Mio Lovebird

Mio Lovebird

Mio’s GPS phone which we talked about back at CES 2008 looks like has an official name: Lovebird. We caught a glimpse of this one side GPS navigation, other side phone device at MSMobiles which reports that Mio Lovebird will be coming with the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional according to specs revealed at CTIA 2008.

Other details that are now clear is that it will do both GPS and A-GPS, support quad band GSM/GPRS, and EDGE networks and run on a 400Mhz Samsung 2443 processor.

Mio Lovebird will have 64MB of RAM, and 2GB of ROM (maps?) and will offer up to 5 hours of talk time. Screen resolution is 320x240 pixels.

(Via NaviGadget.)

Mercury MD5000 High End Built-in Car Navigation System

Mercury MD5000 High End Built-in Car Navigation System

Mercury Korea launches its high-end built-in car navigation arrangement MD5000 in Korea market, which is able with Monahan 624 Mhz processor, LG DMB chipset and PIP chipset independently.

Adopting Mappy United’s map software, the MD5000 navigation supports POP(picture out picture), PIP(picture in picture) and NIP(navigation in picture) and annoyance & bead function. It additionally provides Trip affectation committed appropriately to QUUS, OPIRUS, SM5/7, WINSTORM, TOSCA, and more.

In addition, the black box action allows its camera to record video of blow for about 18 seconds(before accident-12 seconds, afterwards - 6 seconds). Other appearance accommodate adaptable WiMax account ‘KT Wibro’, FM radio tuner, and AV out affiliation for rear camera and DVD player.

It is accepted to be accessible in the end of April, and appropriate amount is about 1,000,000 Korea Won.

(Via Daily Computer Electronic Cell Phone Digital Camera Review.)

Bushnell ONIX110

Bushnell ONIX110

ONIX110 is the entry level GPS navigation system from Bushnell. It is not for driving directions though, it is for helping you from getting lost in the wilderness.

With its built-in memory to store 100 waypoints and 50 routes it should be enough to get you back to where you started, and with its IPX6 water resistant standard things should be OK even if you cross small streams on your way.

Here are more specs of the ONIX110.

• Large, easy to read 2.6″ LCD Screen


• 20-channel SiRF Star III GPS reveiver


• Four user navigation modes including sport training logs


• Water resistant - IPX6 Standard


• Rugged rubber armor


• Travel and trip data logs


• 128MB user memory


• USB & COM interface with PC companion software


• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery


• US and Canada base map


• Saves 1,000 waypoints & 50 routes


• USB port (cable included)


• Dimensions: 166mm (h) x 66mm (w) x 25mm (d)

You may not be used to seeing monochrome screens these days, but it is for a good reason. ONIX110 only costs about $150 or more expensive here.

(Via NaviGadget.)

HP iPAQ 614

HP iPAQ 614

HP’s iPAQ 614 Business Navigator features a 3.0-megapixel camera, 2.8-inch TFT display, a Marvell PXA270 processor (520-MHz), 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, microSD memory card slot, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, and USB connectivity.

The new HP iPAQ 614 is a combines everything a businessperson needs. It is very fast, and since it offers a few navigation solutions, you are able to choose the one that fits you best. Unfortunately, its speakerphone is unusable and the sound quality during a talk is not the best, but it can be adjusted via an external wireless device

(Via Cell Phone - Cell Phones.)

motorola smart rider

motorola smart rider

Motorola Smart Rider is the new in vehicle phone from Motorola. Smart Rider phone, is an in-vehicle (fixed) device featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, and Bluetooth wireless.

The hands free feature allows users to converse, navigate and tend to business while on-the-go.

The Smart Rider which targets professional drivers for the enterprise has the following features:

• Bluetooth technology allows users to move freely from the home or office straight into the vehicle while having active calls, contact information and other personal data automatically transferred from the handset to the in-vehicle device


• Multiple user profiles grant secure access to personalized phonebook settings for up to three drivers on the Smart Rider phone


• Interactive voice activation makes the phone hassle-free for drivers


• A robust built-in microphone and speakerphone ensures an exceptionally clear, sharp sound

Motorola’s Smart Rider also has GPS features like we mentioned earlier. Drivers can get turn by turn driving directions on the 2.8″ display and even have access to real time traffic reports. The phone also supports other location based services for fleet management.

Smart Rider will be sold worldwide and will be available on the market in June 2008.

(Via NaviGadget.)

CECT T5 Does GPS And WiFi

CECT T5 Does GPS And WiFi

Well, well, what do we have here? An iPhone clone that surprisingly runs on Windows Mobile 6.0. At $265 a pop (minimum order of 10 pieces), you will get the following with the CECT T5':-

• Tri-band GSM900/1800MHz/1900MHZ


• 2 megapixel camera


• 2.8' QVGA TFT touch screen display


• Video and audio playback


• microSD memory card slot


• e-book reader


• Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity


• GPS navigation


• 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

navi-gator NR432

navi-gator NR432

We thought these cheap looking GPS navigation systems would never make it out of China but we were wrong. Australians now can get their hands on this sat nav system that comes with reverse gear camera. Called NR432, this GPS navigation system has a 4.3″ wide touch screen, offers text to speech function, and uses the latest Navteq Australian maps. The navigation software was developed by Smart2Go.

What’s really nice about this system is of course the rear view camera that is wireless. This means you don’t have to rewire your whole vehicle - but still do keep in mind you’ll have to get power to the camera somehow.

Here are some more specs:

• Memory: 512MB internal Flash memory 96MB SDRAM


• Memory Expansion: SD/MMC


• GPS receiver: SiRFstarIII


• Processor: Samsung 2443/400 MHz


• Battery: Rechargeable integrated Li-Polymer battery-up to 6 hrs life (depending on usage)


• Display resolution WxH: 480 x 272 pixels

It will cost you 475 AUD which is about 430USD.

(Via NaviGadget.)