The camera will activate as soon as the car is put into reverse and will change the image on the screen of the GPS device to show what is behind the driver. The camera is dust, waterproof, and has a wide-angle 120-degree lens. The transmitter sits in the car’s trunk and is also dust and waterproof. The camera has a wireless range of 45-feet and can be adjusted for up to 45-degrees for the best image on different vehicles.

The camera kit will ship with the camera, transmitter, wireless receiver, power adapter for the vehicle, and the hardware needed for install. It will be offered on Amazon.com and via automotive specialty shows for $149.99. It looks like the only wire you need to run is the power for the camera and for the receiver.

One of the biggest complaints consumers have had in the past with any GPS was the costly expense of updating the maps. In some cases the new map download was more than half the price of simply buying another GPS. Owners of the RoadMate 5175T-LM will no longer have to worry, as free lifetime map updates are included with purchase. This will help the GPS stay more competitive, since Google Maps users never need to purchase upgrades.

The web browser is also a nice touch. Not everyone has a smartphone yet, and browsing the web is very cumbersome on most traditional cell phones. Giving users the ability to use the GPS for quick browsing may cause some consumers to delay the purchase of a smartphone and simply rely on their GPS. Not having a monthly data plan or other monthly charges is also another benefit over a smartphone.

The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM has a 5 inch hi-resolution screen that can be viewed in portrait or landscape. The suggested retail price is $299.99 and is likely to hit stores soon. With that kind of price tag, will consumers opt for the GPS, or decide to go for something with more features like a tablet? The RoadMate 5175T-LM definitely solves some of the main issues that have frustrated GPS users for years, but will it be enough to compete against new feature rich smartphones and tablets?

[via Magellan GPS]

Now remember, these are hand-picked by our staff, and almost certainly are the best deals you’re going to find on the products (or similar products) sold on Black Friday. If you’ve got any additions or suggestions you’d like to make, feel free to comment below and we’ll more than likely add them to the big lists. This list is centered around electronics, but isn’t limited to them, as we know you love accessories and wacky weirdness as well.

Online
One Year of Eye-Fi Premium [DISCOUNT REVEALED DAY OF]
StealthArmor full-body kits for $15 [$45 DISCOUNT]
$89 Kindle 2 for Amazon’s Black Friday sale
M&M’s All Orders Over $30 [20% OFF]
Clear Spot® 4G for $20 at Clear [SAVING $80]
17.3″ Sony VAIO VPCEC3AFX/BJ Core i5 Laptop w/1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650 & Blu-ray for $1,099.99 with free shipping at Sony Style [SAVING $100]
Vannen Artist Watches for HALF OFF at VannenWatches Online Store [SAVING $42]

In the Streets
Panasonic TC-P50U2 1080p 50-inch HDTV for $700 at Best Buy [SAVING $150]
Vizio XVT553SV 1080p 55-inch LCD HDTV for $1,498 at Sam’s Club [SAVING $149.99]
Sony 15.5″ VAIO Laptop with 3GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive and Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor Blu-ray player and Karate Kid Blu-ray Disk for $499 at Best Buy [SAVING $239.97]
HP Pavilion p6624y with a quad-core AMD processor, 8GB of memory, and a 1TB hard drive with 23-inch monitor and wireless printer for $600 at Best Buy [NORMALLY $100 MORE WITH NO ACCESSORIES]
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 for $150 at Staples [SAVING $60]
Magellan Maestro 3100 GPS Navigation System for $129.99 at Radio Shack [SAVING $85]
Klipsch Synergy III 8″ 2-Way Dual-Woofer Floorstanding Speaker for $222.99 at Best Buy [SAVING $160]
PlayStation 3 80GB with 15 Blu-ray movies for $499 at Wal-mart [SAVING $200] — NOTE, this is SATURDAY ONLY
10.1″ Acer Aspire AOD255-2331 netbook for $179.99 at RadioShack [SAVING $100]
Nintendo Wii Console (Black) w/ Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Remote Plus for $169.99 at Best Buy [SAVING $30]
Gowalla/Amazon.com $50 Gift Code for FREE at Hidden Locations (SCAVENGER HUNT) [SAVING 100%]
HTC HD7 for FREE at T-Mobile [SAVING $199] – WHEN YOU BUY ONE AT FULL PRICE W/2-YEAR CONTRACT

Now REMEMBER, as you go out (or stay at home, for that matter) on this day of massive buyings and sellings, be safe, and remember that NO DEAL is worth getting punched in the face over.

As for the PND functionality, preloaded is the company’s World Edition map which includes a complete road network for the US, Canada, Western Europe and Australia, as well as water features, urban and rural land use, and a realistic shaded relief background.  The 710 throws in Summit Seriestopographic mapping and Magellan’s City Series turn-by-turn map for road directions.

All models have 16hrs of battery life, programmable hardware keys – which can be set to trigger the camera or other features – and, on the eXplorist 610 and 710, a 3-axis electronic compass and a barometric altimeter.  The Magellan eXplorist 510 is $349.99, the eXplorist 610 is $449.99, and the eXplorist 710 is $549.99.

Press Release:

Magellan® Launches Next Generation of eXplorist® Outdoor Handheld GPS Devices

Rugged, Waterproof Navigation Devices Are Designed to Enable Recording, Geotagging and Sharing of Outdoor Adventures

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – July 14, 2010 – Magellan today unveiled the next generation of its award-winning, rugged eXplorist handheld GPS devices for the outdoor recreation market.

The new eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 devices allow adventurers to navigate to outdoor destinations worldwide, capture geotagged photos along the way, and share their experiences online when they return home. Each eXplorist model combines high-sensitivity GPS, an intuitive user interface, easy-to-read mapping and accurate navigation. The new series of handheld GPS units are being revealed at the OutDoor Trade Fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and will be available to consumers inNorth America, Europe, and many other countries worldwide in the 4th quarter, 2010.

“With the popularity of social networks, the GPS industry is shifting towards more online experience sharing,” said Justin Doucette, Director, Outdoor Product Marketing, Magellan. “There are many sites that allow for geographic and multimedia data to be posted and shared with others. The eXplorist series allows users to bring their adventures home with them, catalog for future reference, and share online with family and friends.”

All three new eXplorist handheld GPS units come equipped with a camera, microphone, and speaker to enable users to record and share their adventures with friends.

Each eXplorist device features a 3.0-inch color touch screen, a 3.2 mega-pixel camera with auto-focus, microphone and speaker to record geo-referenced images, videos, and voice notes. All products in the eXplorist series are waterproof (IPX-7) and come preloaded with the most detailed worldwide map in the industry. Magellan’s World Edition map includes a complete road network for the U.S., Canada, Western Europe and Australia, as well as water features, urban and rural land use, and a realistic shaded relief background.

The top-of-the-line eXplorist 710 combines the best of on-road and off-road navigation. Built-in maps get adventurers from doorstep to trailhead to summit and back. The eXplorist 710 includes both Magellan’s highly detailed Summit Seriestopographic map and its City Series turn-by-turn map which allows users to navigate their vehicles through busy city streets on their way to their outdoor adventures. The eXplorist 610 and 710 feature a 3-axis electronic compass and a barometric altimeter that provide precise orientation, accurate elevation information, and enables for weather pattern tracking.

Each model in the eXplorist series also includes several innovative features, such as Magellan’s award-winning OneTouch™ favorites menu, enabling users to instantly access bookmarked locations, searches, and functions. The industrial design incorporates silent proximity alarms. And, to complement the 3.0-inch touch screen, each device has two customizable hard buttons to take a photograph, mark a waypoint, or provide quick access to a number of other preferred features.

The new eXplorist devices also include essential outdoor features such as expandable memory, paperless geocaching, GPX compatibility, 16 hours of battery life, high sensitivity GPS enabling 3-5 meters of accuracy, vertical profiling, a digital almanac, track summary statistics and area calculation.

The Magellan eXplorist 510 GPS device will be introduced at an M.S.R.P. of USD $349.99, the eXplorist 610 at an M.S.R.P. of USD $449.99, and the eXplorist 710 at an M.S.R.P. of USD $549.99. The units will ship with a standard mini USB cable and 2 lithium disposable AA batteries. With the purchase of a Magellan® eXplorist GPS device customers will receive a 30-day free premium membership to http://geocaching.com.

The new generation of eXplorist GPS handheld devices joins several other new introductions by Magellan this year in the outdoor navigation market. The eXplorist GC, a device 100% dedicated to geocaching, and the ToughCase™, a device that transforms your iPhone or iPod Touch into a rugged, handheld GPS device, were launched earlier this year.

For more information, visit magellangps.com.

About MiTAC Digital Corporation
MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate® portable car navigation, Outdoor and Mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan visit magellangps.com.

2010 MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, Roadmate and the Magellan logo are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and One Touch and ToughCase are Trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corp. All rights reserved. iPhone and iPod are trademarks, of Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

There’s also a 1,840mAh battery in there too, which Magellan reckon is sufficient to double your iPhone’s runtimes, while the SiRFstar III GPS chipset is accurate down to three meters.  It’s not just usable with the company’s own RoadMate software, either; just about any GPS app in the App Store should get the positioning boost.

You can’t exactly call the ToughCase slick or minimal, but there’s full access to all the regular iPhone/iPod touch controls together with indicators showing its own battery status.  A mounting clip on the back lets it be easily used with Magellan’s various in-car, bike and other mounts.  It’ll work with the iPhone 3G and 3GS (though not the iPhone 4) together with the iPod touch 2nd- and 3rd-generation, and is available now priced at $199.99.

Press Release:

Magellan GPS Launches Rugged, Waterproof ToughCase for iPhone and iPod touch

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (June 29, 2010) – Magellan GPS today launched the ToughCase, a refined yet rugged protective case, giving iPhone and iPod touch waterproof capabilities, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor professionals.

Available worldwide, featuring built-in GPS, ToughCase enhances the accuracy of location-based and GPS applications for iPhone 3G and iPod touch, while protecting the device and providing unmatched accessibility to all iPhone and iPod touch features.

“The ToughCase is the ideal solution for all outdoor users. From kayakers to golfers, mountain bikers to construction workers, it provides a level of protection and performance previously unavailable in other cases,” said Justin Doucette, Director of Product Marketing for Magellan GPS. “The ToughCase protects against harmful elements such as dust, rain, mud, water and snow.”

The unique case design allows 100 percent access to Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, allowing users to receive and place calls while the device is protected. The ToughCase meets IPX-7 waterproof standards, enabling the device to be submerged at a depth of 1-meter for up to 30 minutes. The integrated 1840 mAh battery will double the life of the device based on normal usage and the built-in high sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS chipset delivers up to 3 meters of accuracy.

The ToughCase is compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (second and third generation). The ToughCase will be available at MagellanGPS.com and Apple Stores at www.apple.com. The ToughCase retails at an MSRP of USD $199.99.

ToughCase extends Magellan’s comprehensive solutions for iPhone and iPod touch, which include the Magellan RoadMate turn-by-turn navigation app and the Magellan Premium Car Kit – an innovative 3-in-1 vehicle mount for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and second and third generation iPod touch enhancing their performance as a hands-free navigation solution.

The Magellan RoadMate turn-by-turn navigation app is available for $49.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About MiTAC Digital Corporation

MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series of portable car navigation, outdoor and mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

The largest PND on offer is the Magellan RoadMate 5045, which has a 5-inch touchscreen and lifetime traffic updates.  Interestingly, while it has the largest display, it lacks some of the features of the high-end RoadMate 30xx models, many of which have hands-free calling via Bluetooth.

• Magellan RoadMate 5045 – 5” screen, lifetime traffic $219.99
• Magellan RoadMate 3065 – 4.7” screen, includes Traffic Wakeup feature, Bluetooth $299.99
• Magellan RoadMate 3055 – 4.7” screen, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth $249.99
• Magellan RoadMate 3045-LM – 4.7” screen, lifetime map updates, lifetime traffic $229.99
• Magellan RoadMate 3045-MU – 4.7” screen, one free map update, lifetime traffic
• Magellan RoadMate 3045 – 4.7” screen, lifetime traffic $199.99
• Magellan RoadMate 2045 – 4.3” screen, lifetime traffic $199.99
• Magellan RoadMate 2036-MU – 4.3” screen, one free map update, lifetime traffic $199.99
• Magellan RoadMate 2036 – 4.3” screen, lifetime traffic $179.99
• Magellan RoadMate 2035 – 4.3” screen, lifetime traffic (contiguous US, Hawaii and Puerto Rico only) $169.99

All but the 2035 come with AAA TourBook integration and lane guidance.  Most models are available to order now, with free shipping from Magellan’s site.

[via GPS Track Log]

“In many cases, traffic information on your GPS can be delayed up to 20 minutes. A delay could mean that you have begun your commute and are already in a traffic situation which could have been avoided. The Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter includes the premium Traffic Wakeup feature. Traffic Wakeup automatically powers on your GPS at the time you set and provides real-time traffic updates. Easily have traffic updates ready for you before you even leave for your destination.” Magellan description

Fresh through the FCC, the RoadMate 3065 manual describes the Traffic Wakeup feature as a premium app, which implies you may have to pay extra for it.  Still, the functionality is pretty straightforward – turn on earlier, grab data earlier, hopefully then power off in the meantime so that the battery doesn’t expire mid-way through your actual journey.

The rest of the PND’s functionality are apparently pretty much par for the course, with control via a large touchscreen and ports including a microSD slot and mini-USB.  No word on specific release dates or pricing, at this stage.

That gets you integrated AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance, together with the company’s OneTouch UI that promises easier access to frequently searched-for addresses, favorites and other common details.  The 1700 is preinstalled with US, Canada and Puerto Rico mapping, and has highway lane assistance, spoken street names and route-optimization for multi-destination journeys.

Since you can’t take on mobile phone navigation apps without a few added extras these days, Magellan have thrown a couple of neat tricks into the RoadMate mix.  The 1700 has a microSD card slot, for use as a PND, but also has a video-in jack which means you can use it as a larger display with your iPod or other video source.  Bizarrely, though, they don’t supply any cables to actually do that, so we can see many people never actually realizing the feature exists.

[via GPS Tracklog]

First and foremost, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 is seven-inches of widescreen pleasure. It’s finger friendly to say the least, and it boasts a pretty clear image for you to stare at, and poke mercilessly. It’s gone up on a few retailer’s websites, boasting the standard RoadMate features, which are not limited to: entire maps of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada; on board AAA TourBook lists; text-to-speech; a MicroSD card slot for memory expansion; and six million points of interest.

Of course, as these things go, there isn’t any word on a release date at this point. Going by what some retailers are saying, such as Best Buy, they’ve got a target window between September 14th and 21st. They’ve got the price at $299.99, like the Magellan Maestro 4700 from a few months back. If the release date pans out like we think it will, then September just got a bit heavier with its tech releases, and we’re beginning to wonder if our pocketbooks are going to be able to keep up.

[via Engadget]

There’s also POI from the AAA TourBook, and a double-capacity “OneTouch” favorites menu for more frequently-visited destination.  Magellan have given the Maestro 4700 predictive traffic, which uses previous traffic patterns to plan journeys that will bypass known slow points, and there are 3D landmarks to allow drivers to better orient themselves. 

A pedestrian mode with “find my car” feature rounds out the major specifications.  The Magellan Maestro 4700 is shipping now, with a windshield mount and cradle, 12-volt power adapter, USB cable, pouch and on-dash adhesive mounting disc.  It has an MRSP of $299.99.

[via GPS Tracklog]

Press Release:

Magellan(R) Unveils Next Generation Maestro(TM)

Magellan Maestro 4700 Boasts a New Design with a 4.7-inch Display, Voice Command, Bluetooth, and Highway Lane Assist

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire/ — Magellan, one of the leading GPS brands, introduces the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device. The ultra-slim device features a wide 4.7-inch color touch screen and includes many premium features to deliver a robust navigation experience for users. In addition to Magellan’s OneTouch user interface, the Magellan Maestro 4700 device also performs advanced navigation tasks with built-in voice command capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth calling.

“The Magellan Maestro 4700 lets you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,” said Mike Wagner, senior director of product marketing for Magellan. “We have incorporated voice command, Bluetooth, and highway lane assist to help you reach your destination with confidence. The large 4.7-inch screen is easily viewable in all lighting conditions. Thanks to our unique OneTouch favorites menu and our AAA partnership, the Magellan Maestro 4700 makes trip planning and traveling easier and less stressful.”

The Magellan Maestro 4700 features several premium features including:

– Exclusive OneTouch(TM) Favorites Menu: Access favorite destinations
and searches with personalized bookmarks. Reach your favorite cafe or
restaurant in any city with a single touch. To meet consumer
requests, the Magellan Maestro 4700 now offers an additional twelve
bookmarks to save favorites.
– Bluetooth Compatible Hands-Free Calling: Make or receive calls using
a compatible cell phone. Access your phone’s address book to access
up to 1000 numbers directly from your Magellan Maestro 4700. The
noise-cancelling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard
clearly.
– Predictive Traffic: Analyzes past traffic patterns when creating a
route to help you avoid known delays. Choose to stay on your current
route or go with suggested less congested routes.
– Instant Access to All Points Of Interest (POI): Perform one search
and get results from both the standard POI database and the
Magellan-exclusive AAA TourBook(R) guide. Results are organized in a
tabbed format.
– “Find Your Car” with Pedestrian Mode: Remembers the location of your
car in parking lots, airports, malls, universities, amusement parks or
stadiums. When your day is done the Magellan Maestro 4700 will
automatically guide you to your car.
– 3D Landmarks: Displays visual cues to help drivers perform maneuvers
and find destinations.
– Larger Fonts: Makes viewing easier and safer while driving.
– Intuitive, Context-Driven Touch Zones: Provides drivers with a
completely interactive map screen.
– New Address Book: Makes adding an address a snap with smart address
summary that lets users save complete itineraries.

– QuickSpell(R) with Smart City Search: Allows quick, single-address
entry or convenient multi-destination trip planning, including route
optimization.The manufacturer’s suggested price for the Magellan Maestro 4700 is $299.99. It ships with a windshield mount and cradle; 12-volt vehicle power adapter; USB cable, protective pouch, adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting; and quick reference guide. For additional accessories, including cases, pouches, and other mounting options, visit www.MagellanGPS.com.

Map updates for Magellan products can be purchased separately.

About MiTAC Digital Corp.MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play their way with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate(R), and MaestroTM series portable car navigation systems, as well as the Magellan Triton(R) outdoor handheld navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com/.

About AAA

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its’ founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at www.AAA.com.

The Magellan logo, Magellan, RoadMate, QuickSpell, Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and OneTouch, Maestro are trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corp. All rights reserved. The AAA TourBook, Roadside Assistance are trademarks of American Automobile Association. AAA(C) 2009 All rights reserved. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners.

There’s also Magellan’s OneTouch interface, which couple’s often-accessed addresses from the favorites list with some defaults, including an emergency location, together with common POI searches or records.  Connections include a USB for recharging as well as hooking the 4700 up to a computer, and a microSD card slot.

The Maestro 4700 also supports traffic updates, although it requires the Traffic Link adapter which is sold separately.  Obviously there’s no word on when we can expect to see the PND on shelves, but we wouldn’t expect to have to wait too long.

[via GPSTracklog]

Each has text-to-speech, mapping of USA, Canada and Puerto Rico, and an anti-glare screen.  The 1440 also gets the AAA TourBook, which includes hotel and restaurant listings and ratings and roadside assistance; there’s also highway lane assist and an optional traffic updates system.

Both PNDs are available to pre-order now.  The Magellan RoadMate 1440 is priced at $199.99 from Amazon, while the Magellan RoadMate 1340 is $179.99 from Amazon.

[via NaviGadget]

Other functionality includes the AAA TourBook Guide and Roadside Assistance, plus SmartDetour and a microSD card slot.  Magellan supply the RoadMate 1470 with full NAVTEQ mapping of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, together with searchable POIs, spoken street names and optional Mexico mapping.

There’s no Bluetooth for hands-free support, nor an FM transmitter to route audio through your car stereo, but the price reflects that.  The Magellan RoadMate 1470 retails for $229.99; if you buy before April 30th, the Traffic Link power adapter (which includes both an in-car charger and traffic updates receiver, and normally retails for $79.99) is free.

[via GPS Tracklog]

MiTAC are the parent company of subsidiaries Mio and GETAC, both known for their GPS products.  It’s possible that the Magellan product range could be integrated with the Mio range, or it could continue until end-of-life under the Magellan brand which would then be retired.

Earlier this month, Panasonic announced it would be withdrawing from the European satnav market, faced with dramatically falling prices.  The standalone GPS market has suffered from the rise in mobile handsets with integrated GPS and data connectivity, with the market becoming saturated and buyers unwilling to spend on premium devices.

Press Release:

Magellan Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell the Magellan Consumer Products Division to MiTAC International Corporation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 15 — Magellan Navigation, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Magellan consumer products division to MiTAC International Corp. Closing of the transaction is anticipated in January of 2009. Financial terms are not disclosed.

Recognized as an industry innovator, the Magellan consumer products division is the creator of the award-winning Magellan(R) RoadMate(R) and Maestro(TM) series portable car navigation systems, and the Magellan Triton(R) outdoor handheld navigation devices. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand.

About Magellan

Magellan allows people to travel, work and play their way with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate, and Maestro series portable car navigation systems, as well as the CrossoverGPS(TM) and Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices. Magellan is privately held and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

About MiTAC International Corp.

MiTAC International is a global ITC (information technology & consumer electronics) company headquartered in Taiwan and publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Its business spans three major areas — mobile communications (personal navigation devices, GPS smart phones and mobile Internet devices), enterprise systems (workstations, servers, and storage equipment) and client systems (personal computers and digital home entertainment products). MiTAC International has large vertically integrated manufacturing sites in China, as well as extensive R&D facilities in US, China, Taiwan and New Zealand. MiTAC International also has marketing operations in the U.S., West Europe, Central East Europe, APAC, China, Japan, Australia and rest of the world. The company is recognized by the industry for its innovative product design capability as well as its integrated design-and-delivery system. For more information about Mitac, please go to: http://www.mitac.com 

[via GPSTracklog; thanks Rich!]

These new models include the Maestro 4350 and the Maestro 4370. Both are super portable and feature the OneTouch interface, offering up fast and easy selection of favorited destinations. This makes it much easier to select frequently traveled destinations while on the go, without having to stop and go through a complex set of menus.

Multimedia functions can be added, as can Bluetooth. Both devices also feature traffic receivers, lane guidance and text-to-speech. However, they do differ slightly. The 4350 model features a less impressive resolution than the 4370, which is available for purchase from Best Buy, only. Both models supposedly cost $499.99, but the 4370 is on sale at Best Buy for $399.

Its thin too, thinner than the Maestro 3200. I have to admit, I didn’t know thickness was an issue with GPS units, I mean last I looked TomTom GPS units were one of the top selling units around and they are fat as hell compared to most other navigation units.

Regardless, rumor is, this model was kind of made for release on Black Friday. If that were the case, it would probably do well on that day with an attractive look, a fairly well known brand name and a $230 or less price tag. If you are in a real hurry you can get it now on Amazon for $230, but if I had to guess, it’ll probably get cheaper by Black Friday.

RoadMate 1200 appears on Magellan’s website [via navigadget]

The Magellan CrossoverGPS comes with full-featured driving GPS guidance with turn-by-turn voice, text, and visual directions, preloaded topographic contour maps of the lower 48 states, a color touchscreen, and multimedia capabilities such as playing MP3s and picture viewing. It can also be upgraded to have live traffic updates and rerouting.

The unit measures just 3.4 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches and has an 8-hour battery life. Priced at $549.