Look cool while you find places with the Rickshaw GPS sunglasses. They feature a built-in GPS navigation system that depends on a tiny video LCD or audio voice feeds that offer you travel info along with maps using a microSD memory card. [UberGizmo]
The NR432 GPS navigation system has a reverse gear camera so you wont back up into anything or anyone along with 512MB internal flash memory, 96MB SDRAM, SD/MMC memory card slot, SiRFstar III GPS chipset, a Samsung 2443/400 MHz processor, and a sweet 480 x 272 resolution. Look for the NR432 in Austrailia for $430. [Navigadget]
Mio is partnering with ATX to make connected GPS devices. ATX will provide the wireless know-how and Mio will combine it in its navigation software followed by the next step for GPS devices: being connected to receive traffic info, real-time updates, gas prices and able to receive an address from a computer with Google Maps. [Mio]
The Motorola DH02 is a successor to Motorola DH01. This mobile TV features Live DVB-H TV with PVR (personal video recorder) capabilities, GPS navigation with voice-activated directions, automatic channel scan and listing, and a high res WQVGA display. Its maps are provided by TeleAtlas, while the high speed connectivity by the HSDPA / GPRS networks. The device also has a microSD card slot and Bluetooth connectivity. [NaviGadget]
The Nuvi 860 will be released in Europe in May 2008 for €600. The gadget features Bluetooth connectivity, voice-guided instructions, speech recognition, FM traffic receiver, FM transmitter, and microSD memory card slot. [GPSandCo]
Thinkware of Korea has launched the NAVI K2 that has 3D maps, a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 screen, 8GB of memory, 256MB of RAM, and a “geomagnetic 3-axis sensor”. Get yours for 549,000 KRW or $561. [Navigadget]
Garmin has a new GPS system for pilots. The Garmin GPSMAP 495 helps pilots by giving them necessary information required to fly safely from start to finish. It provides a high resolution terrain database that features various options including “terrain and obstacle alerting, pop-up alerts, and customizable minimum clearance limits that give audible terrain alerts at specified altitudes.” The GPSMAP 495 will be made available in April for $1,595. [SlipperyBrick]
The eXcelon DNX-8120 is the new navigation and entertainment system from Kenwood and Garmin. The gadget features a 6.95 inch touchscreen dislay, bluetooth connectivity, special iPod control, and supports SAT and HD Radio. The eXcelon DNX-8120 is priced at between $1300 and $1600. [Engadget]
Looks like Korea is getting another navigation device by iRiver called the NV Life. It has features such as mappy United map software, a WVGA resolution display, dual processors, DMB support, MP3 and video playback, rear camera input, and FMT function. There’s no word on the price of this handy navigation device, but most people would buy this for its sleek and stylish appearance. [UberGizmo]
