SoundofMotion adds another handy application that can be integrated with Android smartphones with the release of VeloComputer7. This latest software virtually transforms mobile phones into GPS and tracking devices, a useful addition for the cyclists who often embark on long journeys.

It comes with a built-in accelerometer and all a cyclist has to do is attach the phone to his bike or his tights and he can get the proper navigation support. Likewise, it helps keep track of the pedaling done by the person, the built-in accelerometer detects up and down leg motion and calculates cadence in rotations per minute or RPM. This technology frees the bicycle from any sensors on a crankshaft.

VeloComputer is now available on Android Market, BlackBerry App World and Sony-Ericsson PlayNow Arena in 9 languages and retails for $14.95.

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Thinkware, a popular GPS manufacturer from Korea, has come up with a new GPS navigation system - the iNAVI LE.

Unlike other European GPS systems, the iNAVI LE has a DMB receiver so you can entertain yourself by watching TV or listening to radio, in which case the 7-inch touchscreen should be good enough to view all the details on a video. The processor inside the LE is set at 500MHz while the receiver itself is made by European Ublox and comes with 128MB of RAM, plus 64MB of ROM memory.

The iNAVI LE GPS system is available in three versions:

- 2GB for $205
- 4GB for $240
- and 8GB for $270

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RoadMate 1700 is the latest GPS system introduced today in the market by Magellan, it is already available for purchase at Amazon and other shops. The navigation system sports a 7-inch display screen with a resolution of 800×480, and one of the goodies is a video input jack so you can watch content from a portable media player or other devices that can playback video.

The latest RoadMate has a price tag of $300 and comes with the usual software produced by Magellan, like AAA tour guides, preloaded maps of North America in a microSDHC memory card, text-to-speech function, and multi-route calculation.

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It looks like PNDs - Personal Navigation Devices - are becoming a hot trend in the other side of the world (Asia) and for that exact reason Panasonic lanched 3 new models today, more specifically the CN-MP150D, CN-MP180D and MP150D which are part of the Strada Pocket series.

Similar characteristics in the 3 PNDs include a 5-inch VGA LED Backlight screen, a microSD slot that supports a 8GB card, and being able to work with Google Maps (and Yahoo as well). As for the differences, the CN-MP1500 doesn’t feature a TV tuner, while on the contrary, the CN-MP180D has a 1Seg TV Tuner. The third and best model comes with the TV Tuner and also VICS for traffic information.

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All the way from Japan there are new PNDs in the market, it stands for Personal Navigation Device in case you were wondering. They were presented by Sanyo and are entitled Gorilla PND.

The 3 new systems only differ in one characteristic - the screen size - while the rest of the specifications remain the same: 8GB of internal memory, a cool LED backlight, a 1Seg TV Tuner to watch TV on the go, and much more. As for the 3 models, they are: NV-SB531DT and NV-SB541DT for the 5.2-inch version, and NV-SD630DT for the 6.2-inch screen. All of them are Gorilla PNDs that will prove to be useful.

Tags: Accessories, GPS, navigation, PND, Sanyo

The Navibe BackTrack GPS is a bit different from all the other GPS systems, instead of being used inside a vehicle, the Navibe can be used on foot to locate your car, or while doing sports like hiking, kayaking, or fishing.

The working method of the Navibe is pretty simple: record a location and the navigation system will “backtrack” you to the exact position. Think of all those times you forgot where the car is parked, and think of all the time you can save…

Technical information of the Navibe BackTrack GPS:

- memory to record 4 locations;
- compass mode with 8 arrows;
- runs with 2AA batteries;
- water-resistant;
- cost $60;

More information at BuyGPSNow.

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It seems that most business are getting into the mobile application binge. And with a falling industry, perhaps this new app made for people searching for ideal property to invest in, may just be a positive direction towards reviving the faltering real estate sector.

HouseRebate.com breaks the ice, offering a new GPS home search app made for popular handsets known today such as the iPhone and the Blackberry. As far as San Diego is concerned, customers can locate homes in the San Diego area with one click of a button.

There are two ways to get this free app/service. One is to text “MAP” to 87778 into their phone to get this home buying tool or alternatively, visit HouseRebate.com. All collected personal information will be kept confidential.

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If the previous GPS device from Becker that we mentioned had a strange name “crocodile“, I guess this new one is in the normal range because it is codenamed Traffic Assist Pro Z 302 and is made specifically for truck drivers.

The latest Becker navigation system made for trucks has a special characteristic: drivers write down the vehicle height, weight, width, and length, and according to those details it displays the best route possible so you can forget about bridges, tunnels and other roads that are impossible for trucks to pass by. Other details of the Becker Traffic Assist Pro Z 302 include a remote control, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, bluetooth, traffic updates, and more.

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TomTom has recently presented two new navigation systems for the US market, codenamed XXL 530S and XXL 540S.

The XXL 530S can be considered the low-end model, it will cost close to $280 and will become available on October, as well as the 540S for $300. In terms of new features, expect an improved user interface and better IQ Routes for both models. While the 530S doesn’t come with preloaded data, the 540S has preloaded maps of the US + Mexico, about 7 million POIs - point of interest - and lane guidance. So far there are is no more information, so on October we will know more!

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In case the Medion Akoya X9613 got your attention, check out their new navigation system entitled GoPal P4635 which was presented during IFA 2009. It will cost approximately $510 and is already available in the market.

Some of the features of MEDION GoPal P4635 include:

- a Samsung 400MHz processor
- 128MB of memory ARM + 1GB of ROM
- a 4.3-inch display screen that contains 65k colors
- an integrated PIN feature for security reasons
- and other more normal details like voice, lane assistant, text to speech, speed ratings, and more…

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From Germany we’ve got ZENEC presenting the ZE-MC294 which can be summed up as a useful in-dash GPS navigation system. As expected, this radio + gps combo uses a touchscreen monitor and includes some usual features, such as a DVD player.

In the navigation system, the ZE-MC294 has a hands-free Bluetooth module made by Parrot which is certainly good. All the other details, be it software or hardware, has also been made and tested to be used in Europe. Other details include the ease to connect it to mp3 players, USB keys, SD memory cards, and more. Price and release date are unknown.

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EDGE 500 is the name of the new GPS system made by Garmin, specifically for cyclists. The navigation system comes with a good set of features such as providing details about elevation, distance, time, and calories burned. Additionally, if you’ve got a heart rate monitor made by Garmin, the EDGE 500 can also present data related to calorie consumption.

Other features include wireless sync and a battery life of 18 hours. The Garmin EDGE 500 is priced at $200 and so far there isn’t a release date.

via navigadget

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In case you want to be aware of your children’s exact locations at all times then there’s a simple gadget which will help you with that. The Amber Alert GPS 2G acts as a wearable GPS gadget which can be called and texted by parents at any time. In turn the beacon will send a SMS message to the worried parents with the location of their offspring. Alternatively parents will be able to track the kids on the web and the “bread crumbing” feature will create a trail based on the child’s route. That way you can get a message when your kid reaches a certain destination or whenever he or she leaves a certain safe zone. The Amber Alert GPS 2G is available right now for $379.99 and you’ll also be required to choose a monthly plan which can go from $9.99 per month all the way up to $59.98 per month. No matter what plan you choose, you do know that after a certain age you’re going to have to learn to trust them right?

via businesswire

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Way back in June of last year TomTom let us know that they would at some point be selling a turn-by-turn GPS app via the App Store.

Well, today let it be known that the TomTom GPS for iPhone app has officially gone live and you can pick it up now for $99.99 for the U.S. & Canada version. As you can see above, there are also native versions for Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe at varying prices.

TomTom has also today announced that their iPhone windsheild mount will include a GPS chip effectively making the iPod touch also able to use their software.

via engadget

Tags: App Store, Apple, Cell Phones, GPS, GPS, iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Mobile Software, tomtom, turn-by-turn

For the many people using their iPhones as a means of getting around the territories they are in, the North American version of CoPilot Live GPS navigation system has been officially released and is now available at the iPhone App Store for $34.99. The app is compatible with the latest iPhone 3G and 3GS and contains detailed street maps of the USA and Canada.

The CoPilot Live is currently the #1 paid navigation app and is among the top 20 paid apps in the UK. Navigating to any destination is easy with CoPilot Live on an iPhone. Simply enter a house number, street or one of millions of pre-loaded Points of Interest and it immediately works out the best route to get there.

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Remember that nuvifone handset from Garmin Asus? In case you don’t hate it yet for being so late then you might get all excited (again) when we tell you it’s coming to North America sometime in the fourth quarter of the year. According to Garmin, the phone is currently being tested by more U.S. carriers and it’s expected to be launched in Q4. We don’t have any carrier names yet and we don’t know how much the nuvifone will cost. But would you buy a phone that was expected to hit the streets more than six months ago? Wouldn’t you rather get something totally new?

via Twice

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Google is proud to announce that their Google Latitude service is now available through Apple’s flagship handset, the iPhone.

Don’t go looking for it on the App Store, however, as Google notified us that it is a web app only. But why? Don’t we already have the Google Maps software preinstalled on our iPhones? Yes, but Apple expressed concern over people potentially thinking Google Latitude is the preinstalled Maps software.

I agree with Apple, we can’t have people unintentionally stalking eachother, right?

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We are not holding our breath on this one, but Garmin has yet again announced that the nuvifone G60 is finally ready for a release, and this time, the date isn’t in months but days, 27th of July to be exact.  Hard to believe it after seeing them get ready to release it and then back off again at the final moment so many times before, but something tells us this might be the real deal after all.  The nuvifone will apparently be available initially in Taiwan starting July 27th with Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia soon to follow by the end of next month.  Also ready for release is the nuvifone M20, which is almost identical in specs to the G60, but runs Windows Mobile 6.1 (can be upped to 6.5 when that’s released) instead of the Linux operating system that we have seen on the former handset.  No details on the price yet, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for anymore information on this one.  Read on for a complete spec sheet on both the G60 and M20 nuvifones.

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Here’s a GPS solution you’ll certainly enjoy. The Navigon 8410 GPS has been launched in Europe and it costs just around $630. For that price you’ll get a 5-inch touchscreen, a polished steel frame, DVB-T digital television tuner, City3D photo-realistic 3D mapping and a media player. I don’t know about you but that 3D mapping software sounds really interesting. You’ll actually see most of the buildings on that screen so getting lost will be even harder. Too bad it’s limited to only a few cities for now. Hopefully that will change in the future and Navigon will add support for even more locations.

via navigon

Tags: 3D mapping, 8410, Europe, GPS, GPS, navigon, software

When it comes to GPS devices, most of us would not be found having one in hand mainly because no one wants to be seen carrying around a large device just to make sure that they will not get lost in a crowd. However thanks to IDC Design Corporation, a miniature and compact pocket GPS locator is now available for kids, adults and elders so they won’t have to worry about getting lost again.

The ECCO Personal Pocket GPS locator is certainly a welcome addition to the world of navigation these days. Already available in Amazon, users can simply lock in their starting location with the press of a button. ECCO acts like a compass and once users are ready to return, its’s simple user interface will guide them to their original saved location with a directional arrow and a distance meter.

Features:

• Compact size
• Simple user interface
• Convenient status display
• Easy Visual Cues
• Backlit LCD interface
• Multi-user capacity
• Long-distance range
• Advanced GPS technology
• Rechargeable battery power
• Stand-alone device

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