Globalsat BT-328 bluetooth Gps with new Sirf GSC2chipset
The BT-328 is the latest Bluetooth GPS from Globalsat. Built with the latest GSC2 low power technology. It combines performance with low cost creating an entry level BT GPS at a very attractive price. Compatible with any device with a Bluetooth compliant serial interface, it can provide accurate GPS position information for up to 16 hours continiously.
Not only is the BT-328 functional, it is stylish as well. Globalsat engineers have combined technology with design and produced one of the most attractive and useable GPS devices on the market today.
Garmin eTrex Venture Cx, the new adventure gps
Garmin today introduced the eTrex Venture Cx, an entry-level addition to Garmin’s eTrex Personal Navigator product line. The eTrex Venture Cx is the least expensive eTrex handheld unit that combines expandable memory, color TFT display, USB interface, and advanced GPS auto-routing capabilities in a waterproof design.
Pocket sized and light weight, eTrex Venture Cx owners will appreciate its versatility when they are traveling on highways, waterways, or byways. The Venture Cx comes with a built-in Americas basemap. For greater mapping detail, users can purchase new microSD cards that are pre-loaded with BlueChart(R) marine cartography and MapSource(R) Topo and inland lake maps. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof (IPX-7) battery compartment. Users can also transfer routes and waypoints through the units’ fast USB connection.
Magellan Roadmate 800 (user reviews)
With this post we’ll start a series of Gps devices reviews directly from users make use of them. We’ll search on line for you the best user reviews and we’ll post all in a single page for a best evaluation of the device without wast your time.
Today we begin with the new Magellan Roadmate 800. As reported in an old post, this devices has a 3.5′’ anti-glare TFT color touch screen display which shows the mapping screen clearly day or night. To the right of the screen are the quick keypad buttons that give easy access to many of the main functions required, including Menu, View, Locate, Mute.
The Roadmate 800 is the first GPS to include a Music Player and Picture Viewer. The 20GB of internal memory has space assigned to the user for downloading music (MP3 or WMV) and for loading pictures to be viewed through the Picture Viewer.
Mio Technology partners with Tele Atlas for high quality maps in North American and European markets
Tele Atlas announced today at CeBIT an agreement with Mio Technology under which Tele Atlas becomes the preferred global digital map provider for Mio Technology’s personal navigation (PNAV) devices, including the newly-introduced, next-generation Mio C310, Mio C710 and A701 products. The agreement further solidifies Tele Atlas’ position as the digital map provider of choice among PNAV device manufacturers.
Terms of the partnership also call for Mio Technology to incorporate Tele Atlas maps within the new models of its existing products in North America and Europe, and for the two companies to collaborate on joint marketing and channel development efforts.
Pharos iGPS-500, state-of-the-art GPS for the ultra-mobile PC
Pharos today introduced the Pharos iGPS-500, a powerful new GPS receiver designed to work with the groundbreaking new class of Ultra-Mobile PCs running on Windows XP software. As business becomes ever more global, the iGPS-500 will provide mobile professionals with advanced location and navigation capabilities as a part of a comprehensive desktop experience on a lightweight mobile PC.
The iGPS-500’s unique modular design allows users to add GPS positioning and navigation capability via the serial, USB, CompactFlash, PCMCIA, SDIO port or Bluetooth(TM) wireless connection to a variety of mobile devices, including the Ultra-Mobile PC, Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC or Windows Mobile-based Smartphone products among others.
The iGPS-500 features the highly sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS architecture. With its rapid time-to-first-fix and high sensitivity, the iGPS-500 is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of wireless and handheld LBS applications, and provides superior location performance, both indoors and out. The iGPS-500 works seamlessly with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, Microsoft AutoRoute 2006 and Microsoft MapPoint software, as does its predecessor, the iGPS-360.
TomTom GO 910, TomTom GO 710 and TomTom GO 510 officially released
As anticipated some days ago, TomTom today revealed the full features of the new TomTom GO range during the CeBit 2006 in Hannower
The new product line will gradually replace the current award-winning GO range, and includes three models, the TomTom GO 910, TomTom GO 710 and TomTom GO 510.
All three TomTom GO devices can now be utilised as a hands free car kit thanks to its compatibility with Bluetooth wireless technology, enabling users to easily make or accept phone calls whilst navigating. The new pre-installed safety camera database ensures the navigation process is as safe and convenient as possible. Furthermore, the iPod® control enables customers to operate their iPod® seamlessly via the touch screen functionality and play music over the built in audio speaker or car stereo.
