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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Make Your Laptop a Street Navigator with the Garmin(R) GPS 18(TM)
OLATHE, Kan., May 24 -- Garmin International Inc.,
a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced the GPS 18 -- a GPS
sensor bundled with nRoute(TM) software that lets users turn their laptop PC
into a powerful street navigation tool.
"Many travelers are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to get more
out of their laptops, and the GPS 18 delivers," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's
director of marketing. "The system includes a powerful GPS receiver, street-
level mapping software of North America, and an easy-to-use interface -- all
signature features of Garmin products."
The nRoute software is bundled with detailed MapSource(R) City Select(R)
map data of the entire United States and metropolitan areas in Canada. The
system offers turn-by-turn auto-routing and voice prompt navigation to
virtually any address, and features more than five million points of interest
including gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and attractions.
The 12-parallel channel, WAAS-enabled GPS 18 receiver is available in
either a serial or USB connection. The receiver includes an integrated
magnetic base and is less than three inches in diameter.
The GPS 18 is available in either a USB or serial configuration and both
versions have an MSRP of $162.49. Both versions will be available in June
2004 and include a GPS 18 sensor, nRoute software with City Select North
American data, automotive windshield mount, owners manual, and a quick start
guide.
Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN)
group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication
and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology.
Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its
products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and
OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200. GARMIN, MapSource, and City Select are registered trademarks,
and GPS 18 and nRoute are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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