Kenwood showed off two All-inOne units at this past CES, the DNX7120 (pictured above) and DNX5120 (pictured within).
The DNX7120 sports a 6.95” LCD touchscreen with customizable icons, while the DNX5120 features a 6.1” LCD touchscreen with user-programmable variable-color illumination of the front panel controls. Both models are Satellite Radio Ready, HD Radio Ready and have Bluetooth integration. Other features of the DNX7120 include three 2V RCA Preouts, for Front, Rear, and Sub, for system expansion, and two relay control outputs for touchscreen control of devices like garage doors, security gates, trunk release, and more.
Both units include full-memory Garmin navigation technology and the most advanced mapping data of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Navigation features include voice guidance that announces street names, over 6 million Points of Interest, and Sirf Star 3 GPS receiver that improves GPS accuracy. In addition, the DNX7120 is XM Traffic/Weather ready for live traffic and weather data.
No word on price or availability yet. Stay posted and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we do.
Read on for more pictures and the full press release.
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Question my 12v Fan, can you check your MySpace with your Navigation unit? No? You don’t get e-mail on it either? Perhaps take pictures? Shame!
Pretty soon, all the navigations of tomorrow will just be tiny portable touchscreen all-in-one computers, which technically Clarion’s new MiND is. MiND features a 5.3″ wvga lcd touchscreen, capable of 800 x 480 pixels of bliss. Access to 12vblog.com via browser and WiFi built in, and built on a Linux OS. It even has a built-in Camera on it. The only thing this thing can’t do is place calls…. technically, but with built in Bluetooth and Microphone, it can through your phone. Oh yea, did we mention it does the whole Navigation thing too?
Other specifications include:
- Intel Menlow (Based on Silverthorne processor and Poulsbo Chipset)
- 256MB DRAM
- 4GB Flash Memory for Storage
- WiFi
- GPS Antenna/Receiver
- Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Amplifier
- Speaker
- Headphone Jack
- 3G Data Module (Future Capability)
- Mobile WiMAX (Future Capability)
The price?? We’d like to know as well. By far, this just might be one of the most all-inclusiveportable navigation units we’ve seen thus far. We’ll keep you posted on any updates.
For additional information and pictures, read on!
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Sony has added the NV-U73T and U83T to their portable navigation offerings, which are available to pre-order right now as we speak. The U83T (pictured above) sports a 4.8″ touchpanel widescreen display, with the smaller sibling, the U73T (pictured below), getting a 4.3″er. The main feature difference between the two is the Bluetooth Handsfree capability and POSITION Plus is standard on the 83T. What is POSITION Plus you say?
In addition to the SiRF Star III GPS chip, POSITION Plus includes a pressure sensor, gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor. The nav-u device uses these additional sensors to calibrate where drivers are so they can safely plan ahead and won’t miss turns coming out of tunnels or from in-between tall buildings.
Other features shard by both units include a Text To Speech capability, Gesture Command, and access to Real Time Traffic Information channel.
Pre-order price for these units are $499 and $349 respectively. They are slated to be available on or around 02/22/2008. Looks wise, this unit sure is a beauty
Read on for additional pictures and the full press release.
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Looks like Cobra is trying to spread their wings into the overly crowded Portable GPS market. While they are at it, they are not only targeting the Baby Boomers, with their large icons, but they are also aiding them to avoid the long arm of the law along their way to their destinations. That’s because the Nav One 5000 has the built in ability to display red-light and speed camera warnings. Another unique feature is the ability to select you “favorite” brand of store, for example McDonalds. So while you navigate, you will always know where the nearest Big Mac is! The screen is a 5″er with touch capability.
Is that enough to justify dropping $510, the suggested MSRP, to acquire one of these baby’s? Let me entice you with the added features that include Bluetooth integration, real-time traffic information, and updatable maps via pc to name a few. Still not persuaded? Can’t really blame you. Competition is stiff, and for the money, there are better offerings. But then again, this is only the beginning for Cobra, and I’m sure things will only get better. Stay tuned!
[Source: Autoblog]
In the market for a portable navigation unit? Well this ain’t your run of the mill GPS unit offered by them “other boys”. This my friend is what Pioneer calls a “hybrid navigation system”, with a feature set to justify the title! So what’s so special about this AVIC-F500BT aka “LINC”? Well off the top you get a 5.8″ WVGA touchscreen; integrated Bluetooth for hands free calling; advanced voice control technology for your iPOD (take that SYNC!); SD Slot for playback of various music files; Back-up camera integration fuctionality. All in all while being super sleek and sexy, coming in at a 7″w x 4″h and a slimness to rival Nicole Richie at .75″d. Who’s doesn’t want to tell their iPod what to do?
Oh did I mention, it does the GPS thing also, with MSN Direct services for traffic and data services. Mapping data provided by Tele Atlas with coverage for the US of A, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii.
Look for this baby to drop in Spring 2008. No price information as of yet, but we’d expect hope it comes in under $500! Stay tuned for more info! Read on for additional pictures and the full press release.
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Magellan is teaming up with Google to provide you with this Maestro Elite unit pictured above, the 5340+GPRS. What does this mean to you? How about having the “Google” power at your finger tips with integrated Google Local Search that enables you to get deep, location-specific information on the go. That’s due in part to the integrated wireless internet connection through the GPRS. That all aside, this baby packs in more punch with 3-D landmarks and buildings, 6 million points of interest (POI), a USB port, and advanced voice command functionality to name a few, all on a 5-inch WQVGA widescreen.
As you know all of this comes at a price, a HEFTY one at that… Start saving now, cause this baby will cost you $1299 when it drops this March. Worth it? I can think of a handful of full featured headunits that I’d rather spend the greenbacks on, but hey. For the full press release, read on!
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Asus comes out swinging on the GPS competition with this sexy entrant with 3D visuals. Info is pretty limited on this unit, other then the fact that it’s touchscreen, I’d guess 4.3″er, and has the ability to play MP3s, videos, and show photos as well as bluetooth phone capabilities. It’s stated to land in the $400 range when it does drop. Stay tuned for more info.
[Source: Gizmodo]
It seems that this Black Friday will be jammed pack with a slew of GPS steals and deals! The guys over at Gizmodo put together a nice list of the best of the bet so far. The savings from these deals this friday range as high as $130! You might want to be sure you arrive early, and dress warmly! At these prices, they are sure not to last! Continue on to get the low-down!
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RAYTEL launches their new line, EGO Bluetooth® Hands-Free Car Kits. With seven different flavors to choose from, there is bound to be a model for you. Some of the features amongst all the models include DSP technology, text-to-speech and speech-to-text , Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP and AVRCP), and connectivity to Bluetooth enables phones, with support for phone-based voice commands.
The baddest of the bunch, the EGO Drive (pictured above) comes with a slew of features, and a hefty price. The drive combines a media experience with satellite navigation. You get a 4.3-inch touch screen, the text-to-speech technology that reads out text messages, Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP and AVRCP), MP3/video player, and GPS navigation system with 3D map view and voice prompts. It’s suggested price is $799, a bit expensive considering a lot of the Navigation Head-units can do some of this and more.
For more info, pictures, and specifications, read on!
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Harmon Kardon introduces GPS-310, 510, and 810, three more portables for you too choose from! All having 4″ touch screens, with the 810 having a 4.3″er, they tread on the smaller size of the PNDs. Thanks to the “Text-to-Speech” feature, which adds the ability to actually identify and voice the road or highway names, no more missing your turn due to miscalculating “turn right in 200 feet”! The mid range 510 and high end 810 sports the ability to play-back MP3, AAC, WMA, WMV9, and MPEG4 file formats, as well as JPEG pictures from compatible SD/SDHC cards. The 810 also allows for hands-free calling with its Bluetooth integration, a feature that has been coming more standard amongst these units. The best feature of all about the 810 is its integrated FM Transmitter, which allows you to seamlessly stream music to your radio. Other then that, not sure what this unit really has going for it.
They are expected to be available November 2007, and are $349.99, $499.99, and $599.99 respectively. For the full press release with a more thorough breakdown of features, inside…
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