Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250

Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250

We’ve talked about Ferrari GPS stuff on Navigadget before - mostly from German brand Becker. Their latest GPS navigation system designed after the Ferrari brand is called Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250.

This portable GPS, conceived in collaboration with the Italian brand, has an ergonomic design with special materials such as the ‘Soft-Touch’. It has a user interface personalized for Ferrari; also in addition to the traditional POIs like the hotels, restaurants, museums, service stations and other places which marked on your route, this GPS also integrates, the Ferrari dealers in all of Europe and the United States.

The rest of the specs are quite ordinary. Take for example the wide 4.3″ screen, processing running at 400 MHz, 128MB of memory, Premium RDS/TMC Traffic information and a Bluetooth kit for hands free phone calls.

Like the previous Becker models, Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250 also integrates a GPS SiRF III chip with SiRF InstantFixII function which allows for the prediction of satellite locations and thus, a faster calculation of position.

New for Becker, this GPS navigation system is delivered with maps of 40 European countries as well as United States, all of which fits onto a 4GB SD card.

Like Becker Z201, Z250 Ferrari will utilize the iGO 8 navigation software from Nav N Go which supports split screen view, lane assistance, 3D monuments, 3D highway intersections, and realistic road signs.

Becker Traffic Assist Pro Z 250 Ferrari Edition is available for 399 € in authorized Becker dealers or other Ferrari stores…

(Via NaviGadget.)

GPS E-care Hub

GPS E-care Hub

While we were back at CES 2009 we came across really innovative devices and ideas. One of them was the GPS E-Care Hub called C103. Manufactured by GroupSense of Hong Kong, E-Care Hub is designed for patient tracking.

It has some amazing features that will help the care givers by giving them the ability to keep track of their patients remotely. It does GPS tracking which is also supported by server side features such as geo-fencing, and even A-GPS to make indoor tracking easier. It has a panic key which after pressed activates the voice monitor using the GSM module. Other patient focused features include fall detection, pedometer, and the ability to communicate with other health sensors.

GPS E-Care Hub comes with a charging dock and the necessary accessories to attach to a patient, like a wrist band. We hope none of our readers ever have to wear one of these at a hospital but if you ever do please feel free to write up a short review for us. More pics after the jump…

(Via NaviGadget.)

Garmin FR60 Fitness Watch with ANT+ wireless sync

Garmin FR60 Fitness Watch with ANT+ wireless sync

Garmin have announced their latest GPS-enabled exercise trainer, the FR60 Fitness Watch.  Thanks to the ANT+ wireless fitness equipment standard, the FR60 can track time, calories burned, heart rate and other data from linked fitness equipment, then - with the supplied ANT+ USB stick - wirelessly transfer that information to your PC when it comes into range.

The Garmin FR60 comes as standard with a heart-rate monitor, and several bundles also include a ‘foot pod’ that can be used to record pedometer data.  That’s in addition to the GPS receiver, which can record up to 15hrs and 100 laps of detailed exercise records, including route and performance statistics.

Various activity-specific accessories are available, such as bike speed and cadence sensors and handlebar mounts, and gym equipment using the ANT+ standard will also wirelessly link to the watch.  Both mens and womens versions are available, each with access to the Garmin Connect online training site, for workout sharing and access to messageboards.  No pricing for the Garmin FR60 has been announced so far.

(Via SlashGear.)

OnPar: GPS Rangefinder with iPhone Aesthetics

OnPar: GPS Rangefinder with iPhone Aesthetics

There are a slew of GPS rangefinders out there for golfers, but not many are built with all the style, portability and one-touch interface of a premium touchscreen smartphone.

The OnPar features a 3.5-inch screen and a reasonable thickness of .63 inches, making it just a tad stubbier than an iPhone. It stores up to 300 courses in its memory and operates without subscription fees. But beyond mere yardage to the pin, it seems that the OnPar's touchscreen is put to good use in that it allows you to track yardage to anywhere on the hole, like a water hazard or sand trap, with a simple touch of the screen.

The OnPar will be available next month. No word on price.

(Via Gizmodo: GPS.)

Motevo GPS navigation

Motevo GPS navigation

Motevo was at CES 2009 this year and they had a few decent 2-DIN in-dash GPS navigation systems. One of them was Motevo X5. Motevo X5 has a 6.2″ motorized touch screen behind which you can find the optical drive. It does door-to-door GPS navigation in addition to other car entertainment features such as support for MP3 files, DVDs, CDs, and more. It even can talk to your iPod, accepts USB sticks and SD cards for media, and does bluetooth connectivity.

(Via NaviGadget.)

Lowrance Endura Touchscreen GPS Takes Any Map on Land and Sea

Lowrance Endura Touchscreen GPS Takes Any Map on Land and Sea

Lowrance isn't big in the automotive GPS business, but if you're a boater, you know them. Yesterday they launched the Endura Sierra, Safari and Outback: Sturdy, touchscreen handhelds that take outdoor maps of all kinds.

Magellan, Garmin and plenty of other companies have outdoor GPS, but Lowrance's focus here was building one set of devices that could be used in all kinds of activities including hiking, hunting, off-roading, skiing, and of course boating. The key is map openness: On land, it can use maps from Accuterra, Navionics and others. On the water, it takes Navionics, Fishing Hotspots and more. And for in-car use, you can load up a Navteq database. Needless to say, the openness is extended to community maps and trail guides in the Open GPX format.

The tech specs of the Endura line are similar (or better) than most of the competition: All three are waterproof to the IPX7 standard. They have rubber 'armoring,' take AAs (so you don't have to charge up in the jungle) and MicroSD cards up to 32GB, and have 'attach points' so you can clip it to your jacket. Most important, the touchscreen is capable of use with gloves on or off, so you don't have to freeze your fingers off trying to get back to base camp.

The top of the line Sierra ($550) comes not only 'fully loaded' with a lot of map content, but it has a barometric altimeter and a 3D compass, plus 4GB built-in memory for your maps or even music, pics and video—not that you'd waste your storage on that stuff. The step-down Safari ($385) can play MP3s and, like the Sierra, has headphone jack and a speaker. The basic Outback ($230) has none of those frills, but similar software for doing most of the basic navi stuff. These guys are due out in May, just in time for the weather to get nice.

[Lowrance]

Clarion NX509

Clarion NX509

Clarion NX509 is a new addition to Clarion’s in car entertainment line-up. NX509 is a 2-DIN system that has built-in navigation and supports media from CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks and can read MP3 and WMA formats.

It has a 7″ touch screen LCD monitor however also does 2 zone entertainment. There’s a USB port in the back fro iPod Control in addition to being ready for XM Satellite Mini Tuner, and CeNET Sirius Satellite Radio.

You can also soup up your Clarion NX509 with optional additions such as the steering wheel remote, bluetooth connectivity, and more.

We’re not sure when Clarion NX509 will hit the stores or for how much but we’ll be sure to give you an update when it does.

(Via NaviGadget.)