Archive for May, 2006

Globalsat has announced a new bluetooth GPS receiver the Globalsat BT-359. One of its features that make it stand out is the fact that it supports the new Bluetooth standard, Bluetooth 2.
Some of the main features of the Globalsat BT-359 include:

20 channel SiRF III GPS receiver
1700 mAh Lithium-Ion battery
11hours of battery lifetime
Power Saving mode
Bluetooth 2.0
New attractive design

The BT-359 is expected to become available in June with an estimated price of 150$

Via GPSandCo
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Garmin has officially announced the Garmin StreetPilot 2820, a new GPS device designed for in car use or motorcycle use. One of the most interesting features of the Garmin StreetPilot 2820 is that it allows you to make hands free calls with a microphone and speaker on a compatible Bluetooth phone, through the integrated wireless technology. Motorcyclists can connect a Bluetooth-enabled headset simultaneously with a Bluetooth phone to the StreetPilot 2820 to communicate hands-free on the road or receive wireless navigation directions. Here are the features of the Garmin StreetPilot 2820.

* Receiver: WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS
* Display: 3.3” W x 1.7” H (3.8” diag.), 454 x 240 pixels; bright, automotive-grade 64K color TFT with automatic dimming backlight and touch screen
* Unit dimensions: 5.6″ W x 3.2″ H x 2.0″ D
* Weight: .91 pounds (411 g)
* Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and navigation audio prompts
* Supports FM TMC traffic alerting
* XM NavTraffic capabilities
* Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
* Voice announces streets by name
* Look up addresses and points of interest
* Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
* Fingertip touch-screen interface and remote control
* Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones, safety cams, and LPG filling stations
* Built-in MP3 and audio book player
* Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
* 2.5 mm microphone input & 3.5 mm stereo headphone/line-out jack
* Improved track log with 10,000 track log points

The StreetPilot 2820 is expected to become available this June with an estimated price of $1,099

Technorati Tags: Garmin, StreetPilot 2820, GPS