Remember the old-school Mainbav MW-705 that was presented back in 2007? Well, Mainnav has done it again and this time they present the MG-600 which is a lot better when compared to the MW-705.

The Mainnav MG-600 is dedicated for those that want to use a GPS while riding their bicycle. This system can gather information about the speed, distance, time, elevation, and obviously GPS coordinates. It even has an embedded light sensor, and a GPS data logger.
Specification-wise the MG-600 weighs 70grams, uses USB 2.0 as the interface, has 4MB of memory, is weather proof, and can record up to 260,000 waypoints.

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MEDION has released a new GPS system on the GoPal series, which is codenamed P4445. On the technical side of the P4445 we’ve got a big and unusual 4.7-inch display screen, a Samsung 400 MHz processor, maps of Europe updated as of q$ of 2008, a Traffic Message Channel receiver, and 2GB of internal memory. The normal features include text-to-speech function, a mp3 player, fingerprint sensor, and bluetooth connectivity.

The most positive point of the MEDION GoPal P4445 that makes it stand out from the rest of the GPS systems on the market is the voice command capability. In other words, you can easily speak an address, raise the volume, or do other function just by using your voice.

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London’s Satsports Ltd. announced today “the world’s first truly multi-sport interactive all weather GPS”. This is a handheld device that can be used for skiing, golfing, running, hiking, cycling, and any other sport where a GPS would come in handy.

It is available for purchase at the company’s website for $490. It also has an automotive application for $65 and Windows Mobile-specific GPS apps for $8 each.

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Mapquest has presented their new product for a GPS experience on the iPhone, it is called MapQuest Navigator and includes the normal features that every GPS software should have, such as: turn-by-turn directions via sound, name of the streets via sound,and a 3D interface so you can look at the map and know your location in a visible way.

The MapQuest Navigator comes with 16 million POIs - Points Of Interest - and the system costs $1 for a 14 day trial. After the trial you can either get a montly subscription for $4, or a 3-month subscription at $10, or the best deal which is 1-year for $30. The subscription can be purchased while using the application. So visit the MapQuest Navigator at the App store for all the details.

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Toyota and TomTom have recently launched a new GPS Navigation System named FollowMe, which is a bit different from the rest thanks to a couple of special features. It will be launched in Australia in the near future, and thanks to the built-in gyroscope and accelerometer you can get details about the speed and direction of the vehicle.

What is special?

- unlike most GPS systems, the FollowMe can be used in pedestrian mode;
- it receives traffic updates directly from Suna Traffic Monitoring Services;
- normal features include bluetooth connectivity and a 3.5-inch display;
- unusual features include being able to read out lout your SMS messages;

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As you can imagine by its name, the GPS Red Light Camera Detector is what every “The Need For Speed” fan really needs, because it will save them a lot of money in terms of tickets.

Thanks to the its database that contains over 6,000 red light and speed camera locations, you’ll be safe in Canada and the US. It has a GPS with a 1.6-inch display screen that shows your current location, and also the distance you are from the red light. Besides showing an alert message on the screen, the system also uses audio to get your attention. Sadly it costs too much, $200 for the hardware and $20 after the first year which is free.

Red Light Camera Detector

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For those who have ever received a ticket in the mail for running a red light, this next product is for you. Yes, they have the technology to take your picture, and now you have the technology to beat it.

The Right Light Camera Detector is exactly what it says it is: a device that detects red lights. I realize that it bears a strong resemblance to a GPS device, but it won’t help you get to where you want to go unless you are willing to run a few red lights along the way. It does have a GPS chip that will compare your automobile’s location with that of an internal database of up to 6,000 red light and speed camera locations.

You might ask if this is worth $200, and so am I.

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Tags: Auto, GPS, Portable Devices, Red light and speed camera, red light cameras, red light tickets, red lights, speed trap, Uncategorized

A new portable navigation device has been released by TomTom to go with their batch of portable navigational solutions with the announcement of the TomTom XL335S. Among the features of this latest device are a 4.3” touchscreen, text to speech and innovative IQ Routes Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance. This latest navigation device should be a benefit for drivers for proper travel guidance, especially in areas they are not familiar with. The TomTom XL 335S retails for about $239.95 and will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Navin has recently introduced their own version of a GPS BackTracker, which was named miniHome.

This waterproof GPS backtracker can store up to 5 different locations and afterwards point out the direction of the location thanks to its digital compass that you can see on the image. Apart from the direction of the location, it can also present information about the distance. The device can be easily recharged via USB and thanks to the “smart power features” the battery-life will last for a long time.

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The Omni GPS Tracker was made specifically for parents that get worried a lot about the locations of their children. While using the Omni GPS Tracker all those worries will disappear, because you’ll know (with a 10 meter accuracy) where is everyone.

According to the manufacturer, the Omni tracker is easy to install, and according to the image, it is small enough for a children to carry, or to fit it into another spot. In terms of technical features, the Omni has a 159bD GPS receiver, it’s a multi-use tracker that also features SMS messaging, and the battery life is approximately 48 hours. In the end there are two good points: it is water resistant, and there is a SOS buttons that sends a help message via SMS.

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TomTom has released yet another GPS system to the catalogue, this time it’s the TomTom GO 7000 Truck. As the name suggests, this GPS system is made specifically for the truck drivers in mind, and it has special features dedicated for the trucks.

This Go 7000 Truck system comes with Map share technology to make easy corrections, and it obviously takes in consideration the truck dimensions (and weight) when picking a route. Since it is made for business, there is a good option to use LINK 300 and buy a subscription from WebFleet, so all the data can be recorded, such as business mileage, reports, and being able to receive new destinations. At this time there is no information about the price or release date.

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Here is a great app for travelers. It is sort of like carrying they yellow pages of the whole world which you can access via your mobile phone. The IDQ Portal is a global database application from AffinIT which is compatible with popular mobile phones today. This includes phones like the iPhone, Blackberry and Google Android. The database includes over 700 million contacts which include residential, business and government listings for over 25 countries. This is one app that constant travelers should have and best of all, it can be downloaded for free.

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The military has its own needs as far as navigation and positioning when duty calls and Rockwell Collins now releases a new handheld GPS receiver with the MicroDAGR. The MicroDAGR hand-held GPS is actually smaller version of the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), carrying security and durability in the most rugged conditions. It provides real-time positioning moving maps via the full-color touch screen display and can be easily worn by wrist. Other features included in the MicroDAGR are a vibration alert, MP3 player and a digital camera.

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Tags: color touch screen, Digital Camera, durability, GPS, gps receiver, hand held gps, maps, MP3 Player, real time, rockwell collins, rugged conditions

TomTom has recently announced a new GPS Navigation System that will be added to their big catalog, this time is the XL 340S Live which comes with a few services for free, at least for the first months. We’re talking about services such as Google Local Search, traffic updates, information about the weather, and more.

The TomTom XL 340S Live has a price tag of $300 and includes the mentioned services for free, during 3-months. The device has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, uses the QuickGPSfix to get information about a location faster, and sadly it doesn’t come with bluetooth so it means you can’t do any “hands-free-calling”. After the first 3 months, the services cost $10 per month.

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A couple of days ago, we had posted about the Pioneer in-dash navigation systems which could be integrated with the popular iPhone. Now, the actual app to be used for the AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT in-dash navigation systems has been revealed and it comes in the person of the Avic Feeds. The app creates a link between Apple and the Pioneer in-dash navigation systems that allow anyone to find points of interest or search for destinations in advance via Bluetooth. Thanks to the Avic Feeds, iPhone owners no longer have to plot their course manually since the app can do it all for them.

The Pioneer Avic Feeds app can be downloaded at the Apple Store and pioneerelectronics.com for free.

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We heard a few days that the Nuvifone G60 will be launched by AT&T at some point in the near future and now we hear an unsettling rumor regarding the price tag of this handset. It looks like Garmin’s and Asus’s phone will be available for $300 after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year new contract. That’s a lot to ask for a phone that should have been here a long time ago. You surely remember that Garmin Asus has delayed its official launch countless times but in the mean times other phones have appeared and they’re a lot cooler and cheaper!

And if $300 sounds like a lot to pay then how about $550 for the nuvifone without a contract? We’ll be waiting for official confirmation before we can complain some more!

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Sony has released yet another GPS system for the Asian market, this time it is called NVU75 and can also be considered a PND - Personal Navigation Device - due to its special features and small size.

The Sony NVU75 sports a 4.5-inch touchscreen in WQVGA mode, and has 8GB on the internal memory. Thanks to a gyro sensor, this unit is able to provide location information even in tunnels and other spots, in which a normal GPS system lacks the signal to provide information. Other features include bluetooth, an optional 1Seg TV tuner, bluetooth, and can also be used inside a vehicle as a handsfree GPS. So far there is no information about the price or release date.

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Pioneer has unveiled a dandy new device that integrates their in-dash navigation systems with an Apple app. The two new systems, the AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT in-dash navigation systems, allows iPhone owners to find points of interest or destinations via Bluetooth connection. These new navigation systems provides drivers an easier way of getting around and reaching their point of destination through the combined efforts of these two familiar brands.

Drivers can get these systems for under $700. The AVIC-U310BT retails for $599 while the AVIC-Z110BT is priced at around $1,599. The Pioneer AVIC FEEDS App can be downloaded for free at pioneerelectronics.com or the iTunes store.

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RoyalTek has presented a new GPS Navigation System that was made specifically for bicycles due to 2 reasons: it sports a small 3.5-inch touchscreen so you can place it on the bicycle handlebar, and the display screen can be read even when the sun light is present.

The RoyalTek BV-3200 boasts a Broadcom GPS receiver, normal bluetooth connection, a removable battery of 1800mAh, and one of best details is the 2.4GHz ANT+Sport communication antenna, which is waterproof. There aren’t many GPS navigation systems for bicycles, but this is surely one of the good ones that will make a good impact when it is launched in the near future.

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AT&T has a few surprises for its subscribers. It looks like the company plans to launch brand new HTC and Garmin-Asus phones soon so we should definitely check them out.

AT&T will launch the HTC Touch Pro2 as the Tilt2 and the Touch Diamond2 as the Pure. The Tilt2 will cost $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract while the Pure will cost $199 under the same circumstances. In case you’re not planning a new AT&T agreement then you can purchase the phones for the full price of $499.99 and $399.99, respectively.

The Garmin-Asus phone coming from AT&T is none other than the nuvifone G60. Believe it or not the phone is going to be sold soon for $299.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract or for $549.99.

We don’t have any release dates just yet, which means you have plenty of time to think about your next AT&T phone.

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