Navigon has added a couple of new GPS navigation systems to their 70-series devices, the Navigon 70 Easy and 70 Plus Live. Both gadgets feature a 5-inch display screen, an active lane assistant, a reality view Pro, a text-to-speech function, etc. The Navigon 70 Plus Live has a lot more features such as Google Local Search, Traffic Live, Mobile Safety Camera Live and Weather Live. What’s more, this gadget also provides Clever Parking Live, which is only available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg. The Navigon 70 Easy retails for £120 ($197), while the Navigon 70 Plus Live is priced at £200 ($329). More pictures after the jump. Read more
Sony Japan has announced more details about the Nav-u NV-U37 waterproof GPS navigator. For your info, the gadget features a 3.5-inch (320 x 240) display screen, an 8GB of onboard memory which is expandable via a memory card slot. The battery provides enough juice for up to 9-hour of navigation. Available in White, Black or Yellow, the Sony Nav-u NV-U37 will be available in Japan next month for 38,780 Yen (around $500). Read more
TomTom will release the Go Live 800 GPS navigator series in Europe. The series consists of the Go Live 820 and Go Live 825. The former comes equipped with a 4.3-inch display screen, while the latter has a bigger 5-inch display screen. Both models feature Bluetooth connectivity and a voice command recognition. The TomTom Go Live 825 is priced at £230 ($374). The price for the TomTom Go Live 820 hasn’t been announced yet. These GPS navigation gadgets will be launched in September 2011. [Navigadget]
Garmin today announced the Montana portable GPS navigation that features a rugged design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation and screen layout options to support a wide range of Garmin maps. The Montana has a 4-inch touchscreen display, a 3-axis compass and a 5-megapixel rear camera for snapping photographs. Additionally, it comes equipped with a barometric altimeter for elevation profiling and ability to profile the route ahead using included worldwide elevation model. The Garmin Montana is fully waterproof and capable of withstanding all the mud and grit you can throw at it. The device offers two battery options to keep your device powered during remote hunting trips or other outdoor adventures. You can use a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack that provides up to 16-hour of operation time or three AA batteries that offers up to 22-hour of operation time. [Press Release]
The Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS navigation system is designed for Minivans, SUVs, RVs and trucks. The gadget comes jam packed with a large 7-inch high-definition WVGA screen that displays maps, directions, and traffic to guide drivers towards their destinations. The RoadMate 9055-LM also features Bluetooth connectivity to pair up with mobile devices for integrated communications and a built-in AAA TourBook guides for US and Canada. This Magellan-exclusive feature gives you ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and more. The RoadMate 9055-LM retails for $299.99 each. [Magellan]
Pioneer today introduced the world’s first augmented reality navigation system. The Pioneer AVIC-VH09CS comes jam packed with a 7-inch LCD display, a DVD/ CD player, a USB 2.0 port, an SD card slot and Bluetooth connectivity. What makes this navigation gadget interesting is that it has the Augmented Reality (AR) Scouter Mode. Using a windshield-mounted camera, the AVIC-VH09CS streams live footage to a 7-inch in-dash display, adding layers of pertinent information to real-time video. The Augmented Reality-capabilities provide visual cues that alert drivers to the changing of upcoming traffic lights and the exact distance of the next turn. The Pioneer AVIC-VH09CS will go on sale later this month in Japan for a hefty $3,700. [2DayBlog]
Samsung has introduced the SENS-240 hybrid car navigation system/ tablet that works perfectly with your Android-powered Samsung smartphone and tablet. The SENS-240 uses Bluetooth to take over your voice, data, voice search, and video features from your smartphone when driving. You can then control the SENS-240 using your smartphone or tablet as an “advanced” remote when idle. The new Samsung SENS-240 comes jam packed with a 1.43GHz processor, a 7-inch (800 x 480) display, a 256MB of RAM, a USB-host mode and an SD slot. This hardware configuration is powerful enough to handle 3D maps, video, or DMB TV. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]
Online store Chinavasion today launched the 4.3-inch Bluetooth Rearview Mirror. This gadget provides a hands-free cell phone calling and a GPS navigation. The Bluetooth Rearview Mirror features an advanced SiRF STAR III chip with a Centrality Atlas 4 Dual-Core 500MHz processor. What’s more, it also supports a high resolution video playback and speakers for music playback. $102 is all you need to bring home Chinavasion’s new Bluetooth Rearview Mirror. [Chinavasion]
The Bushnell Hybrid Laser Rangefinder is now available via Amazon for only $399.99. This gadget is a revolutionary combination laser and GPS product, providing golfers with precise distances within one yard to virtually any point on any course in the world. Over 90% of PGA Tour pros and top amateurs trust Bushnell laser rangefinders to provide them the most accurate distances available in golf today. The portable gadget also provides a 5x magnification, up to 16,000 pre-loaded courses, an automatic hole advance and an automatic course recognition. [Amazon]
Magellan has released the eXplorist Pro 10 handheld GPS that keeps your GIS database accurate and up-to-date. This rugged, lightweight, waterproof and Bluetooth-enabled handheld GPS device has been designed to enable users to easily map out large amounts of data in a minimal amount of time. The Magellan eXplorist Pro 10 is powered by a 3-inch WQVGA trans-reflective color touchscreen, a powerful 533MHz processor, a 128MB RAM, a 4GB of onboard storage and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Its Windows Mobile v6.5 operating system allows you to choose a software solution designed specifically for your needs. The Magellan eXplorist Pro 10 is now available for $699.99. [Magellan]
