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Bose Media System does GPS navigation

Mar 8, 2007 gps navigation 2 Comments

Bose just announced a new in-dash infotainment system that also includes a GPS navigation system. Nothing seems to extravagant for this media system but when Bose do stuff they seem to do it right.

It looks engineers at Bose spend some time fine tuning the user interface with the Media System:

Proximity Sensor
Reach for the far knob: The system senses your hand and the interface smoothly changes, displaying only the most relevant information and removing the rest.

uMusic system
uMusic Intelligent Playback System
As songs play from the system’s hard drive, you can press a single button to identify those that fit your mood. The uMusic® system continually learns and responds, playing music you want to hear.

Some of the other highlights is the capacity to hold 200 hours worth of music in its HDD based memory, iPod connection, and bluetooth support.

Here is the full list of the features:

• Customized 5.1-channel surround sound Bose audio system
• FM / AM broadcast radio
• XM satellite radio
• Multi-format disc player
• uMusic intelligent playback system
• 200 hours hard-drive capacity
• Navigation system
• Bluetooth device scanning and pairing
• iPod connectivity, with access via system display
• USB 2.0 input for portable media

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Infill G4 – Car PC from Korea with GPS navigation system

Jul 26, 2006 gps navigation 38 Comments

Well yet another G4! The Infill G4 is a complete PC that runs Windows XP Home on a C7 1.5GHz processor. It comes with 512MB of RAM and has a sharp 6.5 inch TCT touch screen. The device has a 40GB of hard disk hidden somewhere and even has a USB port in the dash. (actually it has two rear USB ports but good luck finding those). The Infill G4 comes with HD Audio Codecs and a DVD player so you can turn your car into a movie theater. Not to mention it can play the radio too. You can also use a stylus to operate the touchscreen which can also be used to stir your coffee.

The Infill G4 is designed to completely integrate into your car. It can be controlled using the controls on your steering wheel and it comes with dual screen support. You can control the all speakers in your vehicle with the onboard software which controls a 5.1 channel sound system.

Last but not least, Infill G4 has DMB capabilities (where supported) and has a rear view camera to use when you are backing up. It does come with a SiRF Star III GPS module, so it is also a GPS navigator.

The Infill G4 will cost you 1,870,000 south korean wons which is about $2000.

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d-media G7 navigation system with built-in cell phone

Jul 19, 2006 bluetooth, gps navigation Leave a comment

We recently talked about several other gadgets from d-media. One of them was, F2, a cell phone equipped with an integrated GPS chip, and the other was the G4, a fully featured navigation system. Now get ready for the G7.

The G7 is the most advanced navigation system they manufacture. It features a huge 7 inch TFT LCD screen (compare that to 4 inch screen of G4), and comes with a SiRF III chip set unlike some systems originating from Far East.

One of the distinct features of G7 is its UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) capabilities. UMTS is a new generation of mobile networks where data and speed capabilities are greatly improved. With UMTS enabled you can make calls and download data as you drive down the road. G7 also has a G-sensor to help you navigate when GPS signals are weak or interrupted such as tunnels.

G7 is bluetooth enabled and comes with an IR remote control and expansion slots for CF, MMC, and SD cards so you can play/view your multimedia files. If that’s not enough you can use the A/V in-out ports to put the nice 7-inch screen to work to watch some DVD’s or connect whatever other gadget you may have in your car.

You can choose between TMC, XM, or VICS modules; and with the installation of a special navigational software you can control the G7 via voice commands.

It weighs 750 grams and measures 197 x 121 x 27 mm. No word on pricing or availability.

F2 maybe the thinnest GPS phone with digital camera

Jul 17, 2006 gps navigation, phones Leave a comment

Now we’re not sure if d-media is really manufacturing these or if it’s their concept design but this sleek phone has some impressive features. In fact F2 could be the thinnest phone with an integrated GPS chip: The F2 measures 107 x 43 x 15mm. Here are some of its features:

• Lightweight, sleek designs.
• Crystal-clear VGA and TFT screens.
• The complete navigation solution mobile phone.
• Integrated GPS receiver based on SiRF Star III with 20 Channel tracking provides best positioning.
• Integrated Camera -Built-in 1.3 megapixel digital camera
• Personal Information Management- Phone Book, My vCard, Calendar, To Do List, Alarm, World Clock, and Security keep all your personal data on hand.
• Digital entertainment-MP3, MPEG4 Player, 3 Built-in Games.
• SD slot and mini-SD slot.

The battery will give you 3 hours of talk and 100 hours of stand-by time. No word on pricing or availability.

the other G4 from d-Media

Jul 13, 2006 bluetooth, gps navigation Leave a comment

This is not the Mac G4, but another G4 from Taiwan. The G4 from d-Media is a portable navigation system with a 4 inch screen, bluetooth, IR remote, eloctronic compass, voice recorder, TMC capability, media player for various formats, and more…

Just looking at the picture you can tell that it has an easy to use user-interface and the bluetooth – infrared remote is something you don’t get with other navigation systems.

The G4 also has an button display which functions as an easy to use touchpad. To improve GPS performance, d-Media has included many special features, such as the e-compass and G sensor. This allows drivers to receive guidance and stay on course in areas such as tunnels and bridges.

The added built-in Bluetooth functionality allows users to connect their cell phones to the G4 and use a Bluetooth earpiece to make and receive phone calls while driving.

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Sony PSP is really getting that GPS add-on

Mar 15, 2006 gps navigation, misc news, sony 1 Comment

Looks like those GPS add-on rumors were true. Now that Ken Kutaragi’s PlayStation business briefing has ended we can tell ya that a new GPS receiver (PSP-290) with game support will indeed drop this “autumn” with a new GPS-enabled Hot Shot Golf title loaded-up for first release. Sony also let fly a new USB-attached PSP-300 EyeToy camera add-on for September launch which will support a new video and VoIP chat service coming in October. Also of note is the announcement of a new digital distribution system (Hub?) allowing users to download “games and applications” directly to Memory Stick – an early use will be for downloading and playing PSone games (via new emulator) directly off your memory cards, although specifics around that service have yet to be announced. Rounding things out are the announcements that a future firmware release will bring Macromedia Flash compatibility and a new RSS Channel function to save and playback internet radio and video content. All this and the PSP base-unit price will be cut to $199 by the end of the month. Still no mention of that rumored PSP email client or integrated flash memory, but we’re not gonna get greedy.

via Engadget. check out living-PSP for more details.