Garmin Nuvi 1860 Wants to Be More Than a GPS, Comes with Browser and Camera

It’s obvious the personal GPS device is already outdated, what with all the phones and other devices coming with GPS capabilities built-in. That’s probably why Garmin is trying to stuff more functionality into their new GPS units. The latest, the Garmin Nuvi 1860 and 1690, has a camera and a Web browser built-in, to try to make it more attractive.

Basically, this makes the Nuvi 1860 dangerously close to fitting into the MID category of devices, though it seems Garmin is content to call it a simple GPS device. The Nuvi 1860 runs a special Linux OS and will be able to stream videos, access email and view media. The device works via Wi-Fi, with no word on whether it will have 3G or other cellular connections.

The device has a 4.8-inch screen and a 3MP camera, which geotags your pictures for you, naturally. Don’t think it has forgotten its GPs roots though (or should I say routes, har har); it will include traffic updates, lane assist and text-to-speech directions. The Nuvi 1860 will be released in Spetember.

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