The GarminFone has been announced as a T-Mobile exclusive and the device brings Google Android goodness combined with Garmin navigation and plenty of connectivity options that should please most mobile users with traveling on the mind.
Among the devices features is a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, a microSD expansion slot that holds up to 32GB, full 3G (HSPA) data connectivity and WiFi. The unit also features a 3.5-inch HVGA display with Garmin based navigation capabilities
The phone also comes bundled with navigation type accessories including a charging dash/windshield mount.
The phone is expected to launch this Spring, while no pricing has been made available. You can however add your name at http://garminfone.t-mobile.com/ and receive information about the imminent launch.
Here’s the full press release:
Garminfone, exclusively from T-Mobile USA, Inc., is the first Android-powered smartphone and fully integrated Garmin Ltd. navigation experience in one. This sleek device features multiple positioning technologies and on-board maps to provide navigation from the middle of town to the middle of nowhere – and back. A full-touch 3G smartphone, Garminfone provides driving, walking and public transportation navigation with voice and on-screen directions and automatic re-routing. Helpful Garmin travel applications such as dynamic, real-time traffic; weather; estimated time of arrival; and gas prices are pre-installed and easy to access and use. Garmin Voice Studio, an exclusive Android navigation application, allows customers to record custom voice directions from family and friends. And with access to Android Market, customers can choose from among thousands of applications to enhance their journeys.
Garminfone also delivers essential smartphone capabilities, including easy access to personal and corporate e-mail, messaging, full HTML Web browsing and a 3-megapixel camera. In addition, Garminfone allows customers to easily call, navigate and charge the battery simultaneously with the included dashboard and window mount.
Key features of Garminfone Premium Navigation and Design Features Voice and on-screen turn-by-turn directions with automatic re-routing for walking, driving or public transit Lane guidance, junction view, speed indicators and expected time of arrival North America maps, including nearly six million points of interest are pre-loaded on the phone for fast and always-available acces Multiple positioning technologies provide location no matter where you are Pre-installed travel applications include dynamic, real-time traffic, weather and localized information, including nearby gas prices, restaurants, movie times and more Garmin Voice Studio, an exclusive Android navigation application that allows customers to record custom voice directions from family and friends Premium services including flight status, local search and more Large 3.5-inch capacitive touch display with auto day and night modes Charging dashboard and window mount included
Web Experience Full HTML Web browser with pinch and zoom capabilities Integrated Google™ technology including preloaded applications such Google Maps™ Street
Multimedia Features 3-megapixel autofocus camera with digital zoom Music player that supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MPEG4, WAV and MIDI Stereo Bluetooth 2.1/A2DP MicroSD expansion slot supporting optional removable memory up to 32 GB Built-in mini USB
Staying Connected Easy access to personal and corporate e-mail, including support for Microsoft Exchange, AOL®, Windows Live Mail, Gmail™ and most other POP3 and IMAP e-mail services Google Talk pre-loaded Built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE world phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Dual-band 3G UMTS/HSPA world phone (Bands I& IV)
Additional Features Dimensions: 4.57 inches x 2.45 inches x 0.51 inches; Display: 3.5 inches; Weight: 4.8 ounces Talk time: up to five hours; Standby time: up to 10.4 days View, YouTube™, Google Search™ by voice and Google Talk™ – and access to Android Market
