Garmin® Provides New Integrated Navigation Device for MINI Vehicles

από **Santosan** Τετ 22 Μάης 2013 - 19:19

H Garmin ανακοινωσε σημερα μια καινουργια συσκευη πλοηγησης με ονομασια MINI Navigation Portable XL που ειναι σχεδιασμενη αποκλειστικα για τα αυτοκινητα μαρκας MINI.

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Η συσκευη μπορει να τοποθετηθει απο το καταστημα πωλησης του αυτοκινητου (dealer) διπλα απο το ταμπλο οργανων σε μια προσαρμοσμενη βαση ειδικα φτιαγμενη για το συγκεκριμενο αυτοκινητο. Η ολη εγκατασταση δεν αφηνει καλωδια σε κοινη θεα αφου κρυβονται επιμελως κατα την τοποθετηση & ενω η συγκεκριμενη μοναδα θεωρειτε ως ενσωματωμενη μπορει να αφαιρεθει πολυ ευκολα ωστε ο χρηστης να κανει τις απαραιτητες αναβαθμισεις λογισμικου & χαρτων.

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Μεσα στις δυνατοτητες του πλοηγου περιλαμβανονται τα Garmin Real Directions™, Active Lane Guidance, Traffic, Lifetime Map Updates & Voice Command, η συσκευη ειναι ενημερωμενη με την τρεχουσα τεχνολογια της Garmin στον τομεα της πλοηγησης αυτοκινητου. Συμφωνα με την Garmin η διαθεσιμοτητα του συγκεκριμενου προιοντος θα ειναι παγκοσμια, οποτε γιατι οχι θα το εχουμε διαθεσιμο & στην Ελλαδα.

Λεπτομερειες:

OLATHE, Kan./May 22, 2013/Business Wire — Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a new integrated and portable navigation device for MINI vehicles. The MINI Navigation Portable XL is designed specifically for MINI models and can be dealer-installed with a customized mount that goes next to the instrument cluster for optimal visibility. All cables are hidden behind the dashboard for a fully integrated look. The device features Garmin’s latest navigation technology, including Garmin Real Directions™, Active Lane Guidance, traffic, lifetime map updates , and voice command. The device housing features a customized piano-black finish with a silver MINI logo. User can also select from a variety of MINI vehicle icons to display their current position. The MINI Navigation Portable XL is available now as an accessory from MINI dealers worldwide.

“We’re pleased to extend our partnership with MINI to provide an integrated, next-generation portable navigation device for MINI vehicles around the globe,” said Matt Munn, Garmin managing director automotive OEM. “This new device makes it easier than ever to follow directions with Garmin’s new Real Directions and Active Lane Guidance features. It also integrates seamlessly with the interior of any MINI.”

Vehicle Installation and Customized Design

The MINI Navigation Portable XL is installed with a customized mount built specifically for MINI vehicles. The dealer-installed mount places the device near the steering column so drivers can view important information at a glance on the four-inch touchscreen. All cables are well hidden behind the dashboard, so drivers don’t have to worry about loose cables or occupying their cigarette lighter to power the device. The MINI Navigation Portable XL can also easily be removed to update the maps and software.

Advanced Navigation Capabilities

Garmin’s comprehensive navigation feature set provides MINI drivers the latest in navigation technology. Garmin Real Directions™ guide drivers in a natural and intuitive way. The new feature uses recognizable landmarks, buildings, traffic lights and stop signs to give directions. Active Lane Guidance uses a combination of voice prompts and visual cues to prepare users to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence. Additional features include millions of points of interest, such as businesses, stores, restaurants and other destinations, traffic rerouting, speed limit warnings and current speed display as well as voice command. The device arrives loaded with detailed maps of North America. With free lifetime¹ map updates, any route is sure to reflect the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information. New maps are available for download up to four times per year, for the life of the device, with no fees.

Bluetooth Hands-Free and Connected Services

Bluetooth hands-free provides an intuitive and safe solution for making phone calls in the car without touching the phone or looking at its display, thus helping reduce driver distraction. Utilizing the user’s existing smartphone data plan, MINI Navigation Portable XL provides crucial real-time information , such as real-time traffic information, traffic camera images, local search, mobile safety cameras, parking and weather. All users need to do is download the Garmin Smartphone Link app (available for Android and iPhone ) and connect their smartphone to the device via Bluetooth. Garmin Smartphone Link is available at no cost and includes several free live services as well as premium content available through one-time in app purchases .