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The USB GPS Receiver from Chinavasion will convert your laptop into a huge satellite navigation device. Based on SiRF Star III chipset technology, the USB GPS Receiver provides accurate GPS positioning within 1 to 5 meters. To ensure up-to-the-second accuracy, the receiver tracks up to 20 satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in about 100 milliseconds and updates position data every second. $23.46 is all you need to bring home the Chinavasion USB GPS Receiver. [Chinavasion]
The Chinavasion Portable GPS and Cell Phone Jammer transmits low power radio signals to cut off communications between cell towers and any cell phones in the proximity. This gadget completely shuts down any GSM and DCS mobile phone signals within a 10 meter radius. What’s more, this jammer also offers a perfect 10 meter radius of GPS jamming, ensuring your privacy no matter where you go. The Portable GPS and Cell Phone Jammer is sold through the Chinavasion website with a retail price starting at $36.14. [Product Page]
TomTom has unveiled the 4.3-inch Go 2405 TM and the 5-inch Go 2505 TM. Both GPS navigation systems adopt the capacitive touch screen technology that allows you to navigate through menu screens with just a swipe of the finger. You can also pinch and zoom for easy map viewing. These gadgets also feature Bluetooth calling, voice commands, spoken street names and lane assistance. The TomTom Go 2405TM and Go 2505TM are priced at $300 and $320, respectively. Read more
Garmin has started selling two mobile GPS systems in the form of the Forerunner 410 and 210. As a successor to the Forerunner 405, the new Garmin Forerunner 410 features a large touch bezel than its predecessor, allowing you to scroll through existing data which describes details such as pace and heart rate in a snap. The Garmin Forerunner 210 is a successor to the Forerunner 110, which was launched earlier this spring. The new Garmin Forerunner 210 is ideal for runners who simply want to step outside, acquire satellites and start their workout. The Forerunner 210 provides real-time data such as pace, distance and time by using a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with Garmin’s HotFix technology to quickly acquire and sustain satellite reception. [Press Release]
The Gorilla Plus is the latest portable navigator from Sanyo and NTT DoCoMo that features a 5-inch LED backlight touchscreen display with an 8GB of internal memory, a real-time traffic information and the latest Map update. The DoCoMo also provides some other information ranging from accommodation and restaurant recommendation but you have to pay a monthly fee of 315 Yen ($3) to get this access. Additionally, the “Gorilla Plus” also provides the possibility to upload Point Of Interest (POI) and other useful information from your PC to your PND via an SD card. [Akihabara]
The Magellan RoadMate 3065 is a premium 4.7-inch GPS navigator created for the everyday commuter. It is a must-have for anyone who is on the road constantly. The gadget comes with an exclusive ultra-wide 4.7-inch touchscreen display (17% larger than a standard 4.3-inch screen), traffic wakeup, lifetime traffic alerts, highway lane assist, OneTouch favorites, AAA TourBook, periodic reporting and Bluetooth connectivity. The Magellan RoadMate 3065 also boasts the Free Lifetime Traffic, providing real-time traffic information to avoid traffic jams, detours and construction zones. The OneTouch favorites menu offers instant access to personalized bookmarks of favorite places and searches. With a single touch, students can easily find their new favorite college town haunts. What’s more, the Magellan RoadMate 3065 also has millions of points of interest to help locate key destinations. The Magellan RoadMate 3065 retails for $199.99 a pop. [Press Release]
Harris today introduced the Harris GR-100 system, which is a potential life saver for the fire service. This wireless location solution tracks and transmits the location of firefighters and first responders while they are inside buildings, enabling on-scene commanders to better coordinate efforts and monitor personnel. The Harris GR-100 will rely on unique accuracy-enhancing algorithms, inertial sensors and GPS (Global Positioning System) capabilities to deliver precision position information. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability at this moment. [Ubergizmo]
The A-rival NAV PNX 35M is a dual purpose GPS navigation system that can be used in your automobile or on your motorcycle. The gadget boasts specially designed casing, mounting parts, display, and even a color scheme that can be customized. The NAV PNX 35M features an anti-reflective 3.5-inch touchscreen display and voice navigation directions that can be heard via Bluetooth headset. The NAV PNX 35M will even function under the rain because the housing offers IPX7-protection. The gadget requires a 12-volt power supply to operate, which can obtained from the AC battery charger, direct connection to the battery, or a standard car charger. Additional features include a sensitive SiRF Atlas IV processor, the Microsoft Windows CE Net 6.0 OS, and a GPS receiver with 64 channels. [Navigadget]
Kenwood comes back with their latest navigation gadget in the form of the Kenwood DNX9260BT in-dash GPS navigation. The gadget supports a 7-inch VGA screen with a 3D Reality View and Bluetooth connectivity. The Kenwood DNX9260BT uses a GPS navigation software from Garmin, which promises quick route calculations free of traffic thanks to the integrated TMC receiver. Additional features include the EcoNavigation for fuel savings. [Navigadget]
Garmin’s latest GPS navigation system, the nuLink 1695, is now available for pre-order via Amazon. The 5-inch touchscreen portable navigation device (PND) connects drivers with relevant, online information from Garmin’s nuLink! service, including links to online information like Google Local Search, traffic, weather, fuel prices, flight status, and other real-time, location-relevant content. The U.S. version of the nuLink! 1695 features one year of free Garmin nuLink! services out-of-the-box, and is also the first device to offer the nuLink! Store where customers can purchase optional premium services. What’s more, the Garmin nuLink 1695 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT North America maps for the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Amazon will ship the Garmin nuLink 1695 on October 1st for $449 each. [Amazon]
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