Garmin announces two new lines of personal navigation devices at CeBIT – the nüvi 1200 and nüvi 1300 series of navigators. The nüvi 1200 series consists of three new models – the nüvi 1200, 1250, and 1260T while the nüvi  1300 series consists of five new models – the nüvi 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, and 1390T.

Common features found on all the new nüvi models include the followng:

• Ultra-thin form factor approximately 25 % slimmer than previous nüvi models
• Pedestrian navigation capability via optional CityXplorer maps
• Text to speech technology
• Voice prompted turns
• Speaks street names
• ecoRoute – green feature that calculates the most fuel efficient route to take
• Rechargeable lithum ion battery
• Travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator etc
• Download pics from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to pictures

All models of the nüvi 1300 models feature a 4.3 inch touch-screen display (480 x 272 resolution) while all models of the nüvi 1200 series feature a 3.5 inch touch-screen display. And now, here are the unique features of each model:

nüvi 1200:

• Has coverage for the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
• Available in Q2 for $199.99

nüvi 1250:

• Preloaded with coverage of North America
• Available in Q2 for $249.99

nüvi 1260T

• Preloaded with coverage of North America
• Bluetooth hands-free support for pairing with a Bluetooth enabled handset
• Lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ traffic
• Available in Q2 for $299.99

nüvi 1300:

• Coverage of the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
• 4.3 inch wide-screen display 480 x 272 resolution
• microSD card slot
• Measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
• Available in Q2 for $249.99

nüvi 1350:

• Lane Assist which highlights preferred lane for navigation
• Preloaded with coverage of North America
• microSD card slot
• FM traffic compatible
• Measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
• Available in Q2 for a price of $299.99

nüvi 1350T

• Lane Assist which highlights preferred lane for navigation
• Preloaded with coverage of North America
• Lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic

nüvi 1370T:

• Maps for North America and Europe
• Lane Assist which highlights preferred lane for navigation
• Lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic
• Traffic receiver provides alerts in coverage area without a need for a subscription fee
• microSD slot
• Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
• Compatible with Garmin Garage
• Measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
• Available in Q2 for a price of $449.99

nüvi 1390T:

• Maps for North America and Europe
• Lane Assist which highlights preferred lane for navigation
• Junction View allowing drivers to see realistic images of upcoming junctions where available
• Lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic
• Traffic receiver provides alerts in coverage area without a need for a subscription fee
• Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
• Measures 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
• microSD slot
• Available in Q2 for a price of $399.99

Phew.. I’m done.

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