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23 March 2006
Garmin StreetPilot i3
The Garmin StreetPilot i3 is now available with Garmap Streetmaps Version 3 mapping software pre-programmed on the 128meg Transflash/micro SD card.
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18 March 2006
Forerunner 205 & 305
The Forerunner 205 is a one-piece training assistant that will provide athletes with precise speed, distance, and pace data. The Forerunner 305 additionally provides a wireless heart rate monitor, which allows the user to continuously monitor their heart rate. The wireless heart rate monitor (worn as a chest strap) sends heart rate data to the Forerunner 305 so users can see if they are training to hard or not hard enough. The 205 and 305 also features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that provides exceptional signal reception, even when running under tree canopy or near tall buildings. There’s no calibration required, and the 205 & 305 can be used for multiple sports, like cycling, cross country skiing and more. The new Forerunner 205 and 305 are powerful tools for those interested in losing weight, improving fitness, reaching peak athletic performance, or just improving health to reduce heart-related problems. Having the ability to analyze workout data is an important tool in reaching one’s fitness goals. That’s why these Forerunners come with the Garmin Training Center. software, which allows users to download workout data for a detailed analysis.
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22 February 2006
GARMAP Africa Road Atlas Version 2
This version contains Auto Routing Navigation, greatly improved accuracy and classification on the roads data as well as the latest search and auto routing technology. A myriad of topographical features like contours, forests, rivers, lakes, dams and places of interest were added to enhance to traveling experience. Trip and Waypoint management functions are also included. A total of 7 NEW Counties were added to the Atlas. A list of all countries includes: Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Please note the Autorouting function will only work on Autorouting GPS Units.
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31 Jan 2006
Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx and GPSMAP 76CSx GPS
Garmin International is pleased to announce the GPSMAP 76Cx and GPSMAP 76CSx. These new colour, handheld mapping products are ideal for both marine and outdoor use. Designed with the latest, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF, both units track your position even in tree cover and canyons. Each provide a bright, sunlight-readable colour TFT display and include a 128MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. The 128MB microSD card can also be loaded with data from MapSource? products like Garmap South African Streetmaps Version 3, Africa Road Atlas and Topo & Rec maps. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The GPSMAP 76CSx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.
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25 January 2006
Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx and GPSMAP 60CSx GPS
Garmin International is pleased to announce the GPSMAP 60Cx and GPSMAP 60CSx. These new colour, handheld mapping products are ideal for both marine and outdoor use. Designed with the latest, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF, both units track your position even in tree cover and canyons. Each provide a bright, sunlight-readable colour TFT display and include a 64MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. The 64MB microSD card can also be loaded with data from MapSource products like Garmap South African Streetmaps Version 3, Africa Road Atlas and Topo andRec maps. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.
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25 January 2006
Garmin eTrex Legend Cx and Vista Cx GPS
Garmin International is pleased to announce the eTrex Legend Cx and eTrex Vista Cx. These versatile, pocket-sized handheld mapping products are ideal for both marine and outdoor use. Each provide a bright, sunlight-readable colour TFT display and include a 32MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. The 32MB microSD card can be loaded with data from MapSource? products like Garmap South African Streetmaps Version 3, Africa Road Atlas and Topo maps. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The Vista Cx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.
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24 November 2005
Garmin iQue M4 PDA GPS
Garmin International is pleased to announce the Garmin iQue M4. Now there’s a simple solution for making sure you’re in the right place at the right time. The iQue M4 integrates GPS navigation functions with Pocket PC applications such as calendar, contacts and to-do lists. Plus, it incorporates a new SiRF high-sensitivity receiver for improved GPS performance.
Some features of the Garmin iQue M4 gps:
- Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC
- Routes are automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions
- Automatic off-route recalculation shows how to get back on track if you miss a turn or exit
- Detour function enables routing around traffic problems or road construction
- SDIO compatible for optional WiFi, Bluetooth, camera or other peripherals
- Includes Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word and Excel; Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger Service, Calculator and ActiveSync
- Built-in speaker for voice-guidance commands, MP3 player, and message playback
- Voice recorder for making memos, quick notes, and messages on the fly
- Infrared (IR) communications
- Headphone and external GPS antenna connections Interfaces: USB
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22 August 2005
GARMAP South African Topographical and Recreation
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Garmap South African Topographic and Recreation (SA Topo & Rec) in July 2005, for use with Garmin gps products.
This product is non-autoroutable but has got search capabilities on specified features. The main reason for this product is to provide the Garmap users with an extremely detailed South African map base for recreational planning and orientation in a specific area. Due to the size of the data on the SA Topo & Rec product, it is advised that this product be used in combination with the current SA Streetmaps V3 or Africa Road Atlas e.g. use the SA Streetmaps to get to your specific location and download only the area of interest from the SA Topo & Rec on your GPS.
This CD contains 1:50 000 Topographic and Cadastral Based data of South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. (Note Cadastral data only for South Africa) The GRID reference system is based on the current 1:50 000 maps. Details of the data contained in the product below:
- Roads – All the MapIT Roads included in the South Africa V3 combined with the Roads from the Department of Surveys and Mapping (Other access roads like farm roads and forest station roads, streets in small towns, hiking trails and gravel tracks) Note that this is not a routable product and only the road names and road numbers of the Highways, Main Roads and Through- Routes have been included and made searchable. Similar to the 1:50 000 Maps – street names have been omitted.
- Contours – Complete 20m contours for South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho.
- Bathymetric Contours and Depth Spots heights - The underwater contours and spot heights along the coast of South Africa.
- Trigonometry Beacons – All 27 344 Trig Beacons added with names – searchable.
- Rivers – All the 1:50 000 Perennial and Non-perennial rivers from Department Surveys and Mapping. Names of known rivers included and searchable.
- Water Areas – All Lakes, Dams and Pans with known names included and searchable.
- Farms – All Farm and Farm Portion boundaries with Farm names and Portion nr’s included and searchable.
- Built-up areas – The boundaries and known names of every city, town and settlement in South Africa – searchable.
- Parks and Reserves – The boundaries and names of all Parks and Reserves in South Africa – searchable.
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