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pmd-b100.jpgAlpine Electronics have just gone ahead and released the Alpine Blackbird PMD-B100! This new portable navigation device (PND) also includes some great entertainment features which will make all those road trip games passé. It sports a very compact form factor which is small enough to fit in your jacket pocket thus making it extremely portable . This Turn-by-turn GPS navigation system can also be bought with an optional docking system which further enhances the over all navigation experience.

The Alpine Blackbird PND comes preloaded with detailed maps of the US, Canada and Hawaii and includes a colossal six million point of interest (POI) database like hotels, hospitals, gas stations etc. The system also features a high resolution 3.6” LCD touch screen and a Graphical User Interface (GUI for Drivers™) screen graphic chipset to make navigation as easy and simple to understand. Not only does the system feature a highly intuitive user interface and but also contains built-in radio data system (RDS) traffic tuner which alerts users about potential traffics hazards like road incidents and road congestion levels.

The Blackbird PND is also designed to chase away those road blues and includes a fully bonafied music player and includes a built-in SD/MMC card slot. The on board USB 2.0 connection helps in transferring music files and updates with ease and the exclusive NaviMix function automatically softens the volume of the music during voice-delivered driving instructions. Other features found on this PND include Universal cigarette lighter power adapter, carrying case and wiping cloth, PC mini-USB cable, replaceable lithium battery.

The Alpine Blackbird PND is available now for about U.S. $750.00. For more info visit the product page: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/products/product.php?model=PMD-B100

Via Gizmodo

Alpine Blackbird PND FEATURES

General
• • Turn-by-turn GPS navigation system
• • Maps of USA and Canada onboard
• • 6 Million Point of Interest (POI) locations
• • 7 POI map icons
• • Mounting cradle with built-in FM modulator and amplified speaker
• • USB 2.0 Connection for map database updates
• • Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU with embedded 16 channel GPS
LCD Display
• • 3.6" digital LCD with anti-glare touch screen and 16.7 million possible colors
• • Remote control sensor
Music Playback
• • Playback from MMC/SD Card Slot
• • Stereo audio jack for headphones
• • MP3 and WMA Playback