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Garmin software is Global Positioning System (GPS) software or other applications designed for Garmin devices. Although best known for its GPS devices, Garmin manufactures devices for other functions as well, such as fitness calculators. Garmin provides several software packages. From firmware to add-ons, Garmin's support area offers... more »
Secure Digital (SD) card support is now provided on many Garmin GPS devices. Several of the newer Garmin GPS systems support Secure Digital cards for additional storage. If the Garmin GPS device supports SD cards, an SD slot will be located on the side of the GPS apparatus. The Garmin website provides downloadable supplemental maps... more »
Whether you are navigating the city or traveling across the country, the Garmin Nuvi 205 is a valuable device to assist you in finding your way. The Garmin Nuvi 205 is a very handy portable GPS device. Garmin portable GPS devices are user friendly and easy to learn. The Garmin Nuvi provides turn-by-turn navigation, and it's very... more »
A Garmin GPS unit can take you just about anywhere, giving you turn-by-turn directions all the way. But as old roads are closed for construction and new roads are built, those turn-by-turn directions must adapt to the ever-changing landscape. That's why it's important to update your Garmin GPS unit on a regular basis. With frequent... more »
Garmin is the manufacturer of electronic sets that incorporate Global Positioning System technologies for navigational purposes. Garmin devices can often be found in vehicles to direct drivers, as well as in handsets for outdoor enthusiasts. The GPS devices can come in a range of models at varying price points, and potential buyers... more »
Tired of getting lost on the road and fighting over who will ask for directions? It may be...
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BlueChart is the Garmin GPS solution for marine navigation. BlueChart is the Garmin library of marine charts and GPS datasets that is compatible... more »
Whether you're moving to a new area, traveling or just bad with directions, a Garmin Nuvi GPS system can be a huge help both with turn-by-turn... more »
The Garmin Quest is one of the earlier GPS devices created by Garmin. The Quest includes a screen on which maps appear as well as a speaker that... more »
As new options for GPS burst onto the market, the Garmin Edge 305 is becoming a favorite of all-terrain bikers and other travelers both on-road... more »
A Garmin Nuvi is great for getting driving directions, or finding local restaurants and other points of interest but the Garmin Nuvi also has some... more »
The Garmin Etrex is one of the best small GPS units you can find. It is ideal for those who are hiking in the woods or going on a short canoe... more »
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| foundation 1989, Wichita, Kansas, location [[Olathe, Kansas|Olathe, key_people Gary Burrell, Min Kao ([[Chief executive officer|CEO)
| industry products [[Global Positioning System|GPS receivers, Avionics
| revenue 3.18 billion USD (2007)
| operating_income 907.35 million USD (2007)
| net_income 855.01 million USD (2007)
| num_employees
| parent
| subsid Garmin International Inc., Garmin (Asia) Corporation
| homepage
| footnotes
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Garmin Ltd. (), incorporated in George Town, Cayman Islands, is the parent company of a group of companies founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao (hence the name GarMin), that develops consumer, aviation, and marine technologies for the Global Positioning System. Its subsidiary Garmin International, Inc. serves as headquarters for the Garmin Limited companies and is located in Olathe, Kansas, which is located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The largest operating subsidiary and primary production facility of Garmin Limited is Garmin (Asia) Corporation (Chinese: 台灣國際航電股份有限公司), located in Sijhih City, Taiwan, a suburb of Taipei.
History
Founding
Gary Burrell, born in 1944, earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and a graduate degree from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He went to work for King Radio, a manufacturer of aviation radios in 1963 just six years after that company was started by Edward King Jr. in a farmhouse in Olathe. A licensed pilot, Burrell led development on some of King’s most successful navigation and communications products. The King Radio company went on to supply Boeing with aircraft radio equipment starting in 1969.
By 1989 Burrell had spent nearly his entire professional career — with the exception of a brief stint at Lowrance Electronics — working for King Radio. During these years the company went through many corporate changes. In 1983 King was acquired by the All read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garmin
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