Navman iCN 520 new pocket-sized Portable Navigation Device

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Navman announced today the continued expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation product line. The new pocket- sized and feature-packed iCN 520, an enhanced version of Navman’s award- winning iCN 510, features exciting new enhancements and advanced software capabilities. With its sleek, soft-touch plastic case; new touchscreen LCD; long-lasting internal battery; complete U.S. and Canadian map data; and sub- $500 price tag, the iCN 520 offers consumers the most effective combination of portability, utility and price.

Powered by Navman’s new feature-rich SmartST(TM) 2005 software, the iCN 520 offers consumers a variety of exciting new capabilities including:

   * Clear Turn-by-Turn Audio Instructions: with user-selectable male and       female voices in a choice of 9 languages;

     * Multiple Navigation Views: 3D map view, 2D map view, quick next-       maneuver icon view with 2D mini-map, and a text-based instruction list       that displays the next four maneuvers;

     * Journey Planner: allowing users to define up to 12 preplanned stops en       route to their final destination;

     * U.S. Base Map: providing details for all major interstates and       highways, as well as select primary roads;

     * Improved Routing Options: providing users with an unprecedented level       of routing control including specialized options such as routing via       ferries, and a sliding preference scale for options like       quickest/shortest routes, preference for freeways and urban roads;

     * My Points-of-Interest (MyPOI(TM)): enabling users to customize their       iCN 520 by defining individual POIs, or downloading and importing       third-party POI databases;

     * Active My POI: user-definable alarms, notifying the approach of user-       selected points of interest;

     * Nearest POI: providing quick access to a specific POI by shortest       distance (e.g. closest gas station, parking lot, emergency room, etc.);

     * Latest Tele Atlas Map Data: including the latest road network data       release for the most up-to-date navigation experience.

Other standard features of the iCN 520 include address-to-address routing, a time-saving zip code search tool, the ability to pre-select areas to avoid, a handy town-to-town routing function, complete route summary, enhanced zooming functionality, automatic and manual zoom for map detail control, Back- on-Track(TM) rerouting when off-course, day and night screen modes, an extensive POI library, and a striking 3-D map display option that truly enhances the visual navigation experience.

"Last year’s release of the iCN 510 marked a revolutionary shift in navigation device design," said Chris Jensen, vice president and general manager of Navman USA. "Our new iCN 520 preserves that legacy, while adding SmartST 2005’s unprecedented ease of use, and enhanced GPS technology for improved accuracy while navigating."

The Navman iCN 520 features a high-resolution (320×240), 3.5-inch QVGA, touchscreen display; employs a reliable, integrated flip-up, high-performance GPS antenna; and houses a long-lasting internal Lithium-Ion battery for operating the unit without external power. The complete iCN 520 solution includes a 256MB MMC memory card preloaded with a U.S. base map; a CD-ROM containing the latest Tele Atlas street-level map data for the entire U.S. and Canada; a vehicle power adapter and mounting bracket; a stylus for quick and efficient data entry; a USB sync cable and power pack for PC connectivity; and a protective carrying case for convenient storage and travel.

Availability:

Navman’s iCN 520 is currently available at electronics stores nationwide and competitively priced at U.S. $499.95.

[Source: www.navmanusa.com]