Garmin® Unleashes the Thinnest Portable Navigator nüvi 3770LM

Jakarta/ June 30, 2011 - Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the nüvi 3770LM. nüvi 3770LM initiates new standards for design, features and ease of use in personal navigation devices. Boasting a new ultra-thin, pocket-friendly design and large-screen, high-resolution glass display with capacitive touch panel, nüvi 3770LM won the coveted Red Dot Design Award in the world’s largest and most renowned design competition.

Internationally acclaimed design

At less than 0.89cm of overall thickness, nüvi 3770LM is easily the thinnest portable navigator on the market which is an irresistible design that begs to be turned on and shown off. The sleek new look made a big impact by winning the product design competition at this year’s Red Dot Design Awards in a field of more than 4,000 submissions from 57 countries. We are proudly presenting nüvi 3770LM has won U.S. critical gadget review website CNET Editors' Choice pick! And its sister model in same series, nüvi 3790, was awarded as Best Product in Portable Navigation Device by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Furthermore, the CES Innovations award winners have been named and the 3770LM is an honoree in the personal electronics category.  

The award-winning design of nüvi 3770LM continues with the easy-to-use 4.3” WVGA display with smooth glass capacitive touch panel that lets users see their preloaded maps and intuitive menus in landscape or portrait modes – ideal for use in the car or on foot.

3D Landmark and Terrain

With 3D Landmark and Terrain view, you will see representations of prominent buildings in many cities and map contours at low zoom levels, giving you a realistic perspective of the terrain.

Zoom, pinch, press and drag with Multi-touch
The new capacitive multi-touch display in the nüvi 3770LM allows users to zoom in and out (by double-tapping or “pinching” the map), browse surrounding areas on the map (dragging a finger), or change perspective from 2D to 3D and rotate the map 360 degrees (two-finger drag or twist). And to avoid inadvertent touches, nüvi 3770LM features a simple screen lock, so you can tap the power button, slide nüvi into your pocket and go.

Portable Entertainment 

nüvi 3770LM is not only a satellite navigator. It builds in Video and Media Player, providing you an ultimate recreational experience. It is fairly easy to search songs through characters or search list to find albums, singers and music types. Furthermore, special docking design allows the nüvi to be used as a digital photo frame. The nüvi 3770LM immediately becomes a multi media player. Watch video, listen to music and enjoy cherish photos on the go with Garmin nüvi 3770LM.

Compass

nüvi 3770LM not only provides navigation for drivers but also has a built-in compass to pinpoint direction. Enter place or city for your destination. The compass indicates final destination’s direction even from a long distance.

NOTICE: GPS device close to magnet or magnetic items may affect compass accuracy.  

Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates

nüvi 3770LM includes free lifetime map updates in Indonesian market. With free lifetime map updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. This feature is ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Moreover, nüvi 3770LM comes with NAVTEQ Maps and large number of junction views which provide clear direction while approaching a complex junction so that you won’t miss any important exits and preloaded maps from NAVTEQ. With a touch of a finger, you can easily slide the screen to view map details, driving directions, and photos. You also get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. Lane info guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. 

Additional product information is available at id.garmin.com

About Garmin Corporation
Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.  Garmin, Bluechart, City Navigator, Colorado, Foretrex and Oregon are registered trademarks and Dakota, is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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