Garmin® announces FREE lifetime map update and its new product line in IT Show
Singapore/ March 7, 2012 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, is delighted to announce FREE lifetime map update and its essential to advanced models in IT Show. The special offer and free gifts are only in IT Show from 8th to 11th March.
“We are happy to announce FREE lifetime map on our latest GPS navigation essential model, nüvi 50LM, and advanced models, nüvi 2575RLM, nüvi 2565LM and nüvi 2465LM, in Singapore/ Malaysian market,” said Tony An, Garmin Asia Marketing Director. “Garmin nüMaps lifetime ™ will let you download the most up-to-date map information on streets, highways and points of interest as soon as new content is available for the lifetime of your Garmin GPS device.
Essential: The nüvi 50LM is the perfect starting point for any journey, providing GPS navigation at its simplest with accurate turn-by-turn directions and spoken street names. These entry-level PNDs are budget-friendly and easy to use, making them a great solution for first-time drivers, students away at college, or as an extra navigator for the other family car.
Advanced: The 5” nüvi 2575RLM and nüvi 2565LM present GPS and Driving Recorder integrated design. It lowers space between windshield and interior, reducing driving blind side. What makes it even better, nüvi 2575RLM supports Analogue Television and Reverse Camera video in and it proves itself not just a GPS but giving you a brand new navigation experience. The 4.3” nüvi 2465LM offers sophisticated features at an affordable price. All models offer voice-activated navigation for hands-free operation.
Integrated design
“Driving recorder provides video records while bumping into accident.” said Tony An, Garmin Asia Marketing Director. “It helps drivers back to accident scene and clarifies responsibility. But what is more important, driving recorder provides real-time evidence. Vehicle equipments have been increased along with technological progress. These equipments scattered in car may cause blind side. Garmin launches GPS and Driving Recorder all-in-one design to reduce blind side and offer a safer environment to our dear users. Moreover, use it as a personal assistance, recording any beautiful scenery on the road and share video files with your friends!”
Safer driving
Adjustable windshield arm integrates GPS device and driving recorder, offering less driving blind side. Driver can adjust recording and watching angles. Plus, GPS device supports a recording real-time playback. Record and playback right away is much more convenient. Are you afraid of not seeing backward while parking? Thanks to Garmin nüvi 2575RLM and nüvi 2565LM video-in feature in support of rear camera and video playback. Rear camera supports back up images, providing safer experience for drivers.
Furthermore, Garmin self-developed PC tool software provides significant information such as images, maps, tracks, coordinates, time and speed.
Garmin offers “point to point” comparison innovatively. Click track information to view correspondent image with relative position on map. Here comes a more efficient tool to compare data information.
Garmin nüvi 2575RLM and nüvi 2565LM support driving recorder. However, the feature is an optional subscription for nüvi 2565LM.
Portable entertainment
5-inch high resolution touchscreen provides largest key fonts. Slim shape device presents you the best navigation effect. nüvi 2575RLM provides you an ultimate recreational experience with analogue television function. The navigation will not be switched off while watching analogue TV. nüvi 2575RLM once again proves itself not just a GPS.
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Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Bluechart, City Navigator, Colorado, Foretrex and Oregon are registered trademarks and Dakota, is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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