Category: Satellite Navigation systems
Satmap GPS to launch in the UK
A new handheld GPS device is set to launch in the UK – Satmap.
Becker Traffic Assist 7927 plots a course for IFA
No sooner have I finished writing a post about how satnav devices are booming, than info on Becker’s new model turns up. It’s apparently called the Traffic Assist 7927, and is due to be officially unveiled at the IFA show next week.
Satnav business booming, but faces mobile challenge
Drivers are abandoning A-Z maps in their droves in favour of satnav systems, according to new sales figures from industry analyst Canalys. They claim that in the second quarter of 2007 alone, 7.4 million satnav devices were shipped – more than double the number in the same period last year.
Shiny Video: LG LAN-9600R and LAN-9700R Sat Nav systems
Last night Alex from Shiny Shiny and I met Daniel Aziz from LG and he was kind enough to take us through one of LG’s revamped systems for the car. This is a brilliant media player (DivX included), GPS and bluetooth system – I was seriously considering buying a car last night simply so I could have an excuse to own one. In this video, Alex learns all about the wonders of the LAN-9600R and LAN-9700R from Daniel…
iRiver NV – GPS meets media player
Quite a few GPS units double up as basic media players, but none do it quite so well as the iRiver NV.
i-gotU GPS gizmo geotags your photos for Google Earth 3D wizardry when you get home
A new gadget from Taiwan promises to make it easier to geotag your digital photos and turn them into 3D Google Earth adventures.
Garmin reveals UK launch date / price for Forerunner 50 GPS fitness watch
We picked up on the US announcement of Garmin’s new Forerunner 50 fitness watch last night, but the company has now revealed the price and launch date here in the UK. It’s an innovative gadget that lets runners and walkers track their training programmes using GPS and wireless connectivity.
Mambo II – phone and GPS monitoring for athletes
One for the sporty amongst you – the Mambo II – which is a mobile device that can monitor your location and your personal data.
Magellan launches Triton 2000 GPS receiver
Magellan has launched a new Triton range of handheld GPS receivers, initially in the US, headed up by the Triton 2000.
