The device was introduced as “the only phone to fully integrate the world’s best selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web”, nüvifone G60 is, basically, a Garmin nüvi device with phone functionality.

The G60 comes with a 272×480 pixels touchscreen display, a “real GPS receiver with Garmin’s HotFix technology”, preloaded maps, Wi-Fi, HTML browser, 3MP autofocus camera and 4GB of internal memory.

AT&T is planning to start the sales on October 4 for $299 with a 2-year contract. The phone will be offered with a 30-day trial of Nüvifone Premium Connected Service, which will cost $5.99 per month after the trial expires.

«As each of us is looking for ways to get more results with less effort, navigators Oregon 550 and 550t are in the form of universal devices which can be used in any weather, at any place and at any time», – said Vice President of Garmin Dan Bartel. «It is very easy to use, navigators will help you to leave another necessary device at home -camera is on board of 550 and 550t », – he added. 3.2 MP camera with a function of geotagging has fourfold optical zoom, for storing images aside 850 MB of internal memory, also a slot for MicroSD cards.

Both devices have a 3″ touch display with protection from direct sunlight. With respect to GPS capabilities, that among these are the electronic compass, altimeter and the ability to memorize 200 lines and 2000 pixels of POI. NiMH-AA batteries should provide up to 16 hours.

Oregon 550 should soon appear in major trade networks at a cost of $499.99; model Oregon 550t, differing only with pre-installed detailed maps of North America with a 3D-rendering, will be offered for $599.99.

Described as a «perfect device for anyone who cares about navigation», Garmin Nuvi 1490T has a complete set of features that include built-in warning of traffic jams.

You can save 10 routes in your browser, and Garmin 1490T will calculate the most efficient route for the trip. But if the cost of gasoline is a more important indicator, 1490T is able to calculate the path, the optimum in terms of energy.

For travelers to far regions of world an automatic correction of time zones is included, and support for Bluetooth enables you to use the device as a full headset. In addition, Nuvi 1490T is not a purely auto GPS device, all walking features are also supported.

The release of a product is expected in July at a cost of about $500.

Oregon 500 is different from its predecessor, mainly because of the presence of the camera with automatic geotagging.

The Oregon 500, like the 400 model, is equipped with a 3″ touch screen display with a resolution of 400×240 is rugged enought to be protected from falls, moisture and dust.

It operates on two AA batteries and will be very useful for different purposes because of the availability of an electronic compass, altimeter, microSD card slot and picture viewer program.

Garmin 310XT offers wireless connection and synchronization with cardiomanitors of Garmin, and any other equipment which supports ANT +. Big display clock is able to demonstrate the speed of an athlete, distance traveled and calories expended. The gadget also a possibility to sound and vibrate to let you know the fulfillment of the task.

Future price of Forerunner 310XT has not yet been announced.

Nuvi 1200 Series includes models nuvi 1200, nuvi 1250 and nuvi 1260T. This are fairly simple devices that offer basic navigation functionality. They are equipped with 3.5 inch touch display, supported by maps of Europe and North America (different kits depending on the model) and feature “Text to Speech” (voice prompts). The best model nuvi 1260T also supports the service warning of traffic jams in real time from NAVTEQ and can connect to a mobile phone via Bluetooth as a hands free system.

The price of nuvi 1200, nuvi 1250 and nuvi 1260T is $200, $250 and $300 respectively.

The second new line of navigators nuvi 1300 consists of five models with the 4.3 inch display and different features: from basic to “advanced.” They also come with different set of maps. Older model series – nuvi 1350T, 1370T and 1390T support service NAVTEQ, where drivers can learn about the density of roads, and 1370T and 1390T, can even work as a wireless hands-free device.

The price of nuvi 1300, nuvi 1350, nuvi 1350T, nuvi 1370T and nuvi 1390T is $250, $300, $350, $450 and $400 respectively.

All new series of nuvi 1200 and 1300 will be available during the second quarter of this year. According to Garmin, these GPS systems are suitable for drivers of cars and pedestrians.

Nuvifone M20 is also positioned as a LBS services device. That is, the smartphone provides access to information relevant to specific areas: search, social networking, sharing photos linking them to exact coordinates, etc. And, of course, the communicator has advanced navigational features.

Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 Specifications:

• Mobile networks GSM/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA (900/2100 MHz) or GSM/EDGE (850/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900 MHz)
• Operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Processor Qualcomm 7200A 528 MHz
• 2.8 inch touch display with a resolution of 480×640 pixels, showing up to 65K colors
• 3 MP camera with autofocus and support for geotagging
• Built-in memory – 4 or 8 GB
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, mini USB 2.0
• GPS module, accelerometer
• The battery capacity of 920 mAh
• Talk time – 3 hours (3G), 2,8 hours (2G)
• Dimensions – 95,3×52,5h12,8 mm
• Weight – 99 grams (with battery)

Recall, the company recently announced a co-branded Garmin-Asus new line of mobile devices, Garmin-Asus nuvifone, the first of which was the nuvifone G60, announced a year ago. Model Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 is the second from the new series. Communicator will be demonstrated at the forthcoming exhibition Mobile World Congress 2009. The exact dates of release and the approximate price of a Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 has not yet been determined, the company is going to announce this information during the first half of the 2009.

Marketing director of Garmin in the Asia-Pacific region, Tony An, reported interesting details about plans for next year. First, the company representative said Garmin is scheduling release of smartphone Garmin Nuvifone. In the second quarter of 2009, the long-awaited Nuvifone will be at least available in the Taiwan market. Recall that Garmin has announced it earlier this year.

In addition, Garmin is working on other smartphones at this time based on Android. Garmin plans to start production of the first Android-smartphone during the second half of the next year.

As with the Nuvifone, which manufacturer is ASUStek, the production of Android based smartphone will be done by another company, although the development will be done by Garmin.
Details about the specifications of future new devices are not yet known.