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GTV-380 is the new GPS navigation system from GlobalSat with a DVB-T antenna so you can watch digitally broadcast channels (if any :).

It has a 4.3″ bright touch screen with 480×272 resolution is definitely big enough to watch TV on, and internal built-in speakers in addition to the earphone jack. The Li-Ion battery with 2200mAh capacity can last up to 5 hours but we’re not sure if that’s based on navigating or watching TV.

GTV-380 runs WinCE.NET 5.0 on a Samsung processor, uses SiRFStarIII GPS receiver, comes with 64MB RAM but has an SD/MMC slot for maps and memory expansion.

The device is also bluetooth capable for hands free calls, and has support for various multimedia files.

We don’t think this is available in North America yet but it were to come here with the right software and UI it would be good competitor to big brand names.

We came across one of the best looking bluetooth GPS receivers at CES 2008 yesterday. It is from GlobalSat and it is called BT-368.

BT-368 has a super slim design that would make your iPhone jealous but I’m sure they would work great together if you could pair up the two together.

This bluetooth GPS receiver can run for 10 hours under continuous operation thanks to its power saving technology. It uses the SiRF StarIII receiver chipset and of course bluetooth v2.0 interface. You’ll find three little LEDs on the front for bluetooth, GPS, and power stage.

It is WAAS/EGNOS supported and RoHS compliant says the spec sheet. No info on pricing just yet.

GlobalSat has a new GPS navigation system called the GV-366. From the specs we can see that it is going to be an entry level system featuring a 3.5″ touch screen. Nonetheless GV-366 uses better hardware for the things that matter more - such as the SiRF Star III GPS receiver, navigation software from Navigon and a 1400mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Navigon’s navigation software is able to render maps in 2D and 3D, give quick access important POI’s such as restaurants, gas stations, parking lots in few seconds, and provide voice guidance in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Flemish, Finnish, Polish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hungarian, Greek, Russian and Turkish.

We’re not sure which retailers will pick this up in North America or Europe but we’ll be sure to let you know when it is for sale. We bet it is going to be sub $200.

GlobalSat came up with a new design for a portable GPS navigation device and showcased it at CeBIT 2007 last week. Named GV-380; the new device features a 4.3″ touch screen which can be used to view DVB-T channels as well as navigation guidance.

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GlobalSat is adding a GPS wrist watch to their line of products. Named GH-615, the watch is equipped with a SiRF Star III GPS chipset, and an LCD screen. The display measures 24.9 x 39.88 mm and has 80 x 120 pixel resolution. To protect your investment from rainy days GH-615 is built with IPX7 waterproof standard. To keep you from getting lost, the watch can hold up to 60,000 waypoints in its memory.

The GH-615 can also double as a GPS receiver when connected to a laptop via a USB interface cable. Advanced models (GH-615M) provide heart rate monitoring and accurate electronic compass and barometric functions (GH-615P).

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GlobalSat brought a new, slim GPS navigation system to the CES 2007, however they haven’t even named the device yet.

It has a solid, thin body and a very simple design that has only two buttons on the front, an SD card slot on the left. Not sure when it’ll be available or how much it will cost.

We’ll update you as soon as we have more info.

GlobalSat just recently introduced the DG-100, a GPS data logger that works on two rechargeable AA batteries and uses an alredy built-in USB cable to transfer data to a PC. The DG-100 uses an integrated SiRF Star III GPS antenna and it can record time, date, speed, altitude and GPS location at preset intervals. To download your track log you need to install the Windows based application which also lets you export the recorded points into Google Earth and Google Maps. DG-100 can also be used as a regular GPS receiver that can be used with a laptop or a UMPC for instance.

Here are some of the other features:

Hardware

• Allows user to store up to 60000 points.
• Two NiMh batteries for more than 20 hours continuous operation.
• Power On/Off button for easy use.
• Three preset saving intervals (Time/Distance) can be selected by slide switch.
• Three LEDs to show the status of GPS, battery and memory.
• MMCX port for external GPS antenna.

Software

• Upload recorded data
• Change Recording Interval
• Configuration setting
• Delete recorded data
• Exporting and mapping your recorded data: 1. Exploring to KML (Interface with Google Earth), 2. Show recorded data on Google Maps, 3. Text format, 4. Excel file format, 5. NMEA183

We have no word on pricing or availability yet however you can pre-order DG-100.

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In another review pocketgpsworld examined the BT-359 from GlobalSat. Like most reviews from them this one is also very detailed.They take the extra step and open up the device to show you the circuitry as well. Long story short here are some highlights from the review:

• power connector is a mini USB connector
• 11 hours of continuous operation
• automatically power down after 10 minutes of inactivity

…The only issue I found (which is a common SiRFStarIII problem) was extended fix times when the GPS is switched on underground in a carpark. It obviously will not get a fix in the carpark, but on emerging into the open sometimes it can take 5 minutes or more to get a fix….

…With street pricing of less than £70 it represents good value for money and gives an excellent price/performance balance.

A nice short review from Kiwiland about the GlobalSat BT-328 in comparison with the more expensive BT-338. In the end they decide the results are satisfactory and give the BT-328 a thumbs up.

Pros

• Good tracking in most situations
• Good battery life
• Easy Bluetooth operation. Can connect to most Bluetooth devices
• Lower cost than, but almost as good as the BT338
• Small size

Cons

• Like all Bluetooth receivers, needs to be charged separately
• Not so good in urban canyon / tall building situations

Wondering where your kids are? GlobalSat comes to the rescue with their TR-101, a handy GPS with a GSM Module. Basically the TR-101 can send the exact position of your kids by SMS or by GPRS over the internet at any time, but it can also be used as a phone with the possibility to record up to 3 different telephone numbers.

Features:

• GPS personal locator.
• GSM/SMS communication.
• Omni-directional high sensitivity GPS antenna which can receive GPS signal from all direction.
• New technology and latest SiRF Star III chipset! Excellent for fixing the position even at a weak signal status.
• Remote command control via mobile phones and/or through online software.
• Receive phone calls to have two way communications.
• It can filter incoming calls for up to 10 phone numbers. Only these 10 numbers can call in to the TR-101’s and check its position.
• 3 quick dialing buttons for preset phone numbers.
• Works worldwide! Support 4-frequency GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
• SOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue/action.
• Independent SOS (emergency) button which will send GPS location information via SMS for up to 3 preset numbers (it can be 3 sets of different numbers than the 3 sets of quick dialing numbers).
• Device can be connecting to PC by using a USB cable for setup the arguments (package comes with mini USB cable when you purchase the device).
• Low battery notification before the battery dies out!

You could easily use free Google Earth mapping software or Google maps to check the location of TR-101 (instructions on how to check TR-101’s location with Google Earth will be included in TR-101’s user manual).

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