If you enjoyed previous models of MEDION Navigation Systems, such as the E3215 and the S2310, you’ll love the new GoPal P5430. This system will become available for purchase in Europe with a price tag of €200.

One of the positive points of the new GoPal is the large screen at 5-inches, a bit bigger than the majority. Another good detail is the unusual inclusion of a finger print sensor for security reasons, a feature that can usually be seen on laptops. Technical specifications of the P5430 include a SiRF Titan 600Mhz processor, 3GB of storage capacity, voice control, and Traffic Master to escape traffic.

- Text-to-Speech for precise traffic guidance
- Pre-loaded safety camera locations
- Lane and Speed advisor

TeleNav used to be in the software market of GPS navigation systems, but it seems they want something more and decided to go for the hardware market.

With that being said, Telenav Shotgun is their first navigation device. Like the majority of other GPS systems, it has a 4.3-inch touchscreen (480 x 272 pixels of resolution), and an onscreen QWERTY keyboard to make it easy to type a location or street address. Built-in speakers so you can listen to instructions, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also included.

The battery life seems a bit poor, only 2 hours and a half when using it normally, while on the suspended mode makes the battery last 5 days. Other features on the TeleNav Shotgun include real-time traffic information, internet search on a database with 11 million entries, and updates to maps and business listings every 3 months.

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The last GPS system we mentioned with the Navigon brand was the 5100 max, which is an upgrade of the 5100. But since they really want to dominate this market, another new Navigon has been presented - the 2090S.

Unlike other systems that have a starting price of $300 (or more), the 2090S model only costs $200 and thanks to a partnership it will become exclusively available at Radio Shack. On the other hand, for such a low price you can’t expect to have “normal” features like bluetooth - in the end you get what you pay for.

Anyhow, if simple yet functional is what you look for on a GPS navigation system, the Navigon 2090S will surely please your needs, it comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, text-to-speech, and FreshMaps.

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NDrive got its popularity by being the first company in the world to include a breathalyzer on a GPS device, so drivers can easily know if they are in (legal) conditions to take the car. While the launch of that alcohol-friendly GPS system was made one or two years ago, NDrive came up with a new line named Touch.

When comparing the new Touch line to previous models, NDrive says they are lighter by 40% and a bit smaller in dimension too. All of them use version 3.3 of the NDrive software navigation system, that provides up to 10 images per second in aerial mode, and includes a luminosity sensor to control 3D photo navigation.

As for the different models and specifications, here is the list:

- NDrive Touch Iberia Premium - 3.5-inch screen and 1GB of memory
- NDrive Touch XL Iberia Premium - 4.3-inch screen and 1GB of memory (more…)

Duracell went from batteries to storage devices, and Motorola goes from cellphones to GPS navigation systems - that’s how the tech world rolls. They have presented two new GPS systems, one of them being the MotoNav TN30 and the other is the small-brother MotoNav TN20.

The MotoNav TN30 boasts a 4.3-inch touchscreen display (larger than TN20 model), has the usual text-to-speech function, and comes with pre-loaded maps of Canada, Puerto Rico, and 50 US States. Other than that, there isn’t much more technical information available about the new products.

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The Magellan Maestro 4370 GPS System was first announced in the start of 2008, and a couple of months later the unit is finally on their website with pricing information and many other details. The average cost of a GPS system - even if it is a good one - turns out to be above $500, but the 4370 model from Magellan costs $600.

The Mastreo unit has the usual specifications: 4.3-inch wide touchscreen, hear voice guidance, live traffic to keep you updated with the recent slow downs or accidents, lane guidance, and 6 million points of interest.

The goodies include Pedestrian mode so you can use it while walking, SmartDetour for alternative routes, pre-loaded maps, and a MP3 player.

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On March 2007 we mentioned the Navigon 5100 GPS system that was presented at CeBit, along with the 7100 model. This time we’re here to talk about the big-brother 5100 max which was recently spotted at FCC for approval.

The upcoming GPS system will most likely include a 4.3-inch display screen, bluetooth connectivity, and other usual features like text-to-speech capability. The unusual details are the lifetime traffic update service, and Zagat information about restaurant ratings.

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To be available this Spring is the new NavGate AVIC-F500BT, a navigation system which is a combination of an in-dash and a portable system. The navigation system sits on your dashboard and can integrate with any audio system you might have on your car. It uses your audio system as its speaker to relay important information and route guidance. Connect your phone with it and you can use your speakers for phone conversations too. It’s also compatible with various entertainment devices such as SD-cards, USB, and the iPod. The NavGate AVIC-F500BT gives out traffic alerts, has Bluetooth compatibility, and supports Text-To-Speech support and voice guidance. You can pre-order the NavGate AVIC-F500BT now.

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Still on CES 2008, Korean company, YuKyung Technologies has unveiled their new product, the Viliv X70 VANT. The 7-inch gadget is both a portable media player as well as a navigation device when driving. It has wireless internet connectivity via its built-in WLAN. It even has its own exclusive web browser called “Fast Web” which adjusts web pages according to the size of the device. The Viliv X70 VANT is capable of playing DVD and mp3 and can support various video formats. It boasts 256MB memory and comes in either 30GB or 60GB storage capacity.

More pics after the jump.

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Mio has just presented its latest GPS navigation system, the C728. The product, which you can also find in their website, has a big 7-inch screen and various multimedia capabilities making it suitable for those who don’t want to spend extra for a separate display for those on the back seat.

Mio C728 also has an embedded real time traffic and weather information receiver and it uses a SiRF Star III GPS receiver. It has a 1200mAh battery that lasts for 2.5 hours - enough for most movies. AV/GPS button at the top of device will let you switch between two modes instantly and you can always use the SD/MMC slot for music and photos.

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