LBT’s PocketFinder GPS Personal Locator and GPS Vehicle Locator devices are available for purchase throughout the United States and Canada exclusively on the Online Apple Store. Apple sells the PocketFinder GPS Personal Locator for $149 and the PocketFinder GPS Vehicle Locator for $189. The purchase price includes two months of service with no contract is required.
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Announced in preparation for the Triathlon World Championship in Kona, HI, October 8, 2011, the Forerunner 910XT is the only all-in-one GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, speed/pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. The 910XT sports a sleek profile allowing users to easily slide wetsuits on and off, and has an on-board barometric altimeter for improved elevation data, all without sacrificing the size of its easy-to-read display.
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TomTom will provide navigation with real-time services for the Fiat Panda. This is the first time that the Blue&Me TomTom LIVE platform will be available on a Fiat A-segment car. Initially be available in Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Benelux and Portugal, the key features of the Blue&Me TomTom LIVE include: HD Traffic; Up-to-date speed camera information on both fixed and mobile cameras en route; Live weather updates and local search; Eco friendly; Browsing Blue&Me functions; Mechanical integration.
TomTom launched TomTom GO LIVE 1535M device, the world’s first portable navigation device with a suite of popular travel apps. The GO LIVE 1535M combines TomTom HD Traffic with the insight of travel-related apps that offers people in cars the information they need on a dedicated device designed to offer the best navigation experience.
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FUJITSU TEN will release the AVN827GA, an audio- visual (AV) integrated memory card navigation system from its ECLIPSE car navigation brand onto the Australian market from mid-August 2011. The AVN827GA incorporates a 7-inch screen that integrates into the vehicles console. With built-in Bluetooth, the AVN827GA enables hands-free calling and can also read SMS messages, e-mails and other messages aloud.
The redesigned Garmin‘s Rino® 610, 650 and 655t boast up to a 20-mile communication range, a barometric altimeter, 3-axis tilt compensated compass and NOAA weather radio. The GPS-enabled handheld two-way radios also include a 2.6” glove-friendly touchscreen and are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2011. The Rino 610 and 650 have a suggested retail price of $349 and $499.99, respectively. The Rino 655t has a suggested retail price of $599.99.
Garmin announced the redesigned and upgraded eTrex handheld GPS device. This entry level device has been given enhanced ergonomics, an improved interface, paperless geocaching and in certain models, a 65k color screen with expanded mapping capabilities. With up to 25 hours of battery life, the new eTrex devices are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2011. The eTrex 10 and 20 have a suggested retail price of $119.99 and $199.99, respectively. The eTrex 30 has a suggested retail price of $299.99.
Seals Technologies announced their first durable and reliable handheld terminal, the Seals VR7. Created for people both in industrial businesses and people who like the great outdoors, the Seals VR7 is the IP-67 rated GSM mobile phone, which is a standard that has been tested and found to be impervious to dust, dirt, shocks and drops. The Seals VR7 is also completely waterproof to a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes and resistant to extreme pressure of up to 400KGS.
