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Smartphones displace personal GPS receivers from the market

iSuppli has published it’s forecast on personal GPS-navigation. According to it, almost all new smartphones will have built-in GPS-receivers by 2011, and by 2014 specialized PND (Personal Navigation Device) may disappear from the market at all. It’s a quiet loud statement, but it’s based on certain reason. Just a year or two ago a few [...]

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Magellan RoadMate 1475T

The Magellan RoadMate 1475T sports the new OneTouch favorites menu that places personally selected addresses and searches that are accessible by just a simple click. The Magellan RoadMate series also comes with searchable AAA TourBook listings comprised of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants and lodgings, as well as attractions, events and campgrounds, making it easier to [...]

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Mio Explora K75 GPS smartphone

Mio K75 Explora GPS-smartphones has Qualcomm MSM7201A processor inside with a clock frequency of 528 MHz and is equipped with a GPS-receiver Qualcomm gpsOne. Mio K75 Explora runs Windows Mobile 6.1. In addition, Explora K75 is equipped with a 3.5 inch touch screen with a resolution of 400×240 pixels, 3 megapixel camera, additional VGA-camera for [...]

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Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t GPS navigators

A well-known manufacturer of navigation devices, Garmin has released new GPS navigators for pedestrians, cyclists and other users, in addition to core functions can also make photographs with a camer having resolution of 3.2 MP. «As each of us is looking for ways to get more results with less effort, navigators Oregon 550 and 550t [...]

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Mio Navman to announce four new GPS receivers

Two years after acquiring the competing satellite navigation brand Navman GPS – device manufacturer Mio is preparing to announce four new devices with this name. Mio is owned by Mitac, which bought, several units of Navman in March 2007 (including Navman Europe for $ 16 million), and produces a line of navigation products Digiwalker. Head [...]

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Garmin Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigator

Leading GPS device producer Garmin has released premium series of Nuvi navigator with a 5″ touch screen and a quarter of a lesser thickness compared with other series. Described as a «perfect device for anyone who cares about navigation», Garmin Nuvi 1490T has a complete set of features that include built-in warning of traffic jams. [...]

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Rumor: Garmin Oregon 500 GPS-receiver

It seems, Garmin is preparing a succesor for its GPS receiver Oregon 400 as Oregon 500 leaked in rumors before its official presentation. Although not yet officially announced, British Handtec.co.uk, is already taking pre-orders at a price of about $490. Oregon 500 is different from its predecessor, mainly because of the presence of the camera [...]

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Sales of GPS phones are up 178%

According to a recent report from Berg Insight, global sales of GSM/WCDMA mobile phones equipped with GPS receiver, were 78 million devices total, which means a significant increase in 178.6%. But this is only the beginning – by 2014, according to analysts, will be sold 770 million of these gadgets. Technology of GPS, originally used [...]

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Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Watch

Garmin announced new model of GPS clock for athletes, known as Forerunner 310XT. Watches are water-resistance (up to 50 meters) and batteries for 20 hours. According to the manufacturer’s announcement of this device is timed to the marathon in Boston and Paris. Garmin 310XT offers wireless connection and synchronization with cardiomanitors of Garmin, and any [...]

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Garmin nuvi 1200 and 1300 series of GPS navigators

Garmin introduced two new series of nuvi navigators: nuvi 1200 and 1300. Nuvi 1200 Series includes models nuvi 1200, nuvi 1250 and nuvi 1260T. This are fairly simple devices that offer basic navigation functionality. They are equipped with 3.5 inch touch display, supported by maps of Europe and North America (different kits depending on the [...]

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Mio K70 Explora – WinMo GPS Phone

Taiwanese company Mio introduced another GPS phone Explora K70. This device is running WinMo 6.1 Pro and has a 3.5 inch WQVGA screen of 240×400 pixels, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and geo-tagging, Wi-Fi and an accelerometer to automatically rotate the screen, Bluetooth 2.1 and a MicroSD/SDHC card slot to expend its memory. Explora K70 [...]

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MWC: Nokia 6710 Navigator – advanced GPS phone

As part of the 2009 MWC Nokia announced the expansion of its Navigator series. Since the first GPS smartphone released by Finnish manufacturer has been almost 2 years, and by that time, many manufacturers have already got devices that support GPS. How Nokia 6710 Navigator will be able to attract a potential buyer? Markku Suomi [...]

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Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 announced

Companies Garmin and ASUSTeK Computer have announced a joint development – Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20. This is a great smartphone with touch screen running Windows Mobile Professional. According to producers, it was created, mainly for professionals who need a functional and stylish solution for both work and personal life. Nuvifone M20 is also positioned as a [...]

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Pharos Traveler 117 for $529.95 available for pre-order in US

GPS Windows Mobile smartphones Pharos Traveler 117 from Pharos Science & Applications has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This allows you to use and sell the model in the U.S.. Communicator is made by Inventec, like many other devices, Pharos, is made mostly for GPS navigation. Among the specifications of Pharos Traveler [...]

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Car GPS Sytem – Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250

The German company Becker has the right to produce GPS devices using the brand name and logo of Ferrari – and do enjoy pleasure of using it. Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250 is the most current car gps system. The GPS system runs iGO 8 software, has a 4.3″ screen, a processor with a clock [...]

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