Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012: Look, Print and Find
The December issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners as we build up to honour the 2012 Digital Product of the Year. Here is Part Two.
Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin promotes new Fenix GPS device with the spirit of adventure
Garmin employed the star power of Australian adventurers Cas and Jonesy to launch its newest device in Sydney last night - a GPS wristwatch with built-in altimeter, barometer and compass, known as the fenix.
Wed 11/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Viewmongus Sharp focus as Tour de France begins and Euro2012 ends
This weekend marks the beginning of one sports marketing juggernaut and the close of another, with the Tour de France kickstarting on Saturday evening and Euro2012 finishing late Sunday night. Sharp is a sponsor of both.
Fri 29/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp joins Garmin as Tour de France cycling team sponsor
With the Tour de France just days away, Sharp is boosting its presence in the sporting world by sponsoring the Garmin team (formerly known as Team Garmin-Barracuda, Team Garmin-Cervelo and Garmin Transitions, to name a few).
Tue 26/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin promotion offers bike lovers a slice of the Tour de France
After a team win at the Tour de France last year, Garmin will be celebrating the 2012 Tour with a competition offering consumers a chance to travel to Paris to watch the race.
Mon 13/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin targeting the entry level with new Nuvi GPS devices
Garmin has released a new range of entry-level Nuvi personal navigation devices, with the three new models light on the premium features but carrying attractive price points.
Mon 19/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin launches three new eTrex handheld GPS devices
Garmin has announced the release of three new handheld GPS devices for use by outdoorsy people such as campers, climbers, backpackers and general adventurers.
Fri 09/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin gets on the bike with Edge 200 GPS cycling computer
Following a successful run of brand exposure at the Tour de France this year, Garmin has released a new GPS cycling computer for tracking rides, as well as a high-end device for recording pedal power.
Fri 19/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin goes bush with GPS two-way radio
Garmin has joined the outdoor adventuring fray with the release of the Rino 650 - a handheld two-way radio with integrated GPS designed for connected campers.
Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Navman targets safety, Garmin attracts truckers
Garmin and Navman have both released new GPS satellite navigation products, with the two brands targeting different sections of the market.
Fri 22/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Individual success brings a Force de Publicity for HTC, Garmin
During the first two weeks of 2011 Tour De France, Garmin and HTC have received enormous worldwide exposure, with those two teams dominating the competition.
Mon 18/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Garmin's doggy bag, AVG's QR queries and Acronis
Expect more canine navigation devices from Garmin since its latest acquisition, AVG takes aim at fraudulent QR promoters and Acronis now sponsoring Man United (not that one).
Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Salmat hires, Garmin buys Navigon, Blanco sinks, FujiFilm winks
Catalogue pros Salmat has a new Digital CEO, Garmin has acquired Navigon, Blanco is talking up the kitchen sink and FujiFilm has some ripping new products to launch at PMA (according to FujiFilm).
Wed 15/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin announces flagship touchscreen GPS watch
The Forerunner 610 is the latest addition to the Garmin running watch family and is the first to offer weatherproof touchscreen functionality for the outdoor enthusiast.
Wed 13/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »2010 in Appliances, Digital and Retail: The Losers
In our last update of the year, we look at those brands, retailers and individuals that struggled in 2010. It wasn't the easiest year for the industry, but these players had a worse time than most.
Fri 24/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »The 12 Gadgets of Christmas - Garmin Nuvi 3700
Halfway there! Christmas is just six (business) days away. To take us to the watershed mark in our 12 Gadgets of Christmas series, we have the Garmin nuvi 3700.
Wed 15/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Tom Tom top of the pops in GPS market
Four of the big GPS navigation players have gone head to head in a consumer satisfaction survey with the greatest discrepancy in approval being for software upgrades.
Wed 08/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin farewells foundation sales manager, promotes from within
Garmin is this week farewelling its foundation national sales manager, with Matt DeMoss returning to his native United States almost three years after establishing the navigation specialist's roots in Australia.
Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin changes the way you look at GPS
Garmin has unveiled its flagship range of GPS devices with the nuvi 3700 series. Probably the best looking GPS on the market, the 3700 resembles a premium smartphone with a high resolution multi-touch display, slim profile and voice control.
Wed 30/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Two for one with navigational smartphone
Garmin-Asus has combined the powers of a GPS and a mobile phone with its new A10 smartphone
Wed 02/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin's online features add new dimension to GPS
The latest Garmin GPS device, which comes embedded with a SIM card for internet functions, was taken out for a test drive today. Some of the features are very good, whilst others are more novelty that utility.
Tue 13/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin keeps on truckin' with new GPS
Garmin has moved to put navigation at truck drivers' fingertips by today announcing the release of a portable navigation device designed specifically to suit their needs.
Wed 07/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin not threatened by free mobile phone GPS
With the likes of Nokia and Google offering free GPS and map data on their mobile phones, you would expect that GPS suppliers would be shaking in their boots. Garmin, however, is not threatened by the challenge.
Fri 26/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »'We offer much more than just in-car GPS': Garmin
Garmin Australia has today reinforced its position that it can supply a GPS solution for any Australian retailer. It is important for retailers to know that the worldwide leader in GPS can go well beyond the basic in-car solution.
Thu 25/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Pedestrian use of GPS navigation is on the rise
NAVTEQ, a leading provider of digital map, traffic and location data, today announced that consumers are ranking 'on foot' navigation as one of the most important reasons for considering the purchase of a mobile phone.
Thu 25/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin recalls shipwreck causing SD cards
Garmin has issued a nationwide recall on its Marine Cartography data SD cards. The reason for the recall is due to a defect which displays inaccurate depth perception on a boat's GPS, which may cause serious injury to consumers.
Fri 12/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »


