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Chicago Store: Slim down for summer with the nüvi 1200/1300 series

Garmin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:40:52 -0500

Chicago's Michigan Avenue is the place to be to check out this summer's must-haves, and the Garmin Chicago store is no exception! Arriving in the store this week, the sleek and slim nüvi 1200 and 1300 series units are the perfect GPS companion for all of your summer endeavors.

Pedestrian friendly, this new series of products is ideal for the traveler who wants advanced features at an affordable price. With optional cityXplorer maps, these products offer pedestrian navigation such as public transit information for select tourist destinations in both North America and Europe, and can easily be downloaded directly to the nüvi. Recently the crew at GPS Mag posted a full hands-on review of the nüvi 1390Tand touted that users will be navigating the local bus and subway lines like a native in no time. According to their experts - "If you need to tackle the complexities of public mass transit in unfamiliar cities, you won't find a better travel companion than the nüvi 1390T." And we couldn't agree more!

As the only dedicated GPS store in the country, Garmin Chicago is eagerly anticipating your arrival. Our service associates are on-hand to answer any and every question regarding the new personal navigation devices, and every purchase comes with on-site product registration and complimentary one-on-one training with a product expert. Garmin Chicago even carries products to accessorize your unit! So what are you waiting for? If you're in the area, stop by the store and find the GPS that best fits your travel needs this summer!

Chicago Store: Helping you find the right device

Garmin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:48:00 -0500

If you're in the market for a new GPS device but can't decide which unit is right for you, now is the perfect time to stop by the Garmin Chicago store to get answers to all of your questions and find the units that are right for you! Store associates are on hand to offer one-on-one service while walking you through the various features and benefits of each model. They'll guide you through thishigh-tech, high-touch environment, listen to your needs and help you select the perfect devices for all of your needs. Don't forget that the store also carries a ton of accessories for your unit(s) and offer a free one-hour “GPS Academy” training session to anyone purchasing from us. And to make sure you're device is as current and up-to-date as it can be, we will update your software for free for the life of your unit - just bring it into the store any day we are open and we'll have you taken care of in no time

If you're still hungry for information,the Garmin Chicago store will be hosting open “GPS Academy” training sessions for the general public to attend starting this weekend. These sessions will cover all the markets from automotive to fitness to outdoor, giving you an overview of the product lines and highlighting key features. Check the schedule on our web page for dates and topics and if you're in the area, feel free to join us in the second floor theater on any date you choose. We hope to see you there!

Chicago Store: Gearing up for boating season

Garmin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:30:00 -0600

It’s almost time to bring the boats back out! With this year’s boating season just right around the corner, Garmin newest marine electronics, the GPSMAP 620, GPSMAP 640, and the GWS 10are boating and sailing essentials! These new units work as a true chartplotter on water, and effortlessly switch into automotive mode when you're ready to pack up and hit the road. Preloaded with US coastal charts and North American street maps, the GPSMAP 640 is also compatible with XM WX satellite weather data andXM NavTraffic for the ultimate in situational awareness. With a 5.2 inch, sunlight readable screen, the transition between water and land navigation is easier than ever. Also available for this spring’s boat launch is the GWS 10, Garmin’s first wind sensor that provides essential wide speed and direction data to those on the water. Curious to see the new devices? We have a wind sail next to the GWS 10 in the front window so you can be one of the first to test it out. Come on by the Garmin Chicago store and try out Garmin’s newest marine electronics as you prepare to get your boat in shape for the water this year!

Chicago Store: Love is in the store

Garmin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:43:34 -0600

Who said the best way to say “I love you” was with flowers and chocolates? This is a new age; it’s time to give the gift that will not melt or wilt away within a week - nüvi is the gift to remember this Valentine’s Day! Now in “his and her” colors of sleek piano black and stunning white, the nüvi 205 adds even more class to GPS navigation. The nüvi 205 offers a built-in map of the Continental US as well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii with spoken turn-by-turn directions. So this year, on the day of love, black and white become the new pink and red. Give a gift that really shows you care and stop by the Garmin Chicago Store to pick up a black or white nüvi 205 with a matching carrying case for even more pizzazz. Happy Valentine’s Day from Garmin Chicago!

Sneak Preview of 24 at Chicago Store

Garmin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:32:23 -0600

If you’re a fan of the FOX hit show “24: Season 7”, you know we’re already a few episodes into the new season. To coincide with the recent series launch, 50 lucky fans of the hit show were treated to a special sneak preview of the first episode before it aired at Garmin’s retail store in Chicago. These fans won the VIP tickets through our blog and by entering a drawing at the store. At the event, guests had the opportunity to meet Carlos Bernard who plays the character of Tony Almeida, enjoy refreshments and test out the Garmin devices on display. They also watched the exclusive preview and left with a gift bag from Garmin and “24”. You can catch a new episode of each Monday night on FOX and you can also view online webisodes of Jack in action at 24:Dossier. These webisodes feature lots of great Garmin gear – so be on the lookout while you’re watching. You never know when Jack will share the screen with an Oregon 400t, a Rino 530HCx or a nüvi 265WT!

Chicago Store: Garmin gear for your resolution

Garmin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:58:50 -0600

Another successful year has ended and Garmin is excited to welcome 2009! With a new year comes New Year's resolutions and we want to help you stick to yours...past the month of Feburary. Winter's full of sitting inside and eating big, hearty meals with the family. Pounds are easy to pack on in the cold months, but it's time to get moving again. If you're a runner, the Garmin Forerunner 405 can be your own personal trainer. And the best part? You won't have to worry about someone yelling at you or pushing you beyond limits that you're not ready to set for yourself. With interval and advanced training features, you can customize your own workouts to get desirable results at your own pace. Perfect for the winter months, the Forerunner 405 can be used on a treadmill or on an indoor track with the foot pod accessory that will enable the user to obtain data without the use of satellite reception. Check out the "indoor workout" training video to see how it works. Be sure to check out the Garmin Chicago store for an up-close-and-personal look the Forerunner and other fitness devices.

Gadget Girl

Final chance to win sneak peek "24" tickets

Garmin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:54:44 -0600

By now you've probably seen the previews for FOX's new season of the hit show, "24." The two-night, four-hour season premier event airs on Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday Jan. 12 8/7c, and we've been giving away tickets all month for a sneak peek preview at our Chicago retail store on Michigan Avenue on Jan. 8. Guests to this preview event will get to enjoy the first 24 minutes of the new "24:Season 7" premiere, meet Carlos Bernard who plays the character of Tony Almeida and take home a special Garmin/"24" goodie bag. And we've got one more pair of tickets to give out to this exclusive event - just send us the correct answer to the question below, and you'll be entered to win. Don't forget to enter the "24:Dossier Navigated by Garmin" sweepstakes for your chance to win one of 24 Garmin nuvi 850s, too. Click here for the complete list of rules and check back to the Blog on Friday to find out this week's winner. Good luck!

In the fifth installment of Jack Bauer's Dossier, he uses a Garmin nüvi for navigation as he's trying to track a suspect. Which Garmin nüvi features speech recognition and let's you talk back to your nüvi?

nüvi 765T

nüvi 500

nüvi 880

nüvi 265WT

Ask Garmin: Getting to know your gift

Garmin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:33:25 -0600

Many of you followed the advice of our holiday commercials and chose to "Give-a Give-a Give-a-Garmin" to your loved ones this holiday season. And now a whole new generation of Garmin owners want to get acquainted with their nüvi or Astro or Forerunner or Edge or Oregon or GPSMap or Mobile software or ... well, we could go on for a while.

The easiest way to learn about your new Garmin is to turn it on, go outside so that it can find the satellites and then play around with it. But if you're stuck indoors (or at work) and you want to see your new GPS device in action, we have solutions on our Garmin Buzz page. There you can find the handiwork of our interactive team, who has created minisites and online demos to introduce you to the technology. The crown jewel of the Buzz page is the Land of Oregon minisite. This highly interactive - and addictive - minisite introduces you to the Oregon touchscreen handheld in ways no owner's manual or blog can. There are also specific product demos as well as informative minisites for our Marine Network, the G600 glass cockpit and Garmin Mobile solutions.

And if you're a visual learner and like to see the products come to life as you learn, check out our YouTube channel. You'll find several quick tutorials about various features of the Forerunner 405 fitness watch. You'll hear Team Garmin's pro cyclists talk about the Edge 705. And you'll see various nüvis showing what they have to offer in animated videos. And it's not just the latest and greatest getting all the attention. There's even a ton of information on Garmin's Buzz site for products that have been making names for themselves for some time now. And finally, make sure you stop by the Garmin Garage to customize your vehicle icon. New choices are constantly being added, and they're available as free downloads. Enjoy, and welcome to the family!

Garmin/"24" week 3 winner, Monday's webisode preview

Garmin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:25:00 -0600

Linda from Chicago is this week's winner of a pair of tickets to Garmin's "24:Season 7" sneak peek party at our Chicago retail store, Jan. 8 from 6-8pm - congratulations! Jack used a Garmin Oregeon handheld in the third installment of his Dossier, and Linda correctly identified that these popular handhelds are touchscreen, rugged, waterproof and have wireless data exchange capabilities. Guests at our preview event will get to enjoy the first 24 minutes of the new "24" season seven before the two-night, four-hour season premiere event airs on Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12 8/7c on FOX. With only a few weeks before the new season, be sure to stay up-to-date with the weekly installments of Jack's 24:Dossier leading up to the new season. In Monday's installment, "Murder," Bauer is charged with unauthorized murders of key government witnesses and co-workers. Tune in Monday to see the rest, spot Garmin gear in action, and enter for your chance to win!

Third chance to win "24" sneak peek tickets

Garmin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:27:31 -0600

We've given away two pairs of tickets to Garmin's exclusive "24:Season 7" premiere party at the Garmin Chicago store where fans will see the first 24 minutes of the new season, and we've got two more pair to give away! Kicking off the two-night, four-hour "24" season premiere event airing Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 8/7c on FOX, this exclusive preview event is on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 6-8 pm. If you can't wait until the season premiere, watch the online webisodes in Jack Bauer's Dossier at fox.com/24/dossier and send us the correct answer to the question below for your chance to win! Click here for the complete list of rules, and check back on Friday for this week's winner. And don't forget to enter for your chance to win one of 24 Garmin nüvi 850s in the "24 Dossier Navigated by Garmin" sweepstakes while you're at it!

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Oregon handheld featured in the third online webisode from Jack's 24:Dossier:

Touchscreen

Wireless data exchange

Touch-bezel

Rugged

Waterproof