Feb 1, 2008 6:00 PM

GL Audio 14: Garmin's GPS-centric Nuviphone

Garmin's upcoming GPS-centric Nuviphone

the Gadget Lab crew discuss Garmin's upcoming GPS-centric Nuviphone, MP3 players from Samsung and Haier, and camera news from PMA 2008.

https://downloads.wired.com/podcasts/assets/gadgetlabaudio/GadgetLabAudio0014.mp3

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