Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox N100 makes appearance
Jun 2, 2006 fujitsu, gps navigation, navigon
We’ve known that Fujitsu-Siemens have had plans to release a dedicated navigation device for a while now – the Pocket Loox N100. Finally details of the device have appeared on their website.
There will be two models. The N100 and the N110. They both come with:
- SiRFstar III GPS module
- Package including car holder, car charger, mini-SD card installed, NAVIGON Mobile Naviagtor¦6 and included country maps
- Exchangeable front covers
- User interface with one-click operation
- Windows CE 5.0 (the core that Windows Mobile 5.0 is built on) – thus permanent storage
- Multi-format audio player supporting MP3, WMA and AAC (no word as to whether this includes DRM music from iTunes)
The devices will also include retro games (including, it seems, Pac-Man…!), a world clock, alarm, calendar and caclulator. The whole package will just be c. 100g.
The full specifications are:
- Processor: Samsung MCP3 300 Mhz
- RAM: 64MB
- ROM: 128MB (N100); 2GB (N110)
- GPS: SiRFstar III
- Display: 2.8″ QVGA (320 x 240); 64k, touchscreen
- Navigation Software: NAVIGON Mobile Naviagtor 6 – with licence for ‘country’ map (BeNeLux, British Isles, France, Germany, Iberia, Italy, Nordics). European maps available too.
- Accessories: Car holder, car charger, AC adaptor, USB cable, mini-SD card – 1GB (N100 only). Optional – TMC module
- Language: Multilingual
- Expansion: Mini-SD slot
- Interfaces: Speaker, 3.5 mm 4-pin headphone socket, mini-USB 1.1 cable
- Battery: 1100 mAh (replaceable)
- Dimensions: 89 x 62 x 16 mm
- Weight: c. 100g
The N100 series is designed to be used in either landscape or portrait mode. It is claimed to be the lightest and smallest navigation system on the market.
There is, as yet, no sign of a release date.
You can access the datasheet here (pdf). More Fujitsu -Siemens related products.
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October 19th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
How do I get an updated map for my pocket Loox and what is the price.