We just learned that Google Maps Navigation would be featured on the Motorola DROID and now Google has taken the time to detail the service.

First and foremost, Google Maps Navigation is that it is a free turn-by-turn GPS mobile application. This free application allows you to input addresses with both text and voice, it will show you traffic data, For now, it’s available only for Android 2.0 and is in beta but hopefully it will make its way onto other platforms such as the iPhone.

You can check out a 7 minute video demonstration of Google Maps Navigation above, check it out.

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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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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

Did it happen to you to have some of your precious packages lost by DHL, or any other transporter? Well then there’s no need to worry anymore! DHL, possibly the number 1 in shipping around the US (and going global), has implemented GPS trackable cargo containers, which basically means, you can check the global positioning of your goods. The GPS will give you the latitude and longitude of the container they are in so at least you will know they are moving.

These goodies in the picture, are the sensor packages that also verify shocks or vibrations and check for humidity, light exposure and temperature. Your packages can’t be more looked after than this. Unfortunately if the DHL guy gets your address wrong, this sensor won’t guarantee you’ll get your wrapped box after all. I guess we have to wait until the robots take over and human failure will be minimized. In the mean time I wonder how much the new GPS DHL service will cost.

via Boing Boing

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Transplant has released a new GPS System that will go straight into the RightWay line, it is codenamed RW430.

The Navigation System boasts a 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen with anti-glare, and like you can see on the image it has on-screen keypads + large buttons to make usability better. Like always, it comes with preloaded maps of the US and Canada.

In terms of battery life, the RW 430 can last 3 hours on working mode, or 180 hours in sleeping mode. In the inside you can find a Samsung ARM9 processor at 400 MHz, 64MB of memory RAM, 2GB of NAND flash, and Windows CE .Net 5.0 as the operative system.

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Asus has recently presented a portable navigation device named R710 that comes with a good set of features, and should also have a decent price that is unknown so far.

One of the good features included on the R710 is PathFinder HUD Support, that displays details related to navigation such as directions and speed, directly on the windshield of the vehicle. This is an obvious response to people that have “disasters” while looking at the display screen of a GPS system, instead of looking at the road.

Specifications of the device itself, include a larger then normal 5-inch touchscren interface, support for MP3 files, bluetooth handsfree function, a built-in light sensor for the LCD panel, and slot for MicroSD memory cards that can go up to 8GB. Video content can also be viewed on the Asus R710.

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Along with announcements of the Nokia N96 and Nokia N79, the folks over at Espoo also unleashed the new Nokia N85 multimedia computer featuring a 2.6 inch, battery-saving OLED display. The feature set is pretty similar to the N79, including the integrated FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera, HSDPA and Wi-Fi support as well as 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games.

Where it differs is in its dual slider design and of course the display technology. When the phone is in landscape mode, the gaming keys light up for an enhanced experience. The camera on this baby can shoot videos at 30 fps - which you can store on the included 8GB microSD memory card.

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Nokia added yet another phone to their growing N-series portfolio. The new Nokia N79, like many of the other phones, is a multimedia computer. With integrated navigation, FM transmitter and HSDPA connectivity, the phone comes pre-loaded with 10 N-Gage games. You also get a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics.

The N79 features Xpress-on covers that let you customize the phone to your tastes, with the following colors being available: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. With the phone, you get a combo of 3 of these covers. Along with HSDPA, the phone also supports Wi-Fi for times when you don’t want to incur data charges.

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One of the hot phones of the year, the Nokia N96, will finally arrive at the American shores in Q4 of 2008. The N96 was introduced to us in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and will be targeted at 3G/HSDPA networks. Featuring a 2.8 inch screen, the phone will come with 16 gigs of memory in a sleek package.

Touted as an entertainment phone, it supports a range of video formats (including Windows Media) along with integration with popular video download services, allowing you to purchase, download and play TV shows and movies right on the phone. It features a convenient kick stand for handsfree viewing.

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Check out the Sanyo Gorilla Navigation Device which features the first portable car navigation device internally equipped with a terrestrial digital tuner (Seg-12 + Seg-1), enhancing portability and eliminating the need for unsightly wires normally required to connect a separate external tuner.

The new Gorilla is designed to double as a terrestrial digital television inside the home or elsewhere. It is also equipped with a 30GB HDD and automatically converts from its Seg-12 tuner, used when image quality is good – even reproducing high-definition programs at standard quality – to a Seg-1 tuner in locations where the signal is weak, and back again, maximizing digital broadcast reception.

Other features include an expansive 8-inch touch-screen TFT-LCD and a resolution of 336,960 pixels. It measures just 38mm in thickness, 121mm in height and 206.8mm in width, weighing in at just 950 grams.

The company plans initial production of 5,000 units, and will sell the Gorilla NV-HD880FT at a suggested retail price of 225,750 yen.

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With summer approaching and people getting their bikes out more often, TomTom unveiled the new RIDER 2nd Edition navigation device for motorcycles. The RIDER 2nd Edition is an enhanced version of the original Rider and features TomTom Map Share, Help Me!, Fuel Prices Service and even TomTom Traffic with a 30-day free trial. The device features a 3.5 inch 320×240 full TFT color LCD, and comes with 2GB external SD card with maps of USA and Canada preloaded.

Bikers also get access to trip stats for such info as maximum speeds per journey, total miles traveled and distance from home. New maps are available via TomTom HOME or online from their website. Add-on services such as the Fuel Prices service, help riders in finding the nearest and lowest gas prices. The Help Me safety feature gives direct access to emergency service and roadside assistance.

The RIDER 2nd Ed features a rugged ram mount that fits conveniently on all motorcycles and TomTom claims that it will withstand rigorous vigration conditions. The device is IPX-7 compliant, making it waterproof from rain and fuel splashes.

Measuring 4.46″ x 3.79″ x 2.08″, the TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition weighs 11 oz, and is now available for US $649.95.

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Pioneer has just released a new series of advanced navigation systems. The AVIC-F Series includes the Pioneer AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier branded AVIC-F90BT. The following models combine a multitude of functional entertainment capabilities with advanced navigation features that fit the lifestyle of today’s on-the-go consumers.

Each model allows users to link and control their personal devices with connectivity options to Apple’s iPod, Bluetooth, MSN Direct, HD radio, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, single CD, DVD video playback and compressed audio and video playback through USB and SD memory devices. Additionally, each unit offers an advanced conversational voice recognition system for hands-free dialing of compatible Bluetooth enabled cell phones and control of an entire music collection on iPod players.

In short, the Pioneer AVIC-F Series not just provides users with a cool navigational device, it also gives you a high-end audio and video entertainment service. The Pioneer AVIC-F navigation systems can be fully integrated into nearly any car with a double DIN dash opening.

The Pioneer AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier AVIC-F90BT will be available in June 2008 for a suggested price of $850, $1,100 and $1,200 respectively.

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Pioneer’s new AVIC-F500BT Advanced Multimedia Navigation System got the FCC’s seal of approval recently. The navigation device features a map button and scroll wheel on the front, as well as a microphone that lets you use the built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling. A special control button lets you zoom in/out of the map by pressing up and down, while pressing left and right controls the audio track being played.

On the back is the speaker, as well as an external GPS antenna connector. On the side, you find an SD slot for added memory, headphone connector, and of course, the all-important power connector.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but check back with us when the Pioneer AVIC-F500BT device hits the market.

Source: FCC

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Mercury has launched its high-end built-in car navigation system dubbed as the MD5000. The device adapts ‘Mappy United’ map software and supports POP(picture out picture), PIP(picture in picture) and NIP(navigation in picture) and drag & drop function.

Mercury is going for the gold as the MD5000 is designed to use a Monahan 624 Mhz processor, LG’s DMB chipset and PIP chipset independently. Furthermore, the black box function allows its camera to record video of accident for about 18 seconds - 12 seconds before an accident and 6 seconds after.

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This cool-looking gadget is Hyundai’s new navigation device slated to be released something this February although the price isn’t known yet. The high-end PROVIA A7 runs on Intel Monahan 806 MHz processor and is meant for the Korean market. The PROVIA A7 impresses with a 800×480 resolution 7″ LCD monitor. It has the capability to support Navi in Picture functionality and both T-DMB and TPEG service. The PROVIA A7 comes with a joystick, an AV output, a USB 2.0 port, and a 300mAh detachable battery pack.

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Check out what Uniden will have on display at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company’s new line up featuring six GPS products will be showcased, including GPS devices with integrated radar detection capability. Standard features include Bluetooth, text-to-speech and TFT LCD screens that automatically adjust between night and daylight viewable settings. Navteq is behind the map data on these devices.

With pre-loaded maps, 2GB internal map memory and a newly designed windshield mount, Uniden claims the fastest satellite acquisition in the industry. Pictured above is the TRAX430 GPS device.

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The TomTom One XLS combines satellite navigation with greater affordability. Unlike other brand models, the tomtom One does not have a hard drive; its maps of different areas are stored on an included SD Card.

When used with a Bluetooth-enabled phone, the tomtom One can receive real-time updates of traffic and weather and download local maps. The tomtom One is equipped with a touchscreen interface allowing the user to select from several different preloaded voices and languages, with others available for downloading.

Maps are displayed in either a 3D or overhead view on a 3.5-inch, 65,536-color TFT-LCD with 320 X 240 resolution. It is powered by a 3.7V, 1100 mAh, Li-ion battery that is claimed to have a life of 2 hours.

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The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 mobile GPS device has been approved by the FCC, allowing it to go on sale in the US and elsewhere. The Navigation X-970 has a claimed battery life of about 3 hours and features a hands-free functionality for making calls from your mobile phone which can further reduce the battery life. The device features a touch-screen interface and comes with a cigarette lighter charging cable. The provided SD card comes with maps of the USA and Canada.

Equipped with an SiRF Star III type GPS chip, you can enter your destination for finding the directions or use it in free-flow mode where it simply displays your current position on a map. There’s also a My ViaMichelin function that allows you to transfer your favorite addresses, routes and POIs from www.ViaMichelin.com onto your X-970.

Packaging includes a USB cable, ViaMichelin Navigation DVD, two car-mounting systems (windshield or dashboard use) and a manual. No info on the pricing yet.

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New iPAQs? In this day and age of iPhones, Nokia N95s and what not? Well, that’s what HP is planning to unleash anyway. And it’s not just one new model but a slew of line-ups, including the iPAQ 114, iPAQ 214, iPAQ 314, iPAQ 614 and iPAQ 914. That’s the mug-shot right there, from left to right. As can be guessed, the HP iPAQ 914 is the big gun boasting a 2.46″ touchscreen. It also has a 3 MPx camera, support for A-GPS, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and HSDPA network support for hi-speed data. Apparently will be priced in the range of 5500 Swedish krona or around US $800. It’s targeted for release later this year.

The HP iPAQ 614 runs on Windows Mobile and features GPS navigation capabilities and is in the same price range as the iPAQ 914. It is also a Wi-Fi device and, from the photos at least, looks pretty slim. The HP iPAQ 314 is a GPS device with a big 4.3″ screen offering 800×480 pixel resolution and doubles up as a media player. The iPAQ 214 is a handheld computer with Wi-Fi and features a 4 inch screen at VGA resolution.

Rounding up the rumor is the HP iPAQ 114 handheld computer with a 3.5 inch screen, 64 megs of RAM and Bluetooth. It will ship in October.

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TomTom, which jumped to second spot in the US GPS market, unveiled its latest high-end models, the TomTom GO 920 and TomTo GO 920T. With bundled maps of the US, Canada and Europe, the gadgets feature 4GB on-board memory. Curiously, they also feature something called the Enhanced Positioning Technology. One of the neat things about the 920 and 920T is that they handle voice-prompted address entry. Simply speak the address to which you want to drive - including city, street name and address number - and the device will calculate the route.

The 920 and 920T are major updates to the TomTom GO 910/510 devices and feature 4.3 inch touch screen and high quality graphics, including building footprints. Extras include the ability to exchange positions via SMS and recording your driving instructions. Powered by a Lithium-polymer battery, TomTom claims an operational duration of up to 5 hours.

The GO 920 is compatible with RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver for the latest news on traffic in your area. As a bonus, the GO 920T includes the RDS-TMC receiver plus one year subscription to the service. The GO 920 also comes with a Bluetooth remote control for safe operation of the device when driving.

The TomTom GO 920 is priced at US $599.95 and the GO 920T at US $699.95.

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