‘Dual View’ display from Blaupunkt
March 17, 2010
Blaupunkt has unveiled a new display system, ‘Dual View’ that lets user to view two different images from the same screen, at the same time, depending upon the angle they view. Which means the driver and the front passenger can see two distinct pictures when looking into the same display. A device that can be possibly used both to see entertainment programmes as well as sat nav navigator when viewed from passenger seat and driver seat respectively.
The working of the Dual View device goes like this, depending upon the viewing angle, the built in mask shows only the pixel columns exclusive for right or left picture, enabling two separate images to appear on the same screen on the same time. As on date most of the in car entertainment devices stops playing motion picture when vehicle is moving. The all new Blaupunkt system finds a solution to the problem, for it allows the passengers to watch an uninterrupted continuous motion images while at the same time lets the driver to concentrate only on the road using the satellite navigation.
It is been expected that the model is about to be produced by next year and will be first introduced in high end car models, BMW 7 series .
Mio S400 Sat Navigation
March 13, 2010
Mio, the third largest vendor of mobile satellite navigation device has unveiled a brand new GPS navigation system, Mio S400 in Korea. The sat nav is been designed to purpose both motorbike and inside a vehicle and has backed iF design award in China for its stylish silver/black frame. Hence it is pretty sure that you will take a second look. Mio S400 is powered by Windows CE operating system where it mounts the boasted the advanced SiRFStar III GPS chip set.
Other attacking features are its 4.3 inch big touch screen that lets you see with ease. Capable of supporting up to 16GB external memory with the memory card slot and measures just 18mm thick and 147.5 grams in weight. The 20 channel GPS receiver and battery that supports upto 2.5 hours features are worth mentioning. His super advanced Mio S400 satellite navigation device has been priced 88.6515 EUR.
About 2174 Mile Hike Of A Blind Man Using GPS
March 4, 2010
Mike Hanson, a completely blind man travels the whole hike on his own. Seems unbelievable? Whats on his gear that makes his travel possible? when asked, gives us a very simple answer, ‘with the help of GPS’. Mike is extremely precautional that he is fully backpacked with GPRS program, Nokia N82 cell phone with one GPS. He also carries a blutooth GPS receiver. In the areas where there is no cellular phone signals, the GPS programs will help him out while the GPRS programs works fine where there is proper cellular signals to provides him with information regarding the places of interest in the town.
To add more security to withstand loss of signal, loss of data, inaccurate data and dead batteries, he starts his journey with about two back ups systems. One of the noticeable feature is, Mike is about to make a 2174 mile trip which is been documented by a film maker, which will be later updated on face book page and blog.
Sony Introduces Multipurpose Portable GPS System In Japan
February 27, 2010
Sony has come out with NV-U35, the all new GPS navigation system which is multipurpose, can be used in bicycles, automobiles and just on foot. One of the most distinguishable feature of NV-U35 is that it has got direction recorder and comes water resistant. The feature also include digital compass that simplifies the device further in locating places. The 3.5 inch QVGA touch screen comes anti reflective and hence the display is very clear whatsoever the lighting conditions may be.
The internal memory supports up to 8GB so that now you can load map as many as you want for further reference. The GPS system also supports multimedia formats that include video, audio and still images. No doubt, all these features definitely makes NV-U35, innovative and most advanced sat nav on earth. Sony’s multi purpose GPS system comes in 3 attractive colors, white, black and black with orange border and is said to be available from mid of march in Japan.
Garmin Portable Friction Mount
February 20, 2010
The Garmin’s movable friction mount keeps nuvi in place. The mount can be placed in any static surface and can be adjusted to variety of angles so that the GPS sav nav lies at the most comfortable position of your viewing. The friction mount is made so tough enough to securely hold GPS system from sudden moves. It does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion. In the places where using windshield suction mounts are illegal, the friction mount is most ideal. You can quickly make GPS sat nav system out of sight, without even leaving a trace of the windshield, specially for the intruding eyes.
Garmin fiction mount doesn’t stop supporting only nuvi, some of the other compatible Garmin models are aera, streetpilot, zamo and many more. Garmin Portable Friction Mount measures 3.50 inches in height, 9.00 inches in width and 12.50 inches in depth and weighs about l, 1.60 pounds.
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