Garmin GPS
Garmin makes GPS systems for cars, hikers, runners, cyclers, geocachers, boats and aircrafts.
Garmin Ltd., incorporated in George Town, Cayman Islands, is the parent company of a group of companies founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao (hence the name GarMin), that develops consumer, aviation, and marine technologies for the Global Positioning System. Its subsidiary Garmin International, Inc. serves as headquarters for the Garmin Limited companies and is located in Olathe, Kansas, which is located in the Kansas City United States.
The company’s first product was a GPS receiver called the GPS 100, a panel-mounted receiver aimed at the marine market, and sold for $2,500 US dollars. It debuted at the 1990 International Marine Technology Exposition in Chicago. The product was an instant hit and generated a backlog of orders for 5,000 units. Soon after, in January 1991 Kao set off for Taiwan to set up manufacturing facilities in Taipei. Another early product, a handheld GPS receiver, proved popular with military personnel serving in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War.
In the early 2000s, Garmin launched a series of personal GPS devices aimed at recreational runners called the Forerunner. A similar wrist-worn GPS device with two dimensional tracking and waypoint projection called the Garmin Foretrex is popular among day hikers, off-road mountain bikers, and sailboat racers. Garmin also launched their popular StreetPilot in-car navigation series, starting with a monochrome key-operated unit. This was followed by the 16-color StreetPilot ColorMap, then the more advanced StreetPilot III. The StreetPilot range is now diverse.
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In October 2006, Garmin began shipping the nüvi 660, a pocketsize widescreen successor to their nüvi 300 series. The 660 added bluetooth, FM transmitter, enhanced screen brightness and screen size, all in a small "flat" size.
Garmin Avionics
Garmin has a dedicated division for aviation products, such as integrated cockpits, panel mount displays, multi-function displays (MFD), transponders, radar and other related avionics. For example, the G1000 is an all-glass avionics suite (cockpits) for OEM aircraft. The G900X is similar to the G1000 but designed for use in experimental aircraft, and the G600 is a retrofit solution for several certificated aircraft.
Garmin entered the aviation market in 1991 with the GPS-100AVD panel mount receiver. Their first portable unit, the GPS-95, was introduced in 1993. In 1994, the GPS-155 panel mount unit was the first GPS receiver on the market to receive full FAA certification for instrument approaches.
In 1998, Garmin introduced the GNS-430, an integrated GPS, Navigation receiver, and Communications tranceiver. Garmin expanded their presence in the aviation market in 2003 through acquisition of UPS Aviation Technologies, thereby acquiring the latter's II Morrow Apollo line of aircraft GPS/NAV/COMM units, complementing its existing aviation product line. II Morrow, Inc. was founded in Salem, Oregon in 1982 as a manufacturer of LORAN C marine and general aviation products. In 1986, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) purchased the company to expand the use of electronic technology in the package delivery and tracking business and renamed it UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. in 1999. It soon phased out of the marine business and focused on development of technology for UPS and general aviation.
Garmin Products
Nuvi
Street smart and ultra-cool navigation. Nuvi series features Color touchscreen, automatic routing, voice guidance, address look-up, 2D or 3D maps, anti-theft feature, travel kit, picture viewer, SD card slot. Nuvi series is one of the most popular auto portable navigators. Start from Nuvi 200 and add maps, hands free calling, games, mp3 player, FM traffic receiver, speech recognition, MSN Direct and much more. More about Nuvi Car GPS...
StreetPilot
When it comes to GPS devices, there are a lot of choices out there, and the selection can be overwhelming. GPS devices have become nearly as indispensable to most people, as their cell phones. Garmin has always been a well-respected maker of GPS devices and other electronics, and this model is no disappointment. More about StreetPilot Auto GPS...
Quest
Portability meets capability in the pocket-sized Garmin Quest. This system has a high-speed processor which in laymen's terms means fast automatic off-route and detour recalculation. It has voice guidance and an automatic routing with turn-by-turn directions to help you get to where you wish to go. There is an internal battery, which is rechargeable, that has up to 20 hours of usage. More about Quest Navigators ...
Zumo
Zumo GPSs are specialy designed for navigation on motorcycle. Some of its features are Glove-friendly, left-handed controls, sunlight-readable screen, motorcycle console with resettable fuel gauge, motorcycle mount, waterproof case, vibration-tested design, MP3 player, picture viewer, anti-theft feature, SD card slot. Zumo GPS is definitly navigator that each motorcyclist need to have on its motor bike. More about Zumo GPS ...
Oregon
Get in touch with nature with Garmin Oregon of rugged handheld navigators. These touch screen, high-sensitivity, GPS receivers feature an intuitive interface that puts all of the information you need right at your finger tips. And with variety of models to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect Oregon to lead the way on your next adventure. More about Oregon handheld GPS ...
Colorado
Hit the trails in style with Colorado, a rugged handheld navigator that charges headfirst in search of good times. Each Colorado features an inout wheel that's designed for easy one-handed operation so you'll be able to navigate while on the go. The Colorado also supports GPX files for paperless geocaching. When adventure calls, Colorado GPS answers. More about Garmin Colorado series ...
Rino
Know exactly where you are at all times with Rino GPS from Garmin and the precision of high-sensitivity GPS. These waterproof FRS/GMRS radios plus GPS navigator adds a barometric altimeter, electronic compass and NOAA weather radio in addition to 5 watts of transmit power, a microSD card slot, brilliant color display and a high-sensitivity GPS receiver. More about Garmin Rino Series ...
eTrex
Outdoor enthusiasts, geocachers and anyone looking for adventure will love this little yellow wonder. eTrex combines intuitive, easy-to-use features and a rugged exterior into a lightweight package that is only four inches high and two inches wide. The result is a lightweight GPS navigator that literally fits in the palm of your hand. More about Garmin eTrex ...
60-series
Backwoods, boundary waters, blue highways — the GPS 60-series is your trusted guide to the great outdoors. The Garmin GPS 60-series are packed with several of the features found in the 60-series colour navigators, but sport an affordable, high-resolution monochrome display for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget. More about Garmin 60 series ...
76-series
The GPSMAP 76 series is preloaded with a basemap of principle cities, interstates (including exits), highways and roads as well as marine navigation aids, including lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons. It also has internal memory, so you can load detailed maps from a variety of optional MapSource® products. More about Garmin 76 series ...
Astro
Tired of searching for your hunting dog in tall grass or dense cover? Now you can leave the hunting entirely to him. Introducing Astro, the first high sensitivity GPS-enabled dog tracking system for hunters and sportsmen. This unique system pinpoints your dog’s position and shows you exactly where he is, even when you can’t see or hear him. More about Garmin Astro ...
Forerunner
The Garmin Forerunner is a Sports Watch range made by Garmin. Most models use Global Positioning System (GPS) and are targeted at road runners and triathletes. The GPS models are designed as an accurate, precise method of measuring distance, speed, time, altitude, and pace, all of which can be important to athletes in training for races. More about Garmin Running GPS ...
Edge
Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. More about Garmin bicycle gps ...
400, 500 series
This slim-line chartplotter flush-mounts easily in your boat and boasts an ultra-bright 4” and 5” QVGA display. The GPSMAP 400 and 500 series also sports a built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and simple, straightforward buttons and menus. You can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision SD card for even more enhanced features. More about Garmin Marine GPS ...
4000, 5000 series
The GPSMAP 400o series has video-quality resolution on an 8.4” VGA display as well as a worldwide, satellite-enhanced basemap. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar, radar and weather. The GPSMAP 5000 series features an unprecedented touchscreen interface, along with a satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and a 21 cm screen that makes navigation as easy as pointing your finger. For even more advanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision card. More about Garmin Water Navigation...
Portable Plotters
Portable Plotters are a versatile color chartplotters and automobile navigator, perfect for land or water. Those portable navigators feature a sunlight-readable 256-color TFT display and a built-in autorouting basemap that can route you on major interstates and highways. When you're ready to drive home, take your Portable Plotters out of its marine mount and pop it into the automotive mount in your vehicle. More about Garmin Portable Plotters ...
Aviation portables series
Fly smarter and safer with the Garmin Aviation portable navigators on board. This “know-it-all” mini-MFD puts more power and information at your fingertips than any other portable handheld in the history of aviation. Avio portable GPS combines satellite weather with a detailed color map and terrain alerting, then takes it up a notch with even more high-end software and features. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft’s exact position on the field. More about Garmin portable airplane gps ...
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