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Garmin announces VIRB action HD cameras

Garmin, a well-known maker of satellite navigation products, has just released two new compact and waterproof action HD cameras, the VIRB and the VIRB Elite.

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The VIRB features a rugged and waterproof (IPX-7) body and sports a 16 megapixel camera that can record up to HD (1080p) videos at 30fps, digital image stabilizaton, 1.4-inch Chroma color display, microHDMI out, microSD card support for up to 64GB, and a removable 2,000mAh lithium-ion battery for up to 3 hours of HD video recording.

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For the VIRB Elite, it incorporates all the features mentioned above with the addition of built-in WiFi (for use with smartphone apps), accelerometer, altimeter, and high-sensitivity GPS. As an added feature, both the VIRB and VIRB Elite can interconnect with other Garmin products through its ANT+ connectivity feature.

VIRB has a price tag of $300 while the VIRB Elite costs $400 and includes basic accessories and mounts. Both action cams will be widely available for purchase in September 2013.

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This article was written by Louie Diangson, Managing Editor of YugaTech. You can follow him at @John_Louie.

1 Response

  1. Avatar for krishna krishna says:

    Wow! I would love to see a detailed comparison between this Garmin cam and GoPro Hero 3!

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