Sanyo Gorilla Lite

Sanyo Gorilla Lite

Sanyo Gorilla Lite - also known as NV-LB50DT is from the all familiar Sanyo Gorilla series. Too bad they only release their GPS navigation systems in Japan - because this new Gorilla Lite looks quite enticing.

This slim profiled device only measures 18.8mm thin and packs in a lot of features, such as the 4GB internal memory, support for MP3, MP4, JPEG, and WMA files, and of course a 1 Seg TV tuner - which is pretty standard in Japan these days. All of this offered to you on a 5″ touch screen which automatically rotates thanks to the gyro sensor…

(Via Akihabara.)

TomTom unveils GO 950, GO 750 and GO 550 with IQ Routes at IFA

TomTom unveils GO 950, GO 750 and GO 550 with IQ Routes at IFAHere lately, all of the buzz surrounding TomTom has been focused intently on the outfit's iPhone app and accompanying car kit. But over in Berlin, the company seems entirely more interested in showcasing some new wares that fall into its core product category. Making its debut at IFA, the GO x50 lineup is comprised of the GO 950, GO 750 and GO 550, all of which tout the company's IQ Routes technology to get you from point A to point B in the very least amount of time. The trio promises to calculate routes faster than ever before, and they also include the planet's largest collection of historical speed profiles. Once you're on your way, the units can tap into RDS-TMC services in order to take current road conditions into account and get you from point A to point B in the least amount of time. Also of note, these three now feature voice command and control, and each ships with an active dock with integrated RDS-TMC information. The x50 lineup is scheduled to ship this autumn for undisclosed amounts, with the GO 950 packing maps for the US, Canada and 45 European nations and the GO 750 / GO 550 offering maps in select regions of Europe only.

(Via Engadget.)

Victor's Vectors: G3X now shipping

Victor's Vectors: G3X now shipping

I got a call yesterday from a pilot building a RV-7 and he was excited because he had heard that Garmin was making a glass panel based on the GPSMAP 696 for the experimental market. He was even more excited to hear that not only has Garmin been accepting orders, but as of Monday, Garmin is now shipping the Garmin G3X system through a list of approved experimental dealers. This system designed specifically for the experimental and light sport panels can be configured with a single display or can be set up for use with up to three displays depending on your budget. With the multiple displays, the MFD will even go into reversionary mode in the case of a PFD failure; it displays engine instrumentation and comes with Garmin’s GSU 73 sensor unit to provide full primary flight information. If this sounds similiar to a G-1000 or G-600 then you are on the right track! Garmin has borrowed a little from both and mixed it with the GPSMAP 696 to come up with an experimental aircraft builders’ dream. For more information check out the G3X mini-site.

(Via Garmin Blog.)

Garmin nüvi 1690 GPS Gives You Google on the Go (for Two Years)

Garmin nüvi 1690 GPS Gives You Google on the Go (for Two Years)

If you're nuts for wireless data and for some reason don't own a smartphone, the Garmin nüvi 1690 would like to tempt you with two years of data in its purchase price.

An otherwise typical premium GPS, the 1690 ($500 by this holiday season) comes with two free years of nüLink! service—a wireless data plan with local Google search, traffic, weather, fuel price, movie, flight, event, and telephone listing information plus a bit of Garmin's proprietary Ciao social networking service thrown in. After two years, the service will cost you $5/month.

But while the nüvi 1690 sounds nice enough, I've had trouble getting excited about any current-gen GPS (based upon SiRFStarIII) just knowing that a faster, more energy efficient SiRFStarIV chip is in the works.

[Via GPS Tracklog]

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS Tracks Speed, Burned Calories and Heart Rate

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS Tracks Speed, Burned Calories and Heart Rate

We are still waiting on the BERU Factor 001 with its built-in computer, but Garmin's new Edge 500 will add GPS and some health monitoring tools to your bicycle in the meantime.

The Edge 500 can track GPS position, speed, distance, time, elevation, climb and descent. It also has a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. Its high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix also allows it to display temperature readings and changes in time zones.

GPS isn't its only game. When paired with a Garmin heart rate monitor it can track micro changes in a user's heart rate and can calculate the number of calories burned. The Edge 500 retails for $250 and $350 with the bundled heart rate monitor.

(Via Gizmodo: GPS.)

TomTom GPS navigation for Fiats

TomTom GPS navigation for Fiats

Dutch GPS navigation system maker TomTom just announced their new model specially designed for the new Fiat Punto Evo. The new sat nav system is called Blue&Me - TomTom and is integrated but still portable.

The joint effort consists of the integration Fiat’s eco:Drive Info, control of other infotainment systems including phone calls.

As you know TomTom already had an integrated GPS navigation system for Renault.

(Via NaviGadget.)

MotionX – new version is out

MotionX – new version is out

Just following up on one of our favorite iPhone GPS apps - motionX-GPS - we saw that they just released a new version: V7.

This little app is very useful for outdoor activities such as cycling, running, sailing, etc… MotionX-GPS can save your tracks and lets you share them with your friends on Facebook or Twitter - overlaying where you’ve been on the familiar Google Maps platform.

Some of the new features on version 7 include:

• Direction-up maps and tracks utilizing the 3GS compass


• Support for new Bing map types — road, aerial and hybrid


• Optimized compass


• Auto compass for the iPhone 3GS
  
  switches automatically between magnetic and satellite mode.
  


• Save your travels via a track on the map page even if
  
  you haven’t used the stopwatch/track recorder feature.

You can get the latest MotionX-GPS app from the iTunes store for $2.99 - or stay tuned in case we do giveaway pretty soon ;)

(Via NaviGadget.)