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3/14/2001
GARMIN Launches the Latest in Marine Handheld GPS
GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76 Give Mariners Two Great Navigation Options With WAAS Capabilities
OLATHE, Kan., March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit
of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), a leading manufacturer of navigation,
communication and information electronics, announces two products that will
give mariners everything they're looking for in a handheld GPS -- introducing
the GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76.
Designed with the mariner in mind, the GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76 build upon
GARMIN's current line of handheld GPS products, by offering enhanced features
like high-resolution displays and increased internal memory. Both units
feature a built-in quad helix antenna, for superior reception. The GPS 76 and
GPSMAP 76 are also compatible with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), a
technology designed to improve the accuracy of GPS positioning.
"We are thrilled to offer WAAS capability in a handheld GPS receiver,"
said Gary Kelley, director of marketing, Garmin International. "With the
addition of WAAS in these two products, customers will see GPS accuracy
improved to about three meters. For mariners who may encounter heavy fog
during a trip, this type of accuracy would be extremely useful in helping them
navigate their way home."
The GPS 76 comes equipped with an internal memory storage capacity of one
megabyte, perfect for downloading points of interest detail from GARMIN's line
of MapSource CD-ROMs. The unit is also pre-loaded with a built-in database of
major cities and nautical navaids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day
beacons. The GPSMAP 76 has an internal memory capacity of eight megabytes.
In addition, it comes with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes,
rivers, interstates and interstate exit information and a database of nautical
navaids.
While the internal features of the GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76 are impressive,
it's the outside of these two products that will really have mariners taking
notice. An extra-large display measuring 1.6"Wx2.2"H gives users a clear view
of information, while a waterproof case means these units will keep working
well even amid a constant saltwater spray. Even more amazing, both units will
actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.
Specific features of the GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76 include:
-- One megabyte of internal memory capacity and a built-in database of nautical navaids, tide data and major cities -- GPS 76
-- Eight megabytes of internal memory capacity and a built-in basemap of major cities, coastlines, nautical navaids, lakes, rivers, interstates and tide data -- GPSMAP 76
-- WAAS capable for greater GPS accuracy
-- Compatible with MapSource line of CD-ROMs
-- Waterproof case that meets IPX7 standards and floats when in the water
-- Large, high-resolution display with 180x240 pixels
-- Built-in celestial tables with best times to fish and hunt
-- Dedicated man overboard function
-- Stores 500 waypoints
-- Operates for 16 hours on two AA batteries
The GPS 76 will carry a suggested retail price of $250.00, while the
GPSMAP 76 will have a suggested retail price of $399. Both units are
expected to be available in April 2001 and will ship standard with a PC
interface cable, wrist strap, user's manual and quick reference guide.
Garmin International Inc. and Garmin Corp. are members of the Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN) group of companies. Garmin Ltd., through its operating
subsidiaries, designs and manufactures navigation, communication and
information electronics. The company's full product line serves the aviation,
marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM markets. The company
is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and its principal subsidiaries maintain
offices in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more
information, visit the Virtual Press Room at www.garmin.com/pressroom , or
contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. GARMIN is a
registered trademark and GPS 76, GPSMAP 76 and MapSource are trademarks of
Garmin Corporation.
This press release contains forward-looking statements respecting Garmin
Ltd. and its business. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. There could be a
number of factors affecting future results, including those factors identified
in Garmin's Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated December 8, 2025 and
filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
no. 333-45514). Garmin will not update any forward-looking statements in this
press release to reflect future events or developments.
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