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The Becker Z205 is the company’s latest GPS navigation system which has some high-end features. This navigator supports TMC Pro receiver for the latest traffic updates, Bluetooth, text-to-speech, voice commands. The Z205 also utilities Navteq’s Traffic Patterns system to guess traffic conditions. Video after the jump. More
Art Lebedev has designed another cool gadget in the form of the Navigarius GPS. This round-screened GPS features a touchscreen display, a USB port, a microSD, and a cigarette lighter adapter. Sadly, it is only a concept. We hope that this navigation gadget will go into mass production very soon. More
FineDigital has just released their latest navigation device for the Korean market known as the FineDrive iQ Special. Unlike most navigation devices, the FineDrive iQ Special not only helps drivers with the directions but also helps drivers to study English while they on their car. The device is packed with the content of eBoyoung’s Dictionary of English Conversational Expressions along with authentic native-speaker voice and A-B repeat function. Other cool specs include a voice recognition technology, a DMB support, music and video playback. The 8GB model is priced at 469,000 KRW ($385). [AVING]
M&Soft has come out with their new navigation device ‘Mappy API’ for the Korean market. This portable device is packed with a high-performance 900Mhz Dual Core CPU, a SiRF V6 chipset, a 4GB hard drive, TPEG service and runs on Mappy map software. The Mappy API is now available in Korea for a retail price of 349,000 KRW ($281). More
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is 30% smaller and lighter that its predecessor and provides custom messaging modes. The device is basically an emergency beacon bundled with GPS to let authorities know where you are in case of emergency. When activated, the SPOT will acquire its exact coordinates from the GPS network, and send that location along with an emergency message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until canceled. The Emergency Response Center notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information – which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, or other emergency response or search and rescue teams. The basic service will cost you $100 per year, while another $50 yearly will enable you to share your saved GPS coordinates. [Navigadget]
Sony has released their latest PND in the form of the NV-U3DV. The gadget provides a 4GB of internal storage and a 6.1-inch WQVGA (480×272) LCD screen, which is larger than most GPS navigation gadgets on the market. The Japanese version of NV-U3DV will have an antenna for television broadcasts. Users can also play their own movies, music, and pictures (MPEG-4/AVC+H.264 with restrictions, MP3/AAC up to 320kbps, and JPEG). No word on pricing so far. [Sony Insider]
Navigon has come out with its new portable GPS navigator ‘8410′ for the European market. Featuring a brushed steel frame, this portable device offers a 5-inch touchscreen display, an optional DVB-T digital television tuner, a TMC receiver and a media player. The Navigon 8410 Portable GPS Navigator is sold for around 449 Euro ($636). [Softpedia]
The FineDrive Voice 3.0 is the latest speech recognition-enabled navigation device from FineDigital for the Korean market. This portable device is based on SiRF Prima platform and adopts ETRI’s Fine SRTM 3.0 speech recognition engine, allowing you to control all the functions within the device through speech. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing so far. More
Still remember the Magellan 4700 GPS navigation system that has been approved by the FCC? The gadget will be released on July 15th, 2009 for an MSRP of $299. It features OneTouch favorites, hands-free Bluetooth calling (with your compatible cellphone), a predictive traffic mode that analyzes past traffic patterns and suggests alternate routes, both standard POI and AAA TourBook databases, “Find Your Car” with pedestrian mode, 3D Landmarks while driving, and QuickSpell with Smart City Search. Each purchase comes with a windshield mount and cradle, a power adapter, a USB cable and a carrying case. [Engadget]
Hyundai Telematics is out with a new 7-inch high-end navigation device for the Korean market. Dubbed as the PROVIA A7+, this portable device is powered by an Intel’s Monahans processor @ 806MHz and features a 7-inch LCD monitor with 800 x 480 resolution, a dual-DMB function for enjoying T-DMB and TPEG services at the same time, a rear camera, a USB 2.0 port, an AV output and supports NIP (Navi in Picture). Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. More
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