A GPS device manufactured by a Korean company is now available on the European market.

The ThinkNavi T7 from the Thinkware company is a GPS device with a 7-inch LCD screen, SiRF III GPS chipset, and built-in DVB-T TVtuner. Featuring voice guidance in 20 languages, the ThinkNavi T7 has maps of 45 European countries.

People who often travel to Europe can take advantage of this cool, tiny personal nav gadget.

Source: iTech News Net

While browsing the Web, I encountered a question about in-car technology that really intrigued me. It asks: “Can your car know too much about you?”

Come to think of it, car gadgets such as GPS devices and telematics provide so much convenience and safety for us that it would be hard to imagine life without them. But then, does convenience really take precedence over our right to privacy? It’s like having Big Brother watch over you while you navigate the road. I think car gadgets are indeed useful, but my privacy is just as important.

So what do you think?

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Who says personal navigation systems are only for car drivers? Of course, truck drivers need the same level of road assistance from GPS devices. However, on the market, personal nav devices are relatively fewer for large vehicles such as trucks.

The good news is that Garmin, the leading manufacturer of GPS devices, has recently launched a GPS gadget designed for trucks. Garmin’s latest product is called the nüvi 465T. It can support various truck types, featuring advanced routing and guidance. This feature supports truck-related road limitations such as width, height, and weight.

In addition, the nüvi 465T is the first GPS device that offers locations in the National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory. This directpry holds pertinent data on truck repair facilities across the United States.

Source: Coolest Gadgets

Popular GPS manufacturer TomTom has recently announced that it began providing map updates to its customers. The subscription-based service called the TomTom Map Update Service is designed to deliver map updates every quarter for a one-time fee of $39.80 or $9.95 per map release. New subscribers will be alerted of new updates when their GPS devices are connected to the computer and the TomTom Home service.

Source: CNET

Good news for MSN Direct fans out there! Mobile electronics manufacturer Alpine Electronics of America as recently announced the release of its newest product: the Alpine PND-K3msn. This device is the updated version of the Alpine PND-K3 GPS. The latest Alpine GPS device sports a host of features such as alternate 3-D map view, easy-to-use windshield and dashboard mount, text-to-speech, and MP3 support, among others. The MSN Direct features included in the device are information on real-time traffic, gas prices, movie schedule, and weather. The PND-K3msn costs $299.95, excluding the service fee, which charges $49.95 per year (or $129.95 for a lifetime membership).

Source: Engadget

This Acer gadget, released almost two years ago, caters well to mobile professionals who opt for a unique, multi-tasking device that combines the convenience of GPS system and the functionalities of a pocket PC. It’s deemed the best Navteq map from the Ferrari world to be ever released on the market. Personal navigation using the Acer Ferrari Racing GPS pocket PC proves to be efficient and reliable. It features Internet access, email downloading, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Source: Mobilewhack

Cell phones turned into navigation gadgets have increasingly become the fad in automotive technology. A new application called the turn-by-turn navigation will soon be available for iPhone OS 3.0. So for iPhone owners out there, no need to purchase a stand-alone GPS—just download the application, and you’re good to go.

Source: Motor Authority

Let’s see what stuff this little gadget is made of:

• Easy to use
• Secure EasyPort windscreen mount
• 4.3-inch touch screen
• Easy navigation using the screen—no need to refer to the instruction manual
• Volume control linked to the car speed
• Latest Map Guarantee
• Automatic day/night mode
• Free Map Share (allows user to make changes to the map and view corrections made by other users)
• Priced at $499

Yes, we know that GPS devices help drivers when navigating the road. If you own a BMW, you rely on the iDrive to provide you with accurate road data. But who could’ve imagined that a nav device can have a mind of its own? It may come sooner than you think.

Expect a smarter, more powerful, and more advanced personal navigation system on BMWs soon. BMW is currently developing intelligent navigation systems that will be proactive in informing drivers about possible traffic congestion along the routes they usually ply. To make decisions about a driver’s destination, the new navigation system is set to combine past and present traffic information and data from other car sensors. These systems will also be designed to recommend other routes that are more fuel-efficient. The project is handled by the Research and Technology arm of BMW.

Source: CNET

Two new and improved GPS devices are now released on the market by Garmin, the world’s leading satellite navigation manufacturer.

The ultra-thin Garmin nüvi 1200 and nüvi 1300 series are great for drivers who want high-end personal navigation devices that are affordable as well. These newly released Garmin products are the first nüvi units with pedestrian navigation feature, which is activated by CityXplorer^TM maps.

Here are the highlights of the latest Garmin products:

• Free lifetime traffic alerts and lane assist
• Text-to-speech technology for added confidence while driving through unfamiliar areas
• Public transit mode supported by CityXplorer, which aids in navigating through cities across Europe and North America
• Can be carried around in pocket or purse and still enjoy the advanced features
• Fuel-efficient navigation with ecoRoute^TM
• 4.3″ touchscreen display

Source: Garmin