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Sony Japan has announced more details about the Nav-u NV-U37 waterproof GPS navigator. For your info, the gadget features a 3.5-inch (320 x 240) display screen, an 8GB of onboard memory which is expandable via a memory card slot. The battery provides enough juice for up to 9-hour of navigation. Available in White, Black or Yellow, the Sony Nav-u NV-U37 will be available in Japan next month for 38,780 Yen (around $500). Read more
TomTom will release the Go Live 800 GPS navigator series in Europe. The series consists of the Go Live 820 and Go Live 825. The former comes equipped with a 4.3-inch display screen, while the latter has a bigger 5-inch display screen. Both models feature Bluetooth connectivity and a voice command recognition. The TomTom Go Live 825 is priced at £230 ($374). The price for the TomTom Go Live 820 hasn’t been announced yet. These GPS navigation gadgets will be launched in September 2011. [Navigadget]
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 Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS navigation system is designed for Minivans, SUVs, RVs and trucks. The gadget comes jam packed with a large 7-inch high-definition WVGA screen that displays maps, directions, and traffic to guide drivers towards their destinations. The RoadMate 9055-LM also features Bluetooth connectivity to pair up with mobile devices for integrated communications and a built-in AAA TourBook guides for US and Canada. This Magellan-exclusive feature gives you ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and more. The RoadMate 9055-LM retails for $299.99 each. [Magellan]
Pioneer today introduced the world’s first augmented reality navigation system. The Pioneer AVIC-VH09CS comes jam packed with a 7-inch LCD display, a DVD/ CD player, a USB 2.0 port, an SD card slot and Bluetooth connectivity. What makes this navigation gadget interesting is that it has the Augmented Reality (AR) Scouter Mode. Using a windshield-mounted camera, the AVIC-VH09CS streams live footage to a 7-inch in-dash display, adding layers of pertinent information to real-time video. The Augmented Reality-capabilities provide visual cues that alert drivers to the changing of upcoming traffic lights and the exact distance of the next turn. The Pioneer AVIC-VH09CS will go on sale later this month in Japan for a hefty $3,700. [2DayBlog]
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 Bushnell Hybrid Laser Rangefinder is now available via Amazon for only $399.99. This gadget is a revolutionary combination laser and GPS product, providing golfers with precise distances within one yard to virtually any point on any course in the world. Over 90% of PGA Tour pros and top amateurs trust Bushnell laser rangefinders to provide them the most accurate distances available in golf today. The portable gadget also provides a 5x magnification, up to 16,000 pre-loaded courses, an automatic hole advance and an automatic course recognition. [Amazon]
Magellan has released the eXplorist Pro 10 handheld GPS that keeps your GIS database accurate and up-to-date. This rugged, lightweight, waterproof and Bluetooth-enabled handheld GPS device has been designed to enable users to easily map out large amounts of data in a minimal amount of time. The Magellan eXplorist Pro 10 is powered by a 3-inch WQVGA trans-reflective color touchscreen, a powerful 533MHz processor, a 128MB RAM, a 4GB of onboard storage and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Its Windows Mobile v6.5 operating system allows you to choose a software solution designed specifically for your needs. The Magellan eXplorist Pro 10 is now available for $699.99. [Magellan]
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]
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