Garmin® nüviCam™ LMTHD Guides, Alerts and Records with Built-in Dash Cam and Premium Driver-Assist Features
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced nüviCam LMTHD, the first portable navigation device
(PND) to feature a built-in dash cam and advanced alerts to enhance
driver awareness on the road. Thanks to the integrated dash cam that
continuously records and automatically saves files on impact, the
nüviCam offers the protection of having an eyewitness that records
exactly where and when events occurred.
One of the most comprehensive PNDs to ever hit the roads, the nüviCam
offers the latest in premium driver-assist features typically found only
in luxury vehicles. For example, Forward Collision Warning1
alerts drivers if they’re driving too close to the car ahead; Lane
Departure Warning1 alerts will appear and sound if the
driver drifts off the road or into oncoming traffic; and Garmin Real
Vision™ takes the guess work out of deciphering hard-to-see house
numbers by displaying the camera view along with a bright arrow to
direct drivers where to go when approaching select destinations.
“The nüviCam LMTHD goes beyond helping drivers get from Point A to Point
B,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “The
intuitive driver-assist features not only lessen the stress of getting
you to your destination, but the nüviCam also provides peace of mind in
knowing that your commute is being recorded and can be referenced should
you need it.”
The nüviCam features a 6-inch pinch-to-zoom glass display with a
high-definition dash cam built in to the back of the device. When
powered on, the integrated dash cam continuously records on the included
microSD card, and if an incident occurs, the device’s Incident Detection
will automatically save files on impact. GPS records exactly where and
when events occur, and drivers can play back the video on the device or
watch later from a computer. There’s also a Snapshot feature on the
nüviCam that allows drivers to capture still images in or outside of the
vehicle if desired. The included magnetic mount enables the device to be
easily and quickly secured or removed from the vehicle.
Other navigation features offered with safety and convenience in mind
include voice-activated navigation that allows drivers to speak commands
to the device while their hands stay safely on the wheel, and Bluetooth®
wireless technology for hands-free calling(requires
Bluetooth-enabled smartphone sold separately). Smartphone
Link, a free mobile app that connects nüviCam with a compatible
iPhone® or Android™ smartphone, can also provide real-time
data services2, such as live weather radar, to the navigator.
Drivers can even pair the nüviCam with the Garmin BC™ 30 Wireless Backup
Camera (sold separately) to see what’s behind their vehicle when they
reverse.
To make sure drivers never miss a turn, the nüviCam utilizes Active Lane
Guidance, which uses a combination of voice prompts and visual cues to
prepare users to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence.
Up Ahead appears alongside the driving map and constantly informs of
nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations and rest areas,
and spoken Garmin Real Directions™ guides drivers like a friend would,
using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. Additional
features included are speed limit warnings, school zone warnings,
photoReal Junction View, Bird’s Eye Junction View, and preloaded
Foursquare® data that adds millions of new and popular points
of interest like restaurants, shops and more.
The nüviCam comes preloaded with detailed maps of North America and free
lifetime3 map updates are included to ensure the most
up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information is
available. This navigator also features HD Digital Traffic4,
the best and fastest traffic solution available from Garmin, for the
useful life of the device.
The Garmin nüviCam LMTHD is expected to be available in May of 2015 with
a suggested retail price of $399.99. For more information, visit www.garmin.com/nuvi.
The nüviCam is the latest from Garmin’s consumer automotive segment, the
leading worldwide provider of portable navigation devices for
automobiles, motorcycles and trucks. Garmin’s user-friendly navigation
solutions have innovative features that provide time- and fuel-saving
benefits to meet the demands of everyday driving.
For more than 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live
an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.
For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at
garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin,
or youtube.com/garmin.
1Certain conditions may impair the warning function. Visit www.Garmin.com/warnings
for details.
2User’s data plan charges, if any, will apply. Contact your
mobile service provider for more information about your service plan’s
data and roaming rates. Subscription may be required.
3Lifetime maps entitle you to receive map updates when and as
such updates are made available by Garmin during the useful life of 1
compatible Garmin product or as long as Garmin receives map data from a
third party supplier, whichever is shorter. For the meaning of a
product’s “useful life” and for other important terms and conditions,
please see http://www.garmin.com/LM.
4Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin
traffic receiver or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its
traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. A traffic receiver’s “useful
life” means the period during which the receiver (a) has the required
technical capabilities to utilize current traffic data service and (b)
is capable of operating as intended without major repairs. Traffic
content not available in all areas.
About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a
subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in
Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United
States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark
and nüviCam, Garmin Real Vision, BC, and Garmin Real Directions are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. The Bluetooth® word mark
and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2014, filed
by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
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