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Garmin (GRMN): Navigating the competition in GPS

"I've been looking for an opportunity to invest in Garmin International (NASDAQ: GRMN) -- the fast growing global positioning satellite market -- for sometime now," notes wireless industry expert Nikhil Hutheesing.

The editor of The Forbes Wireless Stock Watch says, "Now, with the market rather jittery and competition picking up among GPS companies, Garmin is presenting a good opportunity." Here is his review.

"Garmin has been executing on all fronts and its revenues and earnings have been growing rapidly.While competition is picking up, the outlook for Garmin is good - yet the stock is down about 50% from where it was just a few months ago.

"Garmin International is the dominant player in global positioning satellite technology products. Many of us know Garmin's popular eTrex handheld used by hikers, and automobile systems like its StreetPilot. Garmin has become one of the largest GPS companies in the world, with a 45% market share in the U.S.

"But Garmin aims to be a lot more than just a 'GPS' company. Garmin's management is fully aware that most smart phone makers like Palm and Blackberry are encroaching on its core GPS business. Moreover, nearly every cell phone now has the capability of acting as a GPS navigation system as well.

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Last updated: July 04, 2008: 03:53 PM

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