Details of Garmin’s upcoming Personal Navigation Device ‘nuvi 1690′ have emerged over on the FCC website. It’s said that this connected PND will feature a built-in cellular modem, an in house service called nuinfo allowing users to search for information through Google Local search and Bluetooth connectivity. Other interesting features will include lane assist, junction view, live traffic information and a current temperature feature. A product announcement is tipped for September. [GPS Tracklog]
The Nuvi 860 will be released in Europe in May 2008 for €600. The gadget features Bluetooth connectivity, voice-guided instructions, speech recognition, FM traffic receiver, FM transmitter, and microSD memory card slot. [GPSandCo]
by Nicole on January 4, 2008
The CES 2008 is showcasing the Garmin Navigation device. It features sunlight-readable 4.3″ touchscreen display, an internal GPS antenna for a more lightweight and compact design, a vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and owner’s reference manual. Along with a preloaded map of Canada, US, and Puerto Rico! You’ll never have a grumpy, nagging wife upset at you for not asking for directions again.
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