NaviGadget

Garmin’s nuviphone is coming pretty soon and we have some more details for you. An engadget reader was subject to a Garmin survey which looked like in the pic…

Although not in the image, this reader was asked if he/she would purchase the device from AT&T with a 2 year contract… the $20/month being on top of a regular voice plan.

In case you haven’t heard of nuviphone before these are the main features of this gadget:

• phone
• mobile web-browser with Wi-Fi and 3.5G connectivity
• GPS navigation system
• 3MP digital camera
• media player

Suzuki yesterday announced that they’ll be throwing a free GPS navigation system in one and every 2009 SX4 making the Garmin GPS navigation a standard equipment for a sub $16000 vehicle for the first time.

The embedded Garmin will have a custom flip-up compartment in these Suzukis and will be called “T.R.I.P” which stands for Travel, Real-time traffic, Information and Play. It has features like Bluetooth connectivity, traffic info, and possibly MSN direct, making us a think this will be a customized version of nuvi 780 which you can pick up for $500 if you want to skip the Suzuki… read »

We have a shot of the nuvi 860’s remote controller! Nuvi 860 is the European version of Nuvi 880 so we’re assuming the remote will look the same on nuvi 880, and nuvi 850.

nuvi 860’s features include hands free bluetooth connectivity, voice guided directions, speech recognition which is activated via the remote controller, FM traffic receiver, FM transmitter for using your (European) car’s audio, and microSD card slot.

Nuvi 860 will be available in Europe starting in May for 600 €.

Also we have updated our huge table where you can compare nuvis… read »

eXcelon DNX-8120 is the new all-in-one navigation/DVD entertainment system from Kenwood that was created by a joint effort between them and Garmin.

eXcelon DNX-8120 features a 6.95″ touchscreen, bluetooth connectivity, special iPod control, and supports SAT and HD Radio.

Like we mentioned GPS navigation system is built by Garmin and the maps come from Navteq.

It is already available from various online retailers for somewhere between $1300 and $1600… read »

We have a few screen shots from the new Garmin Forerunner 405 that is expected to hit the market soon after April 21st.

This is the training page. You can set up two additional training “pages” and you can scroll through with a tap to the watch bezel. You can also choose up to three data fields to customize each training page. There are over 30 types of data you can display. We’re talking way more than distance, pace, elevation and calories. You can also view GPS accuracy, grade, lap distance, heart rate average, zone, % max and more.

This screen is the virtual partner. It gives you a virtual competitor for every training run. You pick your goal pace, then see how you match up to the virtual partner.

This is the heart rate page. It shows your heart rate and zone numbers as well as a chart that shows your progression at a glance.

The last screen shown here is the navigation page. Since the 405 is GPS-enabled, it has some basic navigation capabilities, including a feature that guides you back to your starting point. Nice for when you strike out on a run in a new city or if you like to “run outside the lines” once in awhile. read »

Also announced today from Garmin are nuvi 255 and nuvi 255W. Different from 205 and 205W, these models will add text-to-speech feature to the mix and will cost $373 for the wider nuvi 255W, and $320 for the 3.5″ nuvi 255.

Here are the main feautres and specs:

• Up to 4 hours battery life
• Accepts microSD data cards
• Voice prompts
• Speaks street names
• FM traffic compatible
• MSN Direct for U.S. compatible
• Picture viewer
• Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
• Weight: 5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
• Display type: QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
• Display resolution, WxH: 320 x 240 pixels
• Display size, WxH: 2.8″W x 2.1″H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5″ diag (8.9 cm)
• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.8″W x 2.8″H x .8″D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)

nüvi 205 and the nuvi 205W are the new and affordable models from Garmin. Both will feature a fast 333Mhz processor which enhances the map drawing and routing capability and offer everything the older 200 series offered but add higher end features like navigating by photos, FM traffic updates, and dynamic content from MSN Direct.

Nuvi 205 and nuvi 205W will come with maps of continental North America or regional Europe maps depending on where you purchase it. Nuvi 205, which has the 3.5″ screen will retail for $213 here in the U.S and the wider nuvi 205W will go for about $266.

Garmin Nuvi 900T is one the latest GPS navigation systems from Garmin announced at CeBIT today. It is unique because it is the only the nuvi that comes with an DVB-H (digital TV receiver) antenna and for that same reason you won’t get it here in the U.S. It looks like Garmin only made a deal with the Italian La3 TV offering their content for free for the first 6 months.

Other features on the nuvi 900T include a wide 4.3″ screen display, turn-by-turn directions, preloaded maps of Europe, hands-free calling, life-time traffic services, and more. However don’t expect MSN Direct (U.S. only feature anyways), speech recognition, FM transmitter, or dead-reckoning like the highest end models (nuvi 880).

SnowRanger from Mountain Dynamics is a set of maps that can be downloaded to Garmin or Magellan branded GPS navigation systems.

They have the resort maps for 64 North American ($75), and 420 European ($300) ski resorts which include everything from trails, chairlifts, parks, lodges, parking lots and much more.

North American version runs on both Magellan and Garmin whereas European maps currently only work on Magellan navigation systems. Also you can buy regional maps for most of the regions if you don’t feel like paying too much.

They work on Garmin Nuvi’s too. All you have to do is insert the SnowRanger memory card into your device, and check the box on the next screen to show ski maps. When you are on or near the slopes your nuvi will start showing the correct map.

The two videos from the nuviphone debut in NY is now available for public.

Nuviphone Intro

Nuviphone Scenario