new holux GPS tracker 005

new holux GPS tracker 005

Holux has a new GPS tracking device device called GPS Tracker 005. It is designed to look like a wrist watch but we’re not sure if it actually shows the time at all. GPS Tracker 005 can provide real time tracking - meaning it is not only for logging where you’ve been. It actually has an integrated SIM card so it can transmit it is location via SMS or other channels.

To improve satellite fix times this GPS tracking device can download ephemeris data from server through internet. This is pretty much same as A-GPS but you’re going to have to download this data manually - about once a week. GPS Tracker 005 has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery which can provide max 60 hrs working time when set to send data every 15minutes.

GPS Tracker 005 is also water resistant (IPX6) so you can take it to a hike with you even on a rainy day. For more specs check out specs page.

(Via NaviGadget.)

DEAL - Mio DigiWalker C310x 3.5” Portable GPS - 59.99 US$ - One Day Only

YES! It's true! It's happening! Mio Digiwalker C310x, a 3.5" GPS for only 59.99 US$. Yes, I know it's refurbished, but it's okay. You buy it with warranty! And $5 bucks only for shipping! Today only! Only at SellOut Woot! 

Via Sellout.Woot

Nikon GP-1 SLR GPS Now Available for $240

Nikon GP-1 SLR GPS Now Available for $240

Quietly announced alongside the D90 back in August, Nikon is now selling their hot-shoe-mounted GP-1 geotagging device.

Compatible with the D200, D3, D700, D90, D300 and D3X, the GP-1 is an absolutely no-frills peripheral featuring a couple of LEDs to signal GPS connectivity and not much else. Location information is added as metadata to each saved photo, so at least the user experience is fairly seamless. The GP-1 is available at retailers now for $240.

(Via Gizmodo: GPS.)

flaik GPS tracking system for skiers

flaik GPS tracking system for skiers

Flaik’s GPS tracking system we mentioned a couple of months ago just showed up at FCC meaning it is ready to hit the slopes pretty soon. One thing to note is that the pictures we found are quite different than what we reported on back in June so maybe this is a different version with no LEDs, no buttons, no nothing.

Just to recap Flaik is designed for skiers who spend a lot of time on the slopes. Get the name, ‘flaik’, you know like a snow flake… anyhow. In case they’re lost the device would communicate their location to a base location so they can be rescued before they lose a few digits to frost bite fairies.

Internal pics reveal a SIM card, a huge battery, and a GPS receiver; so nothing out of the ordinary for a real time GPS tracking system there.

(Via NaviGadget.)

Nokia N97

Nokia N97

Nokia N97 was just announced and we have all the specs and features for you. Expect to see N97 mid next year and pay about 550 € for it.

OK, let’s get started with the features - a huge 3.5″ touch screen with 16:9 ratio, full kick-out QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of space for your files plus the ability take up to another 16GB via microSD, and of course location awareness! Nokia N97 has an A-GPS receiver and software to keep you close to your friends. We still do not know about dynamic navigation but we can’t imagine they’d leave out such an old technology :)

Even more features of the Nokia N97 include a 5MP with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens and dual LED flash, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, stereo Bluetooth connectivity.

Here are some specs for you:

• Technical Profile


• System: WCDMA 900/1900/2100 (HSDPA), EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz


• User Interface: S60 5th Edition


• Dimensions: 117.2x55.3x15.9 mm


• Weight: Approx. 150 g


• Display: 3.5 inch TFT with up to 16 million colors


• nHD 16:9 widescreen (640x360 pixels)


• Battery: Nokia Battery BP-4L, 1500 mAh


• Memory: Up to 48GB (32 GB on-board memory,plus 16GB expansion via microSD memory card slot)


• Video playback: MPEG-4 / SP and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,up to 30 fps, up to VGA resolution


• RealVideo up to QCIF @ 30 fps


• Windows Media (WMV9) up to CIF @ 30 fps


• Flash Lite 3.0 / Flash Video in internet browser


• Music playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA


• Camera Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar


• Image capture: Up to 5 megapixels (2584 x 1938)


• JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)


• Video capture: MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps


• Aperture: F2.8


• Focal length: 5.4 mm


• Flash: Dual LED camera flash and video light


• Talk time: Up to 320 min (3G), 400 min (GSM)


• Standby time: Up to 400 hrs (3G), 430 hrs (GSM)


• Video playback: Up to 4,5 hours (offline mode)


• Music playback: Up to 37 hours (offline mode)


• WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support


• Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0


• 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)


• Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio, enhanced data rates (EDR)


• GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)

(Via NaviGadget.)

Mio said to be prepping GPS-enabled 3.5G touchscreen handset for Q1 2009

Mio said to be prepping GPS-enabled 3.5G touchscreen handset for Q1 2009

Not that Mio hasn't pumped out a GPS phone or two before, but the rarely-heard-from handset maker is reportedly on its way to delivering its first 3.5G touchscreen-based GPS phone in Q1 2009. Undisclosed sources singled out at DigiTimes have it that the mobile will be powered by a 3.5G chipset from Qualcomm and will come loaded with Mitac's self-developed 'Spirit' touch interface. Additionally, it'll pack a 3.2-megapixel camera and should launch ahead of Garmin's oft-delayed nüvifone. In related news, Mio is also scheduled to launch a GPS-packin' MID before Q1 2009 ends, though it's still unclear if it'll choose a 7- or 8-inch panel to accompany the 3G radio and Windows CE operating system.

(Via Engadget CELLS.)

BT-Q1000X

BT-Q1000X

QStarz just unveiled a new GPS data logger / bluetooth GPS receiver which they claim is world’s most powerful. Called BT-Q1000X, this device has the same form factor as some of QStarz’ earlier models but it is more sensitive, has lower power consumption, and has A-GPS support.

Here are the impressive features of the new BT-Q1000X.

• Adopts MTK II latest chipset with high sensitivity -165dBm and 66-Channel tracking


• Ultra lower power consumption up to 42hrs operation


• Less than 15-Sec. AGPS fix support: download almanac data to realize faster TTFF and positioning under warm start


• Update Rate 1~5Hz changeable by utility provided


• G-Mouse + Bluetooth in one: wired and wireless GPS receiver


• QZSS, DGPS(WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS) support

BT-Q1000X can record up to 200,000 points, save a location with the push of a button (for geotagging), and has an auto on-off feature to save battery.

We’re not sure when this will hit the store here in the U.S. but we’re guessing it may be a while as BT-Q1000X is not even on QStarz’ website yet.

(Via NaviGadget.)