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Las Vegas, NV – booth #4612 – January 7, 2008 – Transplant GPS announces the launch of its third generation data logger, the RightWay Trine XL. Updated with the Sirf III chipset and five hundred percent more memory than previous EMTAC models, the new Rightway branded Trine XL continues the tradition of high quality GPS data loggers while adding ever increasing versatility.The RightWay Trine XL records information such as date, time, latitude, longitude, altitude and velocity with its built-in data logger. The data logging function can store up to 130,000 individual data points. Logging at one minute intervals, this translates into approximately three months of records; more than five times the storage capacity of the previous Trine. With this increased storage capacity, the Trine XL can be customized to log GPS data based on elapsed time, distance, and various speed settings to capture the location information you need. Using the included Log Manager software, the logged information can be easily transferred via USB or Bluetooth to your PC. Data can be exported directly to Google Earth and other industry standard formats. This provides the ability to view maps and satellite images worldwide, making it easy to view and overlay location information including position, speed, time, and heading. The Trine XL is ideal for anyone needing to track locations, whether it’s delivery logistics, geo-caching, hiking or geo-tagging photos.The Trine XL utilizes the SiRF Star III chip set for high performance and low power consumption. The rechargeable 1,100 mAh lithium battery ensures a minimum of 13 hours continuous use. Usable as either a USB or Bluetooth GPS for real time GPS navigation, the Trine XL provides the quality you want in a data logger with the versatility you need. Key Features:· Usable as either a USB or Bluetooth GPS· Stores 130,000 data points· Configurable data logging settings· Compatible with Google Earth· 13 hour battery lifeTechnical Information:§ SiRF Star III chip set§ 20 channel all-in-view tracking§ Built-in antenna§ V2.0, class 2 Bluetooth § 13 hour (avg) operation time§ 72 x 21 x 13.5 mm (including USB cap)At a suggested retail price of $129, the RightWay Trine XL includes:§ Trine XL Bluetooth GPS Data Logger§ AC & DC chargers§ Log Manager Software§ User Manual CDAbout Transplant GPSSince it’s origination in 2000, Transplant GPS has worked with industry leaders to provide innovative GPS products for today’s consumer. While originally known for the EMTAC brand add-on GPS components, Transplant GPS has recently expanded its product line under the brand name RightWay. Their full line of RightWay branded GPS products range from GPS components to software to all inclusive portable navigation devices. While continuing the tradition of excellence the EMTAC products were known for, Transplant GPS provides high quality GPS solutions and superior customer service through both its U.S. and China offices. For more information about Transplant GPS and RightWay products, visit TransplantGPS.com or RightWayGPS.com. |
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CES LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – Nav N Go, the leading GPS navigation solution provider, today
announces the launch of lifelike 3D navigation software, Nav N Go iGO 8, at 2008 International CES for North America. This will allow North American hardware manufacturers to embed the advanced 3D navigation software in their navigation devices.
The unique visualization engine of Nav N Go iGO 8 offers high-definition 3D navigation maps of
terrain, road elevation, landmarks and buildings. It shows almost 13 miles in a single view on personal navigation devices (PNDs), smart phones and game consoles. Packaged with the powerful and advanced graphical engine for 3D and 2D modes, Nav N Go iGO 8, does not need any specific hardware requirements for installation.
In Europe, Nav N Go iGO 8 is already available in the personal navigation devices Mio C620, Mio
C620T (with Traffic Message Channel) and an entry-level device Mio C230. Beginning March 2008, Sony will sell its gaming console PlayStation®Portable with Nav N Go iGO 8 software in Europe. In the second quarter of 2008, V7 by Ingram Micro will launch a customized version of Nav N Go iGO 8 with their V7 GPS line of Portable Navigation Devices for North America. The product is also used to power the navigation capabilities of the new HP’s iPAQ 314 and 316 Travel Companion for Europe and HP iPAQ 310 Travel Companion in North America.
“The demand for 3D navigation software initiated by Internet satellite imagery is soaring in the
international market. It is predicted that 90 to 95 percent European and 80 percent of North American devices will have some form of photo realism by 2012,” said Leon van de Pas, CEO of Nav N Go. “Therefore, most of our partners are gradually migrating to Nav N Go iGO 8 to expand their product offerings. Sensing the huge potential in the APAC region, we are venturing into many Asian countries like India and China with Nav N Go iGO 8 in the first quarter of 2008, as both the language support and map data are ready.” Nav N Go Presents its New Software Offerings to the Public
Providing integrated multimedia experience, Nav N Go iGO 8 comes with built-in music and video
player, preinstalled games, and travel guides. With an interface that is clear, intuitive and easy to use, the new Nav N Go iGO 8 has Normal mode for less experienced users and Expert mode for advanced ones. The software comes with text-to-speech capability that offers directions with real city, street and highway names. Also known for its precise and affordable digital maps, Nav N Go iGO 8 covers more than 70 countries globally with navigable maps. The new format also supports exonyms, or non-native place name designations, giving users the ability to easily locate desired destinations even if the name is spelled in a foreign language. The software even supports non-Latin characters such as Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese and Russian, and also comes pre-loaded with millions of advanced points of interest (POI).
Experience Nav N Go iGO 8, an advanced 3D navigation software, firsthand at Nav N Go’s booth 4809 located in the North Hall of the Convention Center at CES Las Vegas.
About Nav N Go
Nav N Go (www.navngo.com) is a dynamic, innovative software development company that offers the latest solutions for 3D satellite navigation, mobile applications and content/community services on a variety of platforms. Founded in 2004, Nav N Go launched its first product in Germany at CeBIT 2006. Since then, it has formed partnerships with more than 30 hardware manufacturers worldwide including Mio Technology Europe, Harman Kardon, LG Electronics, Audiovox, MyGuide, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Ingram Micro, Funai and over 20 additional A and B brands. The company provides reliable navigation solutions in more than 70 countries and in 39 different languages.
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Las Vegas, CES, January 7, 2008 — Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, will showcase its 3D (three dimensional) digital maps and content at the Consumer Electronics Show 2008 (CES). Demonstrating continued commitment to innovation in display enhancements worldwide, the company will make available the first Tele Atlas® 3D City Maps for North America for use in navigation systems and location-based applications in the second quarter of 2008. The first North American cities available will be Los Angeles, New York City and Toronto.
With 3D capabilities, screen images on in-car and portable navigation systems and local search applications on mobile devices more closely match what users actually see in their surroundings. Developers can leverage highly detailed Tele Atlas 3D City Maps, landmarks and elevation models to add recognizable building and landscape representations that enhance end users’ navigation experiences. The Tele Atlas 3D City Maps available in 2008 will feature complete, textured 3D city centers and unique 3D landmarks of notable structures such as United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the CN Tower in Toronto and the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.
“Digital maps are evolving from 2D to more realistic, content-rich maps, with 3D imagery and ever more useful content, such as points of interest (POIs), dynamic content and enhanced visual displays, that provide users a more tangible navigation experience,” said Bart Tuyteleers, senior product manager, Tele Atlas. “With the expansion of Tele Atlas 3D City Maps for North America and our additional advanced display technologies, we will further help our partners to differentiate their product offerings and provide more enhanced navigation experiences.”
Tele Atlas 3D innovations are available in partner devices, including:
§ HP iPAQ Travel Companion 310 in North America, which includes Tele Atlas® 3D Landmark;s
§ Mio C620, a newly launched device that features Tele Atlas® Digital Elevation Model and hundreds of Tele Atlas 3D Landmarks in Europe;
§ Pioneer AVIC-HD3BT in Europe, which was the first commercial navigation system to include Tele Atlas 3D Landmarks; and
§ The Sony PSP Go!Explore (scheduled for launch in 2008 in Europe), which will feature Tele Atlas 3D City Maps, as well as hundreds of 3D landmarks.
The North American 3D City Maps complement Tele Atlas’ existing global 3D offerings, which have been available since early 2006 and include:
§ 3D Landmarks: Launched in 2006, Tele Atlas currently markets more than 1,000 notable landmarks in 30 European cities, more than 450 in14 North American cities, and 200 in Asia. By the second quarter of 2008, Tele Atlas plans to make available more than 1,800 landmarks in Europe and more than 1,400 landmarks in North America.
§ 3D City Maps: The first Tele Atlas 3D City Maps were released in July 2007. Following the release of major European cities including Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Paris and Rome, Tele Atlas will expand this offering with additional cities in Europe as well as North America and Asia.
§ 3D Elevation Models: Designed to help deliver an unprecedented level of image quality, with displays able to show highly realistic landscapes with contours at scales up to 1:50,000, the Tele Atlas 3D Elevation Models help users better orient themselves with a visual experience that depicts geographic elevations. The 3D Elevation Models are currently available for Europe and North America, as well as for key countries in Asia Pacific.
Tele Atlas’ innovative visual content offerings will continue to expand in 2008. Continuing to work closely together with industry partners as well as expanding the Technology Center in Shanghai, Tele Atlas plans to produce additional enhancements designed to help make navigation systems clear and compelling to end users such as 3D landmarks, 3D City Maps and junction views. Notably, the Center, which launched in September 2007, recently delivered 200 3D landmarks for the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating the Company’s global commitment to providing content that enables its partners to enhance their products and applications.
About Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power some of the world’s most essential navigation and location-based services (LBS). The information is the foundation for a wide range of personal and in-car navigation systems and mobile and Internet map applications that help users find the people, places, products, and services they need, wherever they are. The company also works with business partners who trust its digital map data to deliver critical applications for emergency, business, fleet, and infrastructure services. Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele Atlas offers digital map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 and today has approximately 2,500 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 24 countries and uses a sophisticated network of professional drivers, mobile mapping vans, and more than 50,000 data resources to deliver highly accurate and up-to-date digital maps. Tele Atlas is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TA6) and on Euronext Amsterdam (TA). For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com.
Tele Atlas and the Tele Atlas logo are registered trademarks of Tele Atlas. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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