Trywin DTN-VX003 GPS navigation system
Now they have GPS navigation systems with OLED screens in Japan. Called DTN-VX003, and manufactured by Trywin this device has a 4.1″ touch display with 480x272 resolution and offers a spacious 4GB internal memory.
Other features include SD/SDHC memory expansion slot, 1Seg Digital TV tuner, FM radio, FM transmitter, and multimedia support.
Available in Japan for 44800 Yens… via
(Via NaviGadget.)
It looks like Nextar is trying to stay afloat in this economy by releasing GPS navigation systems fit for every budget. Their latest is the Nextar 43LT which has a 4.3″ screen and offers life traffic updates from Navteq’s RDS-TMC service (see coverage). It only costs $170.
Some other features of Nextar 43LT include SD card slot, 1.6 million POIs, and text-to-speech… via
(Via NaviGadget.)
Hemisphere GPS XF101 is an add on to the field computer ‘The Archer’ built by Juniper Systems of Utah.
It is a GPS receiver that integrates with the Archer handheld to provide sub-meter DGPS for location-based applications. It is lower power device so you can still use your handheld PC for a long time and is rugged enough to be even working in a pool.
Here are some features:
(Via NaviGadget.)
Garmin Dakota 10 is one of the latest outdoor GPS handheld devices from the company. Compared to the Garmin Oregon series, the Dakota 10 is a lot cheaper and lower end.
Garmin Dakota 10 has a 2.6″ color touchscreen, weighs 6.75 ounces, and runs up to 20 hours on two AA batteries. It is also built rugged, and is waterproof (IPX7). It has worldwide basemap pre-installed and comes with 850 MB of memory, which can store 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes, 2,000 geocaches and an active tracklog of 10,000 points and 200 saved tracks. We doubt you’ll run of space.
You can expect to get yours hands on a Garmin Dakota 10 starting in September for about $300.
(Via NaviGadget.)
Garmin Dakota 20 is Dakota 10’s bigger brother. Announced at the same time Dakota 20 has pretty much the same appearance as Dakota 10 but when it comes to specs it hides a lot inside.
Priced only $50 more than Dakota 10, for a total of $350, you can expect the same impressive 20 hours battery life from Dakota 20. It also has a microSD card slot to store more stuff, like maps, a 3-axis compass tilt-compensated electronic compass, and a barometric altimeter. Also don’t forget about the wireless connectivity feature that lets you share waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with Dakota, Oregon, Colorado and Foretrex devices.
If you’re looking for something bigger and more expensive you should check out Garmin Colorado or the Garmin Oregon series.
(Via NaviGadget.)
These are apparently the leaked images of the new WinMo 6.5 smartphone from Mio, called Mio Amber.
As expected with anything from the company - including their netbooks - Mio Amber integrates a GPS receiver. Combined with the magnetic sensor, FM transmitter to use your car’s audio, and a huge 3.6″ screen you absolutely have no reason to carry around a separate GPS navigation system in your car… via
(Via NaviGadget.)
gokivo: a new GPS navigation application for iPhone
GPS navigation applications for the new iPhone 3.0 are popping up all over the place. After the Navigon and TomTom, the latest is Gokivo Navigator.
Gokivo is made by NIM (networks in motion) and is already available for 99 cents at the App store. Of course that’s not all - if you want the full navigation functionality you’ll have to subscribe to their service for $10/month.
Gokivo does Yahoo local search, can provide voice prompted navigation, and real time traffic information.
It can sync with bluetooth to your car’s audio to and also let you control your music so you can remain using the GPS navigation application while getting directions.
Oh, and one more thing - you can shake your iPhone to get alternate routes. That’s a first :)
Read more about it at Gokivo.
Pioneer also announced AVIC-X910BT, another 2-DIN in dash GPS navigation system which combines turn-by-turn navigation, audio, video entertainment and numerous connectivity options that can give you control over iPod, iPhone, Bluetooth capable cell phones, MSN Direct, and satellite radio.
The GPS navigation system part has a TeleAtlas maps database that cover USA, and Canada, with 12 million points of interest (POI) and provide various map views such as 2D and 3D, realistic highway intersection views, a new GUI, and various 3D buildings.
The AVIC-X910BT has a built-in MSN Direct tuner which requires a subscription service. If you decide to pay up you can get updates on traffic for 134 cities across the United States and Canada, weather forecasts, gas prices, movie times, news headlines, local events and even stock quotes.
Pioneer AVIC-X910BT has a 5.8″ WVGA touch panel display, CD, DVD, USB and SD memory card slots, a mini A/V input jack, and of course bluetooth connectivity.
AVIC-X910BT is available $1,100.
(Via NaviGadget.)
Garmin Foretrex 401 now official
Just as we promised the Garmin Foretrex 401 has been made official by the company today. And just like we talked about Garmin did mention the military personnel as one of their target markets.
Long story short, Foretrex 401 is a lightweight GPS recevier/navigator designed to be comfortably worn on your wrist. Device comes with a highly sensitive GPS receiver, keeps track of where you’ve been by using bread crumbs so you can always get back to your camp site or vehicle or whatever. It also includes a trip computer, sunrise sunset hunting and fishing information, electronic compass and even a barometric altimeter.
It works on 2 AAA batteries which should last up to 17 hours.
Price? 249.99
Pioneer just unveiled the AVIC-Z110BT, a new in-dash navigation system that lets users get GPS guidance and enjoy audio and video at the same time. You can hook up your Apple iPod or iPhone or your bluetooth phone and control them with voice commands. You can even get local news and weather info if you if you opt-in for the MSN Direct subscription service.
Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT comes with motorized 7″ touch panel display, a fast processor and 4GB of on-board flash memory which includes maps for continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada and more than 12 million points of interests.
Some other features and specs include text-to-speech, USB, SD slots, satellite radio support, and DVD, CD support when even does dual zone entertainment.
Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT requires 2-DIN on your dash, and will cost $1600 when it comes out in July.
(Via NaviGadget.)
TomTom Offers Homer Simpson Voice Skin for GPS Units
For Simpsons fans with TomTom GPS units that can get enough of Homer, this voice skin is just for you. Priced at $13, 'even the shortest drive will transform into a journey to remember; you'll see, driving with Homer is as easy as 1,2...doh.' Video after the break.
He'll give you colorful directions like 'take the third right. We might find an ice cream truck! Mmm...ice cream.'
(Via Tech Blog.)
Pioneer AVIC-U310BT: the one you can afford
Pioneer AVIC-U310BT is the final addition to Pioneer’s AVIC line up. Out of the ones we talked about today (Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT, Pioneer AVIC-X910BT, and Pioneer AVIC-X710BT) Pioneer AVIC-U310BT is the most affordable one with a suggested retail price of $600.
Just like the other ones U310BT is also a 2-DIN GPS navigation system that features bluetooth hands free option, iPod and iPhone controls, and a smaller (but sufficient) 4.3″ WQVGA touch screen. It carries the same maps from TeleAtlas covering US and Canada, but instead of 12 million, it only has 500 thousand points of interest. However Pioneer AVIC-U310BT does feature an SD card slot located within the detachable front panel of the unit that lets you bring in more POIs and even a map of Mexico.
It does not do CDs or DVDs but can still play your audio from MP3, WMA, or AAC formats. Another neat feature is hidden behind the device; a USB port that can connect various audio players.
You’ll have to wait for July to put a Pioneer AVIC-U310BT on your dash.
UPDATE: We said no CD or DVDs but that slot at the top of the device awfully resembles an optical media drive to us. What do you think?
(Via NaviGadget.)
In addition to Foretrex 401, Garmin also introduced its little brother today: the Garmin Foretrex 301.
Foretrex 301 is quite similar to 401, except that it lacks the electronic compass, and the barometric altimeter. In addition it is slightly has a lighter color and supposedly will last up to 18 hours (instead of 17) with only 2 AAA batteries.
Garmin Foretrex 301 is rugged and waterproof, boast a sensitive GPS receiver with HotFix that quickly acquires and maintains satellite reception. It keeps track of where you’ve been so you when turn on the TracBack feature, it will retrace your path right back to where you started.
Foretrex 301 feature dual-position readout so that you can view your current location in multiple formats, including latitude/longitude and an alternate position format of your choice.
Also no wireless sharing your tracks and waypoints on 301. Only 401 has this feature.
Garmin Foretrex 301 can store up to 500 waypoints, 20 routes or a tracklog of up to 10,000 points and 10 saved tracks.
UPDATE: Pricing info has just been released and Garmin Foretrex 301 will go for $200.
Here are some more specs:
Not to be left out of the GPS back trace/tracking craze QSTARZ has just now announced their version of the device called GPS QFinder: GF-Q900.
The QFinder utilizes GPS technology to mark your desired location and allows you to trace back to these locations later on with a precise digital compass with 8-directional arrows. You can mark up to to four locations and GPS QFinder: GF-Q900 will show you the direction and distance to that previously marked spot.
Some other features and specs include LCD display with backlight, SiRF Star III GPS chipset, high sensitivity 20 channel tracking, smart power saving feature (uses 2 AAA batteries), and IPX-6 water resistance.
GF-Q900 is now available for USD $79 / EURO €79.
Pioneer AVIC-X710BT - the new in-dash GPS navigation system from the company - is quite similar to the Pioneer AVIC-X910BT we just talked about. The only difference is that Pioneer AVIC-X710BT does not include the MSN Direct tuner, and does not do DVD playback. Therefore costs $200 less, bringing it down to only $900.
Pioneer AVIC-X710BT still has built-in bluetooth capabilities and you can bring more media to the system using the SD card slot.
(Via NaviGadget.)
Pioneer Unveils New Avic Series
Pioneer aims to help you arrive at your destination on time (or early) via the most efficient route possible, unveiling a new range of Avic in-dash navigators with the flagship AVIC-Z110BT you see above taking the lead. Other releases include the AVIC-X710BT, X910BT and the U310BT. These are all pretty expensive devices, considering the cheapest among them start from $599 upwards, so if you're on an extremely tight budget, we'd suggest you look somewhere else. Features aren't alacking though, as the high end Z110BT will come with a tilt-out XGA 7' touchscreen display, MSN Direct tuner, 4GB of internal memory, CD and DVD playback as well as Bluetooth connectivity. Not only that, you will be able to speak your requests for it to process, while hooking up your iPod to it whenever you get bored of what the local airwaves are playing.
We have mentioned the iRiver NV series here at Navigadget before. Just recently they came out with their latest model called iRiver NV Classic.
The NV Classic has a 7″ screen and comes with a 64 channel GPS receiver which powers the award winning Mappy 2008 GPS navigation software. It has internal 1.5 watts speakers, SiRF GRF3i + GPS chipset, ability to play various media formats in addition to DMB digital TV support. It supports SDHC cards so you can probably bring multiple DVD quality movies for long road trips.
Sorry it is only for Korea as usual. Make us want to move to the south end of their peninsula. iRiver NV Classic costs the equivalent of $250. Not a bad price… via
(Via NaviGadget.)
The new Cobra SL3 is a standalone GPS enabled radar detector that warns drivers about thousands of driving threats that include red lights, speed cameras and caution areas.
For the location of these threats Cobra SL3 relies on the AURA database, and uses various colored LEDs and beeps and tones to nag the driver about that speed camera on your way to work. It is smart enough to time the warning based on your speed so you always have enough time to react whether it is to slow down, cover your face, or eject from your seat.
The purchase will you rights to access the AURA database 24/7 so you can always get the latest locations stored on your Cobra SL3.
Another cool feature with this GPS enabled radar detector is that you can also add up to 1000 locations as a threat (such as common hideout place for cops) to ‘customize’ the SL3 to your needs.
Current introductory price for Cobra SL3 is $100. That’s less than the price of one single traffic citation.
(Via NaviGadget.)
Squad Firefighter Positioning System
The Squad Firefighter Positioning System is like Jack Bauer's PDA, which magically shows his position in a building plan. Except that firefighters would extinguish the fire, and Jack Bauer would probably set the building on fire.
Unfortunately, the Squad Firefighter Positioning System is not a real product. Designed by University of New South Wales' student Roy Hareguina, Squad is supposed to use an inbuilt sonar to scan the building architecture and provide a mini-map, showing the environment and the location of each team member.
That would be really cool if sonars actually worked that way, but never mind. We like it anyway because its rugged and practical industrial design. Hopefully, one day these would be a reality.
(Via Gizmodo: GPS.)
Garmin is preparing itself to release another GPS navigation device known as the Garmin Foretrex 401. The final prototype that was unveiled to selected quarters managed to impress with its specifications, being approximately 20% smaller than the original 201 despite retaining a similarly-sized display. Other features include a 2-axis digital compass, barometric altimeter and an USB 2.0 port for easy connectivity to a computer when performing data sharing and updates. The Foretrex 401 goes one up with a Jumpmaster function that caters for static, HAHO and HALO jumping, boasting options for forward throw, windspeeds at altitude and HARP that help you navigate to the landing zone in safety. A couple of AAA batteries is able to offer up to 24 hours of usage, and the best part is, the Garmin Foretrex 401 will retail for just $250 when it is released later this June 16th.
If you are the sort of person who constantly loses things, like your car (I have done this a few times in large car parks), then you might need one of these Ecco GPS Keychains.
The Ecco GPS Keychain can be programmed with up to 3 different locations at a time, so when you leave your car just set it up and you will easily be able to find your way back to it.
It lets you know which direction you need to go to find your car, and will tell you exactly how close you are to your car, if you want one they are available for £69.95 about $113 from Firebox.
(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)
iPhone GPS navigation from TomTom
Two names that we keep talking about are finally together. Today at Apple’s WWDC TomTom’s GPS navigation application for the iPhone was announced - along with an accessory kit that charges your iPhone, includes speaker and microphone for hands free calling, and even enhances GPS reception (possibly) by providing its own GPS receiver.
First check out the video:
TomTom GPS navigation application for iPhone will be able to provide turn-by-turn directions and of course the specially designed car kit will be able play the voice instructions through its own speakers.
We do not know how much the TomTom app will cost but we know it’ll include the latest maps.
Want to guess how much this will cost?
And now check out the pictures:
(Via NaviGadget.)
Mio Moov V700 is the big brother of Mio Moov V500 we just mentioned. Instead of a 4.7″ screen Mio Moov V700 offers a huge 7″ screen. You’ve still got the digital TV receiver, microSD card slot, Spirit user interface, text-to-speech, and the other usual features.
Here are the specs:
Both Mio Moov V500 and V700 are expected to be available in third of quarter of 2009.
Magellan (or should we say MiTAC?) just announced the new Magellan RoadMate 1475T.
In addition to the premium features available in the 4.7″ Magellan RoadMate 1470, the Magellan RoadMate 1475T is equipped with traffic enabled device (VPA) that offers subscription free, real-time traffic alerts, incidents and road congestion reports.
Here are the features of the new Magellan RoadMate 1475T:
Magellan RoadMate 1475T will sell for $300.
(Via NaviGadget.)
Mio Moov V500 has just been showcased at Computex 2009 in Taipei. Moov V series differ from S series with the addition of digital TV receptor. It still has the Spirit GPS navigation interface and offers pretty much the same set of features.
Mio Moov V500 has a 4.7″ screen, runs on a SiRFprima processor buzzing at 600MHz and even has a microSD card slot.
For extra POI content Moov V-series users can take advantage of the Google Map ‘Send-to-GPS’ service. Users can search for a business, a POI or an address in Google Maps and send the information directly to their devices for navigating. By clicking the ‘Send to’ link within the Google Map page, users can download the search results to MioMore Desktop 2, the software application for Mio GPS devices, to save it to ‘My Place’ for route planning or map viewing. MioMore Desktop 2 also allows users to download free geo-encoded photos from Flickr and then transfer them for navigation.
(Via NaviGadget.)
TomTom White Pearl is a special edition GPS navigation system from the company. They are trying to make their TomTom ONE IQ Routes system more suitable as a gift item. It has a chic pearlescent finish and matching EasyPort folding mount, and comes with a subtle ‘swirl’ pattern, which also shows up on the start up screen. Another extra is the luxurious silk drawstring bag.
TomTom White Pearl will be available in June for about £179.99.
(Via NaviGadget.)
RIM quietly acquires Dash Navigation?
According to an article published yesterday by GPS Business News, RIM may have quietly acquired struggling nav/LBS firm Dash Navigation. The site’s co-founder and Editor allegedly spoke to a trusted source who claims that the acquisition is a done deal. Dash, as we’re sure you’ll remember, was the maker of an awesome little connected nav unit that, well, no one bought. In November of last year, Dash laid off several staffers and announced it would cease production of its hardware solution, the Dash Express. While Dash has long since stopped making hardware navigation units like the one we had a little fun with above, the company would continue to license its software to hardware and mobile handset manufacturers moving forward. Despite its lack of user adoption, Dash indeed built a solid platform that is literally world’s beyond RIM’s current mapping/LBS solutions on BlackBerry devices. If RIM is looking to improve its offerings, snatching up Dash would definitely be a very inexpensive way to go. Neither RIM nor Dash have commented on acquisition rumors.
UPDATE: RIM confirmed that it has acquired Dash.
(Via The Boy Genius Report.)
