Garmin Unveils Tactical Edition of the Rugged, Reliable Outdoor GPS Smartwatch Instinct Series in India

GPS Smartwatch 

* Loaded with TACTICAL features

* NEW Jumpmaster- Specially designed for experienced skydivers, particularly those in military. It provides detail information for speed of descent and altitude.

* NEW Dual Position Format-Access projected waypoint and a dual - format GPS coordinate data page that supports display of MGRS, degree/ minutes/seconds & more.

* NEW Night Vision- Reduces backlight setting to a level that doesn’t interfere with the operation of night vision goggles.

* NEW Stealth Mode-Enable stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication.

* Availability: Available in 4 exciting color options, the Instinct Tactical Edition is priced at Rs. 31,990

Garmin India, a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Tactical edition of its rugged, reliable outdoor GPS smartwatch Instinct-Tactical Edition, which is loaded with advanced features to make outdoor activities more informative and data-rich.

Built for the true outdoor enthusiast, the Tactical edition supports users with premium features like Jumpmaster, Dual Position Format, Night Vision, and Stealth Mode along with other preloaded tactical activities.

Introducing the Instinct - Tactical Edition in India, Mr. Ali Rizvi, Director, Garmin India said, “Garmin Instinct marked the first offering from Garmin India in the lifestyle segment when it was introduced and we are excited to see how it has become the preferred partner of all the adventure seekers. Now, the Instinct - Tactical Edition comes laden with added tactical features including Jumpmaster, Dual Position Format, Night Vision & Stealth Mode, to further provide more in-depth data and support to the users while exploring outdoor rugged interests.”

Designed to withstand the toughest environments, the Instinct Tactical comes with built-in navigation sensors, multiple global navigation satellite systems, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, to support in tracking more challenging environments than relying solely on GPS. It monitors heart rate¹, activity, and stress, providing preloaded activity profiles for training and allow users to stay connected with smart notifications². Exploring the outdoors, users can activate the TracBack feature to navigate the same route back to the starting point or even plan trips in advance with the Garmin Explore website.

Users can enjoy a peace of mind in the outdoors as the battery life of Instinct Tactical lasts 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode, up to 40 hours in UltraTrac battery saver mode, so all activities will be recorded on the device.

Highlight features

* Built to endure like you: This rugged, reliable outdoor GPS watch is built to the U.S. military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters). The fiber-reinforced polymer case adds strength and durability, and the chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant display is readable in bright sunlight. The “night vision mode,” reduces backlight settings to a level that doesn't interfere with the operation of night vision goggles. The fully vented silicone bands include two independent, removable keeper loops to ensure a secure fit.

* GPS you can count on: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite network capability tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone. The built-in three-axis compass and barometric altimeter help you keep your bearings. Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using the TracBack feature to navigate the same route back to start.

* Tactical functionality: Enable the Stealth Mode to stop storing and sharing GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication. Access projected waypoints and a dual-format GPS coordinate data page that supports display of MGRS, degrees/minutes/seconds and more.

* Monitor and train: Instinct – Tactical Edition GPS smartwatch monitors heart rate, activity and stress throughout the day to keep track of the user’s daily activity level. Equipped with pre-loaded activity profiles, users can enjoy running, biking, swimming and more. It also has mission-specific training options, including Jumpmaster and a preloaded tactical activity.

* Add global connectivity: Pair Instinct with an InReach device so that the watch can display messages received on inReach device and send preset messages using inReach satellite communication technology. Get weather alerts to stay up to date with changes in environment. Plus, users can trigger an SOS alert to contact the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team³.

Availability for Garmin Instinct - Tactical Edition:

Offline Stores: Lifestyle Stores, Bums On The Saddle, Pro Bikers And Mastermind, Helios, Kamal Watch Co, Just In Time, CT Pundole & Sons, Johnson Watches CP, Select Citywalk, Samay, Indo, Gangaram, Malabar Watches, All Leading Cycling Retailers.

Online: Instinct Tactical will be  available on Prime day launch with Amazon.in. Post that, the watch will also be available at Paytm, TataCliq and The Garminstore.in from 8th August’2020.

Brand Stores: To know about the brand stores in India, visit- https://www.garmin.com/en-IN/buy/brandshop/

Due to drop in profits, Ericsson to cut 5,000 jobs

Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson on Wednesday said profits dropped 31 per cent in the fourth quarter, citing restructuring charges and weaker handset sales, and said it would slash 5,000 jobs.

Ericsson said net profit fell to 3.9 billion kronor ($465 million) from 5.6 billion a year earlier.

It reported ``a dramatic drop'' in the contribution from its handset unit, Sony Ericsson. The joint venture with Japan's Sony last week said it had swung to a fourth-quarter loss of euro187 million ($243 million).

For the full year 2008, it posted a profit of 11.3 billion kronor, nearly half the 21.8 billion kronor reported for 2007.

Boosted by a weakening krona, Ericsson's sales in the fourth quarter rose 23 per cent to 67 billion kronor, from 54.5 billion kronor a year earlier.

The share soared nearly 11 per cent to 62 kronor in Stockholm stock market opening.

The world's leading maker of mobile broadband infrastructure said it released the fourth-quarter results a week ahead of schedule because it believed they exceeded market expectations.

In a statement, Chief Executive Carl-Henric Svanberg described his company's performance in 2008 as ``solid,'' pointing out the sales and the operating margins, excluding Sony Ericsson. He warned however that the financial downturn makes it ``difficult to more precisely predict to what extent consumer telecom spending will be affected, and how operators will act.''

The company said it needs to widen its savings program as the global financial crisis continues to pressure the industry, tough competition and the technical development. That would mean cutting 5,000 jobs, or more than 6 per cent of its 79,000-strong work force, Ericsson said.

The Stockholm-based company said it expected restructuring charges of 6 billion-7 billion kronor, yielding annual savings of around 10 billion kronor by the second half of the year.

In a webcast news conference with analysts and journalists, Svanberg said ``we're doing this of course because of the uncertainty in the market.''

For 2009, he said it will be a priority for the company to stay close to its customers to understand their behavior and needs, adding his company is also preparing for tougher times to be able to defend its margins and extend its leadership.

Agencies