GPS Sale - Online sales Digital Navigation Systems GPS: March 2008

GPS To Track Felons

South Korean police are currently trying to push for a plan that will see all cell phones come with an embedded GPS chip of some sort, enabling satellites to track all these users. While the benefits of it nabbing those involved in kidnapping and other crimes against women and children are there, must it come at the expense of privacy for the average Joe? I think this plan will probably fall through as most, if not all people will go against it while the prices of cell phones will rise as well due to the added technology.

Fujifilm Tracks Backup Data With GPS

Fujifilm is currently offering the option in include a LoJack-designed tracker in its storage devices, allowing you to keep track of your precious backup data wherever you go. This new service will set you back by $150 per device monthly, so make sure you have only mission critical data inside unless you're swimming in a pool of unlimited cash. Corporations will definitely find this offer tempting, since the fallout from a class-action lawsuit due to mass identity theft will probably hurt the company's pockets (and image) more in the long run.

Nokia N82 GPS used on a plane

Here is a video demonstrating the GPS of the Nokia N82 in action n a plane. Works pretty good.

Garmin GPSMAP 495

Garmin has a brand new GPS system that does not target road users but pilots instead. The GPSMAP 495 helps pilots by furnishing them with the necessary information required to fly safely from start to finish, courtesy of a high resolution terrain database that features various options such as “terrain and obstacle alerting, pop-up alerts, and customizable minimum clearance limits that give audible terrain alerts at specified altitudes.” In addition, it also can relay information about regional taxiways and airports. The GPSMAP 495 will be made available for purchase from early next month onwards, retailing for $1,595 thereabouts.

Asustek to roll out second-generation Eee PC with touchscreen panels and possibly GPS support in May or June

Asustek's 8.9-inch second-generation Eee PC lineup will include touchscreen panels and possible GPS support, with shipments expected to begin in May or June, according to Kevin Lin, vice president of Asustek's sales department. Pricing is projected to reach NT$15,000 (US$500), Lin added.

The company is also looking to ship its E-DT (desktop PC) priced at US$199 at the same time, according to Lin.

The company aims to ship up to five million Eee PCs in 2008 through retail channels and contract orders combined, with quarterly retail-only shipments expected to total 650,000-700,000 units, according to the company. The device is seeing a 50% supply shortage in the Taiwan and Hong Kong regions and 70% worldwide in the first quarter of 2008.

Lin also pointed out that the company currently is facing a battery shortage for its Eee PCs due to a fire at a plant of LG Chem earlier this month but expects to solve the battery shortage in the second quarter of this year.

The 8.9-inch Eee PC will adopt Intel's low-cost notebook platform and the lowest memory capacity will be upgraded from 512MB to 1GB, while the SSD (solid state drive) capacity will be upgraded from 4-8GB to 8-12GB, according to industry sources.

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Rearview Mirror with GPS Navigator

We’ve send Rearview mirrors that can display movies and have all kinds of multimedia capabilities, but DSUS DS-400GB rearview mirror has a integrated GPS navigation unit that seems equal to many standalone devices. I wonder if that’s the right place to put a navigation device, because the display looks a little small. On the other hand, the integration is really cool, even if it reduces the rear field of view.

4” Display

Touch Screen

SD Card

Windows CE

LongHorn GoGo800 GPS Navigation System

The LongHorn GoGo800 GPS navigation system comes with the following features to ensure you won't get lost even if you have no idea on how to read a map.

3.5" display

20-channel GPS receiver

SD/MMC memory card slot

Support for MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PNG formats

e-book reader

1300mAh battery

There is no word on a release date on either continent, what more the price.

MD Sound KO-GPS4

The MD Sound KO-GPS4 personal navigation device touts itself to be the first of its kind that features e-book support, although I do doubt that claim. Still, you can't expect too much from $249.99, so make sure that you will be able to live with a 4.3" touch screen display, integrated MP3 and MPEG4 playback, and a photo viewer. The KO-GPS4's li-ion battery can last up to three hours on a full charge, which is quite disappointing in my books.

T-Mobile launches BlackBerry 8820 with WiFi and GPS

T-Mobile launches the WiFi-enabled BlackBerry 8820

It's March 24th and T-Mobile is all official with the new BlackBerry 8820. Previously, we thought the Deutsche Telekom owned mobile operator will launch the WiFi-enabled device on March 5th, then we've learned it's delayed, and finally we got the word the March 24th is the day and voila… it's here.

Let's sum up the specs, shall we. There's the GPS receiver, WiFi radio, no camera, MyFaves support, full QWERTY keyboard, and sure enough you can use it with T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service…

Want it? Look for the BlackBerry 8820 in stores later today…

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

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GPS Ranger does Sign Language

The GPS Ranger now features American Sign Language support, making virtual tours of places more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing, augmented by the present captioning option. Some of the features include :-

Self-guided visitor experience

Supports multiple languages and demographics

Daily updates and content changes

Wayfinder or directional information

Environmental and safety messages such as “Where are the bathrooms?”, “Don’t feed the bears!”

Now if only the blind had some sort of audio tool to go along with the GPS Ranger...

Sprint, Telus to get Curve 8830 with GPS

Sprint and Telus look set to receive the upcoming BlackBerry Curve 8830 that will feature GPS navigation, accompanying the original GSM model in the process. Other than the addition of GPS functionality, word has it that RIM will also augment the current storage to 80MB so that you won't have to fill up your microSD memory card that fast. Other features include a 2 megapixel camera, while the Sprint version will see black navigation buttons make a debut. There is no word on pricing from Sprint, but Telus wants to sell the 8830 for $200 with a 3-year contract or $480 as a standalone handset.

Getac PS535E Rugged GPS PDA

Butter fingers, listen up! Here's a rugged, tough-as-nails GPS-enabled PDA known as the Getac PS535E that will help keep your heart beating even when you accidentally drop the device on a concrete floor. Features include :-

Windows Mobile 5.0

Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity

SD memory card slot

2GB of internal memory

Workable within -20C to +70C (158 F) temperature range

Shockproof

Tips For Finding a Discount Handheld GPS

Discovering the world around you with out getting lost is sometimes a challenge. But with the help of discounted handheld GPS receivers, the adventure gets a lot easier. Hiking, biking or just traveling along the open road can sometimes be a challenge if you are unsure of where you are going.

Maps are okay, but they can be cumbersome and you normally have to pull off the road to get a real good look at them. The next best thing to a map would be a GPS navigational unit which tells you how to get to where you want to go, usually turn-by-turn by a calm, woman's voice.

There are many advantages to having a GPS navigational receiver in your car or pocket when you set out on a road trip or hiking adventure. One is that the global positioning system (GPS) will help you from getting lost because the 24 satellites orbiting the earth twice a day are there to triangulate your position. Two, there are settings on the GPS which allow you to leave a 'bread crumb' trail for you to find your way back to where you started from, both from walking and in your car.

To find a discount handheld GPS receiver unit you need to do a little research and find the best quality for the lowest money. Not all low priced GPS units are cheap and not all high priced GPS units are good quality, you just have to shop around, do some comparison shopping. Read the reviews in consumer magazines that do the comparison shopping for you or on the Internet websites where writers and actual customers have used the discounted GPS units and are willing to put the truth out there about the GPS products and their experiences with them.

Once you have done your homework and figured out which handheld GPS receiver you are going to purchase, you need to find out where the discounted ones are. The Internet is the ideal place to begin shopping for discount handheld GPS receivers; it seems everyone is selling them now and at very low prices. However, make sure you are getting the 'real McCoy' because sometimes people are selling refurbished GPS units as original units, not that there is anything wrong with a refurbished GPS unit, it's just that you need to know what you are getting. You can also try the manufacturer's website; they often run specials or sales during the slower times of the year to move their products along and this means saving for you.

Another way to find discount handheld GPS receivers is to go to the auction websites and see if you can bid on a good used one. there are some sites that run like a regular auction where you place a bid and wait to see if you are the highest bidder, but others have recently implemented a 'buy it now' policy were there is a predetermined price and you can buy the handheld GPS navigation system for a reasonable price or a discounted price right now and not have to wait.

Autor: Charlie Lee

Stop worrying where your teenagers are by finding out benefits of GPS personal tracking by visiting http://www.bestgpssystemsreview.com a popular GPS website that provides tips, advice, and GPS resources including information on value of GPS vehicle tracking devices and how they can get your car back if it is stolen.

Added: March 17, 2008
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/

Tips On Finding Discount Garmin GPS

A world leader in global positioning systems or GPS technology, discount Garmin GPS sells tracking systems to many different people and organizations, from hunters and parents to the military and aviation companies.

Discount Garmin GPS manufactures and sells navigational systems for nearly every kind of vehicle and organization around. They have GPS navigational systems for everyday people and their cars that need to find a certain individuals address or want to find a restaurant or other businesses. There are GPS navigational systems for pilots and other aviation needs, fishermen and women and hunters to track fish and wildlife, sailors and ships, hikers and cyclists, public service organizations such as police and fire departments, surveyors and search-and-rescue workers.

With a wide screen and easy to follow turning directions, GPS navigational systems are rated top in the country. Many styles are plug in and go, which means you plug in an address and the GPS navigator does the rest. It reads the address, and then reads to you where you are starting from. A woman's voice is used to tell you which direction to head, north, south, east or west, then make a right or left at the next street which should be Main Street. Every turn is mapped out so you can arrive at your destination without getting lost.

Depending on your needs, discount Garmin GPS navigational systems have the perfect system for you. There are hand-held units which travel along with you where ever you go so you don't get lost, perhaps while you are walking in a large city. In addition to the hand-held model, there is a watch which displays a map and instructions for getting to your destination. The screen is large enough to be seen, but not bulky so wearing it as a watch is no problem. There are systems which mount on the dashboard of your car, which is the most popular kind of all GPS navigational systems, and gives you maps and then shows you turn-by-turn instructions on how to get to the destination you program into the system.

Garmin does not sell their GPS's at a discount directly; however, on their website, they will direct you to retail shops and websites who do offer them for less than list price. An additional way to obtain a discounted GPS is to search the auction sites and make a bid and hope you beat out all other bids. Periodically retailers will put GPS units on sale. Many retailers and even the Garmin website often offer a sale on their most popular brand of GPS. The website will also direct you to another part of their website in which they sell refurbished GPS products that sell for a significantly reduced price. Most refurbished GPS units come with a limited warranty and are extremely reliable.

There are many methods for purchasing discount Garmin GPS systems, from their websites homepage through sales, shopping around other discount websites and in store specials. By shopping around a little, you can find discount GPS products and save hundreds of dollars on the perfect global positioning system for you and your family.

Autor: Charlie Lee

Stop getting lost by finding out about the benefits of handheld GPS systems by visiting http://www.bestgpssystemsreview.com a popular GPS website that provides tips, advice, and GPS resources including information on how to use GPS tracking software so you can find your way around and not get lost.

Added: March 17, 2008
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Ramar Navistar 3522 GPS System

Ramar of China has a new GPS navigation system known as the Navistar 3522. What makes it unique is the fact that it comes with a home docking station that enables the GPS unit itself to recharge whenever docked, while the pair of speakers ensure you will be able to enjoy better sound quality in your room. Should you want to head out of town, just bring it with you to your car and you're good to go, making this one nifty all-rounder. Of course, since everyone else and their dog already has an iPod and some sort of dock in their homes, the Navistar 3522 can be seen as a secondary portable media player instead. Powered by Windows CE.Net, other features include a Centrality Atlas GPS receiver and compatibility with TMC traffic information.

Navistar 3522 Portable GPS with Docking Station

This GPS system called Navistar 3522 looks a little cheap, but I don’t remember seeing something like that before: it has a pair of speakers located on either side of the screen. If I believe the 3.5” number that might describe the screen diagonal, it means that the overall size must be somewhat big. I really wonder if this is mean to take in the car or left at home, on the desk.

Zoombak GPS Receiver

The Zoombak GPS receiver is small - so small, it equals to the size of a Zippo lighter while integrating a GPS receiver and cellular radio within. It is capable of reporting back on its location when queried, and the Zoombak will be available in two variations - one for use in vehicles while the other is meant for dog owners to keep track of their four-legged friends. Both products will be identical in nature, but the only difference would be the included accessories where the pets version comes with a collar attachment. Unfortunately, the Zoombak is not waterproof so it would be prudent to be more careful during those wet days. The Zoombak Car Tracker and Dog Tracker will retail for $249 and $199, respectively. You will also need to subscribe to a $15 monthly service fee, allowing you to check up on where your vehicle/pooch is no matter where you are.

Sprint brings GPS and EVDO Rev. A to Sprint Mogul

Sprint Mogul gets ROM update for EVDO Rev. A and GPS Did you manage to get up on time today? There's nothing worse than losing an hour of sleep. That is, unless you have a high-end smartphone in your pocket with a crippled GPS and EVDO Rev. A radio. Well, Sprint Mogul owners are waking up to find that they can now go full-throttle with heir crippled device, courtesy of Sprint and HTC.

It's been a long time coming, and after a previous ROM update leak enabled the GPS hardware, Sprint is finally rolling out the ROM update to bring the EVDO Rev. A radio online. Sprint Mogul users should see Rev. A data speeds in the neighborhood of 600-1400kbps on the downlink and 350-500kbps on the uplink.

For anyone considering a new Sprint Mogul purchase, the $199 Windows Mobile smartphone is shaping up as a great deal. It isn't going to be winning any beauty contests, but with a healthy dose of EVDO Rev. A and GPS, the Sprint Mogul is sure to please. And, as the first US handset to hit EVDO Rev. A speeds, the Sprint Mogul should prove handy for mobile warriors looking to surf the wireless web.

Download the Sprint Mogul update here. You won't be sorry.

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LocoGPS brings GPS positioning to iPhone without dock connector

gomite locoGPS mobile navigation server GPS on the iPhone. Now that would be nice. Sure, Google Maps My Location feature gives a good approximation of your location, but if you want turn-by-turn navigational features you're going to have to wait and hope that Apple endows the next-generation iPhone with integrated GPS.

Now, remember that little outfit that slapped together the locoGPS module for the iPhone? Right, that was a great GPS solution for the iPhone, but you still had to live with that awkward locoGPS module sticking out of the dock connector at the bottom of your iPhone. Now, gomite is back to show off their newest, wireless variant of locoGPS.

This time around, the wireless version of locoGPS hangs inconspicuously on your keychain - locoGPS Mobile Navigation Server frees up your iPhone dock connector There's no need for a GPS module connected to your iPhone's dock connector. But, how exactly does it transmit all that GPS data to your iPhone? By WiFi, of course. The iPhone doesn't like to talk to other devices over Bluetooth (save for the Bluetooth headsets and speaker systems), so gomite rigged their wireless locoGPS module to serve up that delicious positional info over WiFi.

The locoGPS Mobile Navigation Server module sports the GPS and WiFi internals along with a microSD card slot to store navigational maps. The iGO 8 navigational software is web-based, so there's no need to install any software on the iPhone. Of course, with the release of the iPhone SDK, we're crossing our fingers for a native iPhone navigation application.

Look for the wireless locoGPS to hit the market in June for ?120 (about $183).

I've got GPS in my car, so I don't really have a need for GPS on my phone. But, with the prospect of having a locoGPS receiver hanging off my key-ring, I think I'll be picking up a wireless locoGPS module in a few months.

[Via: NaviGadget]

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Medion E3212 Low-Cost GPS

Europeans will be glad to learn that Medion has announced its Medion E3212, a GPS that costs about 120 Euros (wouldn’t that be cheap if the dollar was not in the toilets?). It is loaded with GoPal 4.0, the software from the same company. It has a 3.5” display and is one of the cheapest GPS that has real-time traffic updates.

ASUS launches Galaxi Mini P320 Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone with GPS

Asus is covering all their bases with their latest lineup of Windows Mobile smartphones. We've got the Asus M930W Communicator slated to do all the heavy lifting, the Asus Lamborghini ZX1 should cater to the high-end, and now the Asus Galaxi Mini will be holding down the mid-range as the Asus P320. At CeBIT 2008, Asus launched the Asus Galaxi Mini as the Asus P320.

As an mid-level handset, the slim(ish) and light Asus P320 (Galaxi Mini) maxes out its data connectivity with EDGE, but the quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM radio should make sure that this Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone will be good to go anywhere on the globe. And, it's good to see the mid-range Asus P320 Galaxi Mini rocking a SiRF III GPS receiver, 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0, and microSD card slot. Even if the TI OMAP 850 CPU tops out at 200Mhz with 128MB ROM and 64 RAM backing it up.

Asus P320 Galaxi Mini launched at CeBIT

And, don't forget that this bad-boy is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional (touchscreen, remember?), complete with manufacturer-made tweaks and add-ons to the UI. It's probably safe to say that this lower-priced offering from Asus won't be sporting that Multi-Home 3D Cube interface that we saw on the Lamborghini ZX1, but then again, the Asus P320 is in a completey different class than the Lamborghini ZX1.

Price should be 300 Euros and we're expecting a European launch in Q2 2008.

[Via: Unwired View]

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Navigon 2100 Max GPS System

Navigon spices up CeBIT '08 with its new GPS navigation system, the 2100 Max. The suffix "Max" denotes that the 2100 will come with a 4.3" widescreen touch screen display, in addition to the following :-

Reality View of interchanges and highway exits

DirectHelp for access to emergency POIs

FreshMaps (optional at $79) that allows up to 12 map updates within the quarter

Lane Assistant

Route Planning with multi-destination routing

Speed warnings

GPS-Guided Robot

Now here's a neat looking DIY project, putting your Magellan GPS navigation system to different use, by integrating it into a robot.

Robots traverse a pre-defined course dealing with various obstacles along the way. Waypoints may be marked with objects that the robot must touch or come within a specified distance. The robots will be guided primarily by GPS and vision systems. Robots will be fully autonomous, but do not necessarily have to be self contained, i.e. it is ok to have a laptop with a wireless or even wired link to the robot.

Sounds like a totally innovative remote controlled robot to toy around with!