Magellan RoadMate 1415 is the new addition to the 1400 series which was announced yesterday in Hannover, Germany. The base model RoadMate 1400 was already revealed back at CES, and now they expanded the features by adding text-to-speech and including maps with full European coverage instead of regional maps.
Magellan RoadMate 1415 is priced at 229 € and is designed for the European market.
(Via NaviGadget.)
worlds first 3.5G GPS/AGPS modem
Taiwan’s Gigabyte is claiming they have the world’s first 3.5G GPS/AGPS wireless modem which they are displaying at CeBIT, Germany.
Called MD800, this card is the successor to the one in Gsmart MS820 GPS PDA phone which features a motion sensor and the company’s own GUI. The data card offers a choice of three interfaces, Express card, mini USB, and PCMCIA in addition to its 3.5G networks capability and also support for GPS and A-GPS.
At CeBIT again, the company will be introducing the MS808 PDA phone which is claimed to be the world’s first 3.5G mobile phone supporting four different mobile TV standards, DVB-T, DVB-H, T-DMB, and ISDB-T as well as GPS too…
(Via NaviGadget.)
Clarion's NAX973HD is one satellite navigation system that you can consider should you want to upgrade your car to cater for drivers who can't seem to find their way around without help from an electronic apparatus of some sort. Features include the following :p
TwoNav - On Road and Off Road Navigation
This just in ahead of CeBit 2008 is a cool idea that has seen a few entries already with the Magellan CrossOver and the Lowrance XOG, but this one looks better designed to take with your instead of just sitting in the car.
The unit will be available in Europe, and has the ability to navigate on roads much like other GPS units with verbal turn cues, and automatic route calculation. Off road, the 3-D maps (Not true Topo maps- which are available as an option) come with the unit and allow you to navigate like any handheld unit.
No hard launch date for the US, but I would imagine we're on the list.
More at TwoNav
(Via GPS Lodge.)
Sony today announced a pair of in-car GPS receivers. The large-screen, suction-cup-mounted GPS units feature touchscreens and real-time traffic updates, as well as voice-to-text interaction. The two units are the NV-U73T and the NV-U83T. They’re similar in most ways, save for the U83T featuring Bluetooth for handsfree calling. They’re out now for $300 and $400, respectively.
VALUE, PERFORMANCE DRIVE SONY’S LATEST NAV-U NAVIGATION DEVICE [Sony]
(Via CrunchGear.)
Magellan Maestro 5340 almost here
Magellan’s two way connected GPS navigation system Maestro 5340+GPRS is already available for pre-order for only $1200!!!
Maestro 5340 is the most expensive GPS navigation system you can buy from Magellan which offers a 5″ screen, text-to-speech, Bluetooth, live traffic information, advanced voice command for menus and addresses, 3D landmarks and 1,400 additional building displayed in 3D, MP3 player, video player, new screen and case, and OneTouch interface. The +GPRS version gets you upgraded Google local search and live internet access. Without GPRS it costs $1000.
Magellan plans on shipping the Maestro 5340 late April and there’s still no information on how much they’ll charge for the GPRS service. Also don’t let the slim profile fool you. The GPRS module is quite bulky and the FM traffic receiver is integrated into the car charger.
(Via NaviGadget.)
dreevo GPS with messaging and tracking
French brand mobile-devices is showing off their latest GPS navigation system Dreevo that combines messaging and tracking in one small device. What enables Dreevo the power to messaging and tracking is GSM/GPRS module of course. Such two way connected devices are becoming the next standard in GPS navigation. Take for example the Dash which is coming out at the end of next month or nuvi 780 which uses MSN Direct network, or Magellan’s Maestro 5340 which has unknown availability date.
Dreevo is ready for various useful features such as vehicle tracking, connected real time speed camera warnings, messaging via push mail, traffic information, and regular mobile phone use.
However mobile-devices seem to be an OEM, so you’re gonna have to wait for another brand to carry Dreevo on. No word on pricing.
(Via NaviGadget.)
