Nuvi 2400 pairs 5 inch screen Garmin with the voice control is not a phone

You shouldn't we you say phones pose a huge threat to the market of dedicated navigation, but Garmin device does not waive a fight (or without cover its Paris). He has just announced its PNDs, 2400 "large format" nüvi series with 5-inch screens and a wealth of features. Soloists include control of voice and some serious routing functionality based on "trafficTrends" and "myTrends", which are exactly what they sound like. Prices start at $250, with all available features, but except for traffic and the free map update. $350-Mark you can get life map and traffic, the traffic map. The line must be off in the first quarter of this year.

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2011 International CES
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS_WIRE)-Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), head of global leader in satellite navigation today announced the nüvi personal navigation devices 2400 series featuring big screen five inches and a new range of optional as voice-activated navigation features life traffic and map updates and advanced route planning and calculation of Garmin nüRoute technology. 2400 Nüvi series is presented in the Garmin (South Hall # 35831) booth at Consumer Electronics Show this year.

"The series nüvi 2400 offers the most sophisticated and sought-after driver features that are available on the market today," said Dan Bartel, Vice President of worldwide sales Garmin. "The big five inches diagonal screen is easy for the eyes, and options such as voice activation, traffic alerts and best route calculation to make travelling around the city or skiing easier than ever." And never these features have been available to such economic prices.

The nüvi 2400 series consists of four models: the nüvi, nüvi 2460LT, nüvi 2450LM 2460LMT and nüvi 2450. Models featuring the voice activated navigation allow users through the voice control nüvi so that they can keep their eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. Simply wake up nüvi with customizable voice control and start talking about the menu options that are displayed on the screen. Bluetooth connectivity allows users to make and receive phone calls with a compatible Bluetooth enabled phone. Permit traffic-a models of life helps inform drivers of delays in the movement and the construction of roads and suggest turns around to them. Units featuring life updates the map allows users to download more up-to-date maps and points of interest up to four times per year.

All models are equipped with nüRoute with trafficTrends ™ and myTrends predictive ™ routing. With trafficTrends, the nüvi automatically learns trends in traffic flows in order to improve the route calculation and predict estimated time of arrival based on time of day and day of the week. With myTrends, nüvi in time, will begin to provide a route to favorite destinations as soon as the device is powered.

2400 Nüvi series enables consumers customize their ways and unit. Users can give a rating of one to five stars to any point of interest. When the unit is connected to a myGarmin account, they can submit their ratings and receive a database to update the community ratings of other users. Owners can also customize main menu of the device to display their icons for quick navigation.

249.99 Price $ to $349.99, 2400 nüvi family should be available in the first quarter of 2011. Visit www.garmin.com for more information and pricing.

Since its inception in 1989, Garmin has delivered devices GPS allowed 72 million - more than any other provider of navigation. Market extended from Garmin GPS industry, has developed innovative products and established a leadership position in each market it serves, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, recreation outdoors, followed and wireless applications.

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Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), world leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold for navigation, communication and information and applications - more which are enabled by the technology of GPS devices. Garmin products used recreational vehicle, mobile, wireless, outdoor, marine, aviation and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland and its main subsidiaries are located in the United States Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit virtual newsroom Garmin at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the media relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and nüvi are registered trademarks and trafficTrends and myTrends are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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