Garmin Drops a Phone into the GPS- NuviPhone

This is good news for me because Garmin ( GPS Device manufacturer ) announce that they plan to release new smartphone called nuvifone, a a full-fledged GSM HSDPA smartphone built on its own operating system with GPS navigation at its core.

here's features from Nuviphone


Features include:
• Google local search
• Garmin Online services - traffic, weather, fuel prices, hotel discounts, etc.
• nuvi-like navigation on the road or in pedestrian mode
• Email, text, IM functions
• Camera, video camera, MP3 and MPEG4/AAC

You will see this smartphone in the 3rd quarter

Panasonic CN-MP50D GPS Device system

Panasonic release new GPS device called CN-MP50D, this device come with 2GB SD card , pre-loaded with essential phone numbers and map information of 10 million points of interest in Japan. This GPS will available in the Japanese market this February 12th for approximately $650 after conversion.

more specs :

* Touch screen LCD display (272 x 480 pixels)
* SD memory card slot
* 4 hour battery life
* Memory storage for places up to 10 genres

Magellan Triton 300

This GPS device ,Magellan Triton comes with color 2.2″ screen and rugged IPX7 waterproof design. With only $146 you can buy this device, This GPS device compatible with National Geographic TOPO maps, and features new Magellan VantagePoint content management software. Another nice convenient feature on the Triton 300 is the fact that it uses two AA batteries.

Here are the specs for Triton 300:

* GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
* Processor: 266 MHz
* Dimensions: 4.65″ H x 2.16″ W x 1.22″ D
* Weight with Batteries: 6.6 oz (187 g)
* Screen Size: 2.2″ (5.59 cm)
* Screen Resolution: QVGA (240 x 320)
* Battery Life: 10 hrs
* Type of Backlight: LED
* Water Resistance: IPX-7
* User Interface: Keypad
* Barometer: No
* Compass Type: GPS
* USB 1.1
* Memory Available for Map Storage: 10MB
* SD Card Slot: No
* NMEA Output: Yes
* Pre-Loaded Basemap: 48 contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada, worldwide geographic boundaries
* Fish / Hunt Times: Yes
* Sun / Moon Phases: Yes
* Vertical Profiles: Yes
* Coordinate Systems: Latitude / Longitude and UTM

Navigon 8110 GPS Device

Here's new GPS device from Navigon, the new Navigon 8110 GPS which the Navigon MobileNavigator 7.0 software that includes voice synthesis and voice recognition, not to mention a whole bunch of other things you could want in a GPS. You can buy this device for €500. It’s likely to appear at the next CeBIT event in Europe

Navigon 8110 GPS Specs


* 4.8 inch screen with 480 X 272 pixels (WQVGA) resolution
* Integrated GPS receiver
* 533 MHz processor
* RDS/TMC receiver for premium traffic information
* FM Transmitter
* Hands Free Bluetooth Kit
* 128 MB RAM
* 512 MB ROM
* Navigon MobileNavigator 7 with Navteq maps
* Dimensions : 13.5×8.5×2.2 cm

XRoad MO1000 GPS System Device

The new GPS device from Korea , the device called the XRoad MO1000 gps system, this Device offers a great feature that enables you to have 3D maps with buildings and other structures with the help of a RMI Alchemy Au1250 600MHz processor along with other features like: a 7″ TFT LCD touchscreen display, 30GB hard drive space, DMB receiver, Live Traffic Information, Picture-in-Picture capability, and is Powered by WinCE 5.0 OS. No words on pricing and availability


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Kenwood DNX7100 GPS Device

Kenwoon has a new GPS device called the DNX7100, this device features a 6.95″ LCD screen that could display movies as well as the built in GPS navigation and also you will see large touch screen buttons allow the driver to safely command the system without spending dangerous amounts of time looking at the screen , it comes with big hard disk capacity that enough to store all US and also Canada maps.

Sanyo NVM-E2000D In-Dash GPS Device

Im very suprise known that Sanyo also has a GPs device ! yes that true, they showing NVM-E2000D in-dash navigation during CES 2008 at Vegas. This GPS device offers 5.8-inch TFT wide touch-screen, video input terminal for rear view camera, front aux-in terminal to hook up your audio player, SD card and over 1.8 million of POIs (Point-Of-Interest). Other features include a media-player which support to playback DVD movies, MP3, JPEG photos viewer. No words on pricing and availability

Pioneer AVIC-F500BT GPS

New GPS device from Pioneer has been announced, this device offers many features - Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, and voice activation. It’s an all in one semi-portable unit that will do everything for you while driving except pleasure your nether regions. And also it features a 5.8 inch touchscreen and has voice controls so you can keep your hands on the wheel

DeLorne GPS LT-40

Need a GPS system for your laptop Pc? DeLorne has released a GPS system for it called the GPS LT-40. This new Teseo chipset is one of the most sensitive receivers out there handling signals as weak as 159dBm and has a ConstantLock signal retention feature. LT-40 will be available this April for $70.

Cobra NAV ONE 5000 GPS Device

New GPS device from Cobra has been arrived, and for this time they presented new NAV ONE 5000 GPS unit that comes with OptiView ultra-bright, five-inch touch screen, text-to-speech functionality, optional real-time traffic data, and built-in Bluetooth for handsfree calling. To buy this babe you should spend about $510

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New Garmin nuvi 5000

New GPS device from Garmin will showcase at CES 2008, the new nuvi 5000. This GPS device offers large screen and its will perfect for large vehicle. This device features forementioned touchscreen display, voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions, route calculation. This device also features receiving dynamic content from either MSN Direct (US only) or FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver. You also will see MP3 player, and also games at this device. it will available on European shores only in Q2 2008 but it will available this February for $799.99 in North America.


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EGO Drive GPS Device

EGO Drive , a new device from Raytel - the American partner of German Funkwerk. According to Company they plan to showcasing this device at CES 2008 next month in Vegas. As you can see this GPS device come with great design and comes with a remote controller knob that makes sure you keep your eyes on the road the whole time and also it offers 3D maps, bluetooth capability for hands free calls, and a sharp 4.3″ touch screen that comes with a stylus, It has internal memory - but in addition it supports SD cards up to 2GB.

Here are features offered just for the bluetooth function:

* Voice recognition (speech-to-text, no training required)
* Complies with all hands-free laws
* Integrates and mutes car’s stereo system
* Supports all Bluetooth mobile phone voice commands
* DSP technology for noise and echo suppression
* Reads out text messages (SMS text-to-speech)
* Shows text and picture messages (SMS and MMS)
* Accommodates up to 10 different user profiles
* audio streaming (A2DP and AVRCP)


no words on pricing