Silynx Communications Launches C4OPS

 

The C4OPS just announced by Sillynx Communications might be the first and only combat headset system able to provide GPS and force tracking capabilities to the dismounted soldier.

The built-in GPS receiver can help C4OPS locate soldiers' position and help them navigate to the target via voice prompt indications. A look at their website makes on think that re looking at an accessory for your PS3 or XBOX but in reality Sillynx is a government contractor only selling to US government buyers or to US government primes who can provide a US government contract number - which explains why their shopping cart is not quite functional.

The company has, however, not revealed the price but it is expected to cost around $1000 to $1500 with the optional GPS add-on.

Glofiish DX900 Released by E-Ten

E-Ten will soon make available a new SmartPhone called E-Ten Glofiish DX900. Just like most other devices of its type, the E-Ten Glofiish DX900 comes with a built-in SiRF Star III GPS receiver.

DX900 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro OS and provides quad GSM, tri-band UMTS, and HSDPA connectivity. It weighs 147g and has a 640×480 VGA touchscreen.

Below are other specifications of DX900:

• Samsung SC3 6400 533 MHz CPU
• 128MB SDRA, 256 MB Flash ROM
• 3MP autofocus camera, 0.3MP camera in the front
• MicroSD HC memory card slot
• 1530 mAh battery
• Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, FM Radio
• built-in accelerometer
• Dimensions: 106×60.5×17 mm

The E-Ten Glofiish DX900 would be revealed at Computex in Taiwan on June 3.

BT-Q1200 Ultra from qStarz

BT-Q1200 Ultra is a new travel recorder and bluetooth GPS receiver with a solar panel developed by qStarz. The solar panel is quite big and can extend the life of the device for up to 48 hours.

BT-Q1200 Ultra can pair with your PDA or smartphone to add GPS navigation functionality to these devices.

qStarz BT-Q1200 Ultra has enough memory to record 200,000 waypoints and it also boasts an enhanced GPS antenna to provide higher sensitivity and accuracy.

Other features are as follows:

• Track split and track edit
• Flicker and Google Earth integration
• Photo Preview & Slide Show function
• Analyze speed and altitude

qStarz BT-Q1200 Ultra is expected to hit the market today and sell for $120

The Toshiba G710 - a SmartPhone with GPS

There are very few SmartPhones that come with GPS functions, Toshiba G710 is one of these few. It is a new product from Toshiba which will be delivered with the optional navigation software CoPilot Live 7 from ALK.

Among the features of this device are the regional maps that come on a 512MB microSD card and a version for a map of all of Europe is also expected. Other features are listed below:

• Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS Class 10 and EDGE
• Integrated SiRF Star III GPS receiver
• 2.4″ TFT LCD screen with 320×240 pixel resolution
• OMAP TI processor at 266 MHz
• 2MP digital camera with 8x digital zoom
• 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of ROM
• Bluetooth 1.2 compatible A2DP (stereo)
• microSD card slot
• MiniUSB 1.1
• 1,050 mAh lithium-ion battery with 200 hours of endurance stand-by and 3 hour in communication
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard

The device will cost 250 Euro and with regional maps and the sat nav software installed it will go for 300 Euro.

 

Kenwood Displays New GPS Navigation System

GPS navigation manufacturer, Kenwood has stormed the market with its new device- the DNX 7120. This is made known through their website where the new product is being displayed.

The mere sight of the product is quite captivating and without touching one can only imagine its functionality.   

This new GPS device is an improved version of the 7100 by the same company, complaints from users who yearned for more features than they were enjoying from the 7100 might have prompted Kenwood to design this beta version.

The LCD touchscreen has been said to be satisfactory being similar with GUI from Garmin, it includes two relay control outputs for touchscreen control of external devices like garage doors, security gates, trunk release, and more.

The map also has been expanded to include more areas like the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, the entertainment feature has been described to be terrific. Users can control their iPod or other portable music player. You can get the additional KCA-iP300 cable and for fastest control of iPod audio and video files.

Kenwood DNX 7120 is already available at Amazon and goes for about $1000.

 

Satellite Navigation System with SSD from Sanyo

Introducing two brand new in-dash GPS navigation systems with solid state drives – the NVA-MS1280DT and NVA-MS1180DT, Sanyo turned Sat Nav system into a much meaningful device instead of the usual DVD based or hard drive based systems.

The implication of using SSD is that, the device is being made to function accurately faster at the same time it makes reading quite convenient. It has also been built such that it can withstand environmental factors such as heat and vibration.

Also, the new products can play multiple media formats, FM receiver for traffic information, and support for iPod and iPod video.

However, the two devices have some distinctive features, the NVA-MS1280D comes with a 4GB SD card plus a 4GB solid state drive while NAV-MS1180DT only features a 4GB SSD. Also NVA-MS1280DT has a DVD player and can also record audio onto the SD card.

The two products will be made available in June and will be sold at the rate of $1750 for NVA-MS1280DT and $1500 for NVA-MS1180DT.

Koreans Launch AL Tech AnyDrive X2HD

AL Tech AnuDrive X2HD is the given by the Koreans to its new satellite navigation system, it comes with some interesting features and functionalities that it is quite ok for a design in this category.

The AL Tech AnyDrive X2HD comes with portable media player that docks with a Mediagate MG-250HD which can playback full HD (1920×1080) video and the 2.5GB SATA HDD ensures that it has a considerable amount of space to support such functionality.

This portable navigation system and media player has an ARM11 processor at 600Mhz, 128MB DDR, and TFT LCD screen with 800×480 resolution. The GPS receiver is a 32 channel SiRF chip and the battery has 800mAh capacity.

The system also comes with other features that include; SD card slot, audio out and AV in ports, DMB channel receiver, integrated speakers, and support for a rear view camera.

However, the battery life spam has a shortfall because it has to be charged for a long time.

Magellan Uncovers Plan to Release New GPS System

The race for companies manufacturing GPS to make their product as unique as possible is hot, many of these companies have gone extra miles to ensure that their products stand out and are also desirable.

The latest product called Maestro 5340 is from Magellan, which announced that it is about to make available the amazing GPS navigation system and it will go for $1200 only.

This new product features a wide screen display ensuring that you don't have to strain your eyes before you could view through it, direct connection to Magellan and Google to provide live search capabilities, and the unit will deliver some more sophisticated connectedness to provide better POI search, as well as traffic and gas prices.

Another interesting fact is that the system has also be embedded with an advance traffic solution that facilitates driving around traffic jam.

The company pledges that the product will be available to the public in the early half of this year.

Dash Express Unveils New Service

GPS system owners can now have custom applications on their devices courtesy the new product being launched by Dash Express. This new application opens up the company network to third party software, the service which before now was not allowed.

The application created through this means is named DashApps and Dash users can access the application using their "MyDash portal".

With this application users can download numerous features which include hunting for the home of their dreams from Coldwell Banker – Allowing them to search for homes for sale through their GPS system and displays the locations on the GPS system map.

The time and meeting place from Funambol give access to Outlook,  Yahoo and Google calendar through their GPS system. By simply clicking on a meeting schedule, the system will direct the user to the location.

Others are, "what's that tune" from Mediaguide which finds out names of songs that are playing on car radio. Users will be able to see a list of the last three songs that played on their favorite stations; "Speed trap Ahead from Trapster" - Provides live speed trap and red light information on the GPS map and "Is it going to rain" - Provides up to date weather information.

Route 66 Announces New Smart Phones’ Application

A new smart phones-application branded "Mobile 8" which is a kind of mapping software has been released by Route 66, the application is suitable for smart phones and pocket PCs that has a Windows mobile platform.

A mapping and navigation software company, Route 66 has been able to offer the industry with a product that will stand the test of time considering the great features that accompanied the product.

Top on the list are its high definition maps and a quick search definition folder, and others equally rewarding features are voice guided navigation, sync application to administer and transfer maps to and from your PC and content available for purchase, such as: traffic, weather, travel guides, and map updates at the city, regional, and country level.

Although, available in some countries of Europe, it is yet to be released in the US.

TomTom Release New GPS Systems

GPS manufacturer, TomTom , unveils its latest GPS systems branded TomTom ONE and TomTom XL and these are said to be among the range of its award winning navigation system.
Displaying the true spirit of innovation, TomTom has redesigned the new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL from scratch.

The company also introduced a brand new mounting solution with the TomTom ONE and this is in line with its acclaimed approach to ease of use its software, maps and installation. This new windscreen mount known as the EasyPort mount  can be left on the device and folded flat after use.

The complete unit, including the mount, is then small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, bag or pocket when the driver leaves the vehicle. In addition, for even clearer voice instructions, both the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL are now equipped with a completely revised audio system, ensuring navigation instructions are loud and clear at all times  even above the car radio, outside traffic noise or a car full of excited children with a choice of male or female voice depending on the desire of the user. This feature of loud and clear voice instructions ensure safer driving.

Other features incorporated include TomTom Map Share with Latest map guarantee, smart and fun extras, traffic menu (optional)  and TomTom EasyPort allows you to fix your TomTom device securely to your desired position on the windscreen, using a strong and mechanical locking system.

Eastern Europe Enjoys GoIP International’s Services

Seeking more market outlets for its service, GoIP International has extended its sales outlet to Beogard, which is in Serbia. This service to be offered by Srdjan Djordjevic is expected to serves as a stepping stone for GoIP in a bid to increasing its presence in Eastern Europe.

Known as a seasoned telecom professional,  Srdjan Djordjevic will market  and sell GoIP's "VoIP in a Box" solution to ISP's, Carriers, MVNO's and ITSP's. As an innovative product, service provider can offer personalized and advanced Voice over IP services to their customers by utilizing GoIP International's "VoIP in a Box" white label platform.

Happy about this new development, Ivan Solvason, Founder and CEO of GoIP International stated that "After multiple successful deliveries of our "VoIP in a Box" solutions, we felt it was now time to expand and setup a strong local presence in the growing Eastern European broadband market to support the growing demand for VoIP services."

 

The response of users to the service has revived their spirit, each day they witness thousands new broadband subscribers sign up for services, where 40% of those origins from the Eastern European market. This market is growing with incredible speed and most ISP's - offering Wimax, ADSL or Wi-Fi broadband is currently looking at GoIP's private label "VoIP in a Box" solution, to bundle their offering with innovative VoIP services to increase ARPU.

 

Explaining further, Ivan said "The GoIP International 'VoIP in a Box' platform is a proven VoIP platform that has been in commercial operation for more than 4 years. GoIP's 'VoIP in a Box' Solution combines a self-managed Web front-end, a Business Operations Support System, a real time billing platform, and a VoIP soft switch."

Srdjan Djordjevic, Director of GoIP Eastern Europe said that "VoIP is a service highly adopted in the Eastern European countries were VoIP is legal. Only a few countries still have blocked VoIP (Serbia and Belorussia), but we expect these markets to develop over the short term, opening up for new VoIP business."

He concluded by saying that with the current rate of development, some Eastern Europe countries are ahead of Westen Europe when it comes to VoIP on WiMAX.

Suzuki Offers Free GPS System

Suzuki, the Japanese car manufacturer is among the few car manufacturers that are putting safety of their customers above board and this time around it has gone through a lot in ensuring that the best are offered by offering free GPS system in its 2009 vehicle models.
The company has contracted the design of the GPS systems to Garmin which developed Volvo and BMW's GPS systems.
Suzuki revealed that any model it develops that is above $16,000 will be equiped with new GPS systems. The system will function just like the popular ones with a preloaded street maps and Navteq mapping software and a ton of Points of Interest where the user can search for attractions like restuarants, movie theaters and other point of interst as pre-determined. It will show real-time traffic and weather forecasts and will feature Bluetooth technology for easy connectivity.
Another inresting feature is that the system will be portable making it possible for its useability in another car. This will soon be available by Summer through  local Suzuki dealer.

MAP680 and MAP780, Great GPS systems from Clarion

Clarion has just released two amazing GPS systems, the MAP680 and MAP780. The main difference between the two system is the the size of their internal memory. Both machines feature amazing state of the art 3D modeling software which shows routes in complete 3D model. This systems were recently released in Europe and US launch is expected soon.

Technical features of the systems include:

* 4.3˝ colour wide LCD with touch panel control
* Antireflection screen for sunlight protection
* Built-in RDS-TMC tuner for traffic information

* Built-in Bluetooth® interface for Handsfree and Audio Streaming (A2DP)

* Sirf III GPS-module with 20-channel receiver

* 400MHz CPU

* Flash memory: 2 GB
* SD / MMC slot for up to 4GB capacity

* lithium ion rechargeable battery

Nolan bluetooth GPS receiver for just $43

Nolan has recently released a new bluetooth receiver costing just $43. Its a simple GPS receiver featuring standard SiRF Star III GPS receiver with 20 channel satellite tracking a bluetooth V2.0 + EDR transceiver.
This receiver is equipped with a battery that could last for about 10 hours and a USB based car charger.

NovAtel and KVH Unveil CNS-5000

The KVH's CNS-5000 is a self-contained navigation system that combines fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based inertial measurement technology from KVH with GPS from NovAtel. It is combined effort of KVH Industries Inc. and manufacturer NovAtel Inc.
According to the company, the CNS-5000 is designed specifically for demanding commercial applications, such as dynamic surveying, precision agriculture, container terminal management, and autonomous vehicle navigation.The coupling of GPS and inertial measurement technologies in the CNS-5000 optimizes the raw GPS and inertial data, delivering position, velocity and attitude data, according to KVH. Built entirely of commercial components and rugged enough to operate in extremely demanding conditions, the device is also designed to meet COTS requirements.
Passing a comment on the product,Gram Purves who is the VP sales and marketing for NovAtel stated that "This product extends our portfolio into markets that have been difficult to penetrate with standard two-box GPS/INS solutions, due to high price or complex export controls."
In his own remark, KVH's VP of busibess development, Dan Conway said that "The combination of NovAtel's GPS technology with our precision fiber optic gyros and inertial technologies led to an entirely new single-enclosure approach to GPS/IMU systems.

US Air Force Commander Invited to Speakt at ESRI Summit

As the ESRI is making prepartion towards the 2008 ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit, it announces that this year keynote speaker will be from US Air Force and the speaker is no other person than Colonel David Maden.
Known for his high integrity, Colonel David Maden is the commander of the GPS Wing at the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force BAse. He is responsible for the multinational, multiservice development of all GPS space, satellite, and ground segments.
He is expected to speak on his experience maintaing the largest sattelite constellation, and the largest avionics integration and installation program within the Department of Defense and it is also hoped that he will, through his numerous years of experience inspired the industry.
Holding at the San Diego Convetion Center, San Diego California, the 2008 ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit comes up between August 2-5. Details of summit can be found at http://www.esri.com/events/survey/index.html

The Blackberry Curve 8310

The next-generation Curve has arrived, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 is the smallest, lightest BlackBerry ever with a QWERTY keyboard. It features clean lines, curved edges, and easy-to-use trackball navigation. The sleek design balances both personal and work needs with the perfect blend of performance and usability. The Curve is the first BlackBerry to support AT&T Mobile Music, an enhanced media player, and stereo Bluetooth® headset capabilities. Snap crisp photos on the 2 MP camera with 5x zoom and flash. Need more storage? It has a microSD(TM) expandable memory slot to store music, videos and more. The Curve comes with BlackBerry's first email spellchecker, TeleNav Maps, and the AT&T Mall to shop for ringtones and downloads. Go global, the Curve has everything you ever needed or wanted in a BlackBerry.
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is the first smartphone to use Vodafone Connect GPS navigation software from Yapp Mobile. The application is still under development -- the Curve prompted us to download a few updates during our test period -- and we found it getting slightly better with each new version. Vodafone Connect, however, isn't nearly as aesthetically pleasing or robust as standalone GPS units. In the end, we preferred to use Google Maps Mobile for our GPS and navigation needs. (Another application called BlackBerry Maps is pre-loaded, but it doesn't include Australian roads.)
RIM states the BlackBerry Curve 8310's battery life is good for four hours of talk or 17 days of standby. During testing we needed to charge the 8310 every other day with moderate-to-heavy use of e-mail, instant messenger, and light Web browsing and use of GPS navigation.
The Curve 8310 is a good enough smartphone for business users that occasionally need GPS, but it left us wanting more: a faster processor, 3G support (with HSDPA, of course) and Wi-Fi.
The Blackberry GPS achieved good signal acquisition times, but did not provide any real satellite information other than the number of satellites you're locked onto, their location, and range of position. This, of course, is more than enough for the average user. The Telenav maps loaded pretty quickly from their server via the AT&T network. The map quality was excellent and the directions, via voice or   screen, were clear and easy to follow.

Trimble Releases New GIS Devices

Trimble has introduced a uniquely designed computing devices with integrated GPS, the GeoExplorer 2008 series, featuring varying levels of accuracy per model.Three different models were made available and they are embedded with different features. The third of the three models available, the GeoXH, features real-time decimeter-level positioning.
The features of the enire GeoExplorer includes a high-resolution 3.5-inc VGA (480 pixel x 640 pixel) display. the devices use Microsoft's Windows Mobile version 6 operating system. The GeoExplorer units also feature Bluetooth connectivity, which enables users to connect a cell phone for access to the Internet to receive real-time corrections from VRS networks, as well as download background map data, according to Trimble. Users can also connect to Bluetooth-enabled laser rangefinders, barcode scanners, and digital cameras.
Developed to use with a number of popular handheld devices including pen-based or laptop computers, Pocket PCs, and Palm devices, the GeoXM provides 1 meter to 3 meter accuracy, integrating real-time corrected GPS technology. The GeoXT features a sub-meter receiver and Trimble's Everest multipath rejection technology. This model is designed for working in difficult environments, such as under canopies, in urban canyons, or anywhere high-accuracy data collection and maintenance is required, according to Trimble.