Garmin GPSMAP 696 GPSMAP 695

Garmin GPSMAP 696 GPSMAP 695

Garmin just announced two new portable aviation systems: Garmin GPSMAP 696 and Garmin GPSMAP 695.

Both devices are already available and will cost $2,695 and $3,295 for GPSMAP 695 and 696 respectively. The GPSMAP 696 is the new flagship product from Garmin as far as aviation goes. It is quite similar to GPSMAP 496 but the screen is three times larger and provides extra features such as airways, electronic charts and expanded weather.

GPSMAP 696 and 695 are a tablet-style devices with a 7″ portrait sunlight readable screen that makes it possible to view an entire approach plate on the display; day or night.

GPSMAP 696 comes with a receiver for XM radio and XM WX Satellite Weather (U.S. customers only) that gives next generation radar (NEXRAD), aviation routine weather reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft, turbulence forecasts, and several other important weather products.

GPSMAP 695 Americas that has similar features to the GPSMAP 696 except that it does not include the GXM 40 smart antenna and does not do XM datalink without an upgrade.

(Via NaviGadget.)

motonav TN30

motonav TN30

The second model from Motorola for their brand new GPS navigation lineup is the MotoNav TN30, one model up from TN20 we just talked about.

Motonav TN30 has a larger 4.3″ screen, pronounces street names (text-to-speech), features bluetooth connectivity that has been tested on 15 different brands of phones, and comes with preloaded maps of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

Just like TN20, MotoNav TN30 will exclusively be available at RadioShack but will cost an extra $100; to bring the price up to $300.

(Via NaviGadget.)

BT-211N GPS navigation system

BT-211N GPS navigation system

I know we’ve mentioned BT-211N on Navigadget before but it looks like there are few design changes and we also have a few details to share with you.

First off we now know they no longer have that SD slot in the front. Secondly, it is going to cost $900. For this price you get a serious bluetooth device with OEM connection cable, iPod connection cable, mic, and mounting stuff. In addition of course you have the GPS navigation system which requires a separate module that can be installed anywhere in your vehicle. The nice thing about this is that it uses an external GPS antenna which can go on top of your vehicle for better signal reception.

BT-211N comes with maps of USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with over 12,000 POI’s. It even has text-to-speech feature. It will mute the radio when it is announcing directions. All audibles are from the gps navigation system output through the Hands-free speaker.

(Via NaviGadget.)

NAVist III

NAVist III

NAVist III is a complete car navigation system with many entertainment features backed up by some serious hardware.

NAVist III is powered by dual processors and has an optical drive that can handle DVDs, CDs, and all sorts of media files. If you think optical drives are too 90’s you’ll be pleased to hear that NAVist III comes with a hard disk drive that can hold all your Led Zeppelin collection and a lot more. What’s really cool about NAVist III is that it uses a removable HDD, right next to the SD card slot, all hidden behind a 7″ screen that requires 2DIN space on your dash.

We’re not sure how much it is going to cost yet or when it will be available here yet but they are already showing off NAVist at trade shows looking for a distributor.

(Via NaviGadget.)

motonav TN20

motonav TN20

We would like to welcome to Motorola to the standalone GPS navigation system market! Their first model is called MotoNav TN20 and it will be available at RadioShack for $200.

TN20 is their entry level GPS navigation system with a 3.5″ screen. However it still has text-to-speech feature so you can always keep your eyes on the road. The maps are from Navteq and cover the continental U.S; no Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Canada.

There’s really nothing else special about the TN20. The hardware is pretty standard too: SD card slot for updating maps, 2.5 hours of battery life, touch screen, and a USB port for charging.

(Via NaviGadget.)

Nextar intros 5-inch SNAP5 / 7-inch SNAP7 GPS units

Nextar intros 5-inch SNAP5 / 7-inch SNAP7 GPS units

Warm on the heels of its T30 PMP, Nextar is getting official with two new GPS units in its ever-expanding SNAP family. Up first is the SNAP5 -- which predictably includes a 5-inch touch panel -- followed by the 7-inch SNAP7. Both devices check in at just 0.7-inches thick and feature stereo speakers, text-to-speech support, US / Canada Tele Atlas maps, an SD card slot, a built-in MP3 player / JPEG viewer, 2D / 3D map viewing modes, a rechargeable Li-ion battery and a magnetic docking station (hence the SNAP moniker -- get it?!). The duo is all set to debut at SEMA 2008 in early November, but they won't go on sale in the US until Spring of 2009; at that point, you can grab the SNAP of your choice for $299.99 / $349.99, respectively.

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(Via Engadget.)

NVG-606W 2DIN In-dash Navigation system

NVG-606W 2DIN In-dash Navigation system

Here you’re looking at the brand new 2DIN In-Dash Navigation system from a company called Valor DVD which is expected to show this off at the SEMA 2008 show in Vegas next month.

NVG-606W comes with built-in AM/FM/CD/DVD function and a nice 6.5 inch touch screen with a fixed panel. Another good feature is placed on top of the knob on the left hand side: an SD card reader and a USB port. You even have an Aux-In jack on the front so you have a many many ways of bringing your music to this device.

To top all that you of course have the GPS navigation system.

(Via NaviGadget.)