TomTom comes back with their latest GPS car kit for iPod touch, which will turn your gadget into a navigation gadget. The GPS car kit features a built-in speaker that allows you to hear voice instructions clearly. There is also a line out for music playback, so you can play music via a car’s audio system with the optional audio cable. Priced at $99.95. TomTom’s GPS car kit is compatible with both the first- and second-generation iPod touch. The device requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. [Apple Insider]
Mio Technology today introduced the Hammer V700 GPS navigation system that comes with a long windshield mount. This GPS navigator features a 7-inch LCD display at 800 x 480 resolution and has the ability to track up to 64 satellites simultaneously while receiving traffic updates via its TPEG receiver.The 4GB and 8GB models retail for $285 and $310, respectively. [Navigadget]
The Dual Electronics XGPS300 is a GPS cradle for iPod touch that will turn the gadget into a GPS navigation system. Priced at $179.99, the Dual Electronics XGPS300 GPS Cradle comes equipped with NavAtlas’ turn-by-turn navigation app, a rechargeable battery, a speaker, an audio out, a mini USB port and a windshield cradle. [GadgetReview]
Finding yourself a new portable GPS navigation device with a decent price? Well, be sure to check out Magellan’s latest SE4. This compact device is equipped with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display with the OneTouch menu, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, text-to-speech, turn-by-turn voice prompts, six million points of interest and comes pre-loaded with NAVTEQ maps including the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Magellan SE4 is priced at $119.99. [Product Page]
The Falk F12 is a new super slim GPS navigation system that provides maps of Europe. Measuring 115mm x 85mm x 17mm, the gadget features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a 1.330 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, a 4GB of storage capacity, and a USB 2.0 (Mini USB). The Falk F12 GPS navigation system retails for 370 Euros ($555). [Product Page]
Garmin has recently rolled out the new nuvi 1450 GPS navigation device for $449.99 a pop. Measuring 5.4-inch x 3.4-inch x 0.6-inch and weighing 7.8-ounces, the gadget comes equipped with a huge 5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels and a white backlight. Its battery provides up to three hours of operation time. In addition, the nuvi 1450 also has the ecoRoute feature that will route you using the most fuel efficient path to your destination, and an optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate the city on public transit showing where to catch a bus or subway. [Garmin]
Tomtom has added a new member to its portable GPS navigation device series by releasing the XL 335S. This compact device is equipped with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, text-to-speech, IQ Routes Technology, Map Share Technology, Advanced Lane Guidance, seven million points of interest and full maps of the US and Canada pre-installed. The XL 335S retails for $239.95. [Press Release]
The Mainnav MG-600 is a useful navigation gadget for serious cyclists. The gadget can keep track of speed, distance, time, odometer, GPS coordinates and elevation. The cool factor for the Mainnav MG-600 is that it can also act as a GPS data logger and has an embedded light sensor. You can then view the logged data on Google Earth and Google Maps. The Mainnav MG-600 comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion (850mAh) battery that will last for up to 18-hours on a single charge. [Navigadget]
The world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, TomTom has recently unveiled another entry-level GPS navigation device for the European market called the TomTom Start. This portable device is equipped with a 3.5-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen display, a two-button user interface for ‘Plan route’ and ‘Browse map’, TomTom’s Map Share technology, QuickGPS Fix and the company’s own IQ Routes intelligent guidance system. The device also features a changeable cover ‘StartSkin’ which is available in six different eye-catching colors, each for just €14.95 (about $22). The TomTom Start sells for €129 (about $190) with a regional map or €149 (about $219) with a European map. More
Rockwell Collins has released its new handheld GPS receiver for soldiers called the MicroDAGR. This portable navigation device is specially designed for operating in generally extreme conditions and meets the military’s standards. It provides real-time positioning, navigation, moving maps and timing information via its full-color touchscreen display and can be easily worn on the wrist. Other interesting features include vibration alert, an MP3 player and a digital camera. The Rockwell Collins MicroDAGR will be available for delivery in January 2010, with the first deliveries going to the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF). [Press Release]
