Garmin GPS System 60CSX

The ideal Garmin GPS system handheld that's rich in features, easy to use, versatile and durable is the new Garmin GPS 60CSX. New to the GPSMAP 60 series, the 60CSx is an innovative upgrade from the GPSMAP 60CS allowing for expandable memory. With the new microSD slot you get all of the original 60CS features plus the ability to swap or add more memory. The Garmin 60CSx has a new highly sensitive GPS receiver for increased satellite acquisition in heavy tree coverage and hard to reach canyons.

The Garmin GPS 60CSX is Feature Rich-
Some of the best features of the 60CS that succeed to the x-series are the barometric altimeter for accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Also, don't forget the large 256-color screen stretching at 2.6" diagonal area. The GPSMAP 60CSx also comes with a preloaded Americas autoroute base map, which gives you highways; routing capabilities and US tide data. Included with the device is a 64MB microSD card to store the optional MapSource detailed maps like City Navigator, TOPO and Bluechart. The GPSMAP 60CSx has a 12-channel WAAS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix antenna for greater reception and better accuracy. Additional features include audible alarms, an integrated outdoor calendar, 20 saved tracks, best fish & hunt times calculator, a dedicated geo-caching mode, and indoor/outdoor GPS games that turn the outdoors into a giant game-board. Unit size: 6.1"H x 2.4"W x 1.3"D. Weight 5.4 oz. 1 year warranty.

Garmin GPS Forerunner Systems

Garmin GPS Forerunner Systems






Garmin GPS Forerunner 50 System



Garmin's new Forerunner device provides an affordable, sleek and intelligent way to help runners and walkers track their workouts, automatically store their data and reach their personal fitness goals. This new system form Garmin will take your work outs to the next level. The central element of the Forerunner 50 system is an advanced fitness watch which interfaces wirelessly with other fitness devices such as a heart rate monitor or a foot pod that monitors speed and distance. The system includes a wireless USB ANT™ Stick that plugs into the user’s PC and automatically downloads workout data stored on the watch to a personal computer.

Garmin Forerunner 50-
The Forerunner 50 can track and record up to seven hours and 100 laps of detailed exercise data. And because the Forerunner 50 records its data from the heart rate monitor and foot pod, users can exercise indoors — for example, accurately monitoring their heart rate while on a treadmill or tracking how far they walk each day in the office.


The Elite model from Garmin is the Forerunner 305



Garmin GPS Forerunner 305 System

Forerunner 305 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings. Forerunner 305 also sports a robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap and superior battery life. It eliminates cross-talk with other devices to reliably measure and send heart rate data, and it helps you train in your optimal heart rate zone.

New Garmin GPS System Nuvi 260

Garmin recently announced the Garmin GPS Nuvi 260, a sleek, simple-to-use, and value-priced personal navigation device (PND) that speaks street names.

Like other products in the nüvi 200-series lineup, the nüvi 260 offers budget savvy consumers the benefit of a premium in-dash system at a fraction of the cost. In addition to features offered by other members of the nüvi 200 family, the nüvi 260 automatically calls out street names (saying “turn right on Main Street” instead of “turn right in 200 feet.”). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road letting drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways. The ability to "call out" street names is a true killer feature for a GPS device. You no longer will rely on your so called co-pilot.

The nüvi 260 incorporates an internal GPS antenna that makes it thinner and even easier to mount in a car. The intuitive “Where To?” and “View Map” welcome screen allows users to quickly find a specific street address or establishment’s name, or search for a destination by category. Turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions then guide the driver to their destination. If they miss a turn along the route, the nüvi automatically recalculates a route and gets them back on track, pronouncing the names of the streets along the way. The nüvi 260 includes preloaded detailed mapping of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico – with approximately six million points of interest (like hotels, restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, and more).

The pocket-sized nüvi 260 also includes a built-in picture viewer, calculator, currency converter, unit converter and world clock. These new navigators are also compatible with Garmin’s line of rich content such as the Garmin Travel Guide™ and Garmin SaversGuide®. For additional security, Garmin has included the Garmin Lock™, an innovative patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location. Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment the preloaded maps with custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

About the size of a deck of cards, the nüvi’s focal point is its bright 3.5-inch (diagonal) touchscreen. The unit’s only button is an on/off slider bar, which may be locked to avoid being turned on or off accidentally. The nüvi also has a convenient SD card slot for expandable memory.

The nüvi 260 is expected to be available in August 2007 at an MSRP of $499.99.

Garmin GPS Systems

Garmin Reports Record Second Quarter
Strong growth of the Automotive/Mobile segment in North American continued to become a larger portion of total company revenues when compared with the same quarter in 2006, at 68% of total revenues. The Automotive/Mobile segment revenue increased 99% to $508 million in second quarter 2007. Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 9% to $77 million in second quarter 2007 while the Aviation segment revenue increased 39% to $78 million. North America revenue was $455 million compared to $233 million, up 95%. Total revenue of $742 million, up 72% from $433 million in second quarter 2006.

Garmin's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Min Kao, provided: "Garmin experienced a very exciting second quarter. Our strong growth in the automotive/mobile segment demonstrated that our products continue to be well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for portable navigation devices. We are pleased that, according to independent market research, we have maintained a strong leadership position in North America with approximately fifty percent PND market share. The nüvi(TM) 200W and 250W products delivered during the second quarter will provide an attractive option for cost-conscious consumers who prefer a wide-screen display."

Garmin GPS continues to attain strong growth through the outdoor/fitness segment.
CEO, Dr. Min Kao, reports that "Revenue in our outdoor/fitness segment increased when compared to the year ago quarter. We look forward to increased sales generated by the newly released Astro dog tracking product, as well as new eTrex and Rino products which provide high-sensitivity GPS performance. We still see good growth opportunities for this segment, however we believe revenue growth for this segment will be lower than earlier anticipated due to the timing of our new product introductions."

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