Items tagged with 'Nuvifone'

Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 Gets Updated To Windows Mobile 6.5

Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 Gets Updated To Windows Mobile 6.5

Although the Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 may have taken a little while to become available, the companies are not ignoring the fact that a new version of Windows Mobile is now available. Garmin-Asus recently announced that this all-in-one phone is now available with Windows Mobile 6.5. Thankfully, early adopters aren't left... Read More
Garmin nuvifone G60 Falls To $99 On Contract (In A Hurry)

Garmin nuvifone G60 Falls To $99 On Contract (In A Hurry)

Wow, talk about a rapid fall from grace. Of course, anyone with any understanding of the current GPS/smartphone landscape could see this coming from a mile away, but those who were duped into laying out $300 for Garmin-Asus' nüvifone G60 back on October 4th are probably kicking themselves right about now.Merely weeks after... Read More
Garmin nuvifone G60 Shipping On AT&T This Sunday For $299.99

Garmin nuvifone G60 Shipping On AT&T This Sunday For $299.99

Wow, this one has been a long, long, long time coming. The original nüvifone was originally introduced in early 2008, long before Android had a chance at fame and before the iPhone has risen to stardom in the way that it has. In short, the Garmin-developed smartphone looked to be a real competitor, and the proprietary navigating... Read More
Garmin-Asus Nuvifone Finally Coming To US In Q4

Garmin-Asus Nuvifone Finally Coming To US In Q4

After many delays, Garmin-Asus finally started shipping the nüvifone to Asian markets in late July, though some locations won’t get the phone until this month. Now, we’re hearing an update that the nüvifone is on track to launch in the U.S. in the fourth quarter. During a conference call with analysts, Garmin confirmed... Read More
Garmin-Asus Nüvifone Finally Ships (To Asian Markets)

Garmin-Asus Nüvifone Finally Ships (To Asian Markets)

Garmin-Asus, the partnership that many doubted would ever bear fruit, is finally gearing up to ship their first product. When it was originally announced back in 2008, the nüvifone was viewed as a serious iPhone competitor and a real top-notch product for the smartphone industry at large. Unfortunately for Garmin-Asus,... Read More
Nuvifone Launch Getting Closer

Nuvifone Launch Getting Closer

Garmin plans to start selling its oft-delayed nuvifone in Asia in late June or early July, Chief Operating Officer Cliff Pemble told shareholders at the company’s recent annual meeting. Unfortunately for the rest of us, Pemble said a release date for North America and Europe is still on hold. In response to a question from... Read More
Garmin Nüvifone G60 Delayed

Garmin Nüvifone G60 Delayed

For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60, we’re afraid we have some bad news. Garmin’s long-anticipated, much-hyped entry into the smartphone market has been delayed again. Garmin originally planned to launch a nüvifone in the third quarter of 2008. More recently, the company announced... Read More
Garmin-Asus Debuts Two Nuvifones

Garmin-Asus Debuts Two Nuvifones

Last week, we told you about Garmin and ASUS’s new partnership that will result in co-branded, location-centric mobile phones. Now, the pair is revealing two new Nuvifones a few days before the Mobile World Congress trade show that begins on February 16th. The two new models include a consumer-focused G60 and the more business-minded... Read More
Garmin Releases Screenshots of nüvifone

Garmin Releases Screenshots of nüvifone

It’s been nearly a year since Garmin announced the nüvifone. And while the phone still isn’t out, Garmin is providing us with a nice handful of screen shots, perhaps as a final sneak peek before CES. If you’ll recall, the nüvifone is Garmin’s first combination GPS/phone device. Commercials such as the one below have definitely... Read More