Garmin Phone on AT&T

May 5, 2008 in Handsets, Manufacturers

Garmin is known best for their industry leading GPS devices. But, if information from a leaked consumer survey holds any truth, they might just be getting into the handset frenzy.

Could it be… a Garmin Phone? Yes, it could and if it IS then my, my how excited the world might be. According to these uncovered golden nuggets, Garmin is toying with the idea of dropping the Garmin Nuviphone on AT&T for a hefty $499 plus 2 year commitment. Could it be worth it?

Here is what the “leaked” info brags the phone will have:

Familiar Garmin Touch Screen interface with preloaded maps, 6 million points of interest and turn by turn directions
Instant directions and relevant surrounding info with the touch of a button. Even get reminders where you parked (this will come in handy at Disney World, eh?).
Mobile Web with WiFi
Standard phone features such as calling, texting, media playback, etc… but supercharged with Garmin patented technology
3 megapixel camera that records the exact location at which each picture is snapped!

The $499 doesn’t sound too attractive but the $20/month fee for unlimited internet and GPS navigation is pretty clutch. This is juicy rumor sauce that is just going to have to marinate a little more.

Initial opinions on the Garmin Nuviphone have varied from the omnipresent, “iPhone ftw this thing suxorz,” to people very optimistic since folks already pay a few hundred for Garmin’s top of the line GPS to begin with. So… what boat do you fall into?

[Via BGR, EngadgetMobile]

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