Garmin® showcases the latest products at PC Show 2014
Singapore/ June 5, 2014 — Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced showcasing the fitness band, vívofit, 2014 PND Essential Series and High Definition Standalone Driving Recorder during PC Show from 5th to 8th June at Singapore Expo.
vívofit (veevo-fit) — a stylish, lightweight fitness band designed to turn good intentions into lifelong habits. vívofit is the only fitness band that automatically greets users with a personalized daily goal, tracks their progress and reminds them when it’s time to move. Featuring a unique, curved display that always stays on, vívofit also shows steps, goal countdown, calories, distance, and time of day. vívofit’s user replaceable batteries last over one year and vívofit is water-resistant (50m), as well as being compatible with ANT+™ heart rate monitors1 for fitness activities.
2014 PND Essential Series: First nüvi Models with 6-Inch Displays
Garmin’s 2014 PND Essential Series, nüvi 65LM and nüvi 55LM featuring bright 6- and 5-inch dual-orientation displays. The 2014 Essential Series provides affordable standalone navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions. Not to mention the devices navigate complex interchanges with ease. The new navigators feature premium functionalities that were previously only available in the Advanced Series. New to the Essential Series are a quick search field to easily find addresses and points of interest (POIs), and Up Ahead, a feature that shows a continuous stream of points of interest next to the map view. All Essential devices come preloaded with detailed maps, which are free lifetime updates, and don’t rely on cellular reception, so users can navigate without worrying about dead zones or cell tower range.
High Definition Standalone Driving Recorder, GDR 45
Garmin GDR 45, a high-definition camera that mounts to any vehicles’ windshield. GDR 45 continuously records a wide-angle view of the road while driving. Once installed, the camera is fully automated: It starts recording when the engine is turned on and stops when it is turned off [1]. The integrated gravity sensor (G-Sensor) automatically detects incidents, such as braking or a collision, and saves the relevant video files. GDR 45 is also built in with GPS. The GPS receiver time-stamps and geo-tags all footage, so users can view exactly where and when events occurred. Furthermore, what make it even better are Parking Recording Mode and FCWS Warning, two enhanced features presented.
“Garmin Driving Recorder is like a personal eyewitness that never misses an incident and provides proof of what happens on the road,” said Tony An, Garmin Corporation Marketing Director. “Parking Recording Mode [2] will be activated while its motion detection mode and begin recording whenever it detects movement in front of the camera or senses collisions. The FCWS (front collision warning system) detects its distance from the front vehicle and warns the driver when approaching too close. ”
2014 Essential Series and Driving Recorder GDR 45 are the latest navigation products from Garmin’s consumer automotive segment, the leading worldwide provider of mobile navigation solutions for automobiles, motorcycles and trucks. Garmin’s user-friendly personal navigation devices and apps have innovative features that provide time- and fuel-saving benefits to meet the demands of everyday driving.
[1] GDR 45 has to be connected to a switched power outlet in the car for this feature to work.
[2] Optional subscription is advised when connecting GDR Dedicated Power Supply Cable.
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About Garmin Corporation
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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