It’s a quiet loud statement, but it’s based on certain reason. Just a year or two ago a few models of phones with high-quality GPS (as a receiver and software) were produced. Now there are several navigation systems for all new mobile platforms.

While the market of personal navigators is experiencing growth, according to iSuppli it’s expected to sell 114 million devices by the end of the year, two times more than GPS-smartphones (57.8 million).

However, the new phone models get bigger and bigger screens (2.8″ is no longer considered extraordinary rate), greater capacity, faster processors and, most important, the increasingly active support for developers.

You can also access AAA-Approved auto repair shops and other businesses that offer AAA member discounts and Magellan assures you they won’t lead you on a wild goose chase as all listings include exact GPS locations. Retails for around $299.00

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 video, WiFi, and a slot for microSD memory cards. The device supports 3.5G and four band GSM.

At Computex 2009 in Taipei Mio Explora K75 was awarded Best Choice Award. Release date of the smartphone and the price has not been reported.

«As each of us is looking for ways to get more results with less effort, navigators Oregon 550 and 550t are in the form of universal devices which can be used in any weather, at any place and at any time», – said Vice President of Garmin Dan Bartel. «It is very easy to use, navigators will help you to leave another necessary device at home -camera is on board of 550 and 550t », – he added. 3.2 MP camera with a function of geotagging has fourfold optical zoom, for storing images aside 850 MB of internal memory, also a slot for MicroSD cards.

Both devices have a 3″ touch display with protection from direct sunlight. With respect to GPS capabilities, that among these are the electronic compass, altimeter and the ability to memorize 200 lines and 2000 pixels of POI. NiMH-AA batteries should provide up to 16 hours.

Oregon 550 should soon appear in major trade networks at a cost of $499.99; model Oregon 550t, differing only with pre-installed detailed maps of North America with a 3D-rendering, will be offered for $599.99.

Head of Mio said that next week four new devices under a new brand Navman Mio will be presented to the public. In doing so, he kept silent about the technical specifications of new car GPS navigators, noting only that the first three devices will be on sale in May, and the fourth probably in the summer.

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.

You can save 10 routes in your browser, and Garmin 1490T will calculate the most efficient route for the trip. But if the cost of gasoline is a more important indicator, 1490T is able to calculate the path, the optimum in terms of energy.

For travelers to far regions of world an automatic correction of time zones is included, and support for Bluetooth enables you to use the device as a full headset. In addition, Nuvi 1490T is not a purely auto GPS device, all walking features are also supported.

The release of a product is expected in July at a cost of about $500.

Oregon 500 is different from its predecessor, mainly because of the presence of the camera with automatic geotagging.

The Oregon 500, like the 400 model, is equipped with a 3″ touch screen display with a resolution of 400×240 is rugged enought to be protected from falls, moisture and dust.

It operates on two AA batteries and will be very useful for different purposes because of the availability of an electronic compass, altimeter, microSD card slot and picture viewer program.

Technology of GPS, originally used only in smartphones, has become almost standard for the modern business-class phones. Berg Insight expects that the widespread implementation of GPS in the middle market segment of mobile phones will start already this year.

The report reveals a number of reasons why such an impressive movement of technology to the mass consumer. The main of them is called the strategic interest of producers to create a mobile tied to location services that enhance their business performance. Andre Malmi, senior analyst of the company, GPS receiver in a new phone is a good argument for the replacement of the old device with an advanced one.

Garmin 310XT offers wireless connection and synchronization with cardiomanitors of Garmin, and any other equipment which supports ANT +. Big display clock is able to demonstrate the speed of an athlete, distance traveled and calories expended. The gadget also a possibility to sound and vibrate to let you know the fulfillment of the task.

Future price of Forerunner 310XT has not yet been announced.

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 model) and feature “Text to Speech” (voice prompts). The best model nuvi 1260T also supports the service warning of traffic jams in real time from NAVTEQ and can connect to a mobile phone via Bluetooth as a hands free system.

The price of nuvi 1200, nuvi 1250 and nuvi 1260T is $200, $250 and $300 respectively.

The second new line of navigators nuvi 1300 consists of five models with the 4.3 inch display and different features: from basic to “advanced.” They also come with different set of maps. Older model series – nuvi 1350T, 1370T and 1390T support service NAVTEQ, where drivers can learn about the density of roads, and 1370T and 1390T, can even work as a wireless hands-free device.

The price of nuvi 1300, nuvi 1350, nuvi 1350T, nuvi 1370T and nuvi 1390T is $250, $300, $350, $450 and $400 respectively.

All new series of nuvi 1200 and 1300 will be available during the second quarter of this year. According to Garmin, these GPS systems are suitable for drivers of cars and pedestrians.

Explora K70 is optimized for GPS navigation and has its own pre-installed software. Mio put in K70 a powerful heart Qualcomm MSM7201 528 MHz and 128 MB of RAM. One of the notable features of this unit is its size and weight – only 11.9 thick, 115 g.
Mio K70 battery can offer up to 4 hours of GPS usage time, up to 4.5 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours of stand-by time.

Of course, Mio K70 Explora is not the only a GPS phone of the manufacturer, but we can say with certainty that it is the most attractive one.

No info yet about its cost and release date yet.

Images of high resolution, 3D landscapes, the prevention of road traffic – all this is intended to be an advantage over other device phones with GPS-receiver.

As can be seen in the picture, Nokia 6710 has slider form factor and has a 5 MP camera. Shipments are scheduled for the third quarter of this year at a price of EUR300.

Nuvifone M20 is also positioned as a LBS services device. That is, the smartphone provides access to information relevant to specific areas: search, social networking, sharing photos linking them to exact coordinates, etc. And, of course, the communicator has advanced navigational features.

Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 Specifications:

• Mobile networks GSM/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA (900/2100 MHz) or GSM/EDGE (850/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA (850/1900 MHz)
• Operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Processor Qualcomm 7200A 528 MHz
• 2.8 inch touch display with a resolution of 480×640 pixels, showing up to 65K colors
• 3 MP camera with autofocus and support for geotagging
• Built-in memory – 4 or 8 GB
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, mini USB 2.0
• GPS module, accelerometer
• The battery capacity of 920 mAh
• Talk time – 3 hours (3G), 2,8 hours (2G)
• Dimensions – 95,3×52,5h12,8 mm
• Weight – 99 grams (with battery)

Recall, the company recently announced a co-branded Garmin-Asus new line of mobile devices, Garmin-Asus nuvifone, the first of which was the nuvifone G60, announced a year ago. Model Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 is the second from the new series. Communicator will be demonstrated at the forthcoming exhibition Mobile World Congress 2009. The exact dates of release and the approximate price of a Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 has not yet been determined, the company is going to announce this information during the first half of the 2009.

Among the specifications of Pharos Traveler 117 are 2.8 inch touch sensitive display with a VGA resolution of 480×640 pixels, 2-MP camera, GPS receiver, processor Qualcomm MSM7201-90 400 MHz, 256 MB ROM and 128 MB of RAM, as well as support for mobile Networks GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA/UMTS, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.

Pharos Traveler 117 was announced in November last year. GPS smartphone is available now for pre-order at Pharos at a price of $529.95 without a contract with any operator.

The GPS system runs iGO 8 software, has a 4.3″ screen, a processor with a clock speed of 400 MHz and 128 MB of RAM. SiRF III chip is used to feature SiRF InstantFixII, which allows you to quickly determine the location of gps system.

Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro Z250 GPS sytem constantly uses logo of Ferrari.