inforad K1 GPS powered radar detector

inforad K1 GPS powered radar detector

After their older model v4e, Inforad now came out with even a smaller version of their GPS powered radar detector. Called Inforad K1, this radar detector is completely redesigned. First off they finally added an rechargeable battery. Can’t fit much into this USB stick sized device so it is only 220mAh; good enough for about five hours. However it is charges via USB, which means you can charge it pretty much anywhere these days.

As far as features, K1 offers audible and visual alarms using the two LED which can light up different colors. There is also the integrated trip recorder and of course and the updates of radar databases are free for the life of the product.

Measuring only 2x7.4x1.5cm and weighing only 25 grams the Inforad K1 is very small and light. It can be fixed behind the rear view mirror on your windshield if you want it out of your sight.

Inforad K1 will be available starting mid July, with 2 years guarantee for only 50 €…

(Via NaviGadget.)

Garmin nuvi 880 in stock

Garmin nuvi 880 in stock

Talk about timing. No sooner did I post my Garmin nuvi 880 review than it shows up in stock at GPSNow, which received a shipment today. The price is $999.99 including FREE FedEx Priority Overnight shipping. Order by 5 p.m. Central time and it ships today.

As with the 850, don't expect a big price break on Garmin's first voice recognition models anytime soon, as Garmin has invoked the dreaded minimum resale price on dealers.

Get the Garmin nuvi 880 from GPSNow.

(Via GPS Tracklog.)

Nextar K4 GPS

Nextar K4 GPS


Nextar is letting another GPS fly - this time it's the K4 with some media extras like a video and MP3 player. The K4 comes with a 4.0' screen and has the ability to play MPEG4 & AVI files while supporting JPG/BMP/GIF formatted pictures. The unit has the entire US for maps and comes with voice prompts in English/Spanish/French. The Maps and 1.6 Million POI fit onto the 2GB built in memory.

No word on price, available this summer.

(Via GPS Lodge.)

Mio Moov 301 pics

Mio Moov 301 pics

Mio Moov 301 seems to be the Korean version of the Moov series. This one features a 4.3″ touch screen, has a music and a video player, and a photo viewer. It uses the GiNi navigation software.

Moov 301 is the entry level product in this series, so do not expect bluetooth or real time traffic updates. More pics after the jump…

(Via NaviGadget.)

new HP iPAQ 914 shots and specs

new HP iPAQ 914 shots and specs

HP iPAQ 914, the 3G, GPS enabled, QWERTY keyboard PDAphone was recently delayed but it looks like the consumer will benefit from this delay as the specs have slightly changed.

We have a few real life shots of the device which will be marketed in Europe in July for about 500 €.



The US version of iPAQ 914 will now come with Windows Mobile 6.1 and a more powerful battery (1940 mAh instead of the 1590 mAh). The design was also enhanced, a little thinner body, and the chrome contoured joystick.

Let’s review the specs:

• A-GPS compatible GPS receiver


• 2.5″ touchscreen with 320x240 pixels resolution QVGA


• Marvell PXA270 processor at 520 MHz


• Quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), EDGE, 3G and triband HSDPA at 7.2 Mbps


• 3MP camera with autofocus on the back of the device - so no video conferincing


• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR


• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g


• USB 2.0


• 256 MB ROM


• 128 MB RAM


• microSD port


• 1940 mAh replaceable lithiuom-ion battery


• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional


• Google Maps Mobile

(Via NaviGadget.)

iPhone GPS - What we know now

iPhone GPS - What we know now

You've probably heard by now that Apple unveiled their next-generation iPhone yesterday and that it has GPS. So here's a little roundup of what this may mean in terms of navigation and competition with personal navigation devices (PNDs) and the forthcoming Garmin nuvifone.

First of all, it appears that the iPhone will not have built-in
turn-by-turn navigation. I say 'appears' because, while it wasn't
mentioned in yesterday's announcements or shown in the demo, Gizmodo has a video that shows' rudimentary navigation.

Meanwhile, TomTom says they will have navigation software for the iPhone (image above via Gizmodo), and Telenav is expected to also put forth an offering. GPS Lodge cites rumors of a Dash app.

All of which leaves us with a number of questions:

• Will these maps be delivered over the air or will they eat up the limited memory on the iPhone?



• How is visibility in full sun?



• Is the speaker loud enough for voice navigation?



• How well will traffic be integrated?



• How well will navigation be integrated with phone calls, music, etc.?

Though the 3G iPhone has a nice $199 price point, you have to factor in the cost of mapping software; TomTom Navigator 6 is $149.95. Or if Dash provides their service, I would assume yet another ongoing monthly fee.

Is this the death of the PND? No, there are a lot of people out there not willing to pay $30 per month on top of a voice plan. And we've yet to see how good of a navigator the iPhone will be.

As far as the nuvifone goes, Garmin and AT&T better come up with a competitive discounted price, but the iPhone 3G isn't necessarily a nuvifone killer. Voice quality and integration of navigation will also be important factors determining whether the nuvifone can compete and survive.

(Via GPS Tracklog.)

Samsung i900

Samsung i900

Samsung announced Samsung i900 Omnia yesterday officially and here are some specs on this amazing phone.

• Windows 6.1 Pro


• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE


• 7.2Mbps HSDPA


• accelerometer


• bluetooth


• Wi-Fi


• A-GPS


• microSD memory card slot


• FM tuner


• 3.2″ WQVGA touch screen, 400x240


• 5MP camera with


• auto zoom,face and smile recognition, geotagging and auto-panorama shot

There will be a 8GB and a 16GB version and will reach Europe in July and will cost somewhere around $580 to $680.

No news on when this hit the U.S…

(Via NaviGadget.)