i-mate has made it’s way to the ultimate 8502 official with a press release couple of days ago. It is a quad band Windows Mobile Pro 6 device with a full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, bluetooth, microSD card slot, 2.6″ screen, 2MP camera, and of course the integrated GPS. There is no mention of a dedicated mapping application which means more than likely you’ll have to pay for the software. Or you can just use Google Maps since the 3.5G networks that the ultimate 8502 supports is rated at downlink speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.
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The Nokia LD-4W’s built-in chipset is SiRFstar III-LT. Different with its predecessors, it’s the most power-efficient and compact, manifestation yet of SiRF’s flagship SiRFstarIII architecture. In comparison to the previous model LD-3W, the battery life of the LD-4W is decreased, due to its small size. According to the official data, the device can be used for up to 10 hours of continuous tracking and up to 4 days in standby mode.
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The new Garmin Colorado 300, 400i, 400c, 400t are now available at a variety of outlets, marking the evolution in Garmin’s line-up for handheld GPS models. The new Colorado series offers a big screen and the ability to see high resolution maps (including some beautiful shaded relief maps), share routes and waypoints wirelessly, and optionally add on cadence and heart rate monitors if you choose to use the unit as an uber-fitness model. Enthusiastic hikers might like to add the heart rate monitor to collect more data as they hike through hills and mountains allowing them to chart elevation versus their heart rate.
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The Dreevo added the growing number of connected GPS units by revealing its own portable navigation device. This French product has some decent specification, but its capability is yet to be proven. The unit has connected real-time speed camera positioning which is a very large feature for Europe.
Powered by SiRF Star III, this GPS device has a 4 inch touchscreen and connected through a GSM/GPRS modem. No information on availability or pricing.
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Garmin once again enter to the big screen GPS navigation system market after the 7-inch Garmin StreetPilot 7200. The Nuvi 5000 is very suitable for those higher end users with large vehicles that demanding navigation on a big screen.
The Nuvi 5000 is designed specifically for those seeking exclusive and finest navigation features on a large, 5.2 inch touchscreen display. Other interesting features include MSN Direct data feeds or TMC Traffic feeds, Video input for back-up cameras, MP3/Audiobook player, and route optimization.
It will be available first in North America for a retail price of $799.99. European have to wait until the second quarter of 2008.
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Korean GPS manufacture, Media Canvas recently revealed this GPS navigation system at CES 2008. Smaller than most PDAs, it only measures 2.3″ x 4.4″ x 0.77″ and has a 2.7″ TFT LCD touch screen with 320×240 resolution. Thanks to the small screen the Li-Ion battery can last up to 8 hours.
Pathfinder features a built-in 2GB memory and uses a 12 channel GPS receiver. This will definitely be one of the popular GPS navigation systems that would easily fit in a pocket.
No information on availability or pricing.
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With 2.2” color screen and waterproof design, the Magellan Triton 300 is expected to be one of the best selling products for Magellan. Triton 300 is compatible with National Geographic TOPO maps, and includes new Magellan Vantage Point content management software.
Comes with SiRF starIII at 266 MHz, the unit weighs 187g with batteries and measures 4.65″ H x 2.16″ W x 1.22″ D. It uses only two AA batteries. You can get this lower-end GPS navigation system at only $146 from Amazon.
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Panasonic revealed its latest Panasonic Strada Pocket GPS series, CN-MP50D in Japan. The Japanese only launch is set for February 12.
Set for the Asian market, the Panasonic GPS system has some attractive features: if you love music, there is the 1.5-watt speaker, and if you like to watch TV, the 1Seg (mobile terrestrial digital audio/video broadcasting) service is an extra bonus.
Priced at $660, the CN-MP50D has a memory slot for SD cards, and the battery life can hold on for 2 hours while using 1Seg, or 4 hours while turn on GPS.
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The U83T is one of 2 new GPS devices Sony revealed at CES. The U83T includes all the features of the U73T – 4.3 inch screen, text to speech, real-time traffic, gesture command controls, 5 million POIs and 2Gb of embedded memory.
Besides that, there is an addition of Bluetooth hands-free calling and Sony’s Position Plus engine, which gives estimated location when the unit can’t connect to the GPS satellite. The U83T will retail for about $500 and be available in February.
It is somehow pricey but the new feature, Position Plus is interesting.
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With high definition 4.3 inch widescreen VGA display screen, the iPAQ 310 will always let you know where you’re going. You can customize your route on your PC and download to your iPAQ 310 Travel Companion.
You will get speedy navigation due to its Centrality Titan dual-core 600MHz processor with graphic resolution. It can be used as a hands-free answering system for your Bluetooth mobile phone. Weighs at 0.41Lbs and measures 4.3” x 3.4” x 0.7”, iPAQ 310 portable GPS navigator offers premium digital entertainment as well.
The price is around $320 but no information on availability.
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