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Garmin® Unveils Next Generation Network MFD Chartplotters with G Motion™ Technology for Instant, Virtually Seamless Chart Redraw

Posted November 16, 2009 | 05:01 PM in Marine | Permalink


7215 Olathe, Kan./November 16, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its next generation in large-format multi-function displays – the GPSMAP® 6000 and GPSMAP 7000 series with Garmin G Motion technology that represents a graphic breakthrough in speed, smoothness and clarity, delivering ultra-smooth map panning and zooming with virtually seamless graphical updating in all dimensions.  These new chartplotters also feature an unmatched low-level backlight display that dims to 0.5 nits, and a backlit keypad for use in low-light conditions without compromising vision.

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Garmin® Announces the AIS 600 for Vessel Tracking and Collision Avoidance

Posted November 16, 2009 | 05:00 PM in Marine | Permalink

OLATHE, Kan./November 16, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the AIS 600 – the company’s first transceiver that allows boaters to receive and transmit Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, giving mariners a new way to identify and avoid other large sea vessels at long range in virtually any visibility.

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Regal Boats Will Showcase Garmin® Marine Electronics in 2010

Posted October 12, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

Olathe, Kan./October 12, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it has been selected by Regal Boats as the exclusive electronics provider for their 2010 product line of luxury performance runabouts, cruisers and sport yachts.  This new OEM partnership is being announced in conjunction with the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference.

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Plot a Course and Plan Ahead with HomePort™, Garmin’s® New Marine Planning Software

Posted October 2, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

Olathe, Kan./October 2, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the introduction of Garmin HomePort – a new application that allows mariners to plan and manage trips, routes, tracks and waypoints and transfer them between a PC computer and applicable Garmin chartplotter, making it easier than ever to plan and review all of your on-the-water adventures.

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Garmin® Updates Low-Cost, High-Sensitivity GPS 72H Marine Handheld

Posted September 10, 2009 | 05:05 PM in Marine , Outdoor/Fitness | Permalink

OLATHE, Kan./September 10, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it was introducing the GPS 72H with new, state-of-the-art features including a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, and a fast USB interface – all in an easy-to-use handheld that floats.

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Garmin® Introduces New Chartplotters, Adding High Sensitivity, Faster Processors to Affordable Marine Navigation

Posted July 8, 2009 | 06:01 AM in Marine | Permalink

GPSMAP541s 1 Olathe, Kan./July 8, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it has refreshed its GPSMAP® 400 and 500 series by adding a high sensitivity GPS receiver for faster satellite acquisition, an improved digital design for increased map drawing and panning speeds, and NMEA 2000 connectivity* for plug-and-play system integration.

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Garmin® Adds High-Definition to its Open-Array Radars, Offering Higher Power, More Performance and Better Resolution

Posted July 8, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

GMR1204xHD_HR_601 Olathe, Kan./July 8, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its next generation of open-array digital radar scanners – the GMR™ 1204/1206 xHD and the GMR 604/606 xHD – setting the standard for high-definition performance and target detection, transmitting with 12 and 6 kilowatts of power respectively.

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Garmin® Debuts High-End Marine VHF Radios

Posted July 8, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

OLATHE, Kan./July 8, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the VHF 300 – the company’s flagship marine radio with premium features like multi-station support, a space-saving black box configuration, and options like an integrated dual-band AIS receiver.

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Garmin Ltd. Invites You to Listen to Its 2009 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

Posted June 4, 2009 | 10:15 AM in Automotive/Mobile , Aviation , Corporate , Marine , Outdoor/Fitness | Permalink

CAYMAN ISLANDS / June 4, 2009 / Business Wire / — Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) invites shareholders and investors to listen to its 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting that will be broadcast over the Internet on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. ET, with executives of Garmin.

What: Garmin Ltd. 2009 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
When: Friday, June 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. ET
Where: http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/irCalendar.html
How: Simply log on to the Webcast at the address above.
Contact: investor.relations@garmin.com

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Product Safety Recall: Garmin® BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision v2009

Posted June 4, 2009 | 09:17 AM in Marine | Permalink

CAYMAN ISLANDS/June 4, 2009/Business Wire – Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that the company is conducting a voluntary product safety recall of the 2009 version of its marine cartography data card known as BlueChart® g2 and g2 Vision.  The affected data cards have been sold between April 8, 2009 and June 3, 2009.

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Make the Most of your Garmin® with my.Garmin.com™

Posted May 20, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Automotive/Mobile , Corporate , Marine , Outdoor/Fitness , Web/Tech | Permalink

MyGarmin OLATHE, Kan./May 20, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today enhancements to http://my.Garmin.com, a convenient online portal that helps users manage software and map updates and displays information that is tailored to a customer’s specific Garmin product(s).  My.Garmin.com helps customers maximize their GPS experience at every phase – from registering their GPS device to downloading new maps.  

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Garmin® Introduces GHP™ 10V Marine Autopilot for Volvo Penta IPS and Sterndrive Joystick Systems

Posted April 20, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

Fairline Boats selects GHP 10V as their IPS Autopilot solution

Olathe, Kan./April 20, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its new GHP 10V Marine Autopilot System certified by Volvo Penta for use with all Inboard Performance Systems (IPS) and Sterndrive Joystick systems. One of the first OEM manufacturers to select the GHP 10V Autopilot is Fairline Boats, one of the world’s leading luxury performance motor yacht manufacturers.

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Garmin® Adds Another OEM to its Expanding Marine Roster, Gulf Craft Inc. Luxury Yachts to be Guided by Garmin

Posted March 1, 2009 | 09:00 PM in Marine | Permalink

Olathe, Kan./March 1, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Gulf Craft Inc., the largest luxury powerboat manufacturer in the Middle East, has selected Garmin marine electronics to exclusively outfit  their 2010 line of Silvercraft and Oryx brand fiberglass boats and yachts. This announcement is being made in conjunction with the Dubai International Boat Show, March 3-7, 2009.

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Garmin® Increases Its Marine OEM Presence: EdgeWater Power Boats to Offer Garmin Equipment Onboard

Posted February 12, 2009 | 06:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

Miami, Fla./February 12, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that EdgeWater Power Boats has selected Garmin marine electronics to outfit their full range of power boats. With dependable performance and a rugged, reliable reputation, Garmin now offers a full suite of electronics to outfit yachts well over 70-feet, and are announcing this new OEM partnership in conjunction with the Miami International Boat Show (booth #1689).

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Garmin® Announces New Marine Charts: More Details at a Lower Price

Posted November 17, 2008 | 04:00 PM in Marine | Permalink

Olathe, Kan. /November 17, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the next generation of its BlueChart® g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision™ technology – giving boaters even more dimension and information to what is already considered the benchmark in marine cartography.

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Garmin® GHP™ 10 Autopilot System: Now Shipping and on Display

Posted October 29, 2008 | 08:00 AM in Marine | Permalink

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./October 29, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its GHP 10 Marine Autopilot system is now shipping to dealers and will be on display for the public at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Bahia Mar electronics tent, booth #1305).  Garmin also introduced the GHC™ 10 Marine RF Autopilot Remote Control – giving boaters more freedom while controlling their boat. 

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Garmin® Announces the GPSMAP® 600 Series: Touchscreen, Rugged and Ready for Land or Sea

Posted October 3, 2008 | 03:30 PM in Marine | Permalink

Gpsmap640_rfOLATHE, Kan./October 3, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 640 – an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator that comes preloaded with a comprehensive set of street maps and marine charts.  Garmin also introduced the GPSMAP 620, which shares the same intuitive interface and is designed for markets outside the United States.

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Garmin® Introduces New Line of VHF Marine Radios

Posted September 30, 2008 | 03:42 PM in Marine | Permalink

Vhf200_of_200OLATHE, Kan./September 30, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the VHF 100 and VHF 200, two new powerful VHF radios designed for both OEM and aftermarket applications.

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Garmin® Introduces the GWS™ 10: The Art of Windage Made Simple

Posted September 11, 2008 | 03:48 PM in Marine | Permalink

Gws10_hr_0201OLATHE, Kan./September 11, 2008/ Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GWS 10 wind sensor, a NMEA 2000 compliant marine instrument that provides essential wind speed and direction data.  This precision instrument was introduced in advance of the 2008 boat show season.

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Garmin’s Touchscreen Oregon™ Series Gives Outdoor Enthusiasts the World at their Fingertips

Posted July 10, 2008 | 03:35 PM in Marine , Outdoor/Fitness | Permalink

Oregon400t Olathe, Kan./July 10, 2008/PR Newswire/ - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today introduced the Oregon series of handheld GPS devices for outdoor, marine and fitness enthusiasts, combining an intuitive touchscreen interface, rugged, resilient design and a variety of preloaded mapping options.

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