The makers of the Garmin nuvi and Garmin StreetPilot GPS devices are entering the mobile phone market. The new Garmin cell phone, labeled the Garmin Nuvifone expects release during Q3 2008. Continue →
Fusionsoft 7Star ODD-i PMP Player with GPS
February 02, 2007
Fusionsoft shows promise with the 7Star, the company’s recent entry into the PMP/GPS market. Built on established standards like the SiRF Star III chipset and WIndows CE 5.0, the Fusionsoft 7Star is making safebets and making headlines by tossing in a choice of 40 or 80GB hard drives for the device. Other specs on the Korea bound PMP include a 7-inch QVGA display, 128MB SDRAM, 64MB NAND and DivX support right out of the box.
GPS built into Shoes with Quantum Satellite Technology
January 03, 2007
Great idea, but I really don’t like the implementation. Let’s see, develop a really useful product which could greatly help families and aid in finding people in disaster situations or kidnap victims. Charge a hefty price tag which limits the use.
Aside from the $325-$350 price tag, the idea is great. The shoes have GPS embedded and allow users to press a button in case of emegency to send a distress signal. Continue →
The Pharos GPS Phone
January 03, 2007
The GPS Phone from Pharos, a rebranded E-Ten Glofish X500 is scheduled to launch in the US next month. Quick specs on the device include quad-band GSM/EDGE, built-in GPS (SirfStar III receiver), Wi-Fi, Fm radio, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera and a MicroSD memory card slot. The Pharos GPS Phone will operate on Windows Mobile 5 Operating System and comes bundled with the Pharos Ostia navigation software. Pharos will distribute the phone direct and unlocked for $699.
