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Sony will launch three new Personal Navigation Devices (PND) from the Nav-U series in Japan. Known as the Nav-U NV-U77VT, NV-U77V and NV-U37. Both Sony Nav-U NV-U77VT and NV-U77V feature a 1Seg TV tuner, a 4.8-inch display screen, an audio/ video player, an 8GB of internal memory and Bluetooth connectivity. The Sony Nav-U NV-U37 is waterproof (IPX5) and has a compact GPS, an 8GB of internal memory and a 3.5-inch QVGA (320×240) display screen. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Sony]
The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS system is designed for athletes of all levels. This wearable gadget features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings, while the heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned. The courses feature allows you to download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts. Amazon has started selling the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS system for $127.99. [Amazon]
The Garmin GTU 10 is a waterproof GPS tracking device that can be easily attached to a backpack, package, pet collar or whatever is important to you. Once enabled and attached to your stuff, you can view its location via the free Garmin Tracker app for your mobile device. If you don’t have a mobile device, you can also track the Garmin GTU 10 from your computer via Garmin mapping software. The Garmin GTU 10 GPS tracking device retails for $199.99 each. [Garmin]
Rocky Mountain Tracking’s Ghost Rider GPS tracker provides a real time tracking for safety and security of a person or asset. It is one of the world’s smallest GPS personal trackers. The gadget provides the most accurate location capability, even in impaired environments. Based on 30 seconds of continuous tracking, the battery will last up to 5-day. The internal lithium-ion battery can be recharged with a USB charger (included). The Ghost Rider GPS tracker retails for $395 a pop. [Product Page]
QSTARZ has rolled out the CR-Q1100P GPS tracking recorder, which is targeted for commercial users. The gadget uses an MTK II chipset with -165dBm sensitivity and 66-Channel tracking. The QSTARZ CR-Q1100P supports IPX-3 water resistance and has a high quality rubber POI button to make it more durable. Its battery provides up to 40-hour of operation time. The QSTARZ CR-Q1100P commercial GPS tracking recorder is priced at $140 each. [Navigadget]
The JVC KW-NT50HDT and KW-NT30HD are two new in-dash GPS navigation gadgets that come equipped with the iheartradio iPhone application. This app allows you to view song and artist information, album artwork, and control channel up or down functions from the navigation unit or from the iPhone itself. Both gadgets features a 6.1-inch LCD display and an integrated HD radio. If you buy the JVC KW-NT50HDT, you can get a free lifetime subscription to the Total Traffic HD+ Network. This model also features the dual HD tuner system, which has the ability to feature audio content on one tuner and HD Total Traffic Network Data on the other. The JVC KW-NT30HD and KW-NT50HDT will be launched in March 2011 for $1000 and $1200, respectively. [Navigadget]
TomTom is back with its latest Portable Navigation Device (PND) at CES 2011. Known as the TomTom Go Live 2505 M, the gadget comes with a 5-inch glass touchpanel, Bluetooth handsfree calling support, pinch-to-zoom mapping and a newfangled voice recognition system. This new GPS navigation gadget also provides the full suite of LIVE services, including TomTom HD traffic, local search, fuel prices and weather updates. The TomTom Go Live 2505 M will be launched in mid-2011 for $349 a pop. [Engadget]
spot is back with a new GPS satellite-based security system for boats. Dubbed as the spot HUG, the gadget features unauthorized movement notification, support for other sensors such as battery, high water, ignition, etc, and Spot messaging via satellites to ask for help in case of emergency. Additional features of the Spot HUG is the Track Progress that allows you to save and transmit your location to your contacts in (near) real time for viewing on Google Maps. The spot HUG retails for $450 each. The yearly for the basic service is $100 which includes SOS service (real emergencies), Help service (for non life-threatening situations), Check-In/OK service, and the custom message service. [Navigadget]
TomTom has unveiled the 4.3-inch Go 2405 TM and the 5-inch Go 2505 TM. Both GPS navigation systems adopt the capacitive touch screen technology that allows you to navigate through menu screens with just a swipe of the finger. You can also pinch and zoom for easy map viewing. These gadgets also feature Bluetooth calling, voice commands, spoken street names and lane assistance. The TomTom Go 2405TM and Go 2505TM are priced at $300 and $320, respectively. Read more
Garmin has started selling two mobile GPS systems in the form of the Forerunner 410 and 210. As a successor to the Forerunner 405, the new Garmin Forerunner 410 features a large touch bezel than its predecessor, allowing you to scroll through existing data which describes details such as pace and heart rate in a snap. The Garmin Forerunner 210 is a successor to the Forerunner 110, which was launched earlier this spring. The new Garmin Forerunner 210 is ideal for runners who simply want to step outside, acquire satellites and start their workout. The Forerunner 210 provides real-time data such as pace, distance and time by using a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with Garmin’s HotFix technology to quickly acquire and sustain satellite reception. [Press Release]
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