Garmin launches Edge ^® navigation device 800 equipped with a touch screen, enabling seamless data transfer, route planning and a view in color.

Olathe, Kansas, USA (2 September 2010) - Garmin International Inc.., A subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a fully-featured navigation device, the Edge 800. It is intended for cyclists who want accuracy and simplicity in tracking statistics and position - both in racing and in recreational cycling.

Edge 800 combines the functionality of the popular models, the Edge 500 and Edge 705, supplementing them with an intuitive touch screen interface. New features such as route planning and Garmin BaseCamp ™ Satellite Imagery Birdseye, makes this device is perfectly suitable for trainings, tours and riding trails.

Edge 800 made ​​its debut on the market at the Eurobike trade fair in 2010, where he won the coveted Eurobike Award for electronic components. It will also be on display at Interbike 2010.

"On the road, in the mountains or in town - Edge 800 with touch screen, offering quick access to key information" - says James Szałamacha, Marketing Manager Garmin Poland. "A simple mounting system, improved features and route planning capabilities and functions based on the GPS system, through which the cables and the need for calibration of the past, make it the latest Edge will meet the needs of all cyclists, regardless of the stage."

Edge 800 is modeled on its popular predecessors, drawing from them the best and enriching at the same time many new features. It is handy and more elegant compared to the Edge 705, and yet it was equipped with a larger (2.6 inch) display with simple touch screen interface.

By using information directly from the GPS satellites, Edge 800 with high precision tracks speed, distance, time, GPS position, altitude terrain elevation, calories burned, climb and fall of the land. The available data are presented on the display in real-time wireless synchronization with Edge 800 with compatible power measurement systems, third-party devices and sensors monitoring the pulse speed / pace with Garmin ANT + ™ technology. In order to achieve the highest degree of accuracy of data on rising and falling terrain, Edge 800 is equipped with a barometric altimeter to indicate changes in the field.

Because the Edge 800 requires no calibration, it can be easily installed on various bikes. Especially with niskoprofilowemu, ćwierćobrotowemu mount that easily fit into the bracket or the steering wheel with strong rubber rings. By using a sensitive GPS receiver with HotFix ^TM system, the device quickly establish and maintain contact with the satellite. Edge 800 also displays temperature readings, it automatically makes changes to time zones and warn cyclists about the lack of run time counter. The battery when fully charged operates for 15 hours.

Edge 800 is a powerful tool, especially for cyclists seeking to improve their performance. With optional maps, it is also ideal for those looking to explore the area and use the bicycle for recreation or commuting eg cycling to work.

This year, Garmin for the third time is the title sponsor of the cycling team Garmin-Transitions team, winners of this year's Tour de Pologne. Work on the Edge series products, valued by the bikers around the world attended the greatest athletes who use Garmin devices during daily workouts

"The Garmin-Transitions in all activities based on the latest technological solutions" - said the latest talent Garmin team - Tyler Farrar. "Edge 800 is able to track all of our results, the more attractive as driving training. We can use it anywhere in the world to plan and tackling new routes - on the road and beyond - and always find your way back to the starting point. "

Thanks to the online community, Garmin Connect ™ ( http://garminconnect.com ) cyclists around the world gain access to routes Team Garmin-Transitions. Garmin Connect community members can also collect and analyze their own routes and share them with others. Garmin Connect allows you to display the following parameters: time, distance, speed, elevation and heart rate in the form of graphs. It also offers many different ways of presentation of maps, such as street maps, satellite imagery, topographic maps and elevation. Garmin Connect users can search for types of activities in your area (eg street run, marathon) and test them after loading the data to the Edge 800, which indicates the appropriate route.

"After returning home, I upload the data from the Edge on my computer and manage my training," - said Christian Vande Velde of Team Garmin-Tranistions to combine Garmin Edge Connect with the products he used in the next Tour de France, where he gained his place in the the top eight. "Have eliminated thanks to the guessing part of my training."

Users are also available to other tools to exploit the opportunities offered by Garmin Edge 800th The latest version of Garmin's free software called BaseCamp ( www.garmin.com / basecamp ) gives users a simple tool for terrain analysis and route planning. BaseCamp allows cyclists to plan and preview routes - along with information about changes in the amount of land - and then send them to facilities Edge 800, Edge 705 and Edge 605th

To ensure a reliable representation of the environment, the Garmin Edge 800 supports Birdseye ^TM satellite imagery - An annual subscription service that allows users to download directly to your Garmin handheld highly detailed maps of photography.

For more information, visit www.garmin.com / birdseyesatimagery .

Additionally, Edge 800 works with Garmin Custom Maps - a free tool that allows you to convert your paper and digital maps with maps compatible with Garmin devices. With this solution to the Edge 800 can transfer the details, sign and characteristic points of the existing maps.

For more information, visit www.garmin.com / CustomMaps .

Cyclists using the Edge 800 devices can also enjoy the opportunities offered by the optional City Navigator, which provides detailed street maps, POIs and directions to your destination.

Edge 800 is the latest breakthrough product from Garmin, which for twenty years engaged in the development of technology and innovation to improve the quality of life of people. Garmin has long experience in partnering with the automotive, aviation, maritime transport, wireless products, and cruise and sports equipment.

For more information about pricing and availability, and other Garmin products can be found at www.garmin.com and www.garmin.blogs.com .

For further information on Team Garmin can be found at www.garmin.com / teamgarmin .

Source: Press Release

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