Mio C728

Mio C728

Mio C728 which we first announced last year made an appearance at Computex - showing off its huge 7″ split capable touch screen. The details are also more specific now:

• prelaoded life-like 3D maps with junction views


• split-screen interface for simultaneous viewing of nearby POIs and more


• complete multimedia functions including video, audio, photo, and karaoke


• AV-in support for DVD players or digital TV receivers


• FM transmitter for outputting GPS audio to car audio systems


• real time traffic information with built-in receiver

(Via NaviGadget.)

AvMap adds Breathalyzer to GPS

AvMap adds Breathalyzer to GPS

Previously, NDrive’s G400 was the only GPS to have an integrated breathalyzer, but now, the Italian company AvMap, has followed and added a breathalyzer into their own GPS. With a GPS unit dubbed the Geosat 6 Drive Safe, it only seems appropriate that it includes a safety feature such as a breathalyzer.

The Geosat 6 Drive Safe comes with a built-in breathalyzer that can tell you your blood alcohol level and let you know if it is advisable to drive, or if you should call up a friend.

‘Thanks to Geosat 6 Drive Safe, drivers can now check their blood alcohol level before driving.

The new Geosat 6 Drive Safe comes with built-in sensor for alcohol test: this will allow the driver to decide whether they are sober enough to drive. Taking the test is very easy: select the alcohol tests button on the touch screen, get close to the sensor and blow to get the results immediately to see whether it is wise for you to be behind the wheel.’

Furthermore, it is set to come with a 4.8-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth capabilities for hands free calling as well as text-to-speech functionality. It looks like the only safety feature is the breathalyzer, however, if they want to make it safer, they should add some feature to not allow the car start up in case the driver had one too many drinks. Because even a safety feature like this cannot stop stupidity. Otherwise, it is expected to be available in Italy sometime this month for 450 Euros.

(Via Gadgetell.)

Clarion to introduce GPS-equipped MiND, acronym guidebook lands another

Clarion to introduce GPS-equipped MiND, acronym guidebook lands another

Really, Clarion? You couldn't find it in your heart to just settle on UMPC or MID? Instead, what we've got is yet another combination of letters that really means nothing at all -- the MiND (Mobile internet and Navigation Device) is little more than a rather awkwardly-shaped UMPC with built-in GPS, which by our estimation, doesn't deem it worthy of its own moniker. All angst aside, the Linux-based machine will reportedly roll out in America later this year (and Europe the next), and while the standard version will come equipped with Bluetooth and WiFi, a premium iteration should be available with WWAN. Word from the Computex floor pegs the starting price at around $700.

(Via Engadget.)

Sony Ericsson HGE-100 GPS Enabler live pics

Sony Ericsson HGE-100 GPS Enabler live picsThe HGE-100 is the first personal GPS navigator that is built-in to a Stereo Portable Handsfree. This gives you the flexibility to decide when you want GPS on your phone. Plug it into your phone when you wish, use it as a handsfree to control calls and music or switch to GPS mode when you want to find your way.

Find yourself anywhere
However you are travelling, the HGE-100 will navigate you anywhere thanks to the navigation solution which is included with the product. You can choose between voice or text commands, and it’s simple to navigate the graphical, icon-based display. It can save destinations so that you don’t have to repeat your commands if you go somewhere more than once, and you can search your destination by address, person, company and even local points of interest.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

New Mio Leap K1 GPS Phone Featuring Dual-Face Design

New Mio Leap K1 GPS Phone Featuring Dual-Face Design

At Computex 2008, Mio launches a new phone Leap K1 featuring built in GPS and dual-face design. Just like the Samsung F300, one side of the Leap K1 has a smaller screen with the usual mobile phone function. The other side of the phone is a big screen for GPS navigation and multimedia uses.

The Mio Leap K1 support GSM Triband Network (900/1800/1900MHz), it has a built-in 20 channel GPS receiver with pre-installed MioMap 2008 software. While it has a 2.6-inch touch screen at one side, the other side featuring a 1.69-inch OLED display screen. The MioMap 2008 can be activated with the 2.6-inch touch screen, it support car or pedestrian navigation mode for different needs. The maps data can be stored in the microSD card storage.

Different from the Samsung F300, you can take out the battery from the slot at the bottom. Other features include a 2 megapixel camera, bluetooth, 2.5mm audio jack and miniUSB connector.

(Via SlashPhone.)

Magellan Maestro 5310 Review

Magellan Maestro 5310 Review

PC Mag has a review up on the VERY Large screen Magellan Maestro 5310 - a 5-inch larger screened unit that is targeted at the RV and 'bifocal' set who want or need that large point of view on their navigator. The Maestro 5310 5-inch screen offers 35% more viewable space than regular 'widescreen' units are 4.3-inches measured diagonally. Craig Ellison liked the unit and thought the routes generated were reasonable. The unit does not have Bluetooth hands free, but does come pre-loaded with maps of North America and the AAA club data that allows you to search for POI entries and get informational write-ups on the location. I liked this feature when I used and reviewed the Maestro 3140, but wished it was better integrated with the rest of the system. PC Mag also mentioned that the larger unit and speaker made for plenty loud turn directions; not bad and maybe another nod to the aging demographic.

(Via GPS Lodge.)

MSI MS-5654

MSI MS-5654

The MSI GPS navigator we mentioned earlier this week made its official appearance in Taiwan at the Computex IT show. Even though it doesn’t tell us more than what we already know, at least it is a better shot of the device compared to the picture from FCC…

(Via NaviGadget.)