Garmin outsources Nuvifone to Asustek, say sources

**MIG-31** · Jun 18, 2008, 07:47 AM

Asustek Computer will be the manufacturer of Garmin International's first handset series, the Nuvifone, which is expected to hit the market in the US in the fourth quarter, according to industry sources.

Roger Jollis, Garmin's director of OEM and mobile marketing, said Garmin had placed strong emphasis on its own vertical integration, and had never outsourced its products.
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Source: Digitimes

Jun 18, 2008, 07:47 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,779 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Garmin outsources Nuvifone to Asustek, say sources Asustek Computer will be the manufacturer of Garmin International's first handset series, the Nuvifone, which is expected to hit the market in the US in the fourth quarter, according to industry sources. Roger Jollis, Garmin's director of OEM and mobile marketing, said Garmin had placed strong emphasis on its own vertical integration, and had never outsourced its products. ____________ Source: Digitimes __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here