Category: Satellite Navigation systems
Medion expands GoPal sat nav range with E3410 and widescreen P4425
Medion has announced two additions to its GoPal range of satellite navigation systems. The GoPal E4310 features the GoPal 3.0 PE navigation software, 1.5GB of memory, maps of the UK, Ireland, and Western Europe, voice activation, 3.5-inch TFT colour…
Shiny Video Preview: Navman S series satellite navigation systems
Last night, Navman debuted their entirely new sat nav system. They’ve made so many improvements it was like Kim’s game just trying to remember all the new features on video. Susi has a bloody good go though, click below. And if you want all the details, check out this post here…
ViaMichelin updates sat-nav software to version 7, new features available across whole Navigation range
ViaMichelin has announced an upgrade to its software, bringing it to version 7, and offering more intuitive, user-friendly features, including an improved navigation menu, exclusive Michelin Guide content, key information indicators such as battery level, speed, and estimated travel times.
The New Edition range features revised graphics, easy access buttons to locate the nearest petrol stations and car parks, and an improved Point of Interest (POI) system.
Version 7 also includes additional safety-related functions, including:
* “Dangerous Bend Alert”, which takes into account vehicle speed and tightness of bend to alert the driver to approaching bends,
* “School Alert”, which is activated during school hours,
* “Roadworks Alert”, alerting motorists to damaged or unmade roads,
* “Authorised overtaking area alerts”, showing legal places to overtake,
” “Tiredness Alert” which alerts the driver every two hours (that’d get annoying),
” “Tunnel Mode” which adjusts screen brightness and simulates the route when GPS reception is lost.
Magellan MobileMapper CX – proper GPS for outdoor people
If you like your gadgets with a bit of workmanlike, industrial styling, the MobileMapper CX is ideal. Look at those rubber buttons. They’re for people who want to press their buttons and use their buttons…
Takara to bring GP43 satnav device to Europe
It’s a fact that the Big Three of the satnav world (Garmin, TomTom, Navman) sell the majority of GPS navigation devices, but there are loads of firms scrapping it out behind them. One is Takara, which has announced plans to sell its new GP43 device in Europe.
It’s got a 4.3-inch widescreen display, and ships with European maps from Navteq on a 1GB SD card. It’s also got speed camera and radar locations preloaded, with free updates. Oh, and there’s Bluetooth, and the ability to play MPEG4 videos, MP3 music and display JPG photos.
Garmin launches Edge 705 and Edge 605 for cycling GPS and fitness
If your idea of recreation is racing round the country on two wheels, you might want to check out the Edge 705 and Edge 605 from Garmin.
IFA 07: TomTom launches top-end 920 T GPS unit
TomTom has unveiled its latest flagship GPS unit, the TomTom 920 T.
Nokia 500 Auto Navigation – GPS and handsfree calling
Nokia’s latest attempt to get into you car is the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation, which offers GPS and the ability to make handsfree calls via a Bluetooth connection with your handset.
GPS safety shoes for prostitutes
As concepts go, you can’t really get more niche than GPS safety shoes for prostitutes.
Garmin cuts prices on sat-nav range
Garmin has announced that it's to cut the price of a number of its satellite navigation systems. Granted, price cuts aren't particularly exiting announcements, but they're good for the wallet, and might save you a few weeks worth of cappuccinos….
