This is a GPS module for the iPhone called the LocoGPS. Since the bluetooth on iPhone is reserved for only wireless headset the system actually used WiFi to transmit data between the GPS receiver and iPhone. To make this possible, the GPS receiver integrates a processor, Wi-Fi antenna, and even a microSD card slot to store the maps just to activate the system. The navigation software itself will also be accessed via the WiFi GPS receiver using a web interface.

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Check out this cool device here. Rockwell Collins has introduced the GPS navigation system equipped helmet. ParaNav integrates a full-color display that attaches directly to goggles or helmet shields. The idea with ParaNav is to give the Marine accurate navigation capabilities and situational awareness in the air and have them pinpoint their landing zones. Apparently the Marines put in an order for 3000 of these hi-tech helmets for parachutists.

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Taiwan-based ATP Electronics revealed its own GPS Picture Tracker. Like the Sony GPS Location Recorder, this unit is a smart gadget that clips onto your camera strap and records your position as you take pictures.  

When activated, it records a nonstop log of time and position to its 123MB internal memory, which can be compared to the time information encoded with the JPEG EXIF data by your camera’s internal clock every time you take a picture. It can automatically add the location co-ordinates to the picture file. Therefore, the result can be shown on Google Earth, so that each photo is shown in its exact position.

ATP Photofinder GPS Picture Tracker is very handy for travelers and anyone into Geotagging. As in conclusion, it is users-friendly, and the inclusion of a card reader and compatibility with widely-used free software makes it tremendously useful.

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North America is soon to get 3D navigation maps when Nav N Go announced that its new software will include this incredible feature. Previously only available in Europe, this fantastic feature adds another exciting option for GPS users in the US.

According to Mobile Mag, Nav N Go will cooperate with a number of GPS hardware manufacturers, so that they can make this feature on their Sat-Nav systems. You will be able to view landmarks and buildings in 3D with elevation of the roads.

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Samsung unveiled its latest SGH cell phones line – the SGH-i780 on the last day of CES 2008. This GPS-enabled phone features a full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen. The new feature – GPS, which has been a long rumour, is becoming a standard on high-end smartphones very soon. Another attractive feature is an optical mouse, but there is no details revealed on this utility yet. With resolution of 320×320 pixels, the 2.55-inch touchscreen display gives you crystal clear images. the smart phone connects through WiFi of 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

No information on price or availability is revealed by the developer.

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If you need something to find your way across the country, or get instant traffic report in the city so you could get out of the jam, Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS is the navigator for you.

With a 3.5 inch display, the navigator is equipped with a touch screen to make navigation a piece of cake. Dual integrated speakers were installed at the sides for high quality voice prompt. Other than that, you choose between a three-dimensional mapping perspective and 2D overhead view while navigating. This GPS comes with Garmin City Select NT Version 8 street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also has an optional real time traffic information capability.

Although half the year has passed, it still gives GlobalSat the excuse to introduce the GV366, the new generation travel companion of 2007. It is marketed as an affordable GPS system which provides door-to-door guidance in a multilingual friendly interface. Users are able view the latest and extensive database of maps covering Western and Eastern Europe as well as North America on a 3.5” TFT LCD screen. The GV366 is able to provide navigation in 2D and 3D which is powered by the Navigon navigation software and comes in multilingual navigation interface and voice guidance. Not only that but users are also able to view photos and listen to music on this device as it is included with a multimedia player.

Those that are curious on what is running this piece of work can continue reading. The GV366 is running on a Samsung S3C2410 processor with 266MHz speed together with the SiRFstar III GPS chipset and has 64 MB worth of SDRAM and ROM. Operating System wise, it is supported by the WinCE.net OS 4.2 core.

• From GlobalSat.

Yet another GPS Navigation system in the market, the Delphi NAV200 conforms to the rest of the GPS devices. It has the looks of a GPS device, is portable, includes turn-by-turn navigation, points of interest and offers the shortest or best routes to your destination. A plus point is that it installs easily but the voice quality for the directions navigation is said to be lacking.

What makes the Delphi NAV200 interesting is the real-time traffic kit which comes in the form of an extra antenna and receiver attached to the device. What that does is it provides access to the Traffic Message Channel which is a radio station that sends out traffic information and then the Delphi NAV200 will provide and alternative route if traffic trouble spots are reported. Best of all, the traffic kit is a $200 lifetine subscription with no monthly charges. Unfortunately this service is only currently available in the U.S.

• From PCAdvisor.

GPS market is getting wider and wider with more and more device coming up featuring more sophisticated design and feature. As usual the Jensen NVX227 features SiRF star III chipset and has a 3.5 inch display. It runs a customized version of iGo software which is better known from Mio line where is named Mio Map interface.

This device ships in North America preloaded with an SD card. The only thing lacking is the media capabilities. It is not something too big that it will be a turn off but for some it might just be the case. More or less, this device functions just like any other GPS system in the market. Another disappointment will be the maps. The maps is not the latest from TeleAtlas which is quite a problem.

In bright condition the screen maybe hard to read as well. This device can be mounted on the windshield with internal speaker and mini USB power connection.

• From GPSLodge.

Magellan Maestro is the new middle class release of the Series 4000 line of widescreen GPS navigation systems from Magellan. The newly redesign interface is very much welcome as opposed to the cartoonish interface in the previous models. Magellan Maestro 4040 comes preloaded with maps and SiRF star III chipset, text to speech capability and Bluetooth pairing for handsfree phone calls. Pretty impressive, right? It sure is.

The redesigned hardware and software will definitely be attracting attention since it will be something new with special notes on the large 4.3 inch screen. The new user interface and the AAA TourBook integration will also be something to talk about this new device. The Bluetooth Phone integration is not as good as the current state of the art Garmin systems but the large screen, fresh new user interface and AAA’s TourBook functionality coupled with great price covers up for it.

• From GPSLodge.