Garmin(R) Introduces the GWS(TM) 10: The Art of Windage Made Simple

OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GWS 10 wind sensor, a NMEA 2000 compliant marine instrument that provides essential wind speed and direction data. This precision instrument was introduced in advance of the 2008 boat show season.

The information provided by the GWS 10 puts sailors in total control on the water, said Dan Bartel, Garmins vice president of worldwide sales. From wind speed and direction to air temperature and pressure data, the GWS 10 delivers reliable atmospheric information when you need it most, and as it relates to your exact location.

Featuring an elegant design, the GWS 10 wind sensor uses a wind vane for detecting wind direction and an anemometer for measuring wind speeds from 0-99 knots. Unlike traditional wind sensors, the GWS 10 serves as a mini weather station, providing barometric pressure and air temperature data in addition to apparent wind and pressure trend data. When combined with other sensors, the GWS 10 provides those on board the ability to gather specific wind data such as ground and true winds, wind VMG and tack heading.

The GWS 10 smart transducer installs with ease and provides data output to the cockpit display via the NMEA 2000 cable and bus. Designed to interface with Garmins GMI 10 universal marine instrument display, the GWS 10 is compatible with the GPSMAP® 4000 and 5000 series, or any NMEA 2000-enabled chartplotters and displays. With the GWS 10, boaters will enjoy exceptionally smooth digital needle movement with the 10Hz wind data output as its displayed on the GM1 10.

The GWS 10 wind sensor has a suggested retail price of $599.99, and will be offered separately or in a bundle with the GMI 10 instrument for $999.99. Visit www.garmin.com for more information.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmins products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, 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 GWS and GMI are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the companys future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmins Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

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Garmin International Inc.Carly Baltes, [email protected]