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MyGuide seems to be revamping their product line these days. After M.i.motion3318, M.i.motion4328 and M.i.more4338, the two new additions to their entry level GPS navigation systems are the m.imove 3218 and m.imove 4228.

m.imove 3218 is the smaller of the two with a 3.5″ screen. m.imove 4228 boasts a 4.3″ screen and a stronger 1450mAh battery as opposed to 1050mAh.

The rest of the of features are identical. Both have text-to-speech function, come with 2.1 million points of interests, can show elevations in 3D, and have lane assistance. As far as hardware and OS nothing too exciting: 372Mhz CPU, 512 MB Flash Memory, 64 MB RAM, 30 channel GPS and Windows CE 5.0.

The navigation software is the latest MyGuide 8.0 and in addition to advanced 3D renderings it also can warn the user when above the posted speed limit. There’s also the SDVC: volume of voice instructions will increase/decrease depending on speed of car.

We’re not sure where you can pick one up though. MyGuide seems to be popular in Eastern Europe more than anywhere else.

MyGuide just recently announced three new GPS navigation systems with names that are as difficult to say as they are to spell. The three new models are M.i.motion3318, M.i.motion4328 and M.i.more4338.

The highlight of the new product line is M.i.more4338 which offers integrated WiFi so you can connect to the internet when you’re say at a coffee shop parking lot.

Other new feature is the integrated TMC module which is standard with the M.i.motion4328 and M.i.more4338. What they call new here is the TMC antenna that is embedded in the car charger. Other brands figured this out a while ago but we guess later is better than never.

Another new feature they’re advertising is the Outlook contact download which lets you synchronize your contacts with your GPS navigation device. We see no use in this but the story may be different for a real estate agent who clients are mostly businessmen.

While all three provide hands free bluetooth, and text-to-speech, M.i.motion 3318 lacks audio player and picture viewer.

Here are the specs for M.i.more4338:

• Navigate from door-to-door in your region in 24 languages with the new navigation software MyGuide 8.0
• Li-Ion 2200 mAH Battery (4 h navigation Lifetime)
• 400 MHz CPU
• 2 GB Flash Memory, 128 MB RAM
• Maximal 30 channel GPS
• Operating system: Windows® CE 5.0

M.i.motion3318 has a 3.5″ and is planned to launch mid May 2008. M.i.motion4328 has a 4.3″ screen and will be out by the end of May. M.i.more4338 also has a 4.3″ screen and that will be out as soon as mid June.

MyGuide announced a new GPS navigation system at CeBIT called Splash S. Its main attraction is its slim body and the fact that it can resist certain environmental factors such as shocks, hot, or cold. It will be shipped with MyGuide Outdoor navigation software that can be used without any streets nearby.

Thanks to the bluetooth functionality on board MyGuide Splash can pair up with your bluetooth enabled phone or even connect to the internet using your data servicve. The bluetooth can also be paired with an audio device to deliver voice to an helmet for example.

Main feature:

• Integrated GPS receiver chip from Centrality
• 3.5″ TFT LCD touch screen at 240×320 pixels resolution(QVGA)
• Centrality Atlas II processor at 300 MHz
• Integrated RDS/TMC traffic information receiver
• Hands free Bluetooth Kit
• 64 MB RAM
• 1 or 2 GB ROM
• SD/MMC port (supports up to 2 GB)
• 1000 mAh Li-Ion battery
• Thickness : 1.1 cm
• Windows CE.net 5.0
• Stereo Bluetooth Profile
• Bluetooth dial-up network
• MyGuide Navigator 7 software, a personalized version of iGO 8
• Music and video player, image viewer

No information on the price or the availability… via

Myguide recently announced a new model named 3300. This model comes with a 3.5″ screen and integrates a hands free bluetooth kit for driving safety. Like the other models of MyGuide, it uses a software navigation which is not any different than iGO. iGO is usually very rich in term of POI. MyGuide claims their model contains more than 2.6 million POIs.

The 3300 is delivered with a maps of 42 European countries of the East and West as well as the countries of Balkans. If you live in the U.S. you are going to have to wait for Ares Digital to make a move and bring some out here with maps of the 50 states.

Its main features:

• Receiver GPS Integrated SiRF III
• 3.5 inches TFT LCD touch screen with 65K colors at 240×320 resolution
• Intel Xscale Processor at 300 MHz
• 64 MB of RAM
• 2 GB ROM (to store maps)
• Windows CE.net 5.0
• Port SD/MMC up to 2 Go
• High speaker 1,5 W
• MiniUSB 1.1
• Battery: 1100mAh Lithium-Polymer with 2.5 hours capacity
• Dimensions : 13 x 7.6 x 3.0 cm
• Weight : 190 G
• MyGuide navigation software and TeleAtlas maps
• Compatible TMC live traffic reports
• MP3 and video player
• Image viewer

The price of MyGuide 3300 is expected to be 400€ in Europe and about $400 in U.S. when it arrives. Yeah, we know, doesn’t make much sense. We’ll keep you updated. via

We thought we had covered all MyGuide GPS navigation systems but it looks like we missed one. Today we have the V7 MyGuide 1000, which seems to be the North American version of V7 PMD 1400. The products look identical however the pre-loaded maps are different. The one on NewEgg has maps of 50 US States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Western Europe incl UK, Scandinavia, The MyGuide V7 sells for $250 which is a good price for a product that offers the most comman basic features such as 3.5″ touch screen, integrated battery and speaker, and an SD slot.

PCW of the UK released a review of MyGuide Silver Guide 5000, which recently hit the European markets, hoping to get some market share using its low price advantage. The article did not talk much about the its nicely built hardware but they were a little stuck on operating the software.

For example, tap ‘align screen’ and the instructions slip into German. Ask it to show you the closest petrol stations, and it presents the list by oil company, not nearest to your current position.

For that reason they gave the MyGuide SilverGuide 5000 a thumbs down which we think was a little to harsh. Hopefully people at MyGuide will release a software to take care of these software issues.

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Last week we had lots of posts about myguide. Well, here is another one. The 4300. Out of all their products, this one boasts the biggest screen: 4″. They managed to fit the 4″ wide screen on a small body which is just over 13 cm’s.

You can even watch videos with this PMP (personal media player)! The fast 400MHz processor and the built-in GPS receiver with its latest SiRFIII chipset allow for a smooth and fast navigation. To ensure accurate navigation, 4300 series is equipped with a crystal clear, loud voice guidance announcing detailed instructions for door-to-door directions.

Let’s look at the technical specifications:

• Operating System: Windows CE.Net 5.0 (Core)
• Application: MP3, PMP, Foto-Viewer
• CPU: 400 MHZ
• Memory: 32 MB Flash ROM/ 64MB SDRAM
• Screen: 4,3 ” with Touch Sreen
• Sound: Build-in loud speaker (2 x 0.5 W)
• Multilingual menue: D, EN, F, ES, IT, NL
• Battery (changeble yes/ no): 1350 mAh Lithium battery (yes)
• Communication: SiRF GPS III module built-in (20 channels)
• Input/ Output: USB 1.1, 3.5 mm ear jack slot
• Update: SDIO Card
• Dimensions: 132 mm (Length) x 73 mm (Width) x 19.5 mm (Height)
• Weight: about less than 220 g
• AC to DC Adapter: DC 5V/ 2A.AC 100~240V
• Working Time GPS activated: 6 hrs
• Working Time GPS deactivated: 4,5 hrs

The Pocket Star from MyGuide (partners with Typhoon) is somewhat different from the rest of the navigation systems in the market. How? It is just a lot smaller. It is only as big as a cell phone but has all the capabilities of a full sized, in-dash car navigation system. Like most other systems out there Pocket Star also features MP3 and MPEG4 capabilities. In addition you can record voice and view pictures. It comes with pre-installed map material on an SD Card which can be expanded up to 2GB. Conviniently it comes with a car holder (bracket) and a windshield mount. Just don’t forget, it is not a phone.

• CPU: Samsung ARM9 2440-300MHz Processor
• Display: 2.2” TFT LCD Resolution 320 * 240
• Antenna: TBD
• Battery: Un-swappable rechargeable Lithium battery cell, 1100 mAh 5 hrs / 7 hrs
• Power AC to DC Adapter: 100 / 240 VAC power adapter, output 5 VDC, 1 A
• Power Car Charger: Input 10 ~ 30 V, 1.3A Max, Output 5 V, 1A
• Dimensions: 49 mm x 98 mm x 22 mm
• OS: Microsoft Windows CE Net 4.2 Core version
• Languages Multilingual menu: D, UK, F, ES, IT, NL
• Mobilphone: No
• Application: MP3, Setting

No word on pricing yet. For more information you can visit their website.

MyGuide is finally bestowing its award winning navigational produce on the UK. The entry-level 3200 (pictured above) coupled with newly developed software, version 6.0, will mark the beginning of what we hope will be a steady trickle of quality gadgetry from the company currently based in Germany.

The 6.0 software offers super speedy multi-point route planning from the off. There’s no need for installation or online registration, you just stick in the MyGuide memory card and your MyGuide is ready to go.

Everything’s accessible through no more than a couple of taps on the touch screen, and detailed maps of the UK and Europe are stored on the 1GB memory card, eliminating the need for downloads.

If you’re not sure where something is or you just want a surprise destination, there are thousands of points of interest (POIs) to pick from. Set a random one with a single tap on the screen and you’ve got yourself your own personal magical mystery tour.

MyGuide has slaved over the last twelve months to try and develop version 6.0; maps come in a range of colours to look like traditional paper road maps, and 2D and 3D views with zoom and tilt make it easier to understand commands when approaching turns.

It will also automatically switch between day and night modes according to current times of sunrise and sunset. What a smarty.

If you fancy finding your way round with the MyGuide 6.0, give them a ring on 01909 517 104. The entry-level 3200 will set you back £250.

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This PND (autonomous GPS) is characterized by its reduced size : it integrates a screen of 2,2 inches of size, PDA and PNDs having usually a screen of 3,5 inches. Its screen will be even smaller than that of PDAphones traditional (Qtek S100, Mio A701…) measuring 2,8 inches, and that of the PND measuring Garmin i3 2,4 inches.

It will be available two colors : black and blanche/alu brushed, the latter will be in the tendency iPOD, the size of Pocket Star making think of a walkman MP3. Moreover, the German mark positions it like a product being used of walkman MP3 and GPS.

Its principal characteristics :

· Receiver GPS SiRF II integrated with antenna dépliable.
· Touch screen 2,2 inches TFT LCD 262 000 colors and of 240×320 resolution
· Storage internal of 1 Gb of ROM
· Windows CE.net 4.2
· Port SD/MMC (up to 2 Go)
· Mini USB 2.0
· Battery Lithium-Polymer of 1 000 mAh with an endurance from 5 to 7 a.m.
· Software of navigation MyGuide 6 (provided by iGO) with TeleAtlas cartography the first quarter 2006 and stored on the internal storage.
· Audio reader MP3
· Viewer of photographs and vidéos MPEG4

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