Routeplanners: SatNav & GPS News

The nüvi 660 takes all of the qualities that earned its predecessors accolades and adds a few new features�€”to make this nüvi Garmin’s most compelling ever.

The biggest new feature of the nüvi 660 is its larger screen. Measuring 0.9 by 4.9 by 2.9 inches and weighing 6.2 ounces, the device sports a large, 4.3-inch display […]

Navman needs no introduction in the Navigational world and today the company has unleashed two new Portable Navigation Devices which promises cutting edge performance and hassle-free operation. The new N40i and N60i seeks to be the ultimate in-vehicle navigational devices and have the critically acclaimed Navpix technology. The new N40i and N60i also promises ultimate […]

If you are looking for a portable widescreen in car navigator, then the Chicago 8000 GPS unit from Route 66 is an ideal device for you. At 24mm, the device boasts of the tag as the slimmest widescreen in car navigator currently available in the market. But one really wonders how long it’s gonna hold […]

Nokia today introduced the Nokia N95, an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, making it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move.

The […]

AsusTek is offering its MyPal A636N, a wireless GPS device with PDA functions. It runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 OS and 416MHz Intel XScale processor. It supports IrDA SIR for data processing of up to 115.2Kbps, USB 1.1 client-side interface, Bluetooth 2.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
The MyPal A636N has a built-in SiRF […]

E-Ten recently released the X-10, a dual-band receiver for DAB/DMB with entertainment applications. It has an FM receiver that is RDS-TMC capable. E-Ten has also launched the G500, a GPS PDA with mobile phone functions. The model uses SiRF StarIII chipset and runs on built-in Windows Mobile 5.0. Its mobile phone […]

Many company’s have been searching for the holy grail of SatNav, a combined navigation and speed trap warning system. A few have made it to market like the one from Trafficmaster (SatNav) and Road Angels Navigator, however they have both been prohibitively expensive for all but the dedicated road warrior. Now however Road Angel have […]

Garmin’s new Mobile GPS 10x, a Bluetooth GPS receiver, just got the FCC nod. Pair it up with your PDA/computer and, as they say, never get lost. This is a class 2 device, so the range is limited to about 30 feet (10.5 meters).
Garmin Mobile 10 will be available in November 2006 for a suggested […]

This week at the CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment show, Navigon will demonstrate its Mobile Navigator 6 Wireless Edition, which it is making available to North American carriers and device manufacturers.
The product reflects what Navigon’s customers have come to expect in the personal navigation device (PND) space, says Andreas Hecht, Navigon’s North […]

A recent study has found that location aware services will prove increasingly popular with 3G phone users. This interest in global positioning technology was one of the findings in the 2005/2006 National Technology Readiness Survey (NTRS) released last week. The annual survey — sponsored by technology research firm eBrain Market Research and the Robert H. […]