Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Amazon has the Garmin Portable Friction Mount for $15.54 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. You save $25 off the retail price.

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Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Tracking Alzheimer’s Patients with GPS Shoes

Footwear manufacturer Aetrex Worldwide and GTS Corp are teaming up to develop a pair of shoes with embedded GPS. The shoes will be used for Alzheimer’s patients who tend to wander off. The GPS can track the person within 30 feet of their location. And an alarm can be set off if say a person wanders off a preset location zone.

via Physorg.com
via GearDiary

Goodbye Navigon

Navigon exits right and it is no more in the U.S. at least. They have decided to pull out of North America due to tough economic times. They will continue to provide some support through their Chicago office. And they state that map updates is still here to stay.

via Slashgear

5.0" LCD 372MHz CPU Windows CE 5.0 Bluetooth + GPS Navigator with 2GB Maps SD Card

- Ultra portable PND (portable navigation device) GPS
- Built-in bluetooth wireless, works as a bluetooth handsfree device
- Features rich multimedia features
- 5.0" ultra large vibrant color TFT touch screen LCD
- 480 x 272 pixels wide screen resolution and aspect
- Powered by Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 (English) operating system
- CPU: Centrality Atlas-III 372MHz (super fast GPS response)
- 64MB program memory
- Features a 900mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery
- SiRF-III GPS, tracks up to 12 satellites at the same time
- Comes with a 2GB SD flash memory card
- Manufacturer bundles iGo USA maps
- Other Win CE compatible mapping software can be installed on to SD cards and get launched with the GPS device (shell/launcher allows specifying the location and executable name of your custom GPS program)
- SD slot supports card up to 8GB in size
- Doubles as MP3 player, MP4 player, eBook reader, picture alumn browser, etc
- Features many Windows CE games
- Playback formats: WMV9, MPEG4, Divx5.0, Xvid, MPEG2, Wmv, asf, AVI, MP4, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG (JPG images up to 1280 * 960 resolution)
- Launcher (shell) languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Greek, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovak, Romanian, Swedish, Finnish, Turkey, Czech
- Windows CE supports ActiveSync with desktop/laptop PCs
- Included accessories: 2GB SD card with i-Go USA (manufacturer bundled), 100V~240V USB AC charger, 2.5mm stereo earphones, USB data sync and charging cable, DC 12V~24V Car charger, windshield mount, and stylus
- English user's guide included

Product Page HERE

GPS Tracking

GPS tracking has become very popular as of late. What exactly is GPS tracking? Well there is a GPS tracking key. A small pocket size device that receives signals from the twenty-four Department of Defense GPS satellites orbiting the earth. The internal computer accurately determines the GPS location of the device within 2.5 meters and records this data every second. The Data Can be downloaded and view in Google Earth simply by plugging the Tracking Key into the USB port of a computer.

So this GPS Tracking key uses GPS technology as a way to track people, vehicles, and more. This will be quite popular with parents who like to keep track of their teenage son or daughter. Make sure there not driving to places they shouldn't.

One of the leaders in GPS tracking technology has to be LandAirSea Systems, Inc who has been leading the way since 2004. They have built the most powerfully engineered GPS tracking equipment. LandAirSea Systems, Inc is the premier provider of GPS tracking systems in the surveillance technology industry.

If you want more info on GPS Tracking then look no further than LandAirSea Systems inc who provides a wealth of information on the subject.

Garmin nüvi 660 4.3" Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator $304

Amazon has the Garmin nüvi 660 4.3" Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator for $304 with Free Shipping.

Garmin nüvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

Dash Express now shipping

The GPRS enabled, OpenMoko powered Dash Express is now shipping at a price of $399. If you want to keep the GPS uptodate then you will have to pay the $13 per month GPRS costs. Or sign a 2 year agreement to bring the monthly costs to $10.

via Engadget via NaviLounge

Nationite X1: Wifi, Windows CE, GPS, Game Emulation Player

The Nationite X1 seems to have pack it all in. It features Wifi, Windows CE, built in GPS, support for game emulation, 4.3" Touchscreen, 1.3 camera, and finally it should support game emulation especially with it's PSP-style design.

Rumored Specs
4.3" Touch Screen ARM926 + DSP
WinCE 5.0 + word/excel/powerpoint/pdf etc
Wifi Enabled (msn/skype/internet/home network)
1.3MP camera
Built in GPS
Has PocketNester and other games installed
SD memory slot
Audio (supports playlists and lots of audio formats)
Video (plays vids at hi res without need to convert down + AVI/ASF/MPEG/h.264/wmv)
The actual shell looks nice, more to a psp styling.
Battery: 6hrs audio, 3hrs video, 4hrs if used like a computer (word/excel), 2hrs if used for wifi - battery life is approx and was what the manufacturer told us.

1GB for about $280
2GB for about $290

Should be available soon at MP4Nation.NET

via MP4Nation HERE and HERE

Garmin Nuvi 750 $299.95 at HSN.com

Check out this deal for the Garmin Nuvi 750 for under $300. You save $100 off the HSN price of $399.95. I have a Garmin 350 and their simply isn't anything better than the Garmin Nuvi series of GPS System. Grab it while you can.

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Garmin announces NuviPhone GPS cell phone

I heard rumblings that Garmin was going into the cell phone business. Well today we know for sure. Here is the Garmin NuviPhone, a touchscreen, 3.5G, GSM phone, and features a Google apps local search, traffic, gMail, gChat, weather. Added features include mp3 player, wifi, Bluetooth. MMS, SMS, and other instant messaging protocols are supported. It should be available Q3 of 2008.

via myNuviFone

Dapreview reports exclusive Cowon news

It's been quiet on the Cowon front for awhile now. And it was about time to hear some news about their new players. Fortunately Dapreview has posted some new news on Cowon's many new players.

First Cowon iAudio A3 and Q5 are coming out the first week of September right after IFA.

Next the Cowon D2 with 8GB capacity and iAudio 7 with 16gb capacity will both be released end of August.

Finally a bit of bad news. The X7 will be pushed back to Q1 2008.

via Dapreview

Evesham NAV-CAM 7000 for $181

GPS systems are getting cheaper and cheaper. So if want to grab one. Then here is your chance. The Evesham Nav-Cam 700 can be had for only $181 at buy.com which sells for $300 on Amazon.

Nav-Cam 7000 features 3.5" touchscreen, 3D maps, 1GB SD card that contains 1.5 millions POI and maps of USA and Canada, and multimedia functions.

via NaviGadget

Becker comes to the US with the Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 GPS

After releasing the highly reguarded Harman Kardon Guide + Play GPS-500. Harman International has released the Becker Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 GPS. The 6.5-ounce box features a 3.5-inch touchscreen with night mode, 64MB of memory expandable via SD, 400MHz processor, built-in NAVTEQ maps of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and a speed limit display that can alert you when you get a little too exuberant. Other frills include a WMA / MP3 player and JPEG viewer that hopefully no one will ever use while driving, and optional bicycle mounting kit. Becker's giving this one exclusively to Office Depot, and it looks like they're already in stock for $299.

via Engadget

Takara GP4 GPS Navigator

If you live in Europe here is a nice GPS System for you. Takara GP4 GPS Navigator is a budget system sells for £125. Rather than the usual 3.5" screen you get a 3.6".

Other features include the ability to view maps in 2D or 3D either in day or night mode, voice guidance through the integrated speakers, and pedestrian mode that makes it easy to follow directions on foot.

Takara GP4 displays a compass on screen and shows the local time, altitude, remaining distance as well as arrival time. The maps comes on an SD card which is preloaded with maps of United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Puchase it here

via Navigadget

Navman iCN 330 Portable GPS Unit 2.8" TFT Screen Manufacturer Refurbished

As Simple as ABC!
Navman iCN 330Portable GPS.
For the ultimate reliability in GPS navigation – you can depend on Navman’s iCN 330.

Whether it’s A to B, or even A to Z, finding your way should be easy. Which is why we made the iCN 330 as easy to use as reciting your ABCs.

Simple Navigation.
When we designed the iCN 330, we didn’t want a sat-nav device that only rocket scientists could use. So we made it as simple to use as possible. There are also lots of ways to plan your route, so you can be on the move quickly and easily.

Choice of Displays.
Once en route, the iCN 330 displays your route on a 3D moving map, in 2D or instruction-by-instruction. What’s more, whenever a maneuver is coming up, the progress bar turns red. And if, despite our best efforts, you do miss a turn, the iCN 330 automatically recalculates a new route with its Back-on-Track function.

The Navman iCN 330 is ready to use straight out of the box, so you can enjoy its amazing capabilities right away.

A Closer Look

Features

• Door-to-door navigation using pre-loaded software
• 3D moving maps to help you navigate more easily
• Next manoeuvre warnings
• Voice-guided directions
• Back-on-Track automatically re-routing after a missed turn
• SiRFstar XTrac GPS technology
• Saved favourite destinations
• Multiple routing options, including postcode search and shortest/fastest routes
• Adjustable maps so you can zoom from 3D to a detailed 2D map
• Progress bar and distance indicator
• Integral antenna with excellent GPS reception
• Anti-glare colour screen
• Turn-by-turn navigation

$129.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2248785&sku=N555-1028

Milux PUMS GPS with 30GB HDD

Here's yet another Korean GPS system that we probably won't be able to get in the states. This one featuring 30GB of storage along with a 4.3" screen, GPS navigation with 3D maps and rendered buildings, DMB/DAB receiver, multimedia player, picture-in-picture function, e-book function, and more. Suggested retail price for Milux PUMS is 449,000 KRW which translates to $490.

via Navigadget

Viliv X2 PMP

The Viliv X2 PMP has been updated with new hardware. No hard drive as they move to solid state flash(4gb and 8gb). GPS with the help of SiRFstar III navigation and SD/SDHC expansion. Also DMB is included. Just hope this makes it out of Korea.

via Engadget

Woot! of the day Prime Pilot 600 Portable GPS

If your looking for a cheap GPS system then you may be in luck. The woot for today is a Prime Pilot 600 Portable GPS system. It appears to be decent having the SiRFStar III technology along with video, audio and photo capabilities.

$149.99 + $5.00 shipping

via Woot.com

My Dean FX-1 7-inch navigation system

Wow this looks nice and has a sortof Cowon look to it. To bad it will not make it out of Korea. And the kicker is the great price only 199,000 South Korean Wons (only $215!?).

My Dean FX-1. It has a huge 7-inch touch screen, embedded GPS navigation system, DMB receiver, all sorts of media players, SD expansion slot, USB port and a host, FM radio, and various games.

via NaviGadget

gps navigation systems for $200 or less

GPS used to be expensive but today there are cheap budget gps systems out their that will fit anyones budget. Navigadget has a list of $200 and under GPS car systems.

via Navigadget