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BobaFett Posts: > 500

"We know, it's not like the nüvifone is a total surprise any longer, but just in case you tend to rest easier after digesting information straight from the source, here goes. Garmin's recently (and abruptly) announced handset obviously marks the firm's first solo foray into the cellphone arena, and according to Cliff Pemble, the firm's president and COO, it's the "breakthrough product that cellphone and GPS users around the world have been longing for." That being said, the unit will feature a 3.5-inch touchscreen with a trio of primary icons -- Call, Search and View Map -- along with an internet browser, HSDPA support and preloaded maps of North America and / or Eastern and Western Europe. Furthermore, it houses "millions" of POIs, doles out turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions and becomes Garmin's first device to include Google's local search capability. As for pricing and availability? We're looking at a Q3 2008 release, but we'll have to wait things out before finding out a price and who exactly will be carrying it. Check out the gallery below for shots of the device and its UI, and head on over to Engadget Classic for lots more pics."

http://www.engadgetmobile.com[....]ts-official-with-its-nuvifone/

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Posted: 2008-01-31 11:54:48
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PeterKay Posts: > 500

Like it. Go garmin

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Posted: 2008-01-31 11:57:54
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masseur Posts: > 500

I love Garmin stuff and have been using them for 25 years.

I have the Nuvi 670 and am even running the Garmin XT software in my TyTN II and its heaps better than TomTom IMHO

anyway, here is the product page

http://www8.garmin.com/nuvifone/

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Posted: 2008-01-31 12:04:35
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jaykay Posts: 109

Am I understanding it right that it will come with a touch UI (similar to the one of iPhone) ?

[ This Message was edited by: jaykay on 2008-02-02 12:23 ]
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Posted: 2008-02-02 13:21:59
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masseur Posts: > 500

nuvifone videos @ youtube

this looks great

edit: ... and yes, it does have a bit of an iphone feel about it
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[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2008-02-06 15:44 ]
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Posted: 2008-02-06 16:41:30
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Trev1982 Posts: > 500

oooh now something that has a huge screen and no buttons i like

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Posted: 2008-02-06 16:46:31
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PeterKay Posts: > 500

like this device alot, wonder what the price tag will be?

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Posted: 2008-02-06 18:02:29
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brix25 Posts: > 500

Will definitely cost an arm and a leg. Can't see it going for less than $600- unsubsidised... But lets wait till later this year when it shows up.
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Posted: 2008-02-06 18:18:00
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deepsme Posts: > 500

Some hands on photos and a video..

Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfV4rHHHpbQ

mobileburn.com

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Posted: 2008-02-12 13:32:24
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PeterKay Posts: > 500

Not bad, like the gold touch and the screen.

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Posted: 2008-02-12 13:40:25
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