We’re at the midway point of Mobile World Congress and we’ve talked to thousands of people. A highlight earlier in the week was a VIP reception at the Garmin-Asus booth where members of Team Garmin were available to talk to carriers, customers and other Garmin-Asus VIPs.

Now that we’re several days into MWC, we’re starting to notice trends in show attendees’ initial reactions to the nuvifone M10 and A50. One of the most common first reactions is that they’re impressed at how we have customized the M10 and A50’s user interface. Both devices use a Breeze UI, which makes them very intuitive. The icons are large, colorful and finger-friendly.The Call, Search and View Map icons are on both devices’ main screen so that you always have access to the features most important to you. MWC attendees are also impressed that the M10 and A50 have all of the features expected on a smartphone, while taking them one step further by including the same, preloaded features found on a high-end Garmin automotive GPS.

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Automotive GPS devices have changed a lot since we brought to market the world’s first portable, affordable mapping GPS. Our new nüvi 1690 is still portable and affordable, but the content on our newest device is absolutely amazing. The nüvi 1690 has a built-in wireless module so that you can tap into our new nüLink! service that has online information like traffic, weather, fuel prices, Google local search, white pages and more. Having all this information at your fingertips gives it the most comprehensive set of search capabilities offered by any GPS on today’s market. And, the really great thing about this content is that it’s free for the first two years. After that, if you decide you don’t need the extra bells and whistles — but I’ll be shocked if you don’t get hooked — your GPS will continue to give you access to the preloaded points of interest and the same great turn-by-turn, voice-prompted navigation that you expect from Garmin.

The nüvi 1690 is also our first automotive GPS with Ciao!, a social network application that links multiple social network sites so you can share your whereabouts with friends. Ciao! makes it possible to see where your friends are and you can navigate to their current location with a few screen taps. If you’re a member of GyPSii or uLocate’s Buddy Beacon social networks, you can take advantage of Ciao! now.

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The TomTom One In action With the large number of TomTom One XL models showing up in the $100 price range (factory refurbished), this is a great time to take a look at this automotive GPS. Buy From Tiger Direct – $99.99 Buy From Amazon.com – $99.99 Product Description Expand your horizons with the new TomTom ONE XL. The distinctive design combines an extra-wide 4.3 touchscreen and the power of GPS in a slim, lightweight device. Easily taken from car to car. Switch it on and go right out of the box. Just a few taps on the screen and the ONE XL does the rest. The crystal-clear display, 3D view and spoken turn-by-turn instructions help you find your way, worry free. Preloaded maps of the US and Canada and millions of points of interest enhance your traveling experience. With the ONE XL you can access smart extras like real-time traffic, 5-day weather forecasts and celebrity voice downloads. No activation, no monthly fees, its that easy. TomTom One Technical Specs: 4.3 inch TFT LCD GPS Navigation Systems Preloaded Maps of US/CANADA/Spoken Directions ans Streets Names Touchscreen 480 x 272 /Help me Emergency Menu Memory 64 MB RAM/1 GB Internal Flash High Sensitivity SIRF Star III GPS Receiver Type: Automotive Screen Size: 4.3″ Touch Screen: Yes Voice: Yes Expansion Slots: SD Card Battery Type: Internal Litium-Ion Battery Battery Life: 2 hours Antenna: High sensitivity GPS chipset Special Features: Bluetooth Special Features: Spoken Street Names Maps Included: United States Maps Included: Canada Our TomTom One Review In short, this is a quality GPS unit, with a couple drawbacks.  For a GPS in this price range, the TomTom one has a great screen.  The interface is a little awkward, and has a learning curve.  The cool sexy voices are nice, but you need to select a computer voice to get the voice activated directions to work correctly. The TomTom One is not suitable for portable uses, but is strictly automotive only.  The maps are clear and easy to follow, but keep in mind the issue we will address shortly. Maps:  Some users have had problems getting updated maps with a refurbished TomTom one.  On purchase, their should be a map upgrade card in the box.  If you do not receive this card, getting an upgrade may be difficult, and the unit should be returned.  Updated maps are critical, as these units could be several years old. Suction Cup:  Lots of complaints on the suction cup.  Make sure the unit will not get damaged if it falls, the warranty will not cover a broken screen, even if its broken from a defective suction cup. Overall, if you keep in mind the price range, this is a great bargain.  There are the typical refurbished issues, so make sure you buy from a retailer with a return policy.  If you need a budget GPS and want a great screen and voice commands, a refurbished TomTom One is hard to beat.

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Consumers no longer have to break the bank to receive top-rate features in the increasingly popular GPS market. NAVIGON, the fastest growing GPS brand, today announced the retail availability of the NAVIGON 2100 max and NAVIGON 2120 max personal navigation devices (PNDs) in the United States and Canada. These devices provide exceptional and affordable value with top-of-the-line features, such as NAVIGON’s new DirectHelp(TM), a feature that pinpoints a user’s location and provides instant links to nearby services such as hospitals, pharmacies and roadside assistance. The devices also include a 4.3 inch widescreen and spoken driving directions via text-to-speech.

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Garmin today announced the next evolution of the nüvi 200 series, the entry-level favorites in Garmin’s popular nüvi line. The low-priced nüvi 2×5 models, a family of new products introduced at CeBIT, improve upon the features of their 200-series predecessors while providing the opportunity to add top-of-the-line features such as improved mapping and routing features, faster satellite acquisition, navigation by photos, FM traffic updates or dynamic content from MSN Direct.

As portable and powerful as ever, the nüvi 2×5 models are available in vibrant 4.3” or 3.5” screens with an all new shaded elevation mapping display. Using Garmin’s unique Web site — Garmin Connect Photos — users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide.

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Clarion Corporation of America’s next generation portable navigation device, EZDrive is as easy-to-use as the name implies. Clarion’s EZD580 is has a 4.3 inch touch-panel screen, built-in rechargeable battery and intuitive operational control.

Clarion’s EZDrive is the ultimate navigation unit. With simple destination input, turn-by-turn voice prompts, text-to-speech operation and selectable route guidance this unit is all about convenience. It even has instant recall of previous destinations and includes an astounding 12 million points of interest in its database.

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