Garmin® introduces the ultra-thin, larger font GPS nüvi® 1350 for Singapore and Malaysia

Singapore/Nov 23, 2009 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced new portable navigation device, nüvi® 1350, with 4.3” touchscreen, larger font and icon, and junction view advanced features. The widescreen nüvi® 1350 has preloaded maps from Tele Atlas and Malsingmaps, announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation. Also, first launch in Asia, Garmin provides the nüMaps guarantee policy in Singapore and Malaysia. Users will be able to get more valuable products and service from this worldwide number one GPS player from the coming SITEX event.

The latest navigator, nüvi® 1350, with twenty-five percent slimmer than other nüvi® PND’s, you can take it anywhere. With a touch of a finger, you can easily slide the screen to view map details, driving directions, and photos. Its sunlight-readable high-brightness display ensures you can easily look up addresses and enjoy the navigation even under the sunshine. You also get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Both English and Chinese handwriting recognition feature can access you to find Point Of Interests more efficiently.

Nüvi® 1350 also supports multi-languages, such as English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia…etc. With more than 1400 images, the junction view provides clear direction while close to the complex junctions so that you won’t miss any important exits. Navigation is just the beginning. Nüvi® 1350 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that tracks fuel usage and more. The nüvi® 1350 will indicate speed limit on major roads and highlight your driving speed in excess of the speed limit. To help drivers adapt to better driving habits. Through ecoRoute™’s Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can focus on their fuel conservation and find fuel-saving tips along the way.

The latest navigator, nüvi® 1350, with twenty-five percent slimmer than other nüvi® PND’s, you can take it anywhere. With a touch of a finger, you can easily slide the screen to view map details, driving directions, and photos. Its sunlight-readable high-brightness display ensures you can easily look up addresses and enjoy the navigation even under the sunshine. You also get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Both English and Chinese handwriting recognition feature can access you to find Point Of Interests more efficiently. Nüvi® 1350 also supports multi-languages, such as English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia…etc. With more than 1400 images, the junction view provides clear direction while close to the complex junctions so that you won’t miss any important exits.

Navigation is just the beginning. Nüvi® 1350 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that tracks fuel usage and more. The nüvi® 1350 will indicate speed limit on major roads and highlight your driving speed in excess of the speed limit. To help drivers adapt to better driving habits. Through ecoRoute™’s Fuel Report and Mileage Report, drivers can focus on their fuel conservation and find fuel-saving tips along the way.