Garmin Takes a New Tack With Linux-Based Nav Phone

“The Nuvifone G60 offers the same core features as a high-end
Garmin Nuvi device and comes preloaded with maps and millions of
points of interest across North America. With a dashboard and
windshield mount, the device can easily be mounted in a car, or it
can be detached for portable navigational use.

“Because the maps reside on the device, users always have access
to navigation capabilities. They can receive turn-by-turn,
voice-prompted directions that speak street names to millions of
destinations, and if they miss a turn along the way, the Nuvifone
will automatically recalculate their route and get them back on
track.

“The Nuvifone includes a real GPS receiver with Garmin’s HotFix
technology and assisted GPS.”

LWN has a good
discussion on this– ed.

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