-in-the-cameras-eye/#comments Where to, Garminfone? The front of a gracious tipster's camera, that's where. Well, looks like someone's enjoying the navigation smartphone on T-Mobile bands, even if it's not yet you. More pics below!

Update: And now we've got video, too, via TmoNews and after the break!

Gallery: T-Mobile Garminfone finds itself in the camera's eye


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T-Mobile Garminfone finds itself in the camera's eye (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 May 2010 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Been itching to get another look at Garmin's decidedly un-GPS-like nuvi 3700 series? Then say hello to your new best friend the FCC, which has now provided us with plenty of shots of the device both inside and out, along with the device's user manual and the usual slew of exciting test reports. Nothing much in the way of surprises, but the back of the device does look a tad less sleek than it did in Garmin's promo video, which might explain why all of the press shots show only the front or side of the device -- although it's certainly still a considerable step up from most other navigation units. Head on past the break for another shot of the device's familiar face, and hit up the source link below for the complete FCC goods.

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Garmin's nuvi 3700 series clears the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>37003700 series3700Series37503760T3790Tfccgarmingarmin nuvi 3700GarminNuvi3700nuvinuvi 3700nuvi 3700 seriesNuvi3700Nuvi3700SeriesWed, 21 Apr 2010 16:21:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Garminfone official: Android, 3 megapixels, zero nuvi branding]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/t-mobile-garminfone-official-android-3-megapixels-zero-nuvi-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/t-mobile-garminfone-official-android-3-megapixels-zero-nuvi-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/t-mobile-garminfone-official-android-3-megapixels-zero-nuvi-b/#comments We've known that Garmin-Asus has been working on a phone with T-Mobile's 3G bands for a while, but now we finally know what it is: meet the Garminfone. Yes, just "Garminfone" -- you won't find an ounce of nuvifone branding here, despite the fact that the device is a dead ringer for the nuvifone A50 announced back at MWC, which leads us to believe that AT&T might hold the exclusive American rights to market the name with its own G60. Whatever the case may be, you can expect a 3 megapixel autofocus cam, microSD expansion up to 32GB, WiFi, and full HSPA alongside Garmin's own flavor of Android (currently based on 1.6, we believe) that emphasizes its nuvi-esque navigation capabilities on a 3.5-inch HVGA display. As you might expect, it'll come bundled with a charging dash / windshield mount (notice those gold connectors on the side of the phone) when it launches "later this Spring." Follow the break for the full press release.

Gallery: T-Mobile Garminfone official: Android, 3 megapixels, zero nuvi branding

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T-Mobile Garminfone official: Android, 3 megapixels, zero nuvi branding originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasusbreaking newsBreakingNewsgarmingarmin-asusgarminfonegooglenuvinuvifonet-mobileWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nuvi 3700 series breaks the GPS mold, uses another mold instead]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/garmin-nuvi-3700-series-breaks-the-gps-mold-uses-another-mold-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/garmin-nuvi-3700-series-breaks-the-gps-mold-uses-another-mold-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/garmin-nuvi-3700-series-breaks-the-gps-mold-uses-another-mold-i/#comments
Well, it's not everyday you see a navigation unit that truly stands out from the rest, but Garmin has managed to do that with its new 3700 series, which are both completely new, yet somewhat... familiar. Available in nüvi 3790T, nüvi 3760T and nüvi 3750 models, the devices are all just 9mm thick, and pack a 4.3-inch capacitive WVGA display (with full multitouch), Garmin's own EcoRoute and nüRoute with trafficTrends services, the usual 2D and 3D views, and a microSD card slot for expansion, among other standard fare. The 3790T and 3760T also add Bluetooth and free lifetime traffic alerts, while the 3790T is the only one of the lot with complete voice-activated navigation including a customizable wake-up phrase. Of course, the real news here is the design, which has earned Garmin a Red Dot Design Award, and features a brushed metal enclosure, a flush glass display and only the minimum buttons required on the side. As you might have guessed, however, these aren't exactly Garmin's new entry-level offerings, with the 3750, 3760T and 3790T set to run $349, $399 and $449 when they roll out sometime in the third quarter.

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Garmin nuvi 3700 series breaks the GPS mold, uses another mold instead originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>37003700 series3700Series37503760T3790Tecoroutegarmingarmin nuvi 3700GarminNuvi3700gpsnavigationnuvinuvi 3700nuvi 3750nuvi 3760tnuvi 3790tNuvi3700Nuvi3750Nuvi3760tNuvi3790tvideoMon, 19 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Cyber Monday deals roundup: Core i7, HDTVs, SSDs, free Droid Eris]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/cyber-monday-deals-roundup-core-i7-mw2-hdtvs-ssds-free-droi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/cyber-monday-deals-roundup-core-i7-mw2-hdtvs-ssds-free-droi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/cyber-monday-deals-roundup-core-i7-mw2-hdtvs-ssds-free-droi/#comments In Soviet Bulgaria, we don't have Cyber Mondays, but from what we've been told this is a pretty bargainous time of the year. HP starts us off with a pair of coupons on its dv8 Core i7 notebook, one of which drops the 18.4-inch laptop to just $899. There are also deep 50 percent discounts on its printers, but only the Photosmart Premium All-in-One remains after the two cheaper models sold out. Click the Logic Buy link below to get in on the action. Amazon has the older Modern Warfare at $29.95 and Uncharted 2 at $40 flat for the PS3, Garmin's nuvi 260W at a cent under $115 (or half price), and plenty of discounts on DVDs, gadgetry and even clothing. Best Buy keeps pace by offering the same price on the Garmin nav unit, as well as 10 percent discounts on Apple's iPod range. Walmart is kicking off a whole Cyber Week with a Sony Bravia 32-inch HDTV priced at $398 and a $249 Nintendo Wii Value Bundle, which includes Wii Sports, sporting peripherals, and a choice of free game. If you're more interested in computer components, Newegg's $30 mail-in rebate on the 120GB OCZ Agility SSD will net you the drive for $289, our favorite of a plethora of deals at the online store. And finally, Dell is offering the Droid Eris for free when taking out a new Verizon Wireless account, which is at least $30 cheaper than you can get it anywhere else. Time to get clicking!

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Cyber Monday deals roundup: Core i7, HDTVs, SSDs, free Droid Eris originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbest buyBestBuybraviacore i7CoreI7cybercyber mondayCyberMondaydealsdelldroiddroid erisDroidErisdv8garmingarmin nuvi 260wGarminNuvi260whdtvhphp dv8HpDv8ipodneweggnintendonuvioczocz agilityOczAgilityoffice depotOfficeDepotroundupsonyssdwalmartwiiwii sportsWiiSportsMon, 30 Nov 2009 06:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin EcoRoutes ESP module turns your GPS into car sentinel]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/05/garmin-ecoroutes-esp-module-turns-your-gps-into-car-sentinel/#comments Get ready to tech up your driving experience, as Garmin has unveiled a new accessory for its nuvi line of GPS devices that lets you add a number of customizable gauges and monitoring utilities. The new ESP module tucks into the OBD-II diagnostics port on your car and communicates (via Bluetooth) all-important data like intake air temperatures and the fuel efficiency of your driving to the nuvi up top. Yea, it's been done before, but Garmin is (for the time being) a major force in navigation devices and could truly popularize this should there be enough interest. For our money, it's both a neat and geeky way to expand the functionality of the now threatened satnav species. The full dish on price and availability can be expected at CES 2010 this coming January.

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Garmin EcoRoutes ESP module turns your GPS into car sentinel originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothcarcar diagnosticsCarDiagnosticscarsces 2010Ces2010diagnosticsecorouteecoroutesecoroutes espEcoroutesEspespesp moduleEspModulegarmingarmin espGarminEspgpsmonitornavigationnavigation systemNavigationSystemnuviobd-iisatnavsemasema 2009Sema2009Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin's nuvi 1450 GPS makes small, quiet blip on retail map]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/garmins-nuvi-1450-gps-makes-small-quiet-blip-on-retail-map/#comments It's not that Garmin doesn't love the nuvi 1450 -- we're sure it loves each and every one one of its GPS units equally in their own special way or somesuch -- but it did release the device without so much as a press release or other typical fanfare. Bummer, but the 5-inch, 480 x 272 resolution touchscreen has now been unearthed and doesn't look too bad for its $449.99 price tag. Battery lasts up to three hours without charge and includes optional cityXplorer software for public transit listings and ecoRoute for fuel-conscious drivers. Available now if you're itching to take it with you on the next road trip.

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Guess what, kiddos? Garmin's minty fresh connected PND is now shipping, and if you plan on getting your home address on one of those labels, you best break out the checkbook. The nüvi 1690 is now moving out from Amazon's warehouses, and just as promised, it's going for a penny under $500. Is real-time access to Google search, white page listings, real-time traffic and flight status updates on your GPS unit really worth all that cheddar? Maybe -- but just wait until those two years of free service expire. Good times.

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Garmin's connected nuvi 1690 now shipping for $500 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There she is. 20 months and 1 day after its original introduction to the world, the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60 is at long last in our (admittedly sweaty) palms. The highfalutin' smartphone isn't slated to hit AT&T shelves until this Sunday, but we were able to wrangle a retail unit early in order to bring you a sneak peek at what's to come. Frankly, we've been looking forward to this day for a long (long!) time. We've got a soft spot in our hearts for the Garmin navigation UI, and we have to say, that very same look and feel has been beautifully migrated to the mobile space. Upon unwrapping the phone, we were struck by just how classy the whole thing looks. It's plenty thin for being a GPS-turned-phone, light enough to not weigh you down and sturdy enough to somewhat justify the $299 (on contract) price. We did some brief browsing around, and everything felt satisfactorily snappy. The resistive touchscreen had some expected give, but by and large screen presses did exactly what we wanted 'em to in our limited testing. We're aiming to give this bad boy a serious critiquing over the next few days, but for now, feel free to peruse the absurdly detailed gallery below.

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There she is. 20 months and 1 day after its original introduction to the world, the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60 is at long last in our (admittedly sweaty) palms. The highfalutin' smartphone isn't slated to hit AT&T shelves until this Sunday, but we were able to wrangle a retail unit early in order to bring you a sneak peek at what's to come. Frankly, we've been looking forward to this day for a long (long!) time. We've got a soft spot in our hearts for the Garmin navigation UI, and we have to say, that very same look and feel has been beautifully migrated to the mobile space. Upon unwrapping the phone, we were struck by just how classy the whole thing looks. It's plenty thin for being a GPS-turned-phone, light enough to not weigh you down and sturdy enough to somewhat justify the $299 (on contract) price. We did some brief browsing around, and everything felt satisfactorily snappy. The resistive touchscreen had some expected give, but by and large screen presses did exactly what we wanted 'em to in our limited testing. We're aiming to give this bad boy a serious critiquing over the next few days, but for now, feel free to peruse the absurdly detailed gallery below.

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Connected PNDs have it rough. Ever since Dash folded, the future has been murky at best for any GPS company hoping to rope consumers in by promising real-time information on the face of their navigator. Garmin, however, is hoping to get folks hooked by avoiding that awful monthly fee for the first two years on its nüvi 1690, and it's using AT&T's network in order to do so. Today, the carrier proudly announced that it would be the one providing service to the device, giving users within range of an AT&T tower access to Google Local search, updated fuel prices, white page listings and Garmin's own Ciao! social networking system. What's interesting, however, is the high-profile nature of the partnership. We'd hate to speak too soon, but would we be nuts to think a whole cadre of AT&T connected GPS units were on tap for, say, CES 2010? Guess only time -- and sales data from the 1690 -- will tell.

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News of Garmin's nüvi 1690 took an unofficial route and managed to find its way to us a few weeks ago, but the official press release took a little longer, arriving this morning and confirming that the connected device will be available sometime before the end of the year at an MSRP of $499.99. For that you'll get two years of the Garmin nüLink service, including such niceties as Google local search, white page listings, real-time traffic and flight status updates, and the Latitude-like Ciao service, which would enable you to snoop on your friends' locations from afar. The 1690 even hops on the trendy green bandwagon with an ecoRoute mode that will select the least environmentally destructive route -- based on expected speed and acceleration, not on the expected number of critters squashed along the way. Fancy? You betcha, but there's still no official word on the even fancier 1800-series. Perhaps official confirmation of that device is taking the most eco-friendly route -- walking.

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Garmin's nuLink-enabled nuvi 1690 is nuly official originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin already had a little fun at CeBIT this year, but it looks as if the PND maker is gearing up for quite a thrilling IFA, too. For starters, we've confirmed that the nüvi 1690 you've seen floating about is legitimate, and if Garmin prices those connected services right (read: gives them away), it stands a chance of being a real winner. Slated to launch on September 3rd just as IFA kicks off, the 1690 will pack a 4.3-inch WVGA display, North American maps, text-to-speech, Bluetooth handsfree support and EDGE data for pulling down weather, flight statuses, fuel prices, movie times, traffic and Google-powered local search results. It should be available at the tail end of Q3 for $499.99, though there's no word on how pricey the connected services will be.

If you're looking for even bigger and better things, there's the nüvi 1800 family. The nüvi 1820 checks in with a 4.8-inch WVGA panel, a Linux-based OS, Bluetooth handsfree support, WiFi, lane assist, a traffic receiver, text-to-speech and a few features not found on your common PND. We're talking about a full-fledged web browser (with YouTube support), multimedia player, access to email, internet radio streaming and even video streaming. Of course, you'll have to provide the web access, but if you've got a MiFi or the like riding shotgun in your ride, you can keep this bad boy connected throughout the trip. Also of note, the nüvi 1860 packs all of the aforementioned goodies but throws in a 3 megapixel camera with geotagging for good measure. Garmin doesn't bother to mention pricing details on either of the 18xx units, but we get the impression that both will sticker for well over the $500 mark.

Update: That $500 sticker on the 1690 will include two years of connected services -- not perfect, but a solid gesture nonetheless.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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Garmin's connected nuvi 1690 and browser / camera-equipped nuvi 1860 leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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User manual for Garmin's connected nuvi 1690 reveals "nuinfo" service branding originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you're still waiting for your Nüvifone, but in the meantime it looks like the kids at Garmin have taken all that hard-won knowledge and applied it to their latest PND. The nüvi 1690, which recently popped up at the FCC, features GSM, GPRS, and EDGE connectivity. The unit won't support voice calls, although with Bluetooth you should be able to use it as a hands-free unit for your current cellphone. Garmin has thus far been mum on this guy, but as GPS Tracklog points out, the IFA show in Berlin is just around the corner -- certainly the company will have something to say about all this by then. To check out the FCC bit for yourself, hit that read link. [Warning: PDF.]

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Garmin issues patch to exorcise brick from 7x5 series GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've a proven track record of delivering solid products to consumers (much like Garmin has), we'll cut you some slack for awhile if you happen to hit a snag or two along the way while bringing a completely new device to market. But after more delays than we care to count and a 1.5 year gap between announcement and right now, the benefit of the doubt vanishes. To that end, we couldn't be happier to report that Garmin's president and COO Cliff Pemble feels that it's "getting very close" to a carrier launch (AT&T, perhaps?) in the US. Said statement was given at a shareholders meeting today, and he also mentioned that the Asian market would see the Nuvifone "this month or in early July." We appreciate the update, but at this point, the burden of proof is squarely on you, Garmin.

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If you've a proven track record of delivering solid products to consumers (much like Garmin has), we'll cut you some slack for awhile if you happen to hit a snag or two along the way while bringing a completely new device to market. But after more delays than we care to count and a 1.5 year gap between announcement and right now, the benefit of the doubt vanishes. To that end, we couldn't be happier to report that Garmin's president and COO Cliff Pemble feels that it's "getting very close" to a carrier launch (AT&T, perhaps?) in the US. Said statement was given at a shareholders meeting today, and he also mentioned that the Asian market would see the Nuvifone "this month or in early July." We appreciate the update, but at this point, the burden of proof is squarely on you, Garmin.

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Just a month ago, Garmin came clean with the nüvi 1390T as part of its 1300 lineup, and today we're being formally introduced to the numerical successor. The nüvi 1490T sports a chassis that's some 25 percent slimmer than most nüvi models and an expansive 5-inch touchscreen. As with other new Garmins, this one also arrives with free lifetime traffic alerts and lane assist with junction view. Other expected amenities are also included, namely multiple-point routing, automatic time zone transition and a speed limit indicator that displays speed limits for most major roads. As insinuated, an integrated traffic receiver comes standard, and there's even an ecoRoute feature that suggests the most fuel efficient path. Finally, prospective buyers can count on Bluetooth technology for making and receiving handsfree calls, and the support for optional CityXplorer maps makes this suitable for the pedestrian in you, too. Expect it on store shelves everywhere this July for $499.99.

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As with Navigon's booth yesterday, Garmin's CeBIT showcase was overflowing with Earthlings. Many of which, as you could likely guess, were swooning over the recently announced nüvi 1200 and 1300 series navigators. Naturally, the flavors found here in Hannover were those with different variations of European maps, but aside from the routes, everything will be the same on North American versions. The hippest addition to these two are the public transit maps, which inform individuals on foot what subway / tube to hop on, where to get off, which bus to take from there and how long to stay on. Frankly, it's a Euro-tripper's dream come true. Check out the photo gallery below, and if you're wondering, there's evidently no "Engadget" within the confines of "Germany." We'd argue otherwise, of course.

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Garmin nüvi 1200 and 1300 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin's just unleashed two new lines of GPS units, the nüvi1200 and 1300 models. Both lines are capable of pedestrian navigation (making use of CityXplorer maps), which is totally awesome if, like us, you use the GPS to get you where you're going, then get lost as soon as you set foot outside your vehicle. The new, super-slim nüvis come in 3.5-inch (1200) and 4.5-inch (1300) variations, and some models in the lines will offer features such as Bluetooth and text-to-speech, and all of them feature Garmin's free lifetime traffic service. The new units should be available in North America in the second quarter of 2009, for prices ranging from $250-$300. Hit the read link for the full release after the break.

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Garmin unveils nüvi 1200, 1300 series GPS units originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, when we first caught wind of Garmin's nüvi 885T a while back it seemed like the hotness (if your measure of hotness begins and ends with a GPS), but how does it really stack up? GPS Magazine just got their hands on one of these bad boys, and they've been kind enough to share their thoughts with us. "Great," they say, "if speech recognition is your number one priority." Besides voice recognition, the reviewer was really into the Enhanced MSN Direct (traffic, fuel prices, flight statues and more), the ever-useful Where Am I? feature, MP3 playlist support, lane assist, and well behaved Bluetooth. Problems? For starters, MSN Direct for this model costs $50/year (or $130 for life), while many cheaper nüvis get it gratis. Additionally, a few oversights -- there is no way to exclude a specific road from a route, for instance, and a very limited detour function -- and this reviewer thinks that some users would be better served by another Garmin, such as the nüvi 7x5. But don't take our word for it -- for the exhaustive review hit the read link.

Update: Then again, maybe it is too much to ask for users to get free, unlimited MSN Direct. According to Garmin tech. support: "No Garmin unit receives MSN information gratis. Some do have a free trial period, but Microsoft does not give the information out for free." Thanks for the heads up, guys!

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Every once in a while we're reminded that Garmin's Nuvifone -- announced nearly a year ago -- still exists, and this time around it's none other than the FCC doing the reminding. The curiously-named "Calf" from ASUS turns out to be the Nuvifone once you click through to the label diagrams, and test documentation reveals that 3G is being tested on both Bands II and V -- that's North America-friendly 1900 and 850MHz, for those who aren't up to snuff on their spectrum terminology. With gub'mint certification under its belt, maybe we can push that 1H 2009 release window to 1Q, eh, Garmin?

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Every once in a while we're reminded that Garmin's Nuvifone -- announced nearly a year ago -- still exists, and this time around it's none other than the FCC doing the reminding. The curiously-named "Calf" from ASUS turns out to be the Nuvifone once you click through to the label diagrams, and test documentation reveals that 3G is being tested on both Bands II and V -- that's North America-friendly 1900 and 850MHz, for those who aren't up to snuff on their spectrum terminology. With gub'mint certification under its belt, maybe we can push that 1H 2009 release window to 1Q, eh, Garmin?

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Garmin Nuvifone gets FCC approval originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Man, a lot -- a lot -- has happened in the mobile space since Garmin went public with its then-mesmerizing nüvifone. Nearly a year later, it's become but a blip on the radar behind the Touch HD, G1, XPERIA X1 and iPhone 3G. Nevertheless, Garmin has come out and reaffirmed that the long-awaited handset will actually not be delayed once more, and that the "first half of 2009" shipping estimate is still valid. Let's just say that $500+ price tag we saw floating around back in May better be substantially lower whenever this thing finally gets around to hitting up a store shelf.

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Garmin reaffirms 1H 2009 shipment of nuvifone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Man, a lot -- a lot -- has happened in the mobile space since Garmin went public with its then-mesmerizing nüvifone. Nearly a year later, it's become but a blip on the radar behind the Touch HD, G1, XPERIA X1 and iPhone 3G. Nevertheless, Garmin has come out and reaffirmed that the long-awaited handset will actually not be delayed once more, and that the "first half of 2009" shipping estimate is still valid. Let's just say that $500+ price tag we saw floating around back in May better be substantially lower whenever this thing finally gets around to hitting up a store shelf.

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Garmin reaffirms 1H 2009 shipment of nuvifone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin launched its updated 7x5 series of nuvi navigators back in August, but the high-end MSN Direct-equipped 785T is just hitting stores, and GPS Magazine says it's a solid improvement over previous nuvis -- but if you're not willing to pay the $50 / year for the MSN service, you're probably not going to miss it. The 785T drew high marks for its fast frame rate, nice 3D lane guidance / upcoming turn features, and semi-realistic building displays, but the MSN Direct traffic implementation was less accurate than the free traffic service built into lesser T-series nuvis, and download speeds for the service weren't particularly swift. We're not all that sold on the connected GPS concept yet, so we're inclined to take the reviewer's advice and pick up the otherwise-identical non-connected 765T, but click on for the full exhaustive review to decide for yourself.

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Garmin nuvi 785T reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not exactly a shocker, but it looks like Garmin's promised free live traffic information for life on its new nüvi 7x5 and 2x5 navigators isn't exactly the completely free ride some may have hoped it was, with it instead supported by, you guessed it, ads. According to PC Magazine, its review unit arrived pre-loaded with ads for BP, Walgreens, and Wells Fargo, which always appear at the bottom of the screen when you access the traffic menu, and occasionally pop up on the map view screen (but not when you're in motion). Naturally, when you tap on the ad you get a POI search of all the nearby locations and, no, you can't disable the ads. Not exactly an unreasonable trade-off, but Garmin could be a bit more up-front about it.

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Garmin's free lifetime traffic service comes with a catch: ads originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a brief glimpse at Garmin's new nüvi navigators, the 7x5 Series and 2x5 Series. Since we weren't on the road, the 755T treated us to 3D views of the IFA building we were chilling at, spinning at a blistering 10 fps. The Lane Assist also does what it says on the box, giving you a crystal clear look at your next merge. The 265T was considerably less dramatic, and both units show a considerable amount of boredom on the industrial design front. Garmin clearly knows what it's about when it comes to navigation devices, but we could use a bit more spice with those maps to keep us coming back.

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Garmin's new nüvi 7x5 and 2x5 navigators live and in person originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those who spend just as much time getting lost in the forest as they do on the highways, Garmin's nüvi 500 holds quite a bit of promise. Combining four modes covering cycling, boating (optional), driving and walking, this waterproof navigator has nearly every walk of life covered. GPS Magazine recently got to spend some time with the Q3-bound unit, and not surprisingly, it came away very impressed. On the roads, this device performed just as admirably as any other Garmin unit. When traveling off the beaten path, things were just as great. The only real knocks on this were the added bulk / weight and the omission of text-to-speech, but true adventurers aren't apt to care about that when consolidating four GPS devices into one.

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Garmin's waterproof nuvi 500 navigator gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Garmin's new nüvi 500 series can get you from point A to point G on paved and well-lit highways, but that's not the (whole) point here. Instead, these rugged (and waterproof) navigators are geared up to take to the trails, waterways and sidewalks with one-touch transitions between driving, bicycling, boating and walking modes. The 500 includes road maps and topographic maps for the lower 48 US states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, while the 550 touts comprehensive street map coverage of the US and Canada. Both devices boast a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a removable, rechargeable battery, Garmin's "Where Am I?" feature and geocaching support to boot. As for USers, you'll find the 500 and 550 on sale in Q3 for $499.99, while those across the pond will see the nüvi 550 land this September for £299.

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Garmin introduces waterproof nuvi 500 / 550 for the argonauts originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An enterprising nerd by the name of Ryan VanMiddlesworth is clearly a bigger Portal fan than you, since he's cobbled together a GLaDOS-simulating voice pack for Garmin Nüvis. Just don't try to prevent "GLaGPS" from constantly trying to divert you to cake-related points of interest, else you may find yourself tossing your Garmin into an incinerator. Video after the break.

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GLaDOS GPS voice pack just wants to help you find your way. To the morgue. originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought Garmin had exhausted all possible options at CES, you thought wrong. Here at CeBIT, the outfit has rolled out four new navigators for your routing pleasure, starting with the nüvi 205 (3.5-inch) and 205W (4.3-inch). These siblings both feature a 333MHz processor, Garmin's own HotFix technology to get your position on the double, the famed "Where Am I?" feature and the ability to snatch traffic information via MSN Direct when used with an optional receiver. Additionally, these two are set to include map choices such as the contiguous United States, Canada or regional sections of Europe. As for the higher-end 255 and 255W (pictured), they'll be all too similar save for the maps, which promise "comprehensive coverage of North America, Europe, Australia or New Zealand." For pricing and availability information, click on after the jump.

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Garmin launches nuvi 2x5 series, complete with MSN Direct originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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