No official information has even been released about the TomTom Eclipse AVN4430, but we got our hands on some information anyway. In fact, this new system is a navigation device and car stereo all in one showcasing a collaboration between TomTom and Eclipse. And the only reason anyone has gotten a look at is is due to the announcement that it will win an award at 2009 CES.
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‘navigation’ Stories
Nextar Q4-01 and Q4-02 GPS systems now available
If the Nextar Q4-MD that had MSN Direct access wasn't your style or it was simply too expensive, you might wish to consider the Q4-01 or the Q4-02 as your navigation device of choice. Both contribute to Nextar's Q-series and feature 4.3-inch touchscreens with NAVTEQ maps and voice directions.
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Navigon 7200T GPS Review
With prices of basic standalone PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices) racing to the bottom, and increasing threats from navigation apps on mobile devices, what’s a company to do when they want to make a premium GPS device? If you’re Navigon, and the PND is the 7200T, you stuff it full of real-time updates, 3D visualizations and incredibly detailed mapping, together with a vast touchscreen and slick design. Does the Navigon 7200T stand out or get lost in the crowd? SlashGear decided to find out.
Mio Knight Rider GPS Review
A GPS unit with classic 80s Knight Rider styling and the original voice of K.I.T.T. to give directions: Mio could’ve filled the box with rocks and still sold thousands to loyal fans of the TV series. Mio insist though that, behind the gimmicks, there’s a solid PND (Personal Navigation Device); SlashGear strapped on a chest-wig, unbuttoned our shirts to the waist and released a hit record in Germany to find out.
TomTom GO 630 GPS is Radio Shack exclusive
If you're in need for a new GPS, you might be interested in the TomTom Go 630 GPS. Though you'll have to go to Radio Shack to get it, as it is an exclusive offer. One thing is for certain, however. You can bet on complete map coverage of the US and Canada to go along with this deal.
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AvMap Geosat 6 ‘Drive Safe’ with alcohol tester
Sat-Nav specialists AvMap have announced their latest standalone GPS, the Geosat 6 Drive Safe, which can not only guide you but chide you if you've drunk too much. Fitted with an alcohol sensor, users simply blow onto the device to get a reading and advice as to whether they're safe to drive or not. Input is all courtesy of the 4.8-inch wide-aspect touchscreen, with spoken guidance prompts and Bluetooth for using the Geosat 6 as a mobile phone hands-free.
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Archos 605 PMP gets GPS add-on with traffic alerts
Further blurring the line between their high-end PMP range and a PDA, Archos have announced a GPS add-on for the 605 WiFi media player. Consisting of a windscreen-mount cradle and separate SiRF III GPS puck, the accessory will add not only turn-by-turn navigation but traffic warnings and an accident notification service. Meanwhile, since the 605 is also a capable music player, users can set audio running and the GPS system will interrupt with direction instructions.
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Navigon 2100 Max – thin, light, and easy to use and I’ve got it for review
Navigon is quickly rising to the top in the Personal Navigation Device market, even superseding TomTom and Garmin in many areas. Their latest PND is the 2100 Max, which is coincidentally one of the few upgradeable GPS units on the market. It also has a 4.3-inch Widescreen, Text-To-Speech functionality, lane guide assistance and speed warnings along with a fairly comprehensive list of Points of Interest; I mean there were more than a couple points listed in the little town I live in.
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Aigo MID – looks good and performs well
It’s a basic mobile Internet device. It has a rubberized bottoms, touchscreen, and slide out full keyboard, a very simple user interface, and a stylus. On the back is the battery and a 3MP camera for taking photos.
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Axiomtek eBox630-821-FL – world’s most irrelevant name ever
What deserves such a long and confusing title? Why nothing more than a new ruggedized compact Linux PC. It’s targeted for automation, digital signage, or for in your car for navigation, media serving, web surfing, whatever.
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Mio and ATX partnering to bring you real time info you can use
Mio, long time manufacturer of GPS devices, is partnering with ATX, a major provider of telematics services in both the US and Europe. The types of things this partnership will bring you include lots of location-aware types of data including local weather, weather for your planned destination, in-depth traffic info, and business directories that change as the respective businesses open and close.
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DS-400GB Review Mirror is nearly K.I.T.T.
Sure it takes up some of your review mirrors real estate with its LCD screen, but it offers up so much in return. Namely GPS, Bluetooth, and it can even work with your backup camera if you have one.
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