Pioneer AVIC Z120BT

Pioneer AVIC Z120BT

Pioneer just recently announced a new in-dash GPS navigation system called Pioneer AVIC Z120BT which has a 2-DIN form factor and has a 7″ screen.

This is apparently their new flagship model which now adds the ability to listen to Pandora in your vehicle - but it actually streams the data through your iPhone using Pioneer’s own PandoraLink app for the device.

Pioneer AVIC Z120BT has all sorts of audio/visual specs but as far as GPS navigation it runs on TeleAtlas maps which covers all 50 U.S. states and Canada, has 12 million POIs in its database, and more importantly implements a voice recognition feature so you can enter addresses just by speaking.

Garmin G500H Helicopter Flight Display

Garmin G500H Helicopter Flight Display

There’s no vehicle Garmin won’t put their gadgets in. The latest is the Garmin G500H Helicopter Flight Display which recently got FAA’s approval.

It’s an all-glass avionics system designed for VFR Part 27 helicopters. Its PFD can either be on the left or right and it can display attitude, airspeed, vertical speed, altitude, and heading information. The MFD shows moving maps, helicopter’s current position in relation to terrain, chart data, and flight plan routings.

G500H is already available for an introductory price of $25000. Yes, that’s 25 thousand dollars.

garmin nuvi 1100

garmin nuvi 1100

This is the wallet friendly nuvi GPS navigation system from Garmin for those on a budget. It is called the Garmin Nuvi 1100. This specific model found itself a place on Garmin’s site rather quietly - without a press release or anything. I guess they don’t want to advertise a GPS navigation system that lacks pretty much every modern day feature.

Nuvi 1100 has a 3.5″ screen and can provide turn by turn directions. Battery can last up to 4 hours. It does not do text-to-speech, lane assist, traffic updates, or speech recognition. However it is compatible with FM traffic, and MSN Direct.

We’re guessing this will be sub $100. If you find this on an online retailer let us know. Price not announced yet.

(Via NaviGadget.)

MotionX GPS HD for iPad

MotionX GPS HD for iPad

If you’re looking for a mapping interface and navigation for your iPad other than Google Maps you may want to consider MotionX GPS HD.

The fact that it only costs $3 and it recently got a decent review maybe good enough reasons to give this app a shot.

MotionX GPS HD for the iPad is recommended for people looking to find a reasonably priced, do-it-all navigation app that covers land, air and sea. The app provides all the tools you’ll ever need, anywhere in the world. MotionX GPS HD works best when used on an iPad 3G but will also work with the Wi-Fi only version as long as there is a network available.

Some features of this app include the ability to use both Google Maps and Bing, and MotionX’s own maps, satellite, road, and hybrid views, turn by turn directions, and more.

(Via NaviGadget.)

new QSTARZ Q1000XT GPS travel recorder

new QSTARZ Q1000XT GPS travel recorder

QStarz just announced a new GPS travel recorder called Q1000XT. Q1000XT looks similar to some of their previous GPS data loggers but it seems like they’ve upgraded some of the specs and included their newest software with this product - namely QTravel. One of the highlights is of course the 66 channel tracking - more than any other GPS tracking device out there.

Here are some of the hardware specs:

• MTK II latest chipset with high sensitivity -165dBm and 66 channel tracking


• ultra lower power consumption up to 42hrs operation


• less than 15 seconds AGPS fix support: download almanac data to realize faster TTFF and positioning under warm start


• stand alone travel recorder to log up to 400,000 records


• POI button design to record your point of interest immediately


• 3-level Switch for easily switch Travel Recorder to LOG or NAV (Navigation + Log) mode


• integrated vibration sensor for smart power management and waypoint saving


• time schedule function to automatically start logging and stop logging by setting multiple time interval


• speed alarm function to prompt over speed status by beeping sound


• update Rate 1~5Hz changeable by utility provided (receiving 5Hz update rate only, logging only 1Hz maximum)


• G-Mouse + Bluetooth in one: wired and wireless GPS receiver


• Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 35s, Warm start 33s,Hot start 1s

Q1000XT is already available for USD $129 / Euro €129.

(Via NaviGadget.)

Kapten screenless GPS navigation system

Kapten screenless GPS navigation system

Kapsys’s been here on Navigadget before. We’ve even talked about their GPS navigation system with no screen called Kapten.

It looks to be a really handy device letting you play your tunes, geotag locations, and even hook up with your smartphone via bluetooth - but what’s more is that it can even act as a GPS navigation system giving your turn by turn directions - how much you can get out of a navigation system without a screen is questionable though.

It is made by the French so it is sure be crowd favorite here in the U.S! You can pick it up from Amazon for a whopping $425 which I’m not willing to pay. If you get one of these however make sure you write up a short review for us so we can feature here on Navigadget.

Here are some more features:

• Easy to use with voice commands and voice guidance


• Use while walking on a bus or in a car


• Built in MP3 player and FM receiver


• Includes USB cable wall charger speaker and stereo headphones


• BONUS Accessory pack with 10 hr spare battery car charger and carry case

(Via OhGizmo.)

Rightway Spotter, Tony Stewart Edition GPS

Rightway Spotter, Tony Stewart Edition GPS

We’ve already talked about their Dale Earnhardt version of their GPS navigation system. This time people at Transplant just announced Tony Stewart Edition featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup series driver.

There’s isn’t much creativity here. It’s just a good old GPS navigation system bringing CoPilot’s navigation engine together with some NASCAR licensing to make product appeal to some motorsport fans - not that there’s anything wrong with that.

With this SPOTTER you can either be the Office Depot or Old Spice car, and have Tony’s voice guide to your destination.

Here are some more features:

• CoPilot ClearTurn™ & Lane Assist for navigating complex interchanges on major highways


• Turn-by-turn full street name voice guidance (not available in Tony Stewart’s voice)


• Automatic route calculation and re-calculation


• Clear 2D, 3D & Driver Safety map views


• English, French, Spanish language options


• Automatic day/night mode


• Destination entry by zip code, city, street or intersection


• Multi-stop planning with route optimization

It is going to sell for $180 and you can pick it up from here.