The worldwide leading
provider of satellite navigation solution, Garmin International Inc.
has announced its new rugged waterproof, affordable and compact
touch-enabled motorcycle navigator, named as Garmin zumo 220, which
combines 3.5″ touch screen, text-to-speech guidance, lane assist,
Bluetooth headset compatibility, intuitive interface and
on-road/off-road travel options in a single GPS device, aiming to
enhance your motorcycle navigation experience.
Features And Specifications Of Garmin Zumo 220:
- 3.5-inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) antiglare TFT touchscreen display
- Pre-loaded with millions of points of interest (POIs) and City
Navigator NT street maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
- HotFix automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information aiming to quickly calculate a position
- Powerful trip planning tools let users create and customize routes via computer
- microSD memory expansion slot aimed for easy share routes and add storage
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers up to 8 hours battery life
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 2.3 cm ; Weight: 7.6 ounces
“zūmo 220 streamlines the design – and the price –while keeping the
most popular motorcycle-specific features at your fingertips,”
commented Dan Bartel, vice president for worldwide sales at Garmin.
“Compact and waterproof, zūmo 220 makes two-wheel navigation as
stress-free as possible for riders on any budget.”
Garmin zumo 220 that comes with an automotive mount and a motorcycle
mount is expected to be available in coming March 2010 for a suggested
retail price of $599.99.
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