Lots of new stuff announced:
Garmin nuvi 880 and nuvi 850 - the first Garmins with voice recognition capability! Speak menu commands and addresses to the nuvi 880 or nuvi 850 and it actually understands you! Available some time this spring, these new navigators will blow away the competition. The nuvi 850 is the base model with a wide 4.3" diagonal screen, text-to-speech voice prompts, multimedia kit, multiple-point-routing, and more. Upgrade to the nuvi 880 for Bluetooth for hands-free calling and the next generation of MSN Direct for live traffic, weather, movie times, gas prices, news ticker, stock ticker, local events listing, and Windows Live Local for easy PC planning!
Garmin nuvi 5000 - the biggest announcement from Garmin so far, a 5.2" diagonal screen unit that's made with truck and R/V drivers in mind. Special software helps keep you on the right roads anywhere in North America! Hook up an optional traffic receiver, and there's no stopping you or your truck.
Garmin nuvi 780 - similar to the nuvi 760, but upgraded with the next generation of MSN Direct for live traffic, weather, movie times, gas prices, news ticker, stock ticker, local events listing, and Windows Live Local for easy PC planning. The nuvi 780 also feature a wide 4.3" diagonal screen, text-to-speech voice prompts, Bluetooth for hands-free calling, multimedia kit, multiple-point-routing, and more!
Garmin nuvi 260W - the wide-screen version of the nuvi 260. Wide 4.3" diagonal screen, text-to-speech, maps of the entire US and Canada, and that's pretty much it - perfect for the minimalist navigator who still needs the higher-end navigation features!
Garmin Colorado series - as reported earlier, the Garmin Colorado series has now been officially announced. Packed with features, the Colorado includes a huge 3" diagonal display, built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. It's available in four flavors: the Colorado 300, with a basemap and internal memory for map storage; the Colorado 400t, with pre-loaded highly-detailed topographical maps; the Colorado 400c, with pre-loaded coastal charts; and the Colorado 400i, with pre-loaded inland lake maps. Pick the one suited to your purpose, and setting it up is as easy as popping in the batteries!
Garmin Forerunner 405 - With it's sleek new look, the Forerunner 405 is the new black. Or green. The ultimate GPS training companion, the Forerunner 405 lets you plan your workouts, then tracks your course progress, and even wirelessly connect to share information with other users! Available in black or green, and with or without heart rate monitor. Invest in a Foot Pod accessory if you run indoors and a GSC 10 cadence sensor if you're biking as well, and you'll be able to measure your workout absolutely anywhere!
