Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Garmin's nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn't a phone

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/garmins-nuvi-2400-pairs-a-5-inch-screen-with-voice-control-isn/

You don't need us to tell you that phones are posing a huge threat to the dedicated navigation device market, but Garmin isn't giving up without a fight (or without hedging its bets). It just announced its nüvi 2400 series of "large format" PNDs, with 5-inch screens and a wealth of features. Standouts include voice control and some serious routing capabilities based on "trafficTrends" and "myTrends," which are exactly what they sound like. Prices start at $250, with all the features available but for-pay traffic and map updates. At the $350 mark you can get lifetime map and traffic. The whole line should be out in Q1 of this year.

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