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Thinkware has announced its first Android-powered PND namely the Smart Navi K9. What makes this gadget interesting is that it is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU and a 512MB of RAM. What’s more, this navigation gadget runs on the Google Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS, GPS, a 9-inch multitouch screen and dual SD card slots. The 8GB and 16GB models are priced at 450,000 Won ($417) and 500,000 Won ($464), respectively. [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 new Kenwood DNX9980HD In-dash GPS navigation system is now available in North America. The DNX9980HD has an advanced Digital Aria 3-D animated graphic user interface (GUI) with selectable skins and movable, drag-and-drop icons for complete customization. A high-resolution WVGA 6.95-inch touchscreen display with Dynamic Brightness Control provides the best looking DVD video, iPod video and USB video. Priced at approx. $2000, the Kenwood DNX9980HD also includes Navteq Live Traffic with free voice recognition and hands-free operation. [Kenwood Forums]
Sony will launch three new Personal Navigation Devices (PND) from the Nav-U series in Japan. Known as the Nav-U NV-U77VT, NV-U77V and NV-U37. Both Sony Nav-U NV-U77VT and NV-U77V feature a 1Seg TV tuner, a 4.8-inch display screen, an audio/ video player, an 8GB of internal memory and Bluetooth connectivity. The Sony Nav-U NV-U37 is waterproof (IPX5) and has a compact GPS, an 8GB of internal memory and a 3.5-inch QVGA (320×240) display screen. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Sony]
The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS system is designed for athletes of all levels. This wearable gadget features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings, while the heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned. The courses feature allows you to download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts. Amazon has started selling the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS system for $127.99. [Amazon]
Rocky Mountain Tracking’s Ghost Rider GPS tracker provides a real time tracking for safety and security of a person or asset. It is one of the world’s smallest GPS personal trackers. The gadget provides the most accurate location capability, even in impaired environments. Based on 30 seconds of continuous tracking, the battery will last up to 5-day. The internal lithium-ion battery can be recharged with a USB charger (included). The Ghost Rider GPS tracker retails for $395 a pop. [Product Page]
The Eco-Navigator is the world’s first TRUE internet connected portable eco-navigation and eco-driving device. The gadget plugs into your vehicle, extracting important data and transforming it into information that allows you to know how to get to your destination in the greenest method possible. The Eco-Drive will show your current miles-per-gallon, throttle position (as a 0-100 percentage), and pounds of CO2 emitted per mile. If you are interested, you can buy the Eco-Navigator for $249 a pop. [Product Page]
QSTARZ has rolled out the CR-Q1100P GPS tracking recorder, which is targeted for commercial users. The gadget uses an MTK II chipset with -165dBm sensitivity and 66-Channel tracking. The QSTARZ CR-Q1100P supports IPX-3 water resistance and has a high quality rubber POI button to make it more durable. Its battery provides up to 40-hour of operation time. The QSTARZ CR-Q1100P commercial GPS tracking recorder is priced at $140 each. [Navigadget]
The JVC KW-NT50HDT and KW-NT30HD are two new in-dash GPS navigation gadgets that come equipped with the iheartradio iPhone application. This app allows you to view song and artist information, album artwork, and control channel up or down functions from the navigation unit or from the iPhone itself. Both gadgets features a 6.1-inch LCD display and an integrated HD radio. If you buy the JVC KW-NT50HDT, you can get a free lifetime subscription to the Total Traffic HD+ Network. This model also features the dual HD tuner system, which has the ability to feature audio content on one tuner and HD Total Traffic Network Data on the other. The JVC KW-NT30HD and KW-NT50HDT will be launched in March 2011 for $1000 and $1200, respectively. [Navigadget]
TomTom is back with its latest Portable Navigation Device (PND) at CES 2011. Known as the TomTom Go Live 2505 M, the gadget comes with a 5-inch glass touchpanel, Bluetooth handsfree calling support, pinch-to-zoom mapping and a newfangled voice recognition system. This new GPS navigation gadget also provides the full suite of LIVE services, including TomTom HD traffic, local search, fuel prices and weather updates. The TomTom Go Live 2505 M will be launched in mid-2011 for $349 a pop. [Engadget]
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