Posts Tagged ‘CES 2012’

Magellan RoadMate 5190T GPS navigation system for commercial truckers

Jan 18, 2012 , , ,


Not too long ago we talked about the Magellan RoadMate RV9145. Now we have yet another GPS navigation system for truckers and other big vehicle drivers. This one is called Magellan RoadMate 5190T and is designed for commercial drivers.

Here are some of the features:

  • customized routing based on the vehicle height, weight, width, length and HAZMAT restrictions
  • multi-destination routing
  • free lifetime traffic
  • tracking log to record hours of service, mileage
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • loud built-in speakers
  • A/V inputs for back-up camera or others

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Garmin’s new high end GPS navigation systems: nuvi 3550LM and nuvi 3590LMT

Jan 10, 2012 , ,


Garmin announced a new series of high end GPS navigation systems yesterday which are on display at CES 2012. Called the nuvi 3500 series; the models include 3550LM, and 3590LMT which will be available starting this February.

Garmin Nuvi 3550LM

  • ultra thin design, 5″ glass display
  • Guidance 3.0 navigation engine
  • photoReal junction view

Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT has all of the above and:

  • subscription-free Digital 3D Traffic
  • compatible Garmin’s Android app for live services

Garmin Nuvi 3550LM has an MSRP of $370 whereas the Garmin nuvi 3590LMT which has Android connection for live services has an MSRP of $400. We say wait until June and pick them up for a lot cheaper :)

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