Monday, June 24, 2013

Garmin announces $700 outdoor GPS unit running Android

Garmin announces $700 outdoor GPS unit running Android

Garmin was quickly chased out of the Android smartphone game when it tried to release a bevy of Nuvi-branded smartphones in conjunction with ASUS, but the navigation company has decided to give Android another go. The catch is it's not a phone this time — it's a standalone GPS unit called the Garmin Monterra. And it costs $650 (or $700 if you want world maps). That's quite a steep price considering the device doesn't house cellular radios. It has your standard suite of sensors and connectivity features otherwise, including Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC and Ant+.

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