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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
Trywin has released the DTN-VX003 Personal Navigation Device in the Japanese market. Weighing 160grams, the gadget comes equipped with a 4.1 touchscreen OLED display (480×272), a 4GB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC slot, a Digital TV 1Seg, and an FM Radio with FM Transmitter. The gadget supports WMV/AVI and ASF video files and MP3 and WMA audio files. People in Japan can buy this PND for 44,800 Yen or around $469. [Product Page]
Nextar has launched its 43LT navigation system that provides free live traffic updates with its 3D graphics. The gadget also features a 4.3-inch display with 1.6 million points of interest, an SD memory card slot, text-to-speech functionality, audio and video playback, and the bundled live traffic receiver. You can purchase the Nextar Launches 43LT for around $169.99 MSRP. [Nextar]
EASYCAR has showcased its new premium 3D navigation device during World IT Show 2009 in Korea. Dubbed as the UT710, this portable device is equipped with the company’s new 3D electronic map ‘EASYCAR 3D Map’ and features a 7-inch LCD display with 800 x 480 resolution, a 600MHz Dual Core CPU, a SiRF-3 GPS chipset, two SD card slots, a USB host and more. Suggested price is 299,000 KRW for 4GB and 349,000 KRW for 8GB version. [AVING]
EASYCAR has showcased its new WiBro-enabled navigation device during World IT Show 2009 in Korea. Dubbed as the Easycar Wings, this portable device features an LCD screen with 800 x 480 resolution, a Telechips TCC7901 Dual Core CPU (498 x 498MHz), a SkyTraq GPS chipset, a rear camera and more. It uses TocToc navigation software from Point-I that enables users to enjoy Wi-Fi/WoBro access as well as e-mail, and download multimedia contents. Not to mention, the device is also capable of displaying real-time traffic information and CCTV video information. The Easycar Wings is expected to hit the Korean market in this month for 329,000 KRW. [AVING]
The AVIC-Z110BT is the latest high-end in-dash navigation system from Pioneer that enables users to control an iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth enabled phones with voice commands. The system integrates a 7-inch motorized touch panel and features MSN Direct Support, 3D highway signs, brand icons, and supports CD as well as DVD playback. Available in July for a retail price of $1,800. [Product Page via OhGizmo]
Garmin has updated its GPS navigation gadget series by releasing the new Foretrex 401. The gadget has a 1.4-inch x 0.9-inch display screen with a 2-axis digital compass, a barometric altimeter, and a USB port to connect to a computer. The Foretrex 401 is about 20% smaller than its predecessor (Foretex 201 and 101). This navigation device requires two AAA batteries that can last up to 24 hours. The Garmin Foretrex 401 will retail for just $250 when it is released later this June 16th. [Navigadget via Gearscout]
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