Re: Why Garmin Use NavTech?

From: Seagull (seagull_at_aracnet.com)
Date: 09/18/04

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Date: 18 Sep 2004 15:39:28 GMT

In alt.satellite.gps HH <htrinh@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone knows why Garmin switched?

It might be cost-related. Perhaps getting more mapping data from
NavTeq gets them better licensing terms or costs.

Cheers,
-+JLS

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