Archive for October, 2008
« Previous EntriesNextar intros Q4-MD navigator, throws in MSN Direct free for a year
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Nextar’s not only introducing a sizable duo in its SNAP line at SEMA 2008, it’s also introducing a navigator with MSN Direct support. The Q4-MD will boast a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, Tele Atlas maps covering all 50 US states along with Canada, access to 1.6 million points-of-interest, 2D / 3D map viewing modes, […]
Garmin reaffirms 1H 2009 shipment of nuvifone
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Filed under: Cellphones, GPS
Man, a lot — a lot — has happened in the mobile space since Garmin went public with its then-mesmerizing nüvifone. Nearly a year later, it’s become but a blip on the radar behind the Touch HD, G1, XPERIA X1 and iPhone 3G. Nevertheless, Garmin has come out and reaffirmed that the […]
Reigncom reveals iriver NV mini: part PMP, part navigator, totally adorable
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Filed under: GPS, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Look, we’re pretty calloused when it comes to gadgets around here, but there’s just no denying that Reigncom’s (parent company to iriver) latest gizmo warmed our hearts at first sight. The freshly-revealed iriver NV mini is essentially a pared down version of the NV Life that hit in March […]
NDrive rolls out new NDrive Touch GPS units
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Filed under: GPS
NDrive’s GPS units may not ever make it over here, but it looks like folks in Europe now have two more models to choose from, which the company says are a full 40% thinner and lighter than anything else on the market. Those include the 3.5-inch NDrive Touch and 4.3-inch NDrive Touch XL, […]
Nextar intros 5-inch SNAP5 / 7-inch SNAP7 GPS units
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Warm on the heels of its T30 PMP, Nextar is getting official with two new GPS units in its ever-expanding SNAP family. Up first is the SNAP5 — which predictably includes a 5-inch touch panel — followed by the 7-inch SNAP7. Both devices check in at just 0.7-inches thick and feature stereo speakers, […]
Amazon slashes Dash Express by $100 for the day
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Originally a $600 piece of kit and released at $400, Amazon and Dash have been drilling away at the Dash Express pricetag since its conception. The unit permanently hit $300 in June, but we’re getting the one-day-only vibe on this latest sale: Amazon’s offering the Dash Express Navigator as its Gold Box deal […]
Motorola introduces MOTONAV TN20 / TN30 GPS devices
Monday, October 27th, 2008Filed under: GPS
While not packing nearly the pizazz offered in the AURA, Motorola’s two freshest navigators don’t look half bad. Up first is the dead-simple MOTONAV TN20, which provides spoken street names and turn-by-turn directions, NAVTEQ 2D / 3D maps of the continental US and a 3.5-inch touch panel. The slightly more sophisticated MOTONAV TN30 […]
Garmin nuvi 785T reviewed
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Garmin launched its updated 7×5 series of nuvi navigators bck in August, but the high-end MSN Direct-equipped 785T is just hitting stores, and GPS Magazine says it’s a solid improvement over previous nuvis — but if you’re not willing to pay the $50 / month for the MSN service, you’re probably not going […]
New HDPC from MIU offers sleeker shell and Intel Atom-power
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Handhelds
When it was introduced two years ago, the premise of the Hybrid Dual Portable Computer was simple: mobile OS up front, Windows XP below, and ugly all over. The most recent refresh was a big visual improvement, but MIU apparently isn’t done, teasing another new version that looks far sleeker and […]
Panasonic’s portable Strada CN-GP50U GPS reviewed: not a winner
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Filed under: GPS
As with Jeep’s lackluster RT-300, Panasonic’s portable Strada CN-GP50U GPS is probably better left on the shelf. We know, it’ll be awfully tough to resist that magnificent 5-inch panel and the sleek black frame, but according to PC Mag, this thing is just so-so on its best day. For starters, the price premium […]
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