COMMUNICASIA 2008: Garmin Launches nüvifone

(Product News, 18 Jun 2008)

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd and one of the leading GPS manufacturers worldwide, has launched the nüvifone, marking its entry to the mobile phone market.

Combining premium phone, mobile web-browser, and personal navigator, the nüvifone has given cell phone and GPS users worldwide what they have been longing for—a single device that does it all.

The nüvifone is an innovative mobile phone that has a wide range of advanced yet easy-to-use features. The touchscreen device integrates 3.5G mobile phone capability with an internet browser, data connectivity, personal messaging, and personal navigation functions. When it is docked onto the vehicle mount, it automatically turns on the GPS, activates the navigation menu, and enables hands-free calling so that the user never misses a beat in the conversation and is able to begin routing to their destination with ease. Customers familiar with Garmin's nüvi product line will feel right at home using the nüvifone's personal navigation features.

Also, the nüvifone is Garmin's first device to include Google local search capability, which harnesses the vast point of interest information available from the world wide web. Nüvifone users can search for locations like "coffee shops" and Google will sort the results based on the user's current location and relevance. Information provided by Google includes a web-based rating so that users can select the most appropriate destination and route directly to it. In addition, the nüvifone includes a web browser incorporating premium features and touchscreen operation for an optimum mobile browsing experience. The nüvifone also includes personal messaging functions, including email, text, and instant messaging.

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