Features of the echo 550C includes 640×480 pixel 5 inch VGA screen with an ultra sharp video quality, splendid fish arch display, powerful 500-watt sonar transmitter and bottom tracking up to about 1900 feet deep. Garmin had also released echo 300c for the fisherman on budget and three further models with grayscale display viz echo 200, echo 150 and echo 100.  The three grayscale models differ from each other in the depth of scanning the water and screen size.

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The V500 Video Flyover provides users a 5 second overview of the complete hole right from tee to green, displaying the description and direction of the fairway in advance so that users can plan their strategy. This feature is beneficial when looking around a dog leg or playing a new course. The satellite imagery that comes optional lets users see the actual image along with yardage information while playing. The golfers can see complete picture on each hole as well as precise distance information from their location.

Navteq is already familiar with the technology of PixelActive as it is utilizing Cityscape product of the company.  Founders of PixelActive, Micheal Kelley and Steve Rotenberg said that they will continue to work for the company in their present roles and spread out its ability to develop products in 3D environment. PixelActive’s former clients include big names like Nintendo and Lockheed Martin

Executive vice president of Navteq maps said that future developments in navigation and other location  enabled solution will depend considerably on 3D mapping capabilities.

Garmin and TomTom, the leading sat nav leaders are fighting hard to make a perfect real time traffic technologies. 35% of market sales of Garmin fell by 11.4 percent during the third quarter to £513.139 million. However, Garmin’s chief financial officer, Kevin Rauckman said that smart phones could not compete with specialized navigators offering 3D street displays and speech recognition. The user interface is much easier in sat nav devices when compared to smart phones, he added.

The most advanced SiRF STAR III chip along with Centrality Atlas 4 Dual-Core 500 MHz processor provides reliable, accurate and fast GPS navigation at your finger tip. The rearview ensures 100% safety as you can always keep your eyes on the road while tracking your destination. The high resolution screen has got something for everyone viz speakers for music playback, numerous touchscreen games and video playback.

The Bluetooth Rearview Mirror is priced $105 and comes with a car charger and USB cable.