Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Skullcandy unveils Navigator on-ear headphones, we take a first listen to the Aviator's petite 'sibling']]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/skullcandy-unveils-navigator-on-ear-headphones-we-take-a-first/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/skullcandy-unveils-navigator-on-ear-headphones-we-take-a-first/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/07/skullcandy-unveils-navigator-on-ear-headphones-we-take-a-first/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Skullcandy's Navigator headphone brings the Roc Nation Aviator vibe in a petite package, we take a first listen

Believe it or not, what you're looking at above is a set of headphones -- let's explain. It's no secret that Skullcandy has been working to improve its tattered repertoire with headphone junkies for the past two years. Nowadays, it's not uncommon to hear generally favorable opinions about its Jay-Z-endorsed Roc Nation Aviators ($150), and the company has apparently taken notice. Aiming to build on the success it's had blending sunglasses with headphones, it's now ready to let loose a "smaller sibling" into the lineup -- and we've been able to get an exclusive first look and listen.

Without further ado, say hello to the Navigator. Priced at $99, it features a similar aviator-esque style to Jay-Z's model, albeit in a petite on-ear package -- we'd say the design direction this time is even better looking, too. The cans have collapsible earcups with flat earpads and metal construction (just like you'd find on sunglasses), with a faux leather-wrapped headband and a flat tangle-resistant cable (detachable) which houses an iDevice-compatible three-button remote and microphone. Skullcandy is being light on technical details at the moment, but we do know that the headphones will come in a choice of black or black with blue lenses earcups. Interests piqued? The Navigator will officially land at Apple stores tomorrow, where they'll be an exclusive offering until the end of the month -- in the meantime, join us past the break for our initial impressions.

Gallery: Skullcandy Navigator on-ear headphone hands-on

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]]> appleapple storeAppleStoreaviatorblockblueexclusivehands-onheadphonesinline remoteInlineRemotenavigatoropticsskull candyskullcandyskullcandy navigatorSkullcandyNavigatorsunglasses Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:20:00 -0400 21|20343597 <![CDATA[Magellan unveils RoadMate GPS units with auto-replies to calls, earns fellow drivers' gratitude]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/07/magellan-unveils-roadmate-gps-units-with-auto-replies-to-calls/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/07/magellan-unveils-roadmate-gps-units-with-auto-replies-to-calls/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/07/magellan-unveils-roadmate-gps-units-with-auto-replies-to-calls/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Magellan unveils RoadMate GPS navigators with autoreplies to calls, earns gratitude from other drivers

Phone use while driving is still a serious problem in the US, even for those trying to quit -- which makes us happy to see Magellan doing its part to change travellers' habits. Out of five new RoadMate GPS units the company is releasing to the world, the Bluetooth-equipped, 4.3-inch 2255T-LMB and 5-inch 5265T-LMB models both carry a Safe Texting mode that can reply to any inbound voice call with a text, supplying either the arrival time or the promise of a call later on. All five of the navigators support a portrait view for more details of the road ahead, and the top two 5-inch devices support Magellan's $150 Back-Up Camera for delicate parking jobs. We'll have to wait until September before the RoadMates arrive, but the sub-$200 prices will be a relief to other drivers who want at least a few more eyes on the road.

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]]> back-up cameraBack-upCamerabackup cameraBackupCamerabluetoothdriving while textingDrivingWhileTextinggpshands-freemagellanmagellan roadmateMagellanRoadmatenavigationnavigatorroadmatesafetytexting while drivingTextingWhileDriving Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:18:00 -0400 21|20294762 <![CDATA[Time Warner Cable starts rolling out lightly refreshed guide with new color scheme, cloud VOD search]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/time-warner-cable-guide-update-cloud-vod/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/time-warner-cable-guide-update-cloud-vod/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/time-warner-cable-guide-update-cloud-vod/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Time Warner Cable starts rolling out lightly refreshed guide with new color scheme, cloud VOD search

While it's definitely good news that Time Warner Cable is revisiting its Navigator guide again, the bad news is that at least in terms of appearance, very little has changed. The screenshots above show the old guide (left) next to the new one (right) and as you can see, other than a color scheme adjustment to match its new apps, things are almost entirely the same. In terms of functional adjustments, names have changed for some of the menus, and now the A button on the remote pulls up channels listed by category, the B button searches by title and the select button lets you know if features like Start Over, Look Back or VOD are available. According to CED Magazine, the guide's (slight) facelift also goes hand in hand with a new cloud-based video on-demand portal that includes with richer graphics and metadata, as a prelude to more cloud-provided navigation and IPTV set-top boxes. So far we're seeing notes that the new guide is being delivered in Syracuse and Charlotte, if you haven't received it yet Time Warner Cable says it will be running newspaper ads ahead of the change in each area -- people still read newspapers, right?

Update: We're told that another new feature of the update is the ability to filter out any channels you want from the guide. Check one box on the Ben-o-vision form.

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]]> cablecable boxcable tvCableBoxCableTvcharlottecloudcolor schemeColorSchemeguiguidehdpostminiiptvmetadatanavigatorremoteset-top boxSet-topBoxsoftwaresyracusetime warner cableTimeWarnerCabletwctwc tvTwcTvuiupgradevideo on demandVideoOnDemandvod Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:14:00 -0400 21|20258138 <![CDATA[Callaway upro mx+ will show you a real view of the golf course, won't give you a mulligan]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/callaway-upro-mx-will-show-you-a-real-view-of-the-golf-course/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/callaway-upro-mx-will-show-you-a-real-view-of-the-golf-course/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/callaway-upro-mx-will-show-you-a-real-view-of-the-golf-course/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

While Callaway has been helping you navigate the golf course for awhile, all its imagery has been abstract; that's not much help if it turns out a patch marked "rough" on one hole is really shorthand for "crocodile-infested swamp." To that end, Callaway is launching the upro mx+, an upgraded version of its GPS tracker that uses real overhead photography to give a more realistic impression of the green, as well as to hint whether or not there's any chance you'll get your ball back if you mess up. Along with the static images, there's video flyovers to get a feel for the land at a perspective closer to your own. The updated touchscreen device also touts yardage calculation and an upgraded uexplore service for checking out scores and golf courses. The mx+ will carry a $249 price tag when it hits shops on May 30th, though the true-to-life graphics will freely emphasize just how much you're over par.

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]]> CallawayCallaway GolfCallaway Golf CompanyCallawayGolfCallawayGolfCompanygolfgolf courseGolfCourseGPSgps navigationgps trackerGpsNavigationGpsTrackerminipostnavigationnavigation systemNavigationSystemnavigatorsportsportstracker Fri, 18 May 2012 02:48:00 -0400 21|20240369 <![CDATA[Magellan reveals Roadmate 9055 and Explorist 310 GPS units]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/magellan-reveals-roadmate-9055-and-explorist-310-gps-units/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/magellan-reveals-roadmate-9055-and-explorist-310-gps-units/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/magellan-reveals-roadmate-9055-and-explorist-310-gps-units/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember that Roadmate 9055 that popped up in the FCC's database back in September? Looks like Magellan's using CES to officially launch it. Listing for $299.99 here in the States, this monstrous 7-inch navigator packs a WVGA touchscreen, Bluetooth and a lifetime supply of free traffic updates. It's preloaded with maps of the 50 US states, Canada and Puerto Rico, not to mention six million points-of-interest, loads of content from the AAA Tourbook Guide (including Diamond ratings and descriptions for US and Canada), and a roadside assistance feature that provides your precise location in case you need to tell it to some fine man or woman on the other end of an emergency call. If you're more of an argonaut, the Explorist 310 handheld navigator is likely more your speed. This one's retailing for $199.99, and it includes a 2.2-inch color display, a rugged, waterproof enclosure, a SiRFstar III GPS chipset and a slew of features catering to the outdoor navigation market -- things like waypoint creation, a premium, preloaded World Edition map, active tracking, and track summary. There's also 500MB of user-accessible memory (for adding extra maps), and we're told that two AA batteries can power it for an astounding 18 hours. So, where's life planning to take you?

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]]> cesces 2011Ces2011eXplorist 310Explorist310gpsmagellannavnavigationnavigatoroutdoor gpsoutdoor navigatorOutdoorGpsOutdoorNavigatorroadmate Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:59:00 -0500 21|19783371 <![CDATA[Garmin nuvi 3790T review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/garmin-nuvi-3790t-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments For the most part, standalone navigators have retained their same form factor for the better part of the last five years. Each one looked like the other, with the main differentiators being a fold-out or integrated antenna and a big or small display. With intense competition coming from the smartphone space (yeah, we're looking at you, Google), the bigwigs at TomTom and Garmin are obviously thinking of ways to innovate and keep their consumer PNDs relevant. We aren't exactly convinced that shaping said navigators like said smartphones is the best answer, but you won't find us kvetching about the sleek lines and slim nature of the nüvi 3790T. Announced back in April alongside the 3760T and 3750 models, the king of the 3700 series packs a 4.3-inch WVGA multitouch display and a frame that's just 9mm thick; what you're left with is the most stunning personal NAV system on the planet, and we've had the opportunity to test one out before it hits US shelves in July. Care to see if this beaut is worth $449? Head on past the break for our two pennies (and a video overview, too!).

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]]> 3790tfeaturefeaturesgarmingarmin nuvi 3790tGarminNuvi3790tgpsnavnavigationnavigatornuvinuvi 3790tNuvi3790treviewvideo Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:15:00 -0400 21|19517548 <![CDATA[TomTom promises lifetime (free) map and traffic updates for select 2010 PNDs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/tomtom-promises-lifetime-free-map-and-traffic-updates-for-sele/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/tomtom-promises-lifetime-free-map-and-traffic-updates-for-sele/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/tomtom-promises-lifetime-free-map-and-traffic-updates-for-sele/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It's a funny thing. Ever since Google changed the game up with its Maps Navigation software, TomTom's really been in the giving mood. After bringing free lane guidance, text-to-speech and iPod control to the outfit's iPhone GPS app, its following in the footsteps of Navigon and Nextar by promising gratis traffic and map updates for select navigators starting in Q2 of this year. Unfortunately, exact details on which products will be included under the "no cash needed for updates" umbrella are nonexistent, but here's hoping more than a few are included (and that Garmin, et al. follows suit in short order).

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]]> cesces 2010Ces2010freegpsmap updatemap updatesMapUpdateMapUpdatesnavnav updatenavigationnavigatorNavUpdatepndTomTomtraffictraffic updatesTrafficUpdatesupdate Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:32:00 -0500 21|19309066 <![CDATA[TomTom Ease splashing down later this year for not much coinage (hands-on)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/tomtom-ease-splashing-down-later-this-year-for-not-much-coinage/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/tomtom-ease-splashing-down-later-this-year-for-not-much-coinage/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/tomtom-ease-splashing-down-later-this-year-for-not-much-coinage/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Like getting from point A to point B without getting lost along the way? Enjoy saving money? Chances are you'll dig TomTom's new Ease, an entry-level PND to lead all entry-level PNDs, with an integrated Fold & Go port mount, a slightly tweaked UI, Map Share / IQ Routes, a 3.5-inch display (320 x 240), 2GB of internal memory, pre-loaded Tele Atlas maps of America, text-to-speech and an integrated battery. We were told tonight by the outfit's booth representatives that it would ship in Q2, and they emphasized that whole "priced very competitively" aspect.

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]]> cesces 2010Ces2010easeentry levelentry-levelEntryLevelfeaturesgpshands-onnavnavigationnavigatorpndtomtomtomtom easeTomtomEase Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:14:00 -0500 21|19306475 <![CDATA[TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Boy, TomTom sure has chosen the worst possible time to release its Car Kit for iPhone, and to make matters worse, its decision to not include the iPhone app is now set in stone. That's right, the hardware alone will set you back the cost of a TomTom ONE nowadays, and the $99.95 app works on the iPhone 3G and 3GS without it. So here's the question: is the car kit worth the extra $119.95? To find out, we got hold of a review unit for a sunny road trip around London. Surprisingly, the car kit uses Bluetooth to connect the GPS receiver and the hands-free function to the iPhone, even though there's a dock connector for charging. Bluetooth connectivity does have its advantages: according to TomTom it can work as a generic Bluetooth GPS receiver for any satellite navigation app -- including Google Maps -- on the iPhone, or any smartphones at all for that matter. TomTom even confirmed that the car kit could potentially compensate for the first-generation iPhone's lack of built-in GPS, but since its app won't run on anything but a 3G or 3GS we'll have to wait and see if that's actually useful. Meanwhile, the company is cooking up a compatible app for the original iPhone and the iPod touch, which could make the car kit more worthwhile. [Update: the app has now been updated to work with the iPod Touch and the original iPhone, but you'll need to get a separate (and slightly cheaper) model of the Car Kit for the iPod touch. Thanks, Philippe!] Read on for our hands-on impression and test videos.

[Thanks for being our driver, Sam]

Gallery: TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review

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]]> applebluetoothcarcar kitCarKitcradlefeaturesgpshandsoniphonemapnavigationnavigatorreviewsat navSatNavtesttom tomtomtom Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:05:00 -0400 21|19213212 <![CDATA[GlideTV Navigator gets a thorough hands-on and critiquing]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you're not down with snapping up an HTPC-centric keyboard with an integrated trackpad or trackball, controlling the likes of Hulu, Boxee and ZeeVee's Zinc TV viewer can be a real chore. Dave Zatz was able to wrap his paws around the problem-solving GlideTV Navigator, and while he deemed the actual remote trackpad "the best he'd ever used," he couldn't unequivocally say that this beauty was worth a buck-fifty. He also found that the remote could be used one-handed with a bit of practice, and he expressed understandable concern about this thing's ability to stay functional as the software around it evolves. If you've been waffling on pulling the trigger here, you owe it to yourself to give the read link a look.

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]]> glidetvglidetv navigatorGlidetvNavigatormedia centermedia center controllermedia center pcMediaCenterMediaCenterControllerMediaCenterPcnavigatorremoteremote controlRemoteControltouchpadusbwireless controllerWirelessController Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:44:00 -0400 21|19209414 <![CDATA[GlideTV Navigator gets a thorough hands-on and critiquing]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/glidetv-navigator-gets-a-thorough-hands-on-and-critiquing/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you're not down with snapping up an HTPC-centric keyboard with an integrated trackpad or trackball, controlling the likes of Hulu, Boxee and ZeeVee's Zinc TV viewer can be a real chore. Dave Zatz was able to wrap his paws around the problem-solving GlideTV Navigator, and while he deemed the actual remote trackpad "the best he'd ever used," he couldn't unequivocally say that this beauty was worth a buck-fifty. He also found that the remote could be used one-handed with a bit of practice, and he expressed understandable concern about this thing's ability to stay functional as the software around it evolves. If you've been waffling on pulling the trigger here, you owe it to yourself to give the read link a look.

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]]> glidetvglidetv navigatorGlidetvNavigatorhdmedia centermedia center controllermedia center pcMediaCenterMediaCenterControllerMediaCenterPcnavigatorremoteremote controlRemoteControltouchpadusbwireless controllerWirelessController Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:21:00 -0400 21|19209437 <![CDATA[GlideTV Navigator puts Media Center controls in the palm of your hand]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/glidetv-navigator-puts-media-center-controls-in-the-palm-of-your/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/glidetv-navigator-puts-media-center-controls-in-the-palm-of-your/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/glidetv-navigator-puts-media-center-controls-in-the-palm-of-your/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Otherwise content users of Boxee or Hulu on the big screen in the living room, the tyranny of the keyboard and mouse may finally be over! GlideTV Navigator is a palm-sized remote control that features a trackpad and backlit AV buttons, just the thing to further enable your YouTube addiction beyond the confines of your computer nook. Works with Windows XP or Vista (we're assuming there's a Windows 7 version on tap as well), Mac OS X, and the Sony PS3, and the package includes a charging cradle and USB receiver. Sadly, the on-screen keyboard and integrated search apps are Windows only for the time being. Look to spend about $149 -- but not before peeping the gallery below.

Gallery: GlideTV Navigator puts Media Center controls in the palm of your hand


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Otherwise content users of Boxee or Hulu on the big screen in the living room, the tyranny of the keyboard and mouse may finally be over! GlideTV Navigator is a palm-sized remote control that features a trackpad and backlit AV buttons, just the thing to further enable your YouTube addiction beyond the confines of your computer nook. Works with Windows XP or Vista (we're assuming there's a Windows 7 version on tap as well), Mac OS X, and the Sony PS3, and the package includes a charging cradle and USB receiver. Sadly, the on-screen keyboard and integrated search apps are Windows only for the time being. Look to spend about $149 -- but not before peeping the gallery below.

Gallery: GlideTV Navigator puts Media Center controls in the palm of your hand


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]]> glidetvglidetv navigatorGlidetvNavigatormedia centermedia center controllermedia center pcmedia pcmedia pcsMediaCenterMediaCenterControllerMediaCenterPcmediapcmediapcsnavigatorremoteremote controlRemoteControltouchpadusbwireless controllerWirelessController Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:58:00 -0400 21|19194083 <![CDATA[iriver NV mini bike edition routes two-wheeled warriors]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/iriver-nv-mini-bike-edition-routes-two-wheeled-warriors/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/iriver-nv-mini-bike-edition-routes-two-wheeled-warriors/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/iriver-nv-mini-bike-edition-routes-two-wheeled-warriors/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
iriver's NV mini has been out and about for nearly a full year now, so it makes sense to think that some sort of successor was just about ready to pop. Sure enough, a next-gen version (of sorts) has been revealed, with the NV mini bike edition (₩188,000; $156) looking to help those out there who suck it up and bike to work / school / etcetera rather than hailing a cab. The 3.5-inch touchscreen (320 x 240) is unchanged in terms of size, but the UI has been tweaked to provide larger glimpses at what's most important. It's also designed to respond to gloved fingers, and the "exercise" mode keeps track of distance traveled, speed, time traveled and calories burned. Other specs include an SDHC card slot, 3.5 millimeter headphone socket and Windows CE 5.0 underneath, with an on sale date of "right now" in South Korea.

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> gpsiriveririver NViriver NV miniIriverNvIriverNvMininavnavinavigationnavigatorNV miniNV mini bike editionNvMiniNvMiniBikeEditionpmpReigncom Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:43:00 -0400 21|19168313 <![CDATA[Magellan Maestro 4700 available for pre-order, hits the street July 15]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/magellan-maestro-4700-available-for-pre-order-hits-the-street-j/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/magellan-maestro-4700-available-for-pre-order-hits-the-street-j/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/magellan-maestro-4700-available-for-pre-order-hits-the-street-j/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We know you all have been eagerly awaiting the good word on that new Magellan GPS ever since it came to our attention (via some cat's diligent FCC carousing) at the end of May. According to an announcement dropped this morning, the Maestro 4700 should be making the scene on July 15 for an MSRP of $299. Among the features sure to thrill and titillate one who is lucky enough to purchase this guy: OneTouch favorites, hands-free Bluetooth calling (with your compatible cellphone), a predictive traffic mode that analyzes past traffic patterns and suggests alternate routes, both standard POI and AAA TourBook databases, "Find Your Car" with pedestrian mode, 3D Landmarks while driving, and our personal favorite -- QuickSpell with Smart City Search. Including a windshield mount and cradle, power adapter, USB cable, and a carrying case, this guy is available for pre-order now. Full PR after the break.

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]]> 4700gpsMaestroMaestro 4700Maestro4700Magellannavnavinavigationnavigatorpnd Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:35:00 -0400 21|19087725 <![CDATA[BMW kicking Garmin's zumo 660 up a notch with the Motorrad Navigator IV]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/bmw-kicking-garmins-zumo-660-up-a-notch-with-the-motorrad-navig/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/bmw-kicking-garmins-zumo-660-up-a-notch-with-the-motorrad-navig/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/06/bmw-kicking-garmins-zumo-660-up-a-notch-with-the-motorrad-navig/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sure, Garmin's zumo 660 was designed with the biker in mind, but BMW's taking it one step further with the latest in its branded Motorrad series, the Navigator IV. Based on Garmin's GPS ditty, it's got the same 4.3-inch "glove friendly" touchscreen, voice control, and A2DP support. It can withstand heavy vibration, fuel sprays, UV rays, is waterproof and most importantly, can play your favorite adrenaline-pumping tunes for when those other precautions are being handily tested. Additionally, we've got a four-button motorcycle mount and it comes pre-loaded with a database of BMW dealers, just in case you ever need one in a jiff. Coming third quarter to US and Europe, there's no word on price yet, but as a basis for comparison, the cost of the zumo 660 is about $700.

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]]> bikebmwbmw motorradbmw motorrad navigatorbmw motorrad navigator ivbmw navigatorbmw navigator ivBmwMotorradBmwMotorradNavigatorBmwMotorradNavigatorIvBmwNavigatorBmwNavigatorIvgarmingarmin zmo 660garmin zumo 660GarminZmo660GarminZumo660motor bikemotor cycleMotorBikeMotorCyclemotorradmotorrad navigatormotorrad navigator ivMotorradNavigatorMotorradNavigatorIvnavigatornavigator ivNavigatorIvzmo 660Zmo660zumo 660Zumo660 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:11:00 -0400 21|19087177 <![CDATA[Magellan intros 4.7-inch RoadMate 1475T PND for $299]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/09/magellan-intros-4-7-inch-roadmate-1475t-pnd-for-299/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/09/magellan-intros-4-7-inch-roadmate-1475t-pnd-for-299/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/09/magellan-intros-4-7-inch-roadmate-1475t-pnd-for-299/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Magellan's been on somewhat of a hiatus since being taken away by MiTAC, and while an unassuming FCC find has shown that it's still alive and well, we're thrilled to see the company's second actual product announcement in over half a year. The RoadMate 1475T is, for all intents and purposes, a refreshed RoadMate 1470 with a traffic receiver, though said traffic receiver works without any monthly fees. It features a 4.7-inch WQVGA anti-glare display, AAA TourBook listings, six million POIs, spoken street name guidance, highway lane assist, QuickSpell and NAVTEQ maps of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Not too shabby for just $299, wouldn't you say?

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]]> 1475TAAA TourBookAaaTourbookMagellanMagellan RoadMate 1475TMagellanRoadmate1475tMiTACnavnavigationnavigatorNAVTEQOneTouchPNDRoadMateRoadMate 1475TRoadmate1475t Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:13:00 -0400 21|19061847 <![CDATA[Maestro 4700 slips by FCC, proves Magellan still has a pulse ]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/22/maestro-4700-slips-by-fcc-proves-magellan-still-has-a-pulse/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/22/maestro-4700-slips-by-fcc-proves-magellan-still-has-a-pulse/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/22/maestro-4700-slips-by-fcc-proves-magellan-still-has-a-pulse/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We know things may not be all hunky-dory in the world of PNDs, but seriously Magellan, you owe us an explanation here. After MiTAC snapped up the outfit's consumer products division way back in December of last year (yeah, half a year ago), we've heard absolutely zilch since. Until today, naturally. If documentation found in the always-telling FCC database is to be believed, it looks as if the long standing Maestro line is about to grow another member. The Maestro 4700 user handbook explains that the unit will boast support for voice commands, a OneTouch user interface, Bluetooth, traffic alerts and a presumed 4.7-inch display. We'd expect the company to come clean with an official price and release date in short order. [Warning: PDF read link]

[Via GPSTracklog, thanks Rich]

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]]> 4700FCCgpsMaestroMaestro 4700Maestro4700Magellannavnavinavigationnavigatorpnd Fri, 22 May 2009 09:44:00 -0400 21|1553745 <![CDATA[TomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVE]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/tomtom-brings-costly-connected-services-to-mid-range-xl-live/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/tomtom-brings-costly-connected-services-to-mid-range-xl-live/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/tomtom-brings-costly-connected-services-to-mid-range-xl-live/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
In theory, we've no qualms with TomTom's LIVE services. Sure, they're over-hyped, overpriced and generally slow to react, but they're definitely nice extras on an otherwise vanilla PND. That said, we simply can't (and won't, ever) justify the crazy monthly rates for having access to basic information that even a dumb smartphone could find. Nevertheless, TomTom's doing its darnedest to push those very services to the masses by trickling 'em down from the GO 740 LIVE to its popular XL model. Folks across the pond can pick one up next month for €219 ($301) or €249 ($342) depending on whether you need a regional model or one with 42 European nations, but you'll still be asked to shell out €9.95 ($14) per month if you want those LIVE services.

Gallery: TomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVE

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]]> gpslivenavnavinavigationnavigatorpndtomtomtomtom livetomtom xltomtom xl liveTomtomLiveTomtomXlTomtomXlLivetraffic Thu, 21 May 2009 11:39:00 -0400 21|1552618 <![CDATA[TomTom GO 740 LIVE impressions]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/tomtom-go-740-live-impressions/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/tomtom-go-740-live-impressions/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/tomtom-go-740-live-impressions/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Way back at CES, TomTom proudly announced that its GO 740 LIVE personal navigation device would be its very first "connected GPS" to hit the United States of America. Just last month, the company announced that said unit was finally shipping to anxious consumers. Hardware wise, there's nothing here outside of the ordinary, but it's the little extras that make all the difference in the world here -- or, at least that's what TomTom wants you to think. Is this $400 navigator worth the up front costs, let alone the monthly fee to keep it connected? Head on past the break for our take.

Gallery: TomTom GO 740 LIVE

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]]> connected gpsConnectedGpsfeaturesgo 740 liveGo740Liveimpressionsnavnavinavigationnavigatorpndpreviewreviewedtomtom Tue, 12 May 2009 10:58:00 -0400 21|1542245 <![CDATA[Navigon withdraws from GPS business in North America]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/navigon-withdraws-from-gps-business-in-north-america/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/navigon-withdraws-from-gps-business-in-north-america/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/navigon-withdraws-from-gps-business-in-north-america/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Man, talk about coming straight out of left field. After blowing it out at CeBIT just two months ago, Navigon has just announced its intentions to pull out of the navigation business here in North America. According to CEO Egon Minar: "Due to the difficult economic environment and the aggressive pricing we have decided to withdraw from the PND business in North America for the time being. We are however not closing down our Chicago office which will continue to serve our automotive and mobile phone businesses in North America." He did assert that the company would "continue to fulfill all obligations to its existing PND customers in terms of map updates, etc.," but nothing else on the subject was said. So long, Navigon -- we'll miss your "uber-premium" wares.

[Via SlashGear]

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]]> businessexitgpsindustrynavnavinavigationnavigatornavigonnorth americaNorthAmericaPNDquitususa Mon, 04 May 2009 11:39:00 -0400 21|1535786 <![CDATA[Mio S401 and S501 nav units leak out, due in May]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/mio-s401-and-s501-nav-units-leak-out-due-in-may/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/mio-s401-and-s501-nav-units-leak-out-due-in-may/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/mio-s401-and-s501-nav-units-leak-out-due-in-may/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's been a while since we've seen a new Mio navi hit Stateside -- Mitac seems to be concentrating on the Magellan brand here -- but it looks like there's still some kick left in those boots: say hello to the Moov S401 and S501. Baby brother 401 will sell for $129 and has a 4.3-inch screen and four million preloaded POIs, while the $169 501 bumps it up to 4.7 inches and 12 million. Both have Mio's newish "Spirit" interface, but we're most intrigued by the repeated mentions of gas price searching and Google Send to GPS in the docs we were leaked, which suggest integration with a service like MSN Direct. We'll find out soon -- these are set to land in Radio Shack in mid-May.

Update: Mio just pinged us to say that these prices are wrong, but they didn't tell us anything else, so stay tuned.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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]]> gpsleakleakedleaksmiomitacmoovmoov s401moov s501MoovS401MoovS501nav unitnavigationnavigatorNavUnitradio shackRadioShackrumorrumorss401s501 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:02:00 -0400 21|1532165 <![CDATA[Nextar launching M3 navigator into South America]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/nextar-launching-m3-navigator-into-south-america/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/nextar-launching-m3-navigator-into-south-america/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/nextar-launching-m3-navigator-into-south-america/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Hey, they don't call this thing the International Consumer Electronics Show for nothing, so it shouldn't come as any big surprise to see Nextar unveiling a trio of new navigators that are destined for routes in South America. PNDs for Argentina (M3-AR), Brazil (M3-BR), and Mexico (updated to the M3-MX1) are all scheduled to go on sale in early 2009, with each model packing its respective country maps as well as a multimedia player, 3.5-inch touchscreen, text-to-speech support, oodles of POIs, an integrated antenna, rechargeable Li-ion and a stylus for no good reason good measure. All three will sell for $249.99, and the full release is after the break.

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]]> ArgentinabrazilCESCES 2009Ces2009globalM3-ARM3-BRM3-MX1mexiconavnavinavigationnavigatorNextarPNDSouth AmericaSouthAmerica Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0500 21|1415735 <![CDATA[TomTom DUB1 navigator works in-dash or on-the-go]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/13/tomtom-dub1-navigator-works-in-dash-or-on-the-go/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/13/tomtom-dub1-navigator-works-in-dash-or-on-the-go/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/13/tomtom-dub1-navigator-works-in-dash-or-on-the-go/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
They're far from common, but we've definitely seen modular GPS concepts before. If this leaked FCC documentation is any gauge of reality, however, TomTom will be making those wild, wild dreams into something entirely more tangible. The DUB1 is an up and coming navigator which is designed to operate in a snap-in portal located in your nearest dashboard or in the palm of your nearest hand. It's likely that said portal will be a double-DIN aftermarket accessory, but we suppose TomTom could nail down contracts with automakers to provide it from the factory. There's little left to do but wait and see, but given just how nuts Garmin went at CES 2008, don't be shocked to see this as one of the many coming from its main rival in just under a month.

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]]> DUB1FCCGPSin-dashnavnavinavigatorPNDTomTom Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:10:00 -0500 21|1400155 <![CDATA[Nextar delivers Q4-01 / Q4-02 4.3-inch navigators]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/nextar-delivers-q4-01-q4-02-4-3-inch-navigators/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/nextar-delivers-q4-01-q4-02-4-3-inch-navigators/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/nextar-delivers-q4-01-q4-02-4-3-inch-navigators/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We get the idea that the Q4-01 and Q4-02 are simply non-MSN Direct versions of the Q4-MD we've already seen, but we'll humor you anyway. The newest duo in the Q4 lineup includes a 4.3-inch touchscreen, voice-guided directions, NAVTEQ maps, an SD card slot, multimedia player and a rechargeable Li-ion to boot. The Q4-01 stops at just 50 states, while the Q4-02 adds in maps of Canada and Puerto Rico and includes six million points of interest. Both of these should be available right now in a variety of off-the-wall retailers, with the former listed at $299 and the latter $399. Oh, but you should know the Q4-01 will go for $99.99 on Black Friday (read: this Friday) at Kohl's and Kmart. Time to knock elbows, people. The full release is after the break.

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