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Magellan has announced that DigitalGlobe’s high-res satellite and aerial maps are now available for its eXplorist and Triton Outdoor GPS system. The DigitalGlobe high-resolution maps have been created using satellite and aerial imagery, which will provide users access to virtually anywhere on the planet. DigitalGlobe’s maps will require an annual subscription fee of $29.99. [Product Page]
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 OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) is a car gadget that provides several features such as GPS, automatic crash/accident reports and hands-free calling. The automatic crash response will alert emergency responders about the exact location of the vehicle even without the driver’s assistance. The turn-by-turn navigation will provide accurate directions for the nearest gas station, restaurant, hospital with only a push of the onboard “Blue Button”. What’s more, you can also make a hands-free phone call either by using the OnStar service or your mobile phone connected via Bluetooth. The OnStar FMV will be released in the Summer 2011 for $299 a pop. Installation is expected to take less than an hour and cost less than $100. A range of service plans will be available for OnStar FMV, starting at $18.95 a month or $199 a year. [Satellite Spotlight]
The Wings UT300 In-car GPS navigation system has been released in the South Korean market. The device features a 7-inch sunlight readable (800 x 480) wide TFT color LCD display, a mini USB, an SD card slot and a video input for a rear camera. Each purchase of the Wings UT300 comes equipped with a USB WiBro antenna, allowing you to browse the internet and checkout live traffic cameras. FYI, WiBro is a technology developed by South Korean telecom industry. [Navigadget]
The TwoNav and Holux have joined together to launch a brand new handheld GPS device. Dubbed as the TwoNav Sportiva, the gadget supports IPX6 standards and features a 3-inch transflective touchscreen display, SiRF III chip, a 2GB internal memory, a 3D compass, a barometer, a microSD card reader (up to 32GB) and a 1050mAh battery. The gadget also provides free maps for Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Austria, Morocco, Sweden, Australia, Tunisia, and the USA. Measuring 58mm x 105mm x 23mm and weighing 124grams, the TwoNav Sportiva will be launched on March 1st, 2010 for $522 each. [Navigadget]
Designed for women, the Garmin Nuvi 1245 City Chic comes with a red leather case and 25% thinner than other Nuvi’s navigation gadgets. The Garmin Nuvi 1245 City Chic features text-to-speech, lane guidance, and ecoRoute. The device also provides maps of 22 European countries, over 2 million points of interests, preloaded speed limits, and a special interests POI database with more than 10,000 items including shopping, nightlife and living well, fashion, wine merchants and organic supermarkets. [Navigadget]
The Motorola TN700 and TN500 are two new GPS navigation gadgets that have been introduced at CES 2010. The Motorola TN500 features a 4.3-inch widescreen display, lane guidance, junction views, spoken street names and more. Meanwhile, the TN700 comes jam packed a bigger 5.1-inch widescreen display with all of the features of the TN500 but some additional functionality such as 3D landmarks and a real-time traffic information provided through an optional dash cradle. Both devices will be launched in the first quarter of 2010. No info on pricing so far. [GPS Obsessed]
Vexia will release the Econav 435 GPS navigation system that claims to reduce fuel consumption of your vehicle by up to 33%. The gadget comes equipped with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display that informs users of the most economical and ecological method to drive in real time. The Econav 435 will also inform users to use the best gear at that point in time, while the “Accelerator Pedal Indicator” will show whether the accelerator pedal is being used correctly, based on what the software says is the optimum acceleration of the car and the speed of the road. The Vexia Econav 435 will be released this September for £169.99 ($276) in the UK and £219.99 ($357) for a model with European maps. [Pocket-lint]
Trywin has released the DTN-VX003 Personal Navigation Device in the Japanese market. Weighing 160grams, the gadget comes equipped with a 4.1 touchscreen OLED display (480×272), a 4GB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC slot, a Digital TV 1Seg, and an FM Radio with FM Transmitter. The gadget supports WMV/AVI and ASF video files and MP3 and WMA audio files. People in Japan can buy this PND for 44,800 Yen or around $469. [Product Page]
TomTom has finally released the new NAVIGATOR 7 for Windows Mobile. It is available for purchase to all end-users instead of bundling it with certain HTC phones. You can also download after paying £35 ($56) or get it on a microSD card for £90 ($146). [Navigadget]
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