Timex readying GPS-equipped Ironman Global Trainer wristwatch By Darren Murph posted Jan 25th 2010 6:37PM It's been a white hot minute since we've se

It's been a white hot minute since we've seen a snazzy new timepiece from the labs at Timex, but it seems that the outfit will finally be dishing out a new GPS-laden watch a year after introducing the Expedition WS4. Set to debut next month, the Ironman Global Trainer with GPS is easily one of the slimmest, most not-ugly GPS watches we've ever seen. At a glance, you'd never know that such features as real-time speed, pace and distance data were included courtesy of the SiRFstarIII module tucked within, and you'll also get 50 meters of water resistance, a customizable display to showcase four metrics at once and the ability to push performance reports out to your PC. The device will be compatible with Timex heart rate and bike sensors, not to mention any third-party power meters utilizing ANT+ wireless technology. Unfortunately, next month's reveal will only let you know that it'll ship this May to REI stores here in the States, while the rest of the world will have to wait until September to strap one on.

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Microsoft MapPoint GPS 2009

MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator combines powerful data mapping, information analysis, and communication tools with the simplicity of the Microsoft Office System and is available with or without a GPS locator for tracking your location in real-time.
Business Mapping Made Simple
Microsoft MapPoint 2009 gives you the power to visualize business data, communicate insights with instant impact, and integrate maps into the work you do in Microsoft Office. MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator adds routing and directions to easily plan your trips and track your location in real-time.

MapPoint 2009 makes it easy for organizations to visualize their business in a whole new way:

* Map business data.
Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography.
* Identify new business opportunities.
Combine business data with included demographics to target potential customers and focus decisions.

MapPoint 2009 helps you streamline your travel:

* Arrive on time.
Detailed directions--voice* and text-prompted--make it easy to follow your route.
* Optimize your trip.
Quickly calculate mileage, drive time, and expenses in advance.
* Easy-to-see navigation.
Track your route in real-time in Full Screen display.* Change to the special Night Map display with a single click.

MapPoint 2009 makes it easy to use maps in combination with your Microsoft Office documents:

* Tell a story, visually.
Insert maps into Word documents and PowerPoint presentations to illustrate everything from sales performance and customer locations to new business opportunities.
* Tap into existing data sources
Create maps from data stored in current versions of Office Excel, Office Access, Office Outlook, Microsoft SQL Server, or other database sources.
* Extend your business.
Take advantage of the extensible MapPoint object model to build custom business solutions such as fleet tracking and business intelligence.
* Map business data.
Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography.

New and Improved Features

MapPoint 2009 builds upon the success of MapPoint 2006 with:

* Refreshed data.
Use updated geographic and demographic data sets in MapPoint to display trends and illustrate key points on maps.
* Optimize your trip.
Quickly calculate mileage, drive time, and expenses in advance.
* Send to mobile.
Send point-of-interest and "business card" details such as addresses and phone numbers to your mobile device.
* Advanced GPS features.
New full-screen navigation mode with driving guidance tracks your route and provides turn-by-turn directions--including spoken street names.
* Zoom with a view.
Use the new Navigation view option* to see a perspective map road view of your route.
* Enhanced Live Search.
Quickly find listings when online and add them to a route. Use descriptive words such as "coffee" and "restaurant" to find points near your location.
* Updated user interface.
Streamlined redesign simplifies tasks and improves usability while driving.


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NEW GARMIN NUVI 260W GPS 2009 MAPS NAVIGATION 4.3"

Features Specifications: NEW GARMIN NUVI 260W GPS 2009 MAPS NAVIGATION 4.3"
What's in the Box:


nüvi 260W
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
Dashboard disc
Quick start manual

Physical & Performance:


Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.1 ounces (172.93 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 5 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
Routes: 0
Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : yes
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): no
3D map view: yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: no
FM traffic compatible: no
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: no
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): no
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
MP3 player: no
Audio book player: no
Picture viewer: yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): yes
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: yes
Touchscreen: yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
Remote control: no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Dead reckoning: no
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): yes
Motorcycle-friendly: no
Additional: This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

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SPOT. The World's First Satellite Messenger

The SPOT satellite network is a commercial satellite network with a proven 99.4% reliability rate. It processes over 6 million messages a month, the equivalent of 2.3 messages per second. SPOT is used by individuals who are outdoors and in business where lone work occurs - aviation, construction, fishing, forestry, government, leisure, oil & gas, utilities.

SPOT's 4 Simple Communication Functions - Just Might Save Your Life

1) Ask for help. In the event of a non-life threatening emergency, you can use this function to notify your SPOT team – the friends and family you have chosen as your contacts – that you need assistance. SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled

2) Track Progress. Also known as SPOTcastingSM, this feature allows friends and family to follow your progress in real time using your password, or to save waypoints so you can review your entire route at a later date. SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off.

3) Check In. Also known as SPOTcheckingSM, this feature allows you to let your SPOTteam – the friends and family you have chosen as your contacts – know that all is well, notify them of your location, or save waypoints so you can review your route at a later date on Google Maps™. SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.

4) Alert 911. Use this function in the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your exact location and that you need assistance. SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.


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TomTom 330S Portable Navigation System

The TomTom XL 330S adds a 4.3” wide screen display and Text-to-Speech routing to the XL 330S Family. At the heart of the TomTom unit is a highly sensitive GPS chipset for fast satellite acquisitions and unsurpassed GPS tracking. The ultra bright, 480 x 272 resolution, 4.3” display offers superb readability and easy operation. The built in lithium-ion battery will provide approximately 2 hours of use away from a power source. TomTom also includes their QuickGPSfix software which allows the XL to acquire a GPS signal super fast.

What is Map Share Technology?
The TomTom XL 330S is pre-loaded with detailed TeleAtlas maps for the United States and Canada, plus millions of points of interest. Because roads change, TomTom has setup the ability for you, the user to edit or change the pre-loaded maps. You are able to mark blocked or unblocked streets, insert the new name of a street, and even reverse the direction of a XL 330S Way street. Changes will immediately take effect in your Tomtom 330S. You are also able to share your changes and capture changes from other Map Share users via the include TomTom HOME software.

Using the touch screen, enter the address or point of interest that you are traveling to and the XL 330S will route you there. TomTom gives you 4 different routing options: quickest, shortest, avoid toll roads and by required arrival time. You can also chose between a traditional overhead view of the map or a 3-D view for a true perspective of what is ahead. Once you are on your way the XL 330S will guide you along with verbal turn-by-turn directions through its powerful built in speaker. If you miss a turn the TomTom XL 330S will recalculate your directions and get you right back on track.


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Columbus V-900 Bluetooth GPS Data Logger

Columbus V-900 Bluetooth GPS Data Logger is the world first data logger with Voice-Tag function for adding your personal voice labels to any waypoints. It is easy to use, compact, and provides excellent GPS performance.

You name it, the Columbus V-900 data logger records almost all available GPS parameters such as: Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Speed, Heading, Fix Mode, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP and Voice!.

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This unit is different from all data loggers currently in the market for the following reasons:

1. Voice-tag - function for adding your personal voice labels to any waypoints
2. MicroSD for storing logged data
3. Includes more parameters: Heading, Fix Mode, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP and Voice!, on top of the standard Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Speed
4. Unique SPY mode allows continuous standby logging of more than one month, Speed Alarm, and many more...



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Magellan Maestro is Now Official

Magellan Maestro, the new line of GPS Systems by Magellan that will include three models, the Maestro 4000, 4040 and 4050 is now official. Although the product information are not live yet on Magellan’s site they issued a press release announcing them with suggested retail prices of $399.99, $499.99 and $699.99 respectively and an expected shipping date of April 1st for the 4000 and 4040 while the Maestro 4050 should start shipping in North America sometime this May. You can Read the press release below:

Magellan, creators of the Hertz® NeverLost® and a leading global innovator of outdoor and vehicle navigation solutions, announced today the introduction of the Maestro series of three new portable vehicle navigation devices offering drivers the best design and navigation experience available. As a result of a partnership with AAA, (American Automobile Association), the new Magellan Maestro 4000, Maestro 4040 and Maestro 4050 are the only car navigation solutions to offer the North American public access to integrated AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details. In addition, the Maestro 4050 is the first portable vehicle navigation device to offer drivers the convenience of voice command capabilities. The new Maestro series offers enhanced functions and features — from a newly designed user interface and a 4.3” WQVGA touch screen for better ease of use and visibility, to Bluetooth hands-free calling capabilities to minimize driver distractions and real-time traffic services to help drivers reach their destination faster — so every driver will find a solution that best meets their navigation needs.

To provide customers with the best portable navigation experience, Magellan’s latest generation of turn-by-turn, voice-prompted portable vehicle navigation devices are newly designed inside and out to usher in a thin, sleek style with a 4.3” WQVGA full-color, anti-glare touch screen plus refined functionality that’s destined to set a new standard. The Maestro 4000, 4040 and 4050 offer the most simplified, intuitive user interface designed to require minimal key strokes. The clutter-free menu and map screens feature stylish icons and map graphics that are clear, crisp and easy for drivers to see in all lighting, with Menu icons that are prioritized so drivers have faster access to the features they use most.

Offering customers the benefit of Magellan’s superior navigation expertise combined with AAA’s premium content and services is another significant step toward further differentiating Magellan navigation devices and increasing the company’s future success in the fast-growing GPS market.

“The success of personal navigation solutions will continue to grow in 2007, but companies must focus on adding new functionality and valuable content to avoid market commoditization,” says Thilo Koslowski, Vice President and Lead Automotive Analyst at Gartner. “Successful navigation solutions in the future must provide a flawless navigation experience and at the same time offer compelling content and services that provide daily relevance to users.”

“The Magellan Maestro devices are more than reliable tools for drivers, they are the portable car navigation solutions that drivers really want,” said Christian Bubenheim, vice president of product marketing for Magellan. “We’re building on superior utility with a new design and appeal that extends to broader markets. The Maestro series is fast, easy and intuitive. And thanks to the AAA partnership, the Maestro series also makes trip planning and traveling easier, less stressful and possibly more affordable, while also providing unique AAA member benefits.”

AAA TourBook® Travel Information, Roadside Assistance Details, Show Your Card & Save® Locations and More

Drivers gain access to North America’s most trusted source for trip planning information through searchable AAA TourBook® listings, including AAA Diamond Rated Restaurants and Accommodations, Show Your Card & Save® Locations for member discounts, Approved Auto Repair Facilities, Attractions, Events, Campgrounds, Cities and AAA Branch Office locations. The Maestro series also provides AAA member roadside assistance details that show your exact location and provides the AAA member toll-free help number. Bluetooth-enabled Maestro devices will connect the driver’s Bluetooth-enabled cell phone directly to AAA for immediate help when AAA members need it most.

Maestro 4050 – First Voice-Command GPS, Real-Time Traffic, Bluetooth, Advanced Voice Routing and AAA TourBook® Travel Information

Available only in North America this May at US $699.99, the Maestro 4050 delivers the newest advancements in voice recognition capabilities so drivers can control the device and route to their destination using voice commands. It also provides real-time traffic alerts, Bluetooth hands-free phone calling capabilities and advanced voiced routing directions via Magellan’s SayWhere™ text-to-speech function, which audibly announces street names so drivers can be confident in preparing for upcoming maneuvers.

The Maestro 4050 includes a free three-month trial subscription for real-time traffic services with the included Magellan TrafficKit™, the first completely integrated, portable real-time traffic solution with a no-fuss, wire-free design for neat and easy installation. The receiver attaches as a cradle with a simple click to help drivers avoid traffic delays with incident alerts and rerouting.

Ready to use out of the box, the Maestro 4050 is preloaded with full coverage maps of the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. It also contains AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details plus a database of millions of additional points of interest (POI) like ATMs, gas stations and more to help drivers find what they need wherever they are, even in unfamiliar areas. The Maestro 4050’s Bluetooth capabilities make it possible for drivers to be connected to a business from the POI listings with a hands-free phone call once the POI is selected.

Maestro 4040 – Combines AAA TourBook® Travel Information, Bluetooth, Text-to-Speech and Upgrade Options

Available in North America April 1st at just $499.99 US, the Magellan Maestro 4040 features Bluetooth hands-free phone calling functionality with advanced SayWhere™ text-to-speech voiced routing directions. The Maestro 4040 also provides preloaded maps of the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details, plus an expanded POI database containing millions of business and service listings. Upgrade options will allow drivers to add real-time traffic services.

The Maestro 4000 – AAA TourBook® Travel Information, Roadside Assistance Details and More

Available April 1st in North America at US $399.99, the Maestro 4000 provides voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions with preloaded maps of the 48 contiguous United States, AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details, plus an additional database of nearly two million points of interest.

All new Maestro 4000 series models feature:

* SiRF Star III GPS chips for fast position fix and reliable satellite acquisition
* Integrated antenna and battery for added portability and cord-free operation in or away from the car
* SmartDetour™ feature to help drivers route around freeway traffic
* QuickSpell® for fast data entry by reducing keystrokes as it checks spelling
* Searchable points of interest (POI) database for finding and routing to businesses and services like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, airports and more. Listings include a phone number, address and the travel distance.
* Exit POIs conveniently list gas stations, lodging and restaurants at exits so drivers can plan stops in advance.
* Trip Planning provides multi-destination routing when drivers need to make several stops – up to 20 destinations

Each of the new Maestro products ship with a windshield mount and cradle, a cigarette lighter adapter, protective pouch, A/C power adapter, USB data cable and an adhesive disk for dash mounting. For additional accessories, including cases, pouches and additional mounting options, visit www.magellanGPS.com.

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Magellan RoadMate 1200

Magellan continues to put out newly packaged units for the market, keeping the line updated with some pretty high end features like voice recognition on the new Maestro Elite 5340 Elite with GPRS mobile connectivity to give you live updates on traffic conditions and some limited connectivity to the internet while driving. So while the high end of the market is important for driving news and profitability with those higher profit units, a lot of people understand that the start of the GPS battle is waged on the entry level end of the market.
Those battles are fought with deep discounts, specials where a $15 dollar difference can drive units off the shelf by the dozen. The issue is that with so many people coming into the GPS market, and buying an entry level unit for their first unit, you really need to lock them up with a great experience, so when they are destined to upgrade you keep them as loyal consumers, and they upgrade within your line. Ok; long story short, it appears the Magellan RoadMate 1200 falls short on the quality needed to get people to stay with the Magellan name, according to a recent review by CNet, where they thought the unit fell short in a few key areas.

CNet saw that slow performance in a couple of areas really brought the experience and overall usability to a screeching halt. Slow at registering inputs had them waiting after screen taps so that they said they "Spent a lot of time looking at the hourglass", while some sluggishness in turn commands had then getting the command as they were passing the street they needed.


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GPS System for bikers

Rugged and ready to ride, zūmo™ 450 is your faithful guide to the open road. With glove-friendly, left-handed controls, preloaded street maps and a sunlight-readable screen, this waterproof navigator is made for motorcycles. zūmo 450 includes many of the 550's motorcycle-friendly features, minus bluetooth wireless technology, text-to-speech and XM Satellite, at a price that won't break your budget.
Enjoy Bike-Friendly Design

Tough and dependable, zūmo is built for motorcycles:

Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate High brightness, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen Motorcycle console for trip information, including resettable fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements

Navigate the Open Road

zūmo 450 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions. In addition, zūmo accepts custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The 450 also comes with a rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery a for trip planning or use on foot, and even accepts additional maps.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

Monitor traffic tie-ups with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver. By adding traffic services and a receiver, your 450 notifies you of upcoming accidents or road construction ahead on your route. Simply touch the screen to view traffic details or recalculate your route to avoid traffic.

Plan Your Trips and Share Your Rides

zūmo 450 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to zūmo and go.

At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other zūmo riders and review your travels in Google™ Earth. SD card expansion makes it easy to store data and share routes. Download routes to share with your riding buddies even load Mp3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. In addition, JPEG Picture Viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.

zūmo 450: The navigator that's born to ride.

zūmo 450 Features:

* High-sensitivity GPS receiver
* Display: 2.8" W x 2.1" H (3.5" diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; high bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant, touch screen display
* Unit dimensions: 4.8" W x 3.9" H x 1.6" D
* Weight: 10.6 ounces
* Removable lithium-ion battery
* Supports optional FM TMC traffic alerts
* Preloaded maps for all of North America
* Look up addresses and points of interest
* Choose 2D or 3D maps
* Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cameras
* Built-in MP3 player and JPEG Picture Viewer
* SD card slot makes it easy to store data and share routes
* Export and review your travels in Google™ Earth with a free account from MotionBased.com
* Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
* Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up
* Motorcycle mount with standard 4-hole AMPS pattern so you can mount it anywhere
* Includes Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature
* Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 min.)




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Magellan Maestro 3100

Magellan® Maestro™ 3100 offers simple, sophisticated GPS navigation that's remarkably affordable. The most intuitive graphical 3.5" touch-screen interface available makes navigation easy. Enter virtually any destination and get turn-by-turn voice guidance to locations all over the contiguous United States. Smart touch-icons and Magellan's unique QuickSpell™ function enable error-free spelling, minimizing steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen. Hundreds of thousands of preprogrammed points of interest make it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATM and more.

Choose the 2D or 3D view and see your location, route, direction, next turn, destination and more. SmartDetour™ will help you find your way out of traffic jams or stopped freeway traffic.

Maestro is designed for those who enjoy precision technology with style! It has been created by Magellan; the first name in navigation™, and built on years of experience providing the best in GPS navigation and feedback from the millions of users of the Magellan RoadMate and Hertz NeverLost® systems.

Features

Features:

* Sophisticated and simple - Bold, streamlined touch-screen buttons minimize steps to locate a destination for stress-free navigation
* Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - Enter virtually any address or point of interest and get there quickly and safely
* Precision navigation - SiRFstarIII chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System
* Graphical interactive maps - Maps and destinations for the continental U.S. are built-in so you can travel the country and always know where you are and where you're going
* Birds eye 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings in 3D or 2D
* Rechargeable battery - Navigate while driving without plugging the cigarette lighter adapter in
* SmartDetour - Customize the settings to automatically route you around sudden slow freeway traffic
* Auto Re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
* Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
* QuickSpell™ - Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature that even corrects spelling
* Complete mobility - Transfer to any vehicle with no installation
* 750 thousand points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more with smart location search by name, category and region
* Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route
* Customizable route method - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
* Route exclusion - Select streets and freeways to avoid so you can get there on the streets, roads and highways that you prefer
* 4 helpful views - Map View, 3D map, TrueView™ 3D split screen and Maneuver List
* Address Book - Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
* Instant locate - One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services


What you get

Package Includes:

* Magellan Maestro 3100
* Windshield mount and cradle
* Cigarette lighter adapter
* Protective pouch
* A/C power adapter
* USB data cable
* Adhesive disk for dash mounting




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Zoombak GPS Receiver Review

IF you need small GPS receiver, equals to the size of a Zippo lighter ? you can try find equals to the size of a Zippo lighterZoombak GPS receiver , integrating a GPS receiver and cellular radio within . This device capable of reporting back on its location when queried, and the Zoombak will be available in two variations - one for use in vehicles while the other is meant for dog owners to keep track of their four-legged friends. The bad news is Zoombak is not waterproof so it would be prudent to be more careful during those wet days. You can buy Zoombak Car Tracker and Dog Tracker for $249 and $199,.

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FineDrive CUVi GPS Device

Korean Company named FineDrive revealed new mini DMB and GPS navigation device CUVi.
This device one of the smallest gadget that features both DMB receiver and GPS navigation because it only has a 3.5″ screen. And device weight only 152 grams, is very light weight and with the optional larger battery you can extend the 2 hour life making the CUVi even more portable. You can buy this device around 300,000 KRW ($305)

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