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Mio MiBuddy Android PND/MID coming 2010; WiMAX version to follow
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Oct 27th 2009 No CommentsNavigation firm Mio is planning to use Android for certain models in their next-gen PND line-up. The Mio MiBuddy range will offer both Android models – complete with GPS navigation, media playback and internet access – and versions using the existing Windows CE-based OS of Mio’s current PND range. While specific hardware details and model numbers are yet to be confirmed, Mio has revealed that the Android models will have WiFi and Bluetooth; future versions may add WiMAX.
TomTom GO I-90 dash-integrated PND promises “infotainment”
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Oct 20th 2009 No CommentsGuaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of English-lovers everywhere, TomTom’s GO I-90 PND promises navigation “infotainment” with a double-DIN chassis and removable touchscreen slate. Intended to curtail the rush of buyers from PNDs to smartphone navigation apps, TomTom’s latest replaces your existing in-car audio head-unit with a combination entertainment system and turn-by-turn direction system.
Garmin silently drops the nuvi 1450
By Shane McGlaun on Friday, Oct 16th 2009 No Comments
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Garmin has silently added the new nuvi 1450 GPS navigation device to its line up without a press release or anything to announce its presence. The 1450 is a slick little device that is priced for the higher-end of the market at $449.99.
Satsports Multi-sports GPS launches
By Shane McGlaun on Thursday, Oct 15th 2009 No CommentsThere are all sorts of uses for GPS devices from plain navigation while driving or walking in unfamiliar areas to helping you improve your golf game. A company from the UK called Satsports has unveiled a new GPS device called the Multi-sports GPS today that bundles GPS for running, biking, skiing, and golfing into one weatherproof device.
HTC HD2 CU S400 Car Kit gets priced, detailed; coming December
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Oct 13th 2009 No CommentsDetails of HTC’s car-kit for the upcoming HD2 Windows Phone have emerged, courtesy of retailer Clove. The HTC HD2 CU S400 Car Upgrade Kit includes a powered windscreen/dashboard mount and a replacement battery cover for the HTC HD2; when the Windows Phone is slotted into place it automatically loads up the finger-friendly NaviPanel navigation menu.
SiRFstarIV GSD4e chip promises always-on, super-frugal GPS
By Chris Davies on Thursday, Oct 8th 2009 No Comments
If you’re tired of sluggish GPS acquisition times, truncated battery life while navigating and PND apps that mistakenly think you’re two blocks away from where you’re actually standing, it’s worth getting excited about CSR’s SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS location processor. Based on the company’s latest SiRFstarIV technology, the GSD4e has its own, dedicated CPU which allows it to maintain a positional lock while keeping power requirements minimal; that, says CSR, makes it ideal for digital cameras, handheld consoles, wearable electronics and other portable devices.
TomTom Start entry-level GPS unveiled
By Shane McGlaun on Tuesday, Oct 6th 2009 No CommentsThe problem with GPS solutions for many drivers is that they just don’t drive enough or take enough long trips to justify the expense of a GPS solution. TomTom has announced a new GPS device specifically for entry-level users who don’t spend much time in the car, but still want navigation when they are in the car. The device is called the TomTom Start.
Navin miniHomer GPS waterproof keyring compass
By Chris Davies on Friday, Oct 2nd 2009 1 CommentIf you’ve ever lost your car, wife or house because of your poor sense of direction, then the miniHomer from Navin may save the day. A keyring-sized GPS compass, the miniHomer may not have an appetite for donuts but it will store up to five different locations (one of which could be a donut store, admittedly) and guide you back to them with a digital compass.
iPhone ARider head-up GPS display for bikers [Video]
By Chris Davies on Thursday, Sep 24th 2009 No CommentsThe addition of a digital compass to the iPhone 3GS has turned it into an essential city navigation tool for many pedestrians, but what if you’re more commonly found on a bike? Japanese firm Ubiquitous Entertainment have put together a prototype called iPhone ARider, which uses a retractable head-mounted display and a 3GS to show live navigation to a biker.
Video demo after the cut
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