by Johan on October 25, 2007
Sanyo Chideji Gorilla (NV-HD880FT) is the world’s first portable car navigation system that comes equipped with a built-in tuner for T-DMB programs. The gadget features a huge 8 inch LCD display, a 30GB hard drive, built-in FM multiplex VICS that displays traffic jam information, and a USB port. The gadget measures 206.8mm × 38mm × 121mm and weighs at around 50grams. The Sanyo Chideji Gorilla will be released in the Japanese market tomorrow for $1,980 (after conversion). Gorilla, just point me towards the Shibuya schoolgirls!
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by Nicole on October 25, 2007
This GPS system is perfect for anyone who skis or wants some tips on learning. The Satski GPS unit is used to record your movements on the slopes. It can help guide and track them, high points, weak points, etc. It also is able to find you the best route according to your skill level, helps you improve by recording your your average and max speeds, distance traveled, and altitude. Additional features include MP3 player, games, and info on local tourist attraction. The Satski is available in the UK for $3,000 and $57 at ski resorts. Now you can take a trip to Tahoe and actually have fun skiing with your pro buddies.
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by Nicole on October 23, 2007
Korean manufacturer, MyDean, has recently improved their FX-7 GPS unit. Just like the last unit, this one will have DMB Mobile TV, features A/V in and out ports that allows you to connect a DVD player or to any external display. No price or availability date as of right now.
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CTT-Net is coming out with new touchsense navigation systems. There’s two different models such as the CSN-7040 and CIN-7000 both featuring 7-inch touchscreens, support for DMB mobile TV, among the basic features that a GPS and PMP usually have. The most significant feature that this handy GPS has over others is that you wont have to keep looking at the screen as much. No availability date or price, but this is only exclusive in Korea and it is still unknown whether they will make it for the non-Korean market.
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Holux comes back with the new GPSmile 53CLife GPS navigation gadget that is using Mediatek MT3318 GPS chip and not SiRF. It has a 3.5 inch TFT LCD touch screen with 240×320 resolution, and a SD/MMC card extension for playing MP3s and looking at pictures. Sadly, pricing and availability have not been announced yet.
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Alpine PMD-B200 Blackbird II GPS navigation system offers Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in traffic tuner, and an integrated flash drive. The gadget is powered by Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system. The PMD-B200 provides maps from Navteq that ensures you will never get lost in the States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Other features include audio playback capability, an SD memory card slot, and an FM modulator. The Alpine PMD-B200 Blackbird II GPS navigation system is priced at $750.
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by Johan on October 19, 2007
After releasing the X800 and M800, ETen comes back with the new glofiish X600. The gadget is an entry level device which lacks of 3G and VGA resolution. The X600 will be available in two versions – without or with the Garmin XT mobile navigation software. Garmin’s software can collect traffic information from the internet using GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, and weather forecasts, while the radar information can be updated for free for 30 days through Garmin Online. The gadget will be on sale in November, 2007.
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by Johan on October 17, 2007
The TomTom ONE XL-S is a variant of the recently released TomTom ONE XL. The gadget is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. It is the high end of TomTom’s ONE line of basic portable GPS navigators. The XL-S offers text-to-speech functionality and map share technology allowing users to make changes to the map and share these corrections with other TomTom users. Priced at $400, this new navigation gadget also provides maps of U.S. and Canada.
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by Johan on October 17, 2007
Acer has finally unveiled more details of their latest Ferrari Racing handheld GPS device. The Acer Ferrari Racing GPS handheld comes with navigation capabilities integrating SiRF Star III GPS receiver and the ALK CoPilot navigation software. It is powered by a Windows Mobile Office suite, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection and has a 2.8 inch touch screen display. The gadget also comes bundled with a 1 or 2 GB SD card, a unique Ferrari car cradle and car charger, and European maps on DVD. All the maps are provided by NAVTEQ.
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by Johan on October 17, 2007
Taiwanese Mio introduced their new GPS navigation gadget called Mio A502, which is a successor of the Mio A501. The new A502 features Windows Mobile 6 operating system and sports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 (with A2DP)1 GB of ROM, and USB 2.0. This navigation gadget also comes equipped with MioMap navigation software, windshield mounting kit, and a car charger. However, there is no word on pricing or availability so far. Read more specifications after the jump.
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