Garmin Adds Chapura PocketMirror Software to iQue 3600.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOBILE, Ala. and OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2004 Chapura(R), Inc., an innovator of synchronization technology, and Garmin(R) International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today said Garmin will bundle PocketMirror(R) Standard software from Chapura, Inc. with its iQue(TM) 3600 to offer users a popular and effective solution for synchronizing with Microsoft(R) Outlook(R). With PocketMirror software, iQue users can make their mobile lives more productive by viewing and updating essential Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes information while on the road and synchronizing changes with their PCs once they are back at their desks. "The iQue 3600 delivers an innovative blend of organization and navigation capabilities to mobile users in an integrated handheld device," said N. Guy Waitley, Garmin's associate director of business development. "By adding the PocketMirror application and Chapura's service and support, we are improving the iQue user's experience to make it an exceptional handheld computing choice for individuals and businesses alike." The iQue 3600 is the first Palm-based PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). with integrated Global Positioning System Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS) technology, featuring Garmin's proven user interface for navigation as well as the leading Palm applications. The built-in Que software applications allow users to see their location on an electronic map, select a destination from a robust points-of-interest database, and receive turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance along the route. Further, the user can utilize the unique integration on the device to navigate to the location of a meeting from their Date Book or Address Book. The iQue 3600 also has a built-in MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. and voice recorder A digital, handheld device that is used to record short reminders. Very lightweight and typically using AAA batteries, such devices use flash memory to hold up to 100 messages and more. Messages can be retrieved sequentially or by direct access by message number. See microcassette. as value-added features in the mobile environment. "Chapura is excited about the opportunity to serve Garmin customers the way we have served millions of other Palm Powered(TM) handheld owners," said Keith Ellenberg, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at Chapura. "As leaders in the synchronization industry, Chapura respects Garmin's innovative technology and are happy they chose to offer our software solution for their customers." Chapura PocketMirror Standard software adds the following benefits to iQue users: -- PocketMirror Standard allows users to use the built-in Palm OS Date Book, Address Book, To Do List and Memo Pad memo pad n → bloc m de notas memo pad n → bloc-notes m memo pad memo n → Notizblock m on their handhelds to carry and update essential Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes information. -- By synchronizing multiple handhelds to the same Outlook profile, any group may access the same data. -- PocketMirror Standard also supports synchronizing to the same Exchange Server folders from any PC connected to the server. -- Simple, one-button synchronization is quick and gives customers access to accurate and current information at their desk or on the go. -- PocketMirror Standard supports Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook 97 or higher, so new investments in software are not likely required for immediate results. -- Chapura offers free expert support. Garmin iQue Garmin iQue line of products combines PDA devices with integrated GPS receivers. Description The Garmin iQue 3600 was among the first devices to integrate GPS technology into PDA devices. units bundling PocketMirror Standard from Chapura will begin shipping in January 2004 for a suggested retail price of $589. PocketMirror Standard was first released in 1997. The software is available in six languages other than English LOTE or Languages Other Than English is the name given to language subjects at Australian schools. LOTEs have often historically been related to the policy of multiculturalism, and tend to reflect the predominant non-English languages spoken in a school's local area, the : French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese Brazilian Portuguese (português brasileiro in Portuguese) is a group of dialects of Portuguese written and spoken by virtually all the 190 million inhabitants of Brazil and by a couple million Brazilian emigrants, mainly in the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal, . PocketMirror Standard is available to owners of Palm Powered devices that do not include the software for $39.95 on the Chapura Web site, www.chapura.com. Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands Cayman Islands (kā`mən), British dependency (2005 est. pop. 44,300), 100 sq mi (259 sq km), comprising three islands in the West Indies. , and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. GARMIN is a registered trademark, and iQue and Que are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Chapura Inc. is an innovator of synchronization software for handheld computers. Chapura works to simplify its customers' lives with great service, support and software products for handheld computers. Chapura offers products including KeySuite(TM) 2.4, Cloak(TM) 2.0.1, PocketMirror 3.1.6 Professional, PocketMirror 3.1.6 Standard, and Jibe(TM) 1.1.2. For more information, visit the Chapura Web site at www.chapura.com or call 1-800-CHAPURA. KeySuite, Jibe and Cloak are trademarks, and PocketMirror and Chapura are registered trademarks of Chapura Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Notice on forward-looking statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Any statements regarding the company's future product introductions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors affecting Garmin. Information concerning risk factors that could affect Garmin's actual results is contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 28, 2002 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded from www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. |
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