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Garmin is First to Offer XM Traffic, Weather and Radio on a Portable Navigator
OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 2730, a feature-packed GPS automotive navigator that is the first to offer real-time XM NavTraffic, XM Weather, and XM Radio capabilities in a portable product.
"XM gives our customers even more reason to love the new StreetPilot 2730," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "With its integrated traffic, weather, and audio capabilities, drivers can make even smarter navigational decisions -- and enjoy their time on the road more."
"Garmin is the leader in portable navigation and XM is the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services," said Roderick MacKenzie, XM's vice president of Advanced Applications and Services. "The unmatched partnership between Garmin and XM has made the newest StreetPilot models the most advanced portable navigation products ever."
The XM Traffic, Weather and Audio capabilities give the StreetPilot 2730 great utility, even when drivers know exactly where they are. XM NavTraffic is the first nationwide satellite-based data traffic information service that enables an overlay of current traffic conditions. Aggregated by NAVTEQ Traffic from multiple...
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