Garmin Ltd is a multinational technology company that specializes in GPS technology development for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and fitness activities. The brand's products range from smartwatches, activity trackers, GPS trackers, GPS-enabled cameras, and other GPS-enabled devices.
Garmin was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas, United States.
The brand's name was created by the combination of the founders' names, Gary and Min.
Garmin initially focused on GPS technology for aviation and marine navigation before expanding to other markets.
In 2000, Garmin launched its first GPS-enabled fitness device, the Forerunner.
Garmin has won several awards for its technological innovations, including the 2019 Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator award.
Garmin's headquarters is currently located in Olathe, Kansas, United States.
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A GPS smartwatch that tracks fitness and health, with features like heart rate monitoring and GPS location tracking
A GPS-enabled running watch that tracks workouts and provides detailed metrics like VO2 max, running dynamics, and training load.
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Yes, Garmin produces GPS-enabled devices for aviation and marine navigation, in addition to their fitness and outdoor GPS products.
Garmin devices can track a wide range of fitness activities, including running, swimming, cycling, hiking, golfing, and more.
Yes, Garmin devices can integrate with popular fitness and health apps like Strava, MyFitnessPal, and Apple Health.
Garmin GPS tracking is known for its high accuracy, with an average accuracy of 1-3 meters.
Yes, Garmin smartwatches offer smartphone integration and can receive notifications from your phone, in addition to GPS tracking and fitness monitoring features.