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May 7, 2001
Garmin® Points of Interest CD Adds Options to
MapSource® Line
OLATHE, Kan. Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin
Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), a leading manufacturer of GPS-enabled navigation,
information and communication devices, has unveiled the latest
addition to its MapSource line of products the Points of
Interest CD-ROM.
"We had consumers with multiple interests in mind when we
developed this CD," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director
of marketing. "So whether you are driving your car, navigating
your boat, or traveling abroad you will get greater utility
from your Garmin unit."
The Points of Interest CD offers four different options, depending
on the consumers needs (1) Worldwide cities; (2)
Business listings for the U.S. and Canada; (3) Geographic points
of interest; and (4) Marine navaids. The CD provides location
data for nearly 100,000 cities around the world. Plus, it lists
1.25 million business addresses and phone numbers for establishments
in the U.S. and Canada ranging from restaurants, hotels and local
attractions to shopping centers, local services and government
listings. The CD also incorporates another popular feature found
on other MapSource products exit services for the continental
United States. General geographic points of interest, such as
bridges, lakes and islands, are available in text form. Boaters
will appreciate the variety of marine navaids, including boat
ramps, marinas, campgrounds and more than 20,000 worldwide navaids,
like wrecks, obstructions, and tide station data.
This MapSource CD-ROM is most compatible with several new Garmin
products all of which contain WAAS capabilities
including the eTrex Venture®, GPS 76 and GPS 152.
The MapSource Points of Interest CD is expected to deliver in
the second quarter of 2001 with a suggested retail price of $58.32.
Garmin International Inc. and Garmin Corp. are members of
the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) group of companies. Garmin Ltd.,
through its operating subsidiaries, designs and manufactures navigation,
communication and information devices. The companys full
product line serves the aviation, marine, outdoor recreation,
automotive, wireless and OEM markets. The company is incorporated
in the Cayman Islands and its principal subsidiaries are located
in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more
information, visit the Virtual Press Room at www.garmin.com/pressroom,
or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin
and eTrex® are registered trademarks and MapSource is a trademark
of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. |