Garmin unveils hi-tech car windscreen HUD display
Sat-nav manufacturer Garmin has unveiled a sci-fi like portable head-up display for motorists which can project directions directly onto the owners windscreen.
Operating from a smartphone with a built-in app the device outputs navigational data in the form of directional arrows and speed via a reflector lens or onto a plastic film affixed to the windshield.
Available for iPhone, Android and Windows handsets the app can also relay voice prompts via the smartphone or car stereo.
In a statement Garmin said: “The device offers far more navigation detail than other portable HUD systems, displaying turn indicators, distance to your next turn, current speed and speed limit and estimated time of arrival. HUD lets you know what lane to be in for your next manoeuvre, as well as alerts you if you exceed the speed limit. It even warns you of potential traffic delays and upcoming safety camera locations.”
Anyone looking to pick up the gadget can expect to shell out around £86 when it goes on sale later this summer, with regional maps available for an additional £20 a pop.