Garmin® introduces nüvi® 1460 Shows Big Picture with 5-inch Display with localized Bahasa
Indonesia/Jan 16, 2010 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced nüvi 1460, the latest navigator with 5-inch widescreen display and ultra thin design that is 25% slimmer than most of the nüvi models. Garmin introduces localized Bahasa model with whole new user interfaces which feature enlarged fonts and menu that one can slide with fingers to scroll, making it even easier to use.
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This full-featured navigator comes preloaded maps from Tele Atlas and over 280 junction view images in Indonesia. It gives driver clear guidance on the 5-inch touchscreen that details upcoming turns and specific driving directions, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Garmin will also offer free updates on junction view for users who have bought nüvis that support this function.
With nüvi 1460, you can plan up to 10 routes in advance, making your trip more efficient because the nüvi will automatically sort multiple destinations and calculate the most direct route. In addition, the nüvi will indicate speed limit on major roads and highlight your driving speed in excess of the speed limit. To help drivers adapt to better driving habits, nüvi 1460 also features ecoRoute™. Through ecoRoute™’s Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can focus on their fuel conservation and find fuel-saving tips along the way.
Moreover, the nüvi 1460 also has Bluetooth® Wireless Technology that makes it possible to receive and place phone calls from the nüvi*. Simply tap the screen and make hands-free calls to your contacts and points of interest while staying focused on the road. And nüvi 1460 also supports handwriting input in English and Bahasa helping you make entry in multiple languages without transition between input modes.
nüMaps Guarantee for Indonesia:
Garmin also proudly announces that nüMaps Guarantee now is available for Indonesia market since 1 Dec, 2009. With this program, Garmin will provide a free update for a customer who purchases a new nüvi® GPS device if both of the following conditions exist:
- The customer registers the new unit at http://www.garmin.com.sg or www.garmin.com within 60 days of the unit’s first use.
- A newer map becomes available within 60 days after the unit has initially acquired satellites.
If both of the above criteria are met, the customer can request and download the new data, free of charge, by following the simple online prompts. Additional product information is available at www.garmin.com.sg or www.garmin.com.
*This feature is not supported on all Bluetooth®-enabled phones, please go to http://my.garmin.com/bluetooth/phones.faces to determine whether your phone is compatible with the nüvi.
About Garmin Corporation
Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Bluechart, City Navigator, Colorado, Foretrex and Oregon are registered trademarks and Dakota, is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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