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  • Wintec Introduces the Wintec G-Trender WSG-1000 Waterproof Sport Bluetooth GPS Data Logger with LCD, Barometer, Electronic Compass

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    buyGPSnow.com is introducing the Wintec G-Trender with 10% discount plus free shipping. Please entered these discount codes: G-Trender and WSG1000. Learn more here...
    Wintec G-Trender WSG-1000 integrates high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, also provides not only a large LCD showing various dynamical information but also the data logger supporting the off-line tracking. It is the best companion for sport and recreation.

    Applications
    • USB and Bluetooth interface provided for Navigation.
    • Combine with sport, provide more recreational fun in outdoor activities, like biking, hiking... etc.
    • Supports GeoTagging (click to learn more...), showing tracks on Google Earth / Google Maps, etc...
    • Provide analytic report (support TimeMchineX)

     


     

     

    Here are some of the main features of the Wintec G-Trender WSG-1000:

    • Electronic compass and Barometer built-in! -- no more inaccurate altitude reading by relying on altitude info from GPS data.
    • A destination (Mark) direct navigation (Make and save a location as your destination by TMX or G-Trender itself, and G-Trender will show you the direction to find the specified location.)
    • Supports instant position of the sun, sunrise/sunset and the monthly phase of the moon.
    • Fully ruggedized and waterproof (IPX5) design is perfect for extreme sports and outdoor use.
    • [Free] Firmware upgradeable via PC. So, your Wintec G-Trender is always updated with the latest features and improvements. (From time-to-time, Wintec releases updates to improve or fix application features).
    Posted Jul 07 2008, 10:21 PM by SalesTeam with no comments
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  • Mainnav Introduces the Mainnav MG-950d Sport Bluetooth GPS Data Logger

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    buyGPSnow.com is introducing the newest updated version 1.16 of Mainnav MG-950d with 10% discount plus free shipping. Please entered these discount codes: 950d and 950d10. Learn more here...

    Mainnav MG-950d goes well beyond a typical cycle computers, using GPS (SiRF StarIII) for extremely accurate speed, distance, elevation and timing data plus a data logger.

    The built-in data logger records the route / track you have gone thru and after you finished your trip, you may download your ride and show the whole trip on Google Maps (free).

    In addition, the included software may be used to geotag photos and display the exact location the photo was taken through Google Earth / Google Maps. Built-in GPS application software, could save as KMZ, CSV, GPX and NMEA. It is really convenient, economical alternative to using a laptop computer especially on long road.

    Example of information displayed by the large backlit LCD are:
    • altitude
    • current speed
    • maximum speed
    • average speed
    • moved distance
    • trip time and total mileage/kilometer.

     
    Posted Jul 07 2008, 10:08 PM by SalesTeam with no comments
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  • iNAV announces new version: iGuidance 2009

    It's taking a while, but iNAV is getting there. iGuidance 2009 Laptop & UMPC/Car PC version is currently going through stage 1 beta testing with official release ETA around 3rd or 4th week of July. New features worthy of the wait will include the following:
    New features (PC version only):
    1. New Navteq 2008 map
    2. Updated UI (buttons, icons, color)
    3. New graphic engine (smoother lines & better 3D performance)
    4. 3D realistic junction view (when available & provided by Navteq)
    5. Traffic pattern (incl ETA & ETD calculation based on historic traffic for accuracy improvement)
    6. Pedestrian mode
    7. On-screen help menu
    8. POI lookup by distance w/ 3 options: 5, 10, 25 miles
    9. Add'l safety features
    		Changes to the new iGuidance 2009
    • iGuidance PC and Pocket PC versions will now be sold as 2 separate products. So, there will be 3 packages:
      1. iGuidance for PC (also compatible with UMPC and Car PC) (Accepting pre-order soon...)
      2. iGuidance for Pocket PC (ETA: end of August 2008)
      3. iGuidance for PC and Pocket PC combo (ETA: end of August 2008)
    • Pocket PC Version will include a 2GB microSD w/miniSD & SD adapters



    New features for Pocket PC version: TBD. Please see attached sample screen shots. Add'l info and demo videos will be provided soon...

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    New: 3D fwy junction view.

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    		 New: eGML lines (anti-aliased lines) so no more "jagged edges" as w/ previous versions.

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    NOTE: Please note that Navteq only has about 3000 of these fwy junction views throughout N. America at this time. Therefore, customers will not see this view at each junction but only where available and provided by Navteq data.

    Posted Jul 05 2008, 05:10 PM by SalesTeam with 2 comment(s)
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