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Route 66 navigation software now works with Windows Mobile

Jul 13, 2006 gps navigation, reviews, software

Route 66 is a Dutch (not American) company that writes navigation software which works on mobile devices. Their latest, called the Mobile 7 is a new version for Windows Mobile smartphones, such as the MDA Compact II. Route 66 previously only concentrated on Symbian and Pocket PC devices.

The software-only pricing is £69 for one country/region and £105 all European maps. If you don’t have a Bluetooth receiver, the full kit version is £209 or £279 depending on your mapping choice.

Here are some features of the software:

• Navigate in the US and Canada from door to door on your Windows Mobile smartphone
• Smooth scrolling animated 3D map display made possible with intelligent GPS tracking
• Carry your navigation system with you and use it on foot, or in your car or truck
• Easy to use icon based touch screen interface
• Automatic and instantaneous route recalculation when a wrong turn is made
• Clear and timely voice instructions make navigation easy
• Thousands of points of interest with full contact information help you find a hotel or restaurant (and more), and make a reservation – all from the ROUTE 66 screens
• An intuitive address finder, using our proprietary search engine, quickly finds your destination with a minimum amount of typing
• Customize the on screen information, design and colors to suit your taste
• Maximum GPS signal strength is achieved using intelligent navigation in tunnels and urban areas
• The most up to date map data available is included (NAVTEQ Q1 2006)
• Avoid speeding tickets with the interactive speed warning system
• Full road and junction information is displayed on the screen
• Fully customize speeds on all road types to allow precise calculation of your arrival times

You can read a review of the software here.