nüvifone: Garmin's first mobile phone with web browser and navigation

garmin_nuviphone_1.jpgGarmin has announced that it’s launching its first mobile phone. The nüvifone is a handset which incorporates a web browser and a personal satellite navigation system.

Garmin are certainly no stranger to GPS navigation devices, but what else are they bringing to this crowded market?

Well, it’s hopped on the iPhone bandwagon by offering a 3.5-inch touchscreen, though to be fair, Garmin has been making touchscreen navigation devices for some time, and very good they are too.