Garmin launches new GPS device for outdoor use

Garmin's Montana model is a GPS receiver with a large screen and integrated camera. As known from devices such as the iPhone, the Montana also automatically switches between portrait and landscape format.

The three GPS devices in the Montana series are characterized by a high-contrast 4-inch display (over 10 cm screen diagonal) and unprecedented clarity. Thanks to the barometric altimeter, short-term weather forecasts are also possible and enable precise altitude profiles. The robust housing is waterproof and can withstand dust and sand. This makes the Montana a real all-rounder for all outdoor activities.

Further innovations include a 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for voice output and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can be used to switch between battery and rechargeable operation. The Montana devices are also compatible with existing street and nautical charts. A 5-megapixel camera with autofocus has also been built into the Montana 650 and 650T.

Recommended retail prices:
GPS Montana without TOPO SWITZERLAND, from CHF 649.-
GPS Montana with TOPO SWITZERLAND, from CHF 999.-
Available immediately from specialist retailers.

Source: Press release, www.garmin.ch