Tag: GPS

Easy and affordable Mobile GPS navigation software to hit the Samsung Application Store. NDRIVE Navigation Systems, a worldwide provider of GPS navigation services, is proud to announce the upcoming availability of its GPS navigation software with on-board maps for Samsung Bada Smartphones. NDrives mobile navigation software is currently under approval process for availability in the Samsung software application store. NDrive will debut with Portugal and Spain maps and additional countries and regions will be made available in a matter of days to closely follow Samsungs worldwide roll out of their application store.

• Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
• Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the "T" in 765T refers to the additional component

Garmin and TomTom had better beware now that Google focuses on developing its own Google navigation. Google is likely to expand its existing Google Maps application with its own navigation software.
It is more than likely that this mobile navigation application will be available for free. The shareholders club of recognized GPS navigation manufacturers will certainly not be amused, to put it mildly. Google has already been investing in Maps for several years, and besides that, it provides Google Latitude; a relatively new service to locate GPS individuals on Maps. In combination with Google Ads, Google navigation is bound to become a big business success!

Garmin International, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced the introduction of the Garmin GPS 72H Marine Handheld with new, state-of-the-art features including a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, and a fast USB interface - all in an easy-to-use handheld that floats.

Since 2002, the Garmin GPS 72 has been the handheld of choice for the boater that wants a simple, rugged, and reliable navigator, said Dan Bartel, Garmins vice president for worldwide sales. Now, with a high-sensitivity receiver, boaters can acquire a GPS position fix quickly and easily.

GETAC, a leading innovator and manufacturer of rugged computers that meet the demands of field-based applications, is adding to its extensive line of rugged mobile computing solutions with its introduction of the Getac PS236 portable handheld device with GPS, WWAN communication, and WiFi with Bluetooth capabilities, on the market.

Offering a variety of features including a built-in 3 megapixel auto-focus camera, altimeter, E-compass, extended battery life, real-time voice and data communications, and up to 12 Gigabytes of storage, the Getac PS236 portable PDA could very well be the only companion field professionals will need, even in extreme environments.

Harman International Industries, Incorporated announced that it has been selected by Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz) to provide the next-generation Comand infotainment system for the automakers new Mercedes-Benz S- and C-Class models.

The new Harman GPS system is multimedia driven and will offer a sophisticated set of features including 3D navigation, brilliant graphics, Internet access, and wired or wireless connectivity.
A hard disc drive will provide rich navigation data and will accommodate the user's personal entertainment files for increased flexibility and comfort.

Garmin intros the Dakota 10 and 20 handheld GPS navigators, packing a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, worldwide basemap and color touchscreen display into a compact, waterproof device with up to 20 hours of battery life. Lightweight, rugged and waterproof, Garmins Dakota GPS handheld devices quickly acquire and maintain satellite reception thanks to a accurate GPS receiver with HotFix, which calculates satellite info and can use that info to quickly calculate a GPS position.

The Dakota handhelds are the latest GPS devices from Garmin, which has spent 20 years using technology to enhance users lives, making Garmin a brand name in the automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor & fitness industries.

If you travel by car nowadays, you never have to worry about directions, since we all have a car navigation system at our disposal. But what if you are traveling by another means and in an unfamiliar area? That's when an outdoor GPS device comes in handy. Regardless of whether you're an outdoor sportsman, cyclist, biker, walker, tourist or recreationist, this GPS receiver will always make sure you're able to find your way back. LetsGoMobile received the Wintec G-Trender WSG-1000, an outdoor GPS handheld, to put it through the test.

Read the full handheld GPS review at LetsGoMobile.