The NavGate AVIC-F9110BT from Pioneer provides an all-in-one solution for navigation and multimedia. The gadget features a 5.8-inch WVGA touchscreen display, GPS navigation for 44 European countries (TeleAtlas maps), an SD memory card slot, a USB port, CD/DVD playback support, iPod connectivity, 50Watts x 4Watts MOSFET amplifier, and three RCA outs. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. The Pioneer AVIC-F9110BT will be released in July 2009 as an option on 18 VW, Skoda and Seat cars. [Pocket-lint]
Garmin has updated its nüvi GPS device range with the nüvi 1490T. This high end model features a 5-inch touchscreen display with pedestrian GPS mode, free lifetime traffic updates, multi-route prediction with lane guidance, ecoRoutes for fuel-efficient journeys, and Bluetooth connectivity. If you are interested, you can purchase the Garmin nuvi 1490T in July 2009 for approx. $500 each. [Electronista]
The almighty FCC has approved the Photomate 887 Bluetooth GPS Tracker although it has been on sale around for less than $80. This navigation gadget supports a 66 channel GPS receiver that is sensitive up to -165dBm, a-GPS applications, and a smart power saving mechanism. The Photomate 887 can transmit its data via Bluetooth and can log up to 125,000 way points. Its built-in rechargeable battery has up to 11 hours of operation time and can recharge via mini USB cable. [Navigadget]
Japan based Mitac comes back with the new portable navigation gadget for motorcycle riders. Dubbed as the Mio C523 V2, the gadget offers “a rider mode” function that indicates directions to follow at multiple intersections on a single screen using arrows. Mitac Japan also announced that the time spent looking at the display will be shorter because riders can check only the directions to follow even while riding a motorcycle. The Mio C523 V2 retails for around $450. Other features include a 1-Seg TV tuner, a 4.3 inch touchscreen LCD display, Windows CE OS, and a SiRF Technology GPS chipset. Mitac Japan will manufacture the PND at its plant in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China. [TechOn]
Magellan comes back with a new GPS navigation system for the masses. Dubbed as the RoadMate 1470, this entry-level GPS navigation system has a 4.7 inch display with Magellan’s new “One Touch” interface, multi-destination routing, highway lane assist and AAA TourBook feature. [GPSTrackLog]
The NavTrac RTV10 is not only a portable navigation device, but it also offers a GPS tracking function and a two-way messaging function. The gadget comes equipped with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display at 480 x 272 resolution, built-in speakers, 4GB internal flash memory, 64MB DRAM and SiRF Atlas III GPS module. The NavTrac RTV10 will be available for purchase starting April 1, 2009 for $599 each with a monthly subscription fee of $39.95. [Product Page]
If you are living in South Korea, then you can buy the latest entry level GPS navigation system from Thinkware. The iNAVI K3 is a low-end device that offers relevant information in 3D via its 7 inch WVGA LCD display. The gadget also features a SiRF V6 chipset, a 900MHz processor, an SDHC memory card slot, 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM, DMB support, audio and video playback and a car diary function. Pricing info is still unavailable. [AVING]
Good news for those who are living in Japan. Sony has decided to launch a new GPS navigator that comes with a 3.5 inch QVGA touchscreen display with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The Sony NV-U3C also features a 4GB of internal memory and PetaMap data with valuable information and announcements on store or restaurant in Japan. [Akihabara]
Alpine’s latest GPS navigation system, the PND-K3msn offers a wide range of functionality including text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth and highway junction view. The gadget supports MSN Direct services that will help you arrive at your destination faster and within a much more cost-effective manner. It offers real time information, traffic, weather forecasts, gas prices and even the local movie schedule. Each purchase of this navigation gadget comes with a complimentary three-month subscription to MSN Direct services. The Alpine PND-K3msn retails for $299.95. [Engadget]
Inkel of Korea offers a GPS navigation gadget which is dubbed as the W500. Available with either 2GB or 4GB of storage capacity, the gadget features an Eco-Drive monitor, Dual Map, 3D map, and DMB TV tuner with Picture-in-Picture mode. The gadget also offers real time traffic information and gas price info monitor that covers prices on 12,000 gas stations throughout Korea. [Inkel]
