The new portable GPS gadget from ViaMichelin is known as the X-970. Loaded with a built-in SiRFstarIII GPS receiver, ViaMichelin X-970 could be the best purchase for the buyers who were among the ones craving for a navigation gadget so far. Furthermore, it has acquired the approval of the FCC which may initiate its distribution in the International market apart from the US and Canada.

Additionally, ViaMichelin X-970 is equipped with processor of 400MHz, 64MB RAM, a 3.5-inch LCD touch-screen interface, loudspeaker, SD card slot, RDS-TMC traffic info, a cigarette lighter charging cable for further power saving as well as the feature that supports 3D mapping that also comes with options of delivering routes in 6 different ways, which are shortest, quickest, pedestrian, toll avoidance, bicycle and ViaMichelin recommended. The navigation gadget comes with the maps of the US and Canada, permitting the users to explore and locate destinations. It is expected to be available in the UK at a price of only 199 pounds with TMC while in the rest of Europe the price is estimated to be 259 pounds.

From: itechnews