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6
Acquisitions
In September 2010 Garmin acquired MetriGear, Inc., the creator of a pedal-based power measurement
solution for cyclists that integrates a force and motion sensor platform into the spindles of bicycle pedals to
easue a lists pefoae.
In October 2010 Garmin acquired Belanor AS, the distiuto of Gais automotive, outdoor recreation,
fitness and marine products in Norway.
Automotive/Mobile Product Introductions
In January 2010 Garmin announced the zūo® 220 and zūo 665 touchscreen navigators for
motorcycles, eoRoute™ hd, a device that transforms a compatible Garmin navigation device into a real-time
onboard diagnostics computer, and Voie Studio™, a free PC application that lets anyone record their own voice to
create custom pre-recorded navigation prompts for use on compatible Garmin navigation devices.
In April 2010 Garmin announced the nüvi® 3700 series of portable navigation devices featuring an ultra-
thin, pocket-friendly design and large-screen, high-resolution glass displays with capacitive touch panels
In September 2010 Garmin announced the nüvi 2200 and nüvi 2300 series of entry-level portable
navigation devices and the nüLink! 1695 five-inch touchscreen portable navigation device that connects drivers
ith eleat, olie ifoatio fo Gais üLik! seie, iludig liks to olie ifoatio like Google™
Local Search, traffic, weather, fuel prices, flight status, and other real-time, location-relevant content.
In November 2010 Garmin announced that it would provide an integrated navigation package for the
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 models which would offer connectivity to wireless online information like
Google™ loal seah, taffi, eathe, fuel pies, oie listigs, flight status, loal eets, ad hite page
telephone listings
During 2010, Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance between Garmin and ASUSTeK® Computer Inc. ASUS,
introduced the üifoe™ A10, A50 and M10 location-centric mobile handset models. In October 2010 Garmin and
ASUS announced that they would not introduce any new co-branded handset models going forward but would
continue to sell and support models that they had already introduced to the market. ASUS announced that it
would design and manufacture new models of ASUS-branded mobile phones, some of which would include
preloaded Garmin navigation and Location Based Service (LBS) applications. Garmin announced that it would
expand its mobile handset application development and would offer navigation and other applications through
certain consumer application stores.
Outdoor/ Fitness Product Introductions
Garmin expanded its line of products for golfers in 2010 with the introduction of the Approach® G3 golf-
specific handheld and the Approach S1 GPS wristwatch designed specifically for golf.
Garmin also expanded its line of products for cyclists in 2010 with the introduction of the Edge® 800
cycling computer which combines the most popular aspects of the industry-leading Edge 500 and Edge 705 while
adding a touchscreen interface.
Garmin added to its line of products for running enthusiasts in 2010 with the introduction of the
Forerunner® 110, 210 and 410 GPS-enabled sports watches.
In June 2010 Garmin announced the GPSMAP® 62 series of rugged outdoor handheld devices for hunters,
hikers, geocachers and outdoors enthusiasts. Also in June 2010 Garmin announced the DC™  takig olla, for
Gais Astro® GPS Dog Tracking System.