Danew has a GPS with HUD

Typically, a browser, whether portable or fixed, forced to look away from the road to see the road signs. Even if it is only a few seconds, a security point of view, this is not ideal. To solve this problem, Danew Headup presents the D-4.5: a browser to HUD.

D-4.5 Headup presents itself as a small box with suction mount that is placed between the cap block counters and the windshield. This GPS projects an image of 4.5 inches on the windshield transparency. This gene is therefore not visible, and can see the map without taking your eyes from the road. One study showed that look away for one second in town at 50 km / h is 14 meters traveled, this system is very interesting from a road safety point of view. It automatically adjusts its brightness and has a day / night mode. Since there is no touch screen, the device is controlled with a remote control to set the steering wheel (support provided). This browser has the 3D map of Europe with all the usual functions. Optionally, you can add a voice command and a TMC antenna. This innovative GPS will be marketed from late March priced at 299 Euros off .

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Live Services in New Tomtom

A preview of the exhibition IFA in Berlin, TomTom unveils new services for its PND Live GO Live. Pioneer in communicating GPS, Tomtom goes further by developing the GPS Social!

The new Live Services now include Expedia, TripAdvisor and Yelp, for obtaining reliable online reviews and find the best route to reach its destination. A feature that will be handy during long trips during school holidays, often sources of monstrous traffic jams. Twitter will also be present in the PND, and that's a first. The motorist will be able to stay connected at home or at work. With Twitter, the driver will warn his contacts from his route and its time of arrival. Programming the "tweet" will of course be stopped before departure for security reasons. Expedia function compares the accommodation on its way. With TripAdvisor and Yelp, the driver can see comments on restaurants, hotels, cinema, ... Once the information read, the driver can program his GPS on a destination. Connected navigation is certainly the future of GPS and TomTom is already positioned as a leader in this sector of GPS portable. These new features will be presented by Community Tomtom at IFA in Berlin.

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Kenwood DNX5260BT Features Review

VGA monitor 2DIN 6.1 ", DVD and USB tuner with integrated Bluetooth and navigation unit. Made for iPod - Works with iPhone

Key Features

• Monitor 6.1 "VGA
• Text and Multilingual GUI
• Variable lighting (and GUI buttons)
• 1 AV input (front), 1 Video In for Rear-view option
• USB Direct Control of iPod and iPhone (with optional KCA-iP301V)
• Bluetooth (handsfree profile / SMS)
• Integrated Garmin navigation system (new platform), with maps included V12
• TMC (Pro) integrated
• Front SD slot for map upgrade
• Divx, MPEG 1 / 2 Video File & JPEG File, AAC, WMA, MP3

General Features

• 2-DIN format
• System Indicator (DSI)
• Security Code Function
• Adjusting On Screen Display (OSD)
• Graphic User Interface
• Variable Key Illumination Colour
• Rotary Encoder & Control Knob
• Memory Installation
• Memory Back-up
• Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return
• Touch Sensor Tone
• Remote controls with KNA-RCDV331
• Digital Clock
• ISO Connector
• Integrated Bluetooth hands-free
• Integrated navigation unit
• Made for iPod
• Output Power (MOSFET Power IC) 4 x 50W
• 3 RCA pre-outs: front, rear and subwoofer
• Pre-out Output Level 2V
• Auxiliary Input Front AV input with optional CA-C3AV

Navigation Features

• Touch Screen Control
• Graphical interface, easy-to-use
• Map included V12
• Updating Map Micro SD Card
• 3D Map Display
• 2D map view
• Auto Zoom
• Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance
• Automatic recalculation
• Lighting Day / Night / Remote
• Recalculating the route in case of deviations
• Selection of preferred route
• Display of GPS information
• GUI primary / secondary
• Destination Search Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites, Intersections, Cities, Highways, coordinates, phone number, map Browse
• Call through the POI Search
• EcoRoute
• Unit TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Yes, With Pro-TMC support in Germany
• EGNOS System Compatible
• Vehicle Position Sensing With GPS
• Trip Computer

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Navirad GPS Limitor 10, A new speed limiter

While discussions have not been validated for the warning radars, Navirad released a new device to help the driver stay within the speed limit: GPS Limitor 10.

For now, this has not yet been banned and under negotiation, the GPS 10 Limitor warns motorists of the presence of speed cameras. The updates can be done through the USB port of the device. The GPS 10 also tells you Limitor danger zones and accident-prone areas. He knows all the speed limits of roads, and can warn you if you exceed orally limits. It can also be programmed the same speed not to exceed (eg 110 highway in the rain). In order not to be constantly alert, she may also set a tolerance range of speed (eg + / - 5 km / h. In brief, a handy product to keep the nails and avoid losing valuable points on her pink cardboard. Limitor The GPS 10 is sold 79.90 Euros.

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Pioneer AVIC Z2 navigation system

 

 

The navigation system developed by Pioneer, is presented in a double-din slot with a high-definition display with up to 7 inches. The Avic Z2 is equipped with a hard-disk with a capacity of 30 GB, (most, however, is reserved for the integrated navigation system).

The main features of the source:
-Output Power: 22Watt Rms X 4.
Antenna-GPS included.
-Monitor 7-inch touchscreen.
-Voice Commands (microphone included).
Three-band parametric equalizer.
-3 Pre-outs.

 

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MAP691TRK, A new portable navigator Clarion

Just before Father's Day and the summer holidays, Clarion sells a new browser phone: the MAP691TRK. In addition to its traditional functions, the NDP has a browser for trucks and motor homes.

The MAP691TRK has a touch screen from 11 cm to provide a comfortable readability mapping. It runs on IGO 8 with European maps of 22 countries. All modern features like 3D, Text-to-Speech Wizard lane, ..., are present. This PND further includes a browser and truck campers. It will establish routes based on vehicle parameters, which can be programmed into the device. This also enables it to provide a basis for specific POI such as air rest. To communicate securely, the MAP691TRK also includes a hands-free kit. Its price is 349 Euros.

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Go Live 820 TomTom unveils new GPS communicating

Today, given the traffic problems, the simple guide a GPS is not enough. The motorist need real time information like traffic. To meet this demand, Tomtom markets a new portable navigator contacting: GO Live 820.

Equipped with a 4.3 inch color screen, a new design and mapping much more design, the Go Live 820 is very successful. Tomtom was the first to offer Live services in real time. This new PND is of course equipped HD Traffic (a reference to the market in terms of traffic information, weather, realistic journey times, radar, POI ... It goes without saying that the Go Live 820 has European mapping with all modern navigation features. A voice command is present to enter a destination with ease. Note that this PND also features Bluetooth for use of hands-free kit with a mobile phone. The introduction of the Go Live 820 is very easily because it includes support, there is a disc of receipt to be placed in the car. One, this system is very convenient. The new NDP will be priced at 229.95 Euros. For 20 Euros In addition, TomTom will also offer the Go Live 825, which is the same model but with a 5-inch screen.

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TomTom unveils the new range start 20

Easy navigation, efficient, comfortable, as is the niche of the range start at Tomtom. And she meets a big success. Start 20 new models, which have received many improvements, should also appeal to consumers.

Like the previous range, no complications start to install the 20 in his car, the support is built into the device, and that's really practical for everyday use. Start the 20 is equipped with a 4.3 inch touch screen, offering a good viewing comfort. There are in France or Europe version. Mapping has been greatly improved: more than 2 million kilometers of new roads (including rural areas), POIs were doubled and include schedules and phone numbers. The card uses the IQ Routes technology to give a realistic time of arrival to the driver. Buildings, rivers, forest mapping is much more beautiful without being overloaded. Of course, this navigation has all the modern features like the Wizard of lanes, the Text-To-Speech, The Start ... France 20 version is sold 139, 95 Euros, while the European version costs 159.95 euros.

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PMD-200505R, Navigation Pack Alpine Test

As one of the leading car audio, Alpine has a navigation pack very interesting and even innovative. PMD-200505R consists of a combined double Din IVA-W505R and a mobile browser Blackbird. Given the benefits, the PMD-200505R pack has a value very attractive price!

A copy feature!

Alpine this is a very interesting technical innovation and unique. The Blackbird portable navigator fits inside the double din motorized behind the facade. So navigation is on the big screen by 7 inch double Din, much more comfortable as the screen of a portable navigation. Need the browser in a second car (rental for example), simply eject the Blackbird and use it on the windscreen mount supplied. One investment, and we have two browsers. Only one browser where it stores its address book: very convenient. Combined high-end, the IVA-W505R is distinguished by excellent benefits!

Benefits: two in one! 

Begin by presenting the mobile browser. With a beautiful touch screen 10 cm, the Blackbird has a European Navteq mapping stored on a hard disk 6 GB of course, the mapping has the radar sites and a library of POIs. Only criticism she lacks the historical monuments in 3D. However, thanks to the TMC and V-Traffic, you can navigate by taking into account the real-time traffic. Also note the presence of Bluetooth phones and an SD slot for MP3/WMA music. Finally, the Blackbird comes with all necessary accessories: cables, windscreen mount, cover, ... A GPS antenna is of course provided for the combined double din that has the dock's home Alpine PND.

The Blackbird is inserted behind the facade motorized

Apart from the navigation system, the thing that distinguishes the IVA-W505R is its touch-screen video of 7-inch 16:9. With a WVGA resolution, it allows viewing quality markedly superior to conventional screens. For the car, we can talk about high definition. To take full advantage of the DVD player is compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. The IVA-W505R has a USB port and can control the iPod. For the latter, the control function is complete audio, video and photos. A special cable is supplied with the unit. Of course, input and output audio / video outputs are also lines of the game. With dual zone, you could power deported screens for rear passengers.

Alpine has not forgotten scalability. Optionally, the IVA-W505R may receive a reversing camera, CD changer / DVD, excellent tuner brand (TEU-T150TNT) and an IR remote for rear passengers. You can also add the famous Imprint processor which is programmed automatically with a PC so it sounds hi-fi. Also note the presence of an S-Video can help connect a PC. We will not touch the control, but the display quality is sufficient. For conventional receiver functions, it has an RDS tuner, an amplifier 4x50 Watts and compatibility with the original steering wheel controls. You can also add optional Bluetooth module, but in this case it is not necessary because the phone function of Blackbird is taken up by the double din.

Radars, TMC, POI, Bluetooth, the Blackbird is complete

Discover and use: an exceptional screen quality! 

Tested in DVD and Freeview, the video screen has really stuck by its image quality. The image is fine, detailed, colorful, high contrast, short to watch a movie, we enjoy. Listening, it was equally pleased, musicality readers Alpine is well established. Our test car had the Imprint processor and had retained its original speakers. The metamorphosis of listening with the Imprint is still staggering. The integrated amplifier provides sufficient momentum. Attacks are free, but if one likes to listen hard, it'll use the line outputs and a power amp. No problems to report on the tuner, radio reception is very good. The control interface of the iPod is very nice with the display of album covers.

The interface is relatively intuitive, is used very easily on the handset. By cons, we would have liked a more modern graphical user interface, more fun with small icons for the different sources. But hey, this is not essential and Alpine still offers the ability to customize the wallpaper. The telephone function works smoothly, with very good communication. While sailing, the Blackbird has always conducted safely, but we would have liked the modern features such as 3D landmarks and Text to Speech. Operation is simple and routing instructions are accurate. Whatever the sources, the PMD-200505R pack was very pleasant and efficient.

Scalability issue, it is hardly better

The notice 

Based on the combined double Din upscale brand, this pack PMD-200505R presents a value very attractive price. In most cases, the package price (1390 Euros the recall) is very much within the OEM price of an option. In addition, the Alpine system allows a browser set in the main car and a PND for a second car, and that with a single investment. Add to this excellent scalability, outstanding image quality, comprehensive benefits and excellent performance, what more? Our test car was equipped with more CPU Imprint, to reconcile multimedia and hi-fi listening. Honours also to the TNT brand that fitted to the Golf test the image quality is really a "massacre" as they say. Definitely a must to achieve a high-end multimedia installation!

The screen of the IVA-W505R offers exceptional image quality

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Alpine Blackbird portable GPS

Independently or connected to a video screen Alpine

I just try Alpine Blackbird. Here are my first impressions! After making a quick connection via the cigarette lighter, so I used in standalone like any average user would have to do.

It is not connected to my car multimedia video screen Alpine IVA-D300, otherwise the display would be black and Blackbird orders placed directly via the touch screen of the IVA-D300. It is a specific innovative product. It can be connected directly to an Alpine video screen via a special adapter that serves as finally fixed, or removable in case of using the Blackbird also in another vehicle.

Getting Started friendly

The grip is very friendly, the usage is very little different from other PND brands, so a bit different from usual interface Alpine car navigation products (browser screen video with fixed). 

The operation is effective, with a tiny flat on the GPS positioning at startup because of my thermal windshield that makes the process a little slower. But when the positioning was done, I had no glitches. Recalculations on route changes are random rather fast. I took some shortcuts that I know well, it's a blackbird (translation into French of Blackbird), in the countryside should not be lost and he did well.

Faced with an embedded system

I compared it to my car navigation system via a PC drive connected to the auxiliary audio / video screen Alpine IVA-D300. The recalculation is a bit slower but it is surely due to the repositioning made slower by the thermal windshield. I just did it on purpose to get a good compréhenssion the phenomenon: a recalculation on the PC is almost instantaneous (less than 2 seconds), the blackbird is 4 maximum. But in 4 seconds, the distance is not very large, so a replacement is being found quickly to resume its path.

Cons by the route calculation is pretty fast, so it will not change too users Series Alpine NVE-N077-board or 099. Since I have not customized user menus, I have not explored everything alone, mostly as regards the use mode TMC. For this, we must dock to connect to a multimedia station Alpine. I have not explored either the use of radar maps that are not pre-installed I suppose, but I did not really dug into the menus.

So I made a rather direct use out of the box: if you are good salesman, the customer should be able to use it to go home without major worries, if you enter the correct address!

The opinion

I confirm that this is a good product. Of course, 549 €, it is not cheap. But lately, I think I can say I've been sitting for some products as expensive or more, who will struggle to get her ankle.

He just lacks Bluetooth, but Alpine already provided for the second version due out shortly in the USA and later at home. 

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Zenec ZE-NC2040 Test

Having focused primarily on new vehicles, the range E> GO Zenec focuses on vehicles that are experiencing a great success on the second hand market. The ZE-NC2040, which was just released, is dedicated to the VW Golf 4, Audi A4 and Audi A6 B6 version C5.

A complete multimedia station and fully integrated!

This handset takes Zenec course all the strengths of the ZE-NC2010 famous for Golf 6. The ZE-NC2040 has the same design of the original source, fasteners, wiring and of course the steering wheel. Thus, this unit is fully plug and play "in the car, and takes only minutes for installation. The ZE-NC2040 naturally benefits from improvements in 2010 as the GUI. With benefits clearly exceed the original sources and a very reasonable price, the ZE-NC2040 has everything to appeal to owners of VW and Audi cited in the introduction.

Benefits: Really full!

Visually, this handset looks like a classic double Din, except that the keys are distributed on the left and right of the facade as the original source. In the center features a beautiful 6.5-inch touchscreen in 16:9 format to control all camera functions, and they are numerous. The main source is a DVD player compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. To connect the sources nomadic Zenec made it big. In front, it has a SD card reader and an audio / video form mini-jack. To connect USB sources, an iPod or iPhone, MP3 player or audio / video Zenec remains faithful to its principle of Box Media: Small box with these outlets and place where you want.

Aesthetic, friendly, intuitive, new graphical interface is a success Zenec

Zeneca, however much revised its copy with a box much smaller and therefore easier to integrate. It connects well to the rear of the car. The length of cable is sufficient to place the Media Box in the glove box or in the armrest. Thus, the ZE-NC2040 has a USB port, control iPod / iPhone. For telephony, Zeneca has called on specialist wireless Parrot. This station is equipped with a hands-free kit with Parrot download the phonebook. A microphone is built into the facade, but also provides a micro Zenec deported for better communication quality. For navigation, Zenec remains faithful to Igo 8 with European maps from Navteq. The latter is stored in internal memory, thus leaving open the SD slot for digital files.

The Media Box allows you to connect iPods, USB drives, or portable audio / video

The updates are via USB without worries. No need to represent Igo 8, the system is known for his highly comprehensive. To navigate, taking into account the real-time traffic, Zeneca provides a TMC module to connect to the radio. The case is very compact, it easily conceal in the dashboard. To the traditional functions, the ZE-NC2040 has a tuner FM RDS 18 submissions, 4x50 Watts amplifier with equalizer, 2 remotes and IR function Dual Zone. Zenec has not forgotten scalability. For those wishing to make a film installation, this installation has a 5.1 output and audio / video inputs for connecting other sources. Optionally, you can add a TV tuner and reversing camera so as to have a multimedia installation complete.

Discover and use: simple and efficient!

Let's start with ergonomics. The home screen with small icons as "desktop" is really beautiful. On each source, the interface is friendly and intuitive, which makes great use of the device without reading the manual. From a usability standpoint, Zeneca has really made great progress: whatever the source, the ZE-NC2040 is very pleasant to use. To nitpick a little, we would love to be able to customize the home screen (wallpaper, icons move) as it does on a smartphone. We find that this course has been the strength of Zeneca: a screen with excellent image, color, contrast and light. Watching movies on this handset is a treat. The DVD offers very good audio quality. This is perhaps not an audiophile player, but the musicianship is very good and sufficient for a large majority. The integrated amplifier provides a very good dynamic. If using HP quality live music well and it helps to have some fun without getting into a complicated setup. That said, this handset with a 5.1 output and Dolby Digital, we will opt instead for a film installation.

Mapping aesthetics, speed, accuracy, ease of use, the browser is excellent

The Bluetooth feature does not pose any problem. It's Parrot, nickel and it works it took us a few seconds to pair our phone to the car radio. The directory is then loaded into the device and the ZE-NC2040 makes calls in comfort without changing their mobile phone. The call quality is very good, but it is better to use the microphone supplied with the remote device. Mobile source control as the SD card and USB is no problem. The interface is well designed, and it flows easily into different folders of digital media. Both can play audio files, photo and video. IPod control is also compatible with the latest generation of which the famous Apple iPhone.

IPod control works very well, but it lacks the display of album covers

The control works very well, and you walk very easily in different playlists. The interface shows the correct files on the iPod. However, we are really above the interface does not display album covers. This is certainly not essential, but so fun and enjoyable. There is also no playback video files of Apple music player, but this is offset by other digital media that can play video files compressed. Finally, the browser remains a model. We do not dwell on it, since we have already spoken repeatedly of Igo 8. But to summarize, ease of use, speed calculations, precision guidance, are the hallmarks of this browser. Of course, it has all the features of modern GPS. Ultimately, to be demanding, we would have liked solved Live services currently found on PND communicating. Anyway, today it offers no source, we can not blame the Zeneca.

The opinion 

For owners of Golf 4, Audi A4 B6 Audi A6 C5, this handset is really a must. It will be perfectly integrated to the board, respecting the original design and allowing installation without modification. The benefits are comprehensive and the handset is evolving. Of all the sources, the performances are very good. Our only real regret is the lack of displaying album covers. In short, nothing really important. Situated less than 1100 Euros, the ZE-NC2040 gives excellent value for money and has a very good value for money. And more so, as this unit is evolving to realize a multimedia installation at the top!

TNT and optional rearview camera, 5.1 output, this handset enables a multimedia installation at the top

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A navigation kit for the Volvo S60 and V60 by Garmin

Often working in partnership with Garmin, Volvo offers a new car navigation system for its S60 and V60 models. The system is based on a mobile browser, but with better integration than the traditional suction cup windshield!

The kit consists of a specific support to Volvo, mounted on the amount of left windshield. Based in the Volvo workshop, this support includes a speaker and a system for recharging portable navigator. The NDP is the Garmin 3790, which is distinguished by its sleek and slim (only 9 mm thick). Thus, the unit is discreet and looks good not the dashboard. This browser has all the modern navigational functions (3D mapping, assistant taxiways, Text-to-Speech, 3D landmarks, optional TMC, ....). There is also a voice command to use the device without releasing the steering wheel. The option is offered at 630 Euros raised with the unit, the maps of Europe, the USA / Canada.

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A new combined GPS Clarion, NZ501E

If the location is generalized double DIN, it is not yet the case for all cars (Dacia Duster for example). Clarion proposes a new multimedia handset with GPS 1 DIN: the NZ501E!

The handset is NZ501E DIN motorized touch screen 7-inch WVGA resolution to provide good image quality. No additional module to plug in, NZ501E incorporates a GPS with maps of 44 European countries on a micro SD card 8 GB This GPS does have all the modern features. The DVD player is also compatible with major formats. To read sources nomads, it has a USB port, audio / video and of course the iPod control. To allow passengers to enjoy the multimedia sources, this handset is the dual zone feature. Need to call? No worries, the NZ501E includes a Bluetooth Parrot. There are also the traditional functions such as RDS FM tuner, amplification 4 channels, release lines, A / V outputs, steering wheel controls back home, back-up camera input ... The NZ501E also benefits from a new graphical interface, which is as intuitive as it is playful. Priced at 899 Euros, the NZ501E is complete, and its price is rather attractive for a product like this.

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Navigation fixed or portable navigation?

The world of onboard navigation is constantly changing. A conventional solution what was the color screen built into the dashboard have been grafted portable solutions of interest.

Initially, the car navigation

Navigation affecting more and more people. Even if we find it available as standard or optional equipment in most new vehicles on the market today, the market for used car also has its say! And then when the navigation option is not implemented in a vehicle home, the price of the option is to think twice. Manufacturers of aftermarket and not idle at your disposal a number of solutions built mostly around a radio. This unit can be a classical model (say 1 DIN) on which the navigation information displayed as a pictograph. It may also be a multimedia powerhouse that serves as car radio, DVD-Video and navigation system. The centerpiece is of course the large color screen. But today we no longer have to confine her to the solutions proposed by the manufacturers of car radios.

The current offer

The market has recently seen the emergence of portable solutions on various media. The offer is so diverse that you can now get lost. Then summarize! We have a hand cleaner products to electronics: car radios with navigation 1 DIN size, systems with color screen and remote central radio / multimedia / navigation screen to do anything with video. On the other, portable solutions are multiplying: dedicated GPS with color display, PDA navigation and mobile phone navigation.

That is actually 6 types of products possible for the same goal: to find the right path without having to card and paper and will be guided. As you can imagine, all these systems are not equivalent in terms of performance.

Portable solutions

In the field of portable solutions, browsing with PDA has made its way through rates more attractive. Recall that a PDA is a PDA (Palm OS or Windows Pocket PC) that does much more than the public agenda today. By adding a GPS unit, a memory card with a map and the right software, it transforms your PDA into a real navigation system. But beware, this type of system is often reserved for lovers of technology. The configuration of such a system, even if it is very simple, may repel the average user who prefers the practical and ready for use. For him, dedicated GPS systems are available. As a module with screen surrounded by a few keystrokes, these systems are very easy to use. It plugs into the cigarette lighter, it is placed on the dashboard and it remains only to enter their destination! The use of such products is limited only to the GPS, although the latest models are also capable of storing compressed music! Finally, in mobile, new solutions are increasing for mobile phones called "smartphone" (or smart phones with integrated calendar, memory card reader, etc.).. We can then build on the screens of these phones into a GPS that was always with you. The limitation here is obvious: the size of the screen. But the basics are always there to bring you to your destination. Besides with a GPRS or 3G connection, you can receive continuously updated maps.

Stationary solutions

Most car manufacturers therefore offer solutions for every budget, from 500 to 3000 Euros. So what makes the difference between models with prices so disparate? Browsing "basic" is featured on all models: one enters its destination, the system calculates the route, then he leads us through her soft sweet voice. Whatever the price, the minimum is there. Then, the higher the range, and more and more features appear. We can change the screen color display and 3D sound for some manufacturers. One can also access information on the traffic that we will avoid all caps. The mapping is then passed onto a DVD-ROM instead of a CD-Rom. Which can cover the whole of Europe or to have at its disposal many points of interest placed on maps as ATMs, gas stations, etc.. On the most advanced models, there is usually a touch screen for entering addresses easier. Manufacturers provide their jewelry all the possible refinements to the use of these systems is highly sophisticated technically simple as possible and accessible to all.

So, fixed or mobile?

The answer is that you have it! See for yourself where you put your interest: if you want your navigation system to be more than if you are looking for the convenience for use in multiple vehicles or even if you want the most of opportunities, developments and Opening on multimedia board. Keep one thing in mind: in this as in many others, a higher price necessarily brings the functionality, performance and extra comfort!

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Sony XNV L66BT double-DIN with TomTom Navigator

6.1-inch touch screen,''made in collaboration with TomTom Navigator, buetooth with hands-free streaming music, full compatibility with iPod and iPhone. This summarizes the characteristics of the new Sony product.

Sony relaunches in a sector that had not seen for some time and does so with a news media source that has it all. For navigation relied on the giant Dutch Tom Tom, in fact XNV-L66BT (an acronym easier?) Are functions that distinguish the solution from the other Tom Tom navigation systems. So, Live services, HD Traffic, Safety alerts are within the reach of this product.

With touch screen control of the source is always fast and intuitive, and the more complex functions are within easy reach.

Equipped with Internal Amplifier and 52W each for five-channel preamp outputs, with the new double-DIN Sony will be a breeze create a complete multimedia system in your car.

Here are some of the many features of the section of navigation and audio section.

Features XNV-L66BT :

HD Traffic ™ - The most sophisticated information traffic in real time on the main unit on the dashboard, updated every three minutes

Security Alerts - Help in a safe manner to the fixed and mobile safety camera alerts, available directly on the vehicle, thanks to TomTom ®

Local Search with Google ™ - Join the largest search database in the world right from your dashboard. Type in a word, is the resort and follow signs

Updates Weather - Local forecast for the day and five days later on the navigator on the dashboard, easy to plan your trip

QuickGPSfix ™ - Plan your trip more quickly, in just 30 seconds, even when the GPS signal is weak or partially blocked

European Map - Directions to 45 European countries at your fingertips, with the function of TeleAtlas maps

IQ Routes - Plan your trip with IQ Routes ™ and avoid delays at peak times, traffic lights and even the location of shopping

Map Share ™ - Upgrade and customize maps instantly, with updated roads and road features

Add to the support and Go - Connect to your PC for automatic updates and settings on the routes and POIs, then insert the drive into the car holder

Bluetooth ® - Connect your phone for hands-free calls, streaming music and wireless access to address book

Touch screen - Touch screen WVGA 6.1 "/ 15.49 cm gives you the best DVD quality and maximum control of playback functions

Connectivity to multiple devices - Connect directly with a source of digital music, including iPod, iPhone and Walkman ® and USB flash drives

SensMe ™ - Organize your music according to the atmosphere with the automatically generated playlists SensMe ™

ZAPPIN ™ - Search through hundreds of tracks in your collection to CD or digital media player

Compatibility with a variety of formats - Play a wide range of media files, including MP3, WMA, AAC, JPEG and DivX ™ and MPEG-4 simple profile

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Blaupunk New York 800 A new double DIN

A little behind the competition in terms of combined multimedia, Blaupunkt unveils new handset relatively complete double DIN: New York 800!

New York 800 is a double DIN with a 6.2 inch touch screen and DVD player in front. Its DVD player is compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. To read sources nomads, this handset has an iPod control, USB port and an SD slot. New York 800 is of course equipped with a GPS with European maps. It also features Bluetooth phone in the car. He will add an RDS FM tuner, amplifier 4x50 Watts, a rearview camera input, an audio / video input, 2 video outputs and an IR remote. The price is not announced yet, but this handset would be sold soon.

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A new touch pad for the car by Viliv

In a preview of CES 2011, we present the new touch pad X70EX of Viliv, which has a kit for use in car. We had already discovered this brand at CES 2009 and Viliv is constantly improving its products. The tablet X70EX be an interesting alternative to the car!

For lovers of high-tech and Internet for those who wish to drive, touch pads Viliv may be an interesting alternative to the car radio. This is not his primary goal, but this tablet X70EX is perfectly usable car. The tablet X70EX has a 7 inch touch screen and runs Windows 7, which allows great freedom of use and programming. Technologically, it uses a 64 GB SSD, an Intel processor, a RAM of 1 GB or 2 Its memory can be increased to 32GB with a microSD card. Of course it has Bluetooth for phone, GPS and playback of audio / video. For connectivity, it has a USB port, an HDMI output for connecting to a TV. To connect to the Internet, there is a choice between 3G and WiFi, allowing read e-mails, surf the Net and access to Internet radio. Also note the presence of a front and rear camera, an accelerometer, ... To use a car, Viliv offers support windscreen, but seasoned installers can also be integrated into the dashboard. In short, a high-tech product and well worth the air time!

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Avic-F10BT Pioneer launches new high-end multimedia station

To meet the needs of multimedia enthusiasts demanding, Pioneer has a new high-end multimedia station: The Avic-F10BT. For all its features, we note especially the voice command!

To take full advantage of multimedia features, this handset has a touch screen 7-inch WVGA resolution. For multimedia, it has an iPod control, an SD slot, a USB port, audio / video and a DVD with virtually all formants. Thanks to the dual zone, you may distribute the video for rear passengers on screens deported. For telephony, the handset is equipped with a Parrot Bluetooth module with voice command. Thus, we can control the way in mobile phone features, but also some functions of navigation and audio functions. Of course, it also has a GPS equipped with all modern features (3D, real traffic lanes, traffic information, etc). There is also a 4x50 watt amplifier, 3 line outputs to produce a powerful rig, an RDS tuner and compatibility

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Clarion 3D integrates into its new mobile browser MAP790

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Always at the forefront of embedded multimedia, Clarion has a new portable navigator with a map in 3D at 360°. Elegant, the MAP790 includes all the latest technology guide.

With a 400 MHz processor, the MAP790 has a beautiful 3D map with monuments and landscape relief. It's beautiful visually, but it also has the advantage of offering good readability of the mapping. Road signs, traffic lanes, Text-To-Speech, traffic alerts and TMC to navigate, taking into account the real-time traffic ..., the MAP790 has all the latest navigation technologies. The internal memory holds the European maps of 44 countries. Via the SD slot, this PND can also play MP3, MPEG4 and JPEG. Add to this Bluetooth Handsfree and Bluetooth A2DP to play MP3 music from a mobile phone. In short, a practical and relatively portable navigator complete!

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TomTom on iPhone

TomTom unveils its famous browser for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G.

Guidance accuracy, ease of use, data quality, the navigation software TomTom is a reference. It is now available on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G. Two applications are proposed: France Europe maps or mapping. The first is sold 99.99 euros, while the latter costing 69.99 Euros. These applications benefit from all the usual features of TomTom, IQ as a function that calculates the travel time, taking into account the actual traffic. It is also possible to download other maps like USA or Australia. TomTom for iPhone is available on iTunes.

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