Garmin unveils Mobile 20

Posted on Sep 12, 06 10:02 PM PDT

If you have a smartphone and are itching for some GPS action in your car, why not check out the Mobile 20 from Garmin? This device is capable of providing turn-by-turn directions via Bluetooth to your smartphone. The Mobile 20 supports more than 50 smartphones and turns these devices into an instant personal navigation device. The entire Mobile 20 setup includes a datacard with pre-loaded maps of North America or an European region and a smartphone mount. Features include a highly seisitive GPS receiver and a built-in speaker. Expect to see the Mobile 20 hit stores this November. Pricing details are currently unavailable. More features are available after the jump. • Receiver: WAAS-enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Unit dimensions: 2.7" x 4.2" x 2.31" (6.9cm x 10.7cm x 5.9 cm)
• Power supply: 12-volt adapter cable
• Interfaces: Connects to Nokia Symbian®, Windows Mobile™ and Palm® OS Treo smartphones with Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Voice prompts
• 3D or 2D map view
• Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
• Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
• Choice of routes (faster time, shorter distance or offroad)
• Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
• Hands-free calling with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Garmin Online services compatible
• PeerPoints (send and receiver GPS position)

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