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Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 320 Portable Navigation Device

Navigation Leader Announces Next Generation Guidance System

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation product line. The new Navman iCN 320 is a pocket-sized guidance system designed to offer truly usable guidance technology to the masses, providing users with a wealth of exciting new convenience and performance features for effective navigation. The Navman device is ready to use out of the box, easy to operate, stylish and the most affordable all-in-one solution on the market.

Equipped with a high-resolution, daylight-viewable display, rechargeable internal battery, and preloaded with detailed street mapping data for the U.S. (American version) and Canada (Canadian version), the iCN 320 eliminates the complexities of competitive systems and provides drivers with the vital information they require to navigate. A high-quality speaker delivers clear turn-by-turn voice instructions for reliable route guidance; large next- maneuver arrows alert the driver to the approach and direction of upcoming turns; a real-time progress bar and distance-to-turn information ensure users take action at the appropriate time; detailed junction maps help drivers make visible associations with their actual surroundings; and user-selectable data such as ETA, speed, current time, time-to-go and total distance can be accessed with the touch of a button. Powered by Navman's latest navigation software, SmartST(TM) 2005, other advanced features of the iCN 320 include enhanced routing algorithms that ensure users travel the most intuitive course; improved speed and accuracy for town, zip code, street, intersection and house number searches; and an extensive Points-of-Interest (POI) database with nearest POI search capability. The iCN 320 requires no set-up and is ready to navigate right out of the box.

"With the recent growth in the portable navigation device market, manufacturers have been rushing to introduce products that are packed with extra features like MP3 players, entertainment centers and communications functionality," said Chris Jensen, vice president and general manager of Navman USA. "While technological convergence is at times appropriate, it is important not to lose sight of the basic reason for having a navigation system. Simply put, the new Navman iCN 320 includes all of the necessary features for high-powered route planning and guidance in a compact, affordable package; not to mention, it's the most powerful, customizable, dependable, and easy to use solution available."

The Navman iCN 320 features an ultra-bright display screen, employs a reliable, integrated flip-up, high-performance GPS antenna, and houses an internal Lithium-Ion battery for operating the unit without external power. Tele Atlas map data for North America is supplied on a single MMC memory card. The iCN 320 comes with a vehicle mounting bracket and 12v car power supply.

Availability:

Navman's iCN 320 is currently available at electronics stores nationwide and competitively priced at U.S. $499.95. For more information on the iCN 320, Navman and its entire GPS product line, contact 866-9NAVMAN (toll-free) or visit http://www.navmanusa.com/.

About Navman:

Navman is a recognized world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology products. Established in 1988, the New Zealand based company provides a diverse range of GPS solutions across wide-ranging industries including marine, personal GPS, fleet management and OEM markets. Satellite navigation technology has been a core technology for Navman's products since inception. The company recognizes the need for applications in transportation, recreation, survey and personal information. Navman New Zealand has received a number of awards, including New Zealand's Supreme Exporter of 2002, and the 2002 HiTech Supreme Award. It is part of Brunswick New Technologies, a unit of U.S.-based Brunswick Corporation. For more information, visit http://www.navman.com/.

About Brunswick:

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian, Sealine, Bermuda, Ornvik, Quicksilver, Savage and Uttern pleasure boats; Baja high-performance boats; Arvor, Boston Whaler, Palmetto, Sea Boss, Sea Pro and Trophy offshore fishing boats; Crestliner, Lowe, Lund and Princecraft aluminum fishing, deck and pontoon boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com/.

Navman, the Navman logo, SmartST and MyPOI are trademarks of Navman. All other product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.