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Garmin introduces Zumo 220, $600 navigation for vaguely budget-conscious two-wheeled hooligans
When we got wind of Garmin's Zumo 665, the new navigation system for folks who like to do it in leathers, we were quite excited to learn about its integrated A2DP and other new features -- but totally lost interest when we saw the $999 MSRP. You can get a perfectly serviceable UJM starter bike for that kind of cash! Garmin is now addressing the situation with the Zumo 220, which "scales down size and price of motorcycle navigation" -- to $599. Yes, still pricey, but you get most of the features of the bigger brother, including Bluetooth compatibility (though seemingly not A2DP), waterproof construction, and text-to-speech guidance. It sports a 3.5-inch touchscreen and of course comes with a bike mount, but also has a car mount for those days when weather prohibits riding in to work -- or when you just don't feel like getting all your gear on. Look for it to ship sometime before the quarter is up. %Gallery-83504%
Garmin's CES leaks confirmed, please try to act surprised
It wouldn't be a CES without a little leakage, and there hasn't been any shortage this year. Garmin's lineup of prize winning thoroughbreds sneaked out last night, and rather than close the barn doors the company has flung them wide open, confirming all four things: Voice Studio: As expected, this app will let you record your own navigation voiceover, meaning you can do fun things like say "right" when they should go left, and "turn around" when they should keep going straight. Garmin not only confirmed it, but you can download it right now! Happy pranking. Zumo 665: This motorcycle-friendly navigation unit is also confirmed, as is its XM radio compatibility and A2DP wireless for streaming tunes and directions right into your lid. At a $999 MSRP, though, we'd almost rather get lost. ecoRoute HD: The ecoRoute HD will indeed be launching in March of this year, retailing for $149, and providing the Greenpeace subscribing backseat driver we all crave. Approach G3: Finally, the links-specific GPS from Garmin has also been confirmed, shipping with a database of 12,000 course maps and not relying on any subscriptions or fees for use. More money for lessons, then.
Garmin's CES lineup leaked: golf, cars, and do-it-yourself navigation voices
We've just gotten the inside line on Garmin's CES spread, and let's just start this intel off on the right foot: it looks like we aren't going to see a Nuvifone II at the show this year. Here's what we've got in the pipe: Garmin Voice Studio: This might be the coolest announcement, but if you've got friends with compatible devices, it's going to get old real quick. Basically, it's a PC-based app that lets you record your own nav instructions (which we're guessing is going to result in some extraordinarily NC17-rated Nuvis). The company is saying it'll take about 20 minutes to complete a set of commands -- and naturally, it won't do text-to-speech for reading street names and the like. It won't work on the Nuvi 3xx and 6xx series, but otherwise, you should be good to go. Zumo 665: Have a rider in the family? The 665 is Garmin's latest motorcycle-centric nav unit, which appears to be little more than a 660 with the XM weather, radio (with A2DP out), and traffic on board. It's got a slightly newer firmware build than the current 660 that adds additional map layouts and data fields; and don't worry, 660 owners -- you'll get it in the Spring. ecoRoute HD: The long-discussed ecoRoute cable will be confirmed (again) at $149.99, this time for a launch somewhere between the first and second quarter of the year. Approach G3: This looks to be a downmarket version of the G5 for high-tech golfers looking for a little assistance on the green; MSRP comes in at $349 (compared to $449 for its big brother). And as far as we can tell, that's it. Start warming up your best navigation voices, folks. Update: It's official.
Garmin's zūmo 660 motorcycle GPS shipping this month
Hot on the heels of Mio's introduction of its C523 V2 motorcycle-centric navigator comes good news for American bikers. Garmin's zūmo 660, which was originally announced at CES with a monstrous $800 price tag, is apparently set to ship before the end of this month. Aside from the widescreen design, advanced Junction and 3D building views, Bluetooth connectivity, large-format keyboard, the device also includes a 4.3-inch sunlight-readable panel, ruggedized and waterproof chassis and a built-in feature that hunts down other obnoxiously loud exhaust pipes. Yeah, we're just kiddin' on that last part, but at least you'll have this bad boy before you make the trek to Myrtle Beach next month and Sturgis in August.[Via I4U News]
Garmin announces four more devices: Nuvi 370 / 670, VIB 10, and z?mo 450
Only a couple days after showing off some new GPS receivers, Garmin is continuing the love and announcing four more devices. First up is the Zumo 450, which is designed specifically for motorcyclists. This one's ruggedized and waterproofed for use on your hog and lets you save custom routes to an SD card and then share 'em with your fellow bikers (at least the ones who also own a Zumo, that is). The interface -- which can be used through a glove -- has over-sized buttons for safety and easier use. As far as security, the Zumo features a locking mount and the GarminLock -- a 4-Pin password theft prevention system. Next, is a pair of Nuvis -- the 370 and 670. Both these models feature integrated traffic receivers, Bluetooth, and a built-in microphone and speaker. Each includes MP3 player, picture viewer, and currency/unit converter software. The main difference is that the 370 sports a 3.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel touch screen, while the 670 has a more generous 4.3-inch, 480 x 272 pixel touch screen. Last up is the VIB 10, a vehicle integration box. Designed to work with the StreetPilot c550, the VIB 10 connects the GPS receiver directly to your car's audio and power system, which while reducing cable clutter and freeing up your car's cigarette lighter, it however does also eliminate the ability to tune into live traffic services. Keep reading for a few pics of the other devices. [Via GPSGazette, Navigadget, and MobileWhack]Read - Nuvi 370 and 670 Read - VIB 10Read - Zumo 450
Garmin's Zumo GPS receiver for motorcycles
It looks like Garmin's set to release another GPS receiver intended to sit on the handlebars of your motorcycle, and like the TomTom Rider, this unit features built-in Bluetooth for streaming spoken directions directly to a compatible helmet. Though not quite as stylish as the Rider, the upcoming Zumo does offer a few innovative features not found on other models, including the ability to calculate how much fuel you have left for automatically re-routing you to the nearest gas station when you start running on fumes. You can also listen to MP3s stored on a memory card and set the unit to act as a datalogger, letting you download route history information to a PC for perusing at your leisure with Google Earth. Sources say that the Zumo will be available for purchase sometime in October, but prepare to spend around $1,000 if you want to take one of these out on the open road.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
