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Total this month: 6 posts
January, 2007
FM-transmitter for TomTom car mount PNDTomTomHardware3 replies

FM-transmitter for TomTom car mount

Jan 9TomTom presented an FM transmitter for the car mount of their GO x10 models at the International CES in Las Vegas.
New ONE chipset officially confirmed PNDTomTomHardware1 replies

New ONE chipset officially confirmed

Jan 9TT news from the CES fair, currently being held in Las Vegas, just keeps on coming: the ONE will receive a new GPS chipset and 1 GB RAM as standard.
Integration of PND into a car improved PNDTomTomHardware1 replies

Integration of PND into a car improved

Jan 9TomTom has developed the first portable navigational solution which can be integrated into the dashboard or headunit of a car.
Lots of new Garmin PND's in US PNDGarminCompany news3 replies

Lots of new Garmin PND's in US

Jan 8Garmin has announced a host of new PND's. Lots of these are equipped with an FM transmitter and support MSN Direct.
Navteq MapReporter for better maps PNDNAVTEQMaps15 replies

Navteq MapReporter for better maps

Jan 7Map supplier NAVTEQ now offer, just like their competitor Tele Atlas, an opportunity to report map errors directly to them via their website.
First 3D-PND premiered in Korea PNDSamsungHardware15 replies

First 3D-PND premiered in Korea

Jan 5Electronics giant Samsung releases a world's first to the PND market in Korea. The STT-D370, which shows 3D images whilst navigating.
Total this month: 10 posts
December, 2006
The new Nokia 330: sneak preview PNDNokiaFIRST LOOK7 replies

The new Nokia 330: sneak preview

Dec 27The Nokia 330 is out, and we already have a review sample here. We made a special yourNAV video to show our first impressions.
Scandinavia entirely charted by NAVTEQ PNDNAVTEQCompany news9 replies

Scandinavia entirely charted by NAVTEQ

Dec 22NAVTEQ has announced that it has finished mapping Scandinavia, having added full details for Norway and Sweden.
Makayama ships Mobile TV Center 1.0 PNDGeneralSoftware10 replies

Makayama ships Mobile TV Center 1.0

Dec 21The Dutch company Makayama has brought out a new product which enables users to play pre-recorded TV shows back on their PND’s.
TT finds 2nd supplier of GPS chipsets PNDTomTomCompany news1 replies

TT finds 2nd supplier of GPS chipsets

Dec 20Sources around TomTom are claiming that the company has chosen a new supplier of GPS chipsets besides SiRF: Global Locate.
Tele Atlas at work in Moscow, Russia. PNDTele AtlasCompany news2 replies

Tele Atlas at work in Moscow, Russia.

Dec 19By starting up Tele Atlas RUS in Moskow, Belgian-based map supplier Tele Atlas sets a solid foot on Russian soil.
Q3: PND market growth declines PNDGeneralMiscellaneous1 replies

Q3: PND market growth declines

Dec 18The growth of the navigational market continues in the third quarter, but overall growth has taken a slight downturn. TT's market share rose by only 6.5%
Less arguments in cars because of PND PNDGeneralMiscellaneous5 replies

Less arguments in cars because of PND

Dec 17Recent research performed by Mio has shown that less and less in-car arguments take place these days – all thanks to navigational systems.
JVC Introduces KV-PX70 in Europe PNDJVCHardware1 replies

JVC Introduces KV-PX70 in Europe

Dec 15JVC is also entering the European PND market. The company is introducing the KV-PX70 this month, an "all-in-one" PND with an attractive price tag.
TomTom map security hacked!!! PNDTomTomCompany news39 replies

TomTom map security hacked!!!

Dec 14First the security of TomTom's maps for PDA's was hacked, and now the same is a fact with the PND's maps.
Philips: no PND market entry after all PNDPhilipsCompany news1 replies

Philips: no PND market entry after all

Dec 5Philips won't be marketing any navigational devices after all. The Dutch company changed it's mind because 'the market is already too crowded'...
Total this month: 8 posts
November, 2006
Garmin opens first shop in US PNDGarminCompany news5 replies

Garmin opens first shop in US

Nov 30Garmin has the upcoming holiday season completely covered: they've just opened their first US shop, in the city of Chicago.
Finally: new maps for TomTom PNDTomTomSoftware105 replies

Finally: new maps for TomTom

Nov 28After months of waiting, TomTom is finally offering new maps to their customers. Also new is that these new maps are now downloadable.
TomTom responds to Garmin price cuts PNDTomTomCompany news5 replies

TomTom responds to Garmin price cuts

Nov 7TomTom and Garmin are not only battling in court. Both parties also put up a fierce fight when it comes to product prices.
Competition between map suppliers PNDTele AtlasCompany news5 replies

Competition between map suppliers

Nov 3In a similar fashion to the PND market, there is also heavy competition ongoing between the two major map suppliers: NAVTEQ and Tele Atlas.
Garmin beats TomTom in court PNDTomTomCompany news2 replies

Garmin beats TomTom in court

Nov 3Yesterday, the judge has ruled in favour of Garmin in the case that TomTom filed against their biggest competitor.
New Sony PNDs after all in 2006 PNDSonyHardware3 replies

New Sony PNDs after all in 2006

Nov 3Sony will release two new navigational devices in 2006 after all. The NV-U51 and NV-U71T will become available Mid-December.
TT & Vodafone offer travel-time info PNDTomTomCompany news11 replies

TT & Vodafone offer travel-time info

Nov 2A joint venture between TomTom and Vodafone will lead to a unique product in the second half of 2007: accurate door-to-door travel-time info.
Tele Atlas also makes record turnover PNDTele AtlasCompany news5 replies

Tele Atlas also makes record turnover

Nov 2Tele Atlas, supplier of map data for navigational systems, has announced a record third quarter turnover.
Total this month: 13 posts
October, 2006
Firmware version 6.52 for all TomTom PNDs PNDTomTomSoftware71 replies

Firmware version 6.52 for all TomTom PNDs

Oct 31Today TomTom has released version 6.52 of it’s firmware. This version is meant for all PNDs made by the Dutch company.
NAVTEQ annouces record turnover PNDNAVTEQCompany news1 replies

NAVTEQ annouces record turnover

Oct 30It's becoming a tradition: NAVTEQ just announced another record turnover when then presented their quarterly results.
Big campaign for new Garmin logo PNDGarminCompany news2 replies

Big campaign for new Garmin logo

Oct 27US company Garmin will soon start a big campaign to improve its name recognition. For this they have developed a brand new logo.
TomTom Q3 results: 1,180,000 PNDs! PNDTomTomCompany news8 replies

TomTom Q3 results: 1,180,000 PNDs!

Oct 26TomTom released their Quarter 3 sales figures this morning. The Dutch company sold no less than 1,180,000 devices between July and September.
Scoop: Nokia also enters PND market PNDNokiaHardware1 replies

Scoop: Nokia also enters PND market

Oct 26It's taken a while, but we've got confirmation now: Nokia will soon enter the navigational market with their new Nokia 330 unit!
Mio expands portfolio with C250 PNDMioHardware1 replies

Mio expands portfolio with C250

Oct 26Mio continues to push new navigational solutions onto the market. With the C250, they now introduce a device which is positioned above the Mio C210.
First Galileo receiver upcoming PNDGeneralHardware7 replies

First Galileo receiver upcoming

Oct 19The Swiss company u-blox is the first to release a receiver for the Galileo Positioning System. The future is getting closer…
Extraordinary: PND's with indicators PNDGeneralHardware3 replies

Extraordinary: PND's with indicators

Oct 19Now and then one bumps into something a bit different. Like the PNDs from the US company Dual. PNDs with a very special feature…
TomTom suing Garmin (again) PNDTomTomCompany news7 replies

TomTom suing Garmin (again)

Oct 17After Garmin filed a court case against TomTom earlier this year, the roles are now reversed. TomTom is now suing Garmin. For the second time.
Acer P600 available by end of November PNDAcerHardware3 replies

Acer P600 available by end of November

Oct 17Acer's new PND series, the P600; will ship by the end of November. Two versions are expected: the P610 and the P630.
Packard Bell updates Compasseo series PNDPackard BellHardware6 replies

Packard Bell updates Compasseo series

Oct 16Introduced only last August, and already PB's Compasseo series is being updated. The Compasseo 620 is the successor to the Compasseo 600.
InVion: a new brand, another 7 inch screen PNDinVionHardware1 replies

InVion: a new brand, another 7 inch screen

Oct 16Another new PND brand hits the market: inVion will soon introduce five new devices, all very sharply priced. One even with a 7 inch screen!
Garmin cuts prices again PNDGarminCompany news6 replies

Garmin cuts prices again

Oct 4Less than one month after the first price cuts, Garmin slashes some other prices. From October first, both the Nuvi 300 and the Nuvi 350 become cheaper
Total this month: 19 posts
September, 2006
Ultra-small TomTom PND upcoming? PNDTomTomHardware14 replies

Ultra-small TomTom PND upcoming?

Sep 28It looks like TomTom will 'soon' release an ultra-small PND device to the market. This new unit will feature a 2.8 inch screen.
Route 66 introduces Chicago PND series PNDRoute 66Hardware1 replies

Route 66 introduces Chicago PND series

Sep 28Routeplanner specialist Route 66 are also entering the PND market. The company will soon introduce the Chicago series. Two versions will be released.
Finally: TMC for the TomTom GO! PNDTomTomHardware48 replies

Finally: TMC for the TomTom GO!

Sep 26Since March TomTom has promised TMC for the 2006 GO 510, GO 710 and GO 910 models. Now it has finally become reality.
X-980T: new PND by ViaMichelin PNDViaMichelinHardware5 replies

X-980T: new PND by ViaMichelin

Sep 22ViaMichelin also chooses this September to announce a new product. This October they expect to start shipping the new X-980T.
Map material with truck info upcoming PNDGeneralMaps2 replies

Map material with truck info upcoming

Sep 22NAVTEQ has recently announced special map information for trucks. This info will soon be available for Germany and France.
VDO Dayton PN2050: extremely flat PND PNDVDO DaytonHardware1 replies

VDO Dayton PN2050: extremely flat PND

Sep 22By the end of the year, the PN2050 will be released to the market. A new, compact PND by the Dutch company VDO Dayton.
TomTom: GO x10 mount trade-in action PNDTomTomHardware27 replies

TomTom: GO x10 mount trade-in action

Sep 21Anyone who experiences problems with his or her GO x10 mount may order a new one for free, starting now. TomTom has just released this news.
Firmware 6.51 for TomTom GO x10 PNDTomTomSoftware68 replies

Firmware 6.51 for TomTom GO x10

Sep 18TomTom has released a new firmware version for their GO x10 series today. Most important novelty: support for TMC.
Sony postpones introduction Nav-U's PNDSonyCompany news1 replies

Sony postpones introduction Nav-U's

Sep 15Is this becoming a tradition in PND-land? First there was Philips, and now Sony has also decided to postpone the introduction of their new PND's.
Four new PND's by Navman PNDNavmanHardware2 replies

Four new PND's by Navman

Sep 12Navman will soon add four new devices to their PND portfolio. The Navman F20, N20, N40i and N60i are scheduled for release this fall.
Tele Atlas: charting Eastern-Europe PNDGeneralMaps11 replies

Tele Atlas: charting Eastern-Europe

Sep 6Tele Atlas, the Belgian map-supplier, is currently very busy at catching up with NAVTEQ when it comes to charting Eastern-Europe.
Becker navigates with a Ferrari design PNDBeckerHardware2 replies

Becker navigates with a Ferrari design

Sep 6We all know that Germans have something with cars. For the second time this week, a German company announces a collaboration with a car brand.
Mio H610: especially for women PNDMioHardware5 replies

Mio H610: especially for women

Sep 6Mio already annouced the device last February, but now they position it in an unexpect market segment: the H610 is aimed towards women.
Spotted: Navigon Porsche PND PNDNavigonHardware2 replies

Spotted: Navigon Porsche PND

Sep 6You've got to love it of course, but it is special to say the least: the Navigon P9611 Porsche. Spotted at this year's IFA fair.
Philips postpones PND introduction PNDPhilipsCompany news1 replies

Philips postpones PND introduction

Sep 6The announced entry of Philips to the PND market will have to wait a bit more. The first Philips PND's won't be here before Q1 2007.
Tele Atlas Online feedback tool PNDGeneralMaps6 replies

Tele Atlas Online feedback tool

Sep 6Tele Atlas, the Belgian supplier of map data, wants users of navigational systems to play a bigger part in keeping the maps up-to-date.
Garmin lowers prices considerably PNDGarminCompany news4 replies

Garmin lowers prices considerably

Sep 5Garmin has lowered it's advised retail prices for it's PND's considerably since September 1st. Because of this, some PND's dropped up to € 200,- in price!
Garmin confirms upcoming Nuvi 660 PNDGarminHardware1 replies

Garmin confirms upcoming Nuvi 660

Sep 5Garmin has officially announced the Nuvi 660 series. This new high-end model immediately impresses because of it's 4,3 inch screen.
Sony Introduces new Nav-U's PNDSonyHardware5 replies

Sony Introduces new Nav-U's

Sep 5Sony has announed the release of two new PND's: the Nav-U80 and the Nav-U81T. Both units feature a 4,3 inch screen.
Total this month: 8 posts
August, 2006
ONE New Edition: now also in Europe PNDTomTomHardware22 replies

ONE New Edition: now also in Europe

Aug 30Announced 2 weeks ago in the US, but soon available in Europe also: the TomTom ONE New Edition. Two versions are expected, starting at € 299,-.
Market GPS systems doubled in one year PNDGeneralMiscellaneous2 replies

Market GPS systems doubled in one year

Aug 28The market for GPS systems is still growing exponentially. In the past year, the sales figures of said devices have even doubled.
Garmin prepares new Nuvi launch PNDGarminHardware10 replies

Garmin prepares new Nuvi launch

Aug 23Garmin itself withholds any comment, but we are pretty sure that they will release at least one new Nuvi model in the very near future.
Becker: 2 new Traffic Assists this year PNDBeckerHardware1 replies

Becker: 2 new Traffic Assists this year

Aug 21Becker will release two new Traffic-Assist units in their PND range: the Pro this September and the HighSpeed II later this year.
TomTom launches new ONE in US PNDTomTomHardware14 replies

TomTom launches new ONE in US

Aug 17Today TomTom has presented a new ONE in the United States. No info has been released yet concerning the European availability.
TT PLUS offerings and HOME updated PNDTomTomSoftware7 replies

TT PLUS offerings and HOME updated

Aug 17TomTom's Traffic and Safety cams are now offered in a European bundle at a lower cost. Home is also renewed: version 1.3 is ready for download.
Garmin ships new TMC antennas PNDGarminAccessories1 replies

Garmin ships new TMC antennas

Aug 16While TomTom still has to come up with their first TMC antenna, Garmin is already shipping a new and improved version.
Yet another firmware version 6 release PNDTomTomSoftware139 replies

Yet another firmware version 6 release

Aug 3TomTom firmware version 6.12 and 6.14 still showed some quirks ; so now here's version 6.15 which should solve everything.
Total this month: 8 posts
July, 2006
New attempt for TomTom firmware 6 PNDTomTomSoftware243 replies

New attempt for TomTom firmware 6

Jul 26After a failed attempt on July 3rd, today TomTom has made firmware 6 available to the public again. An improved version that should solve all problems.
Garmin zumo 550: motorcycle PND PNDGarminHardware10 replies

Garmin zumo 550: motorcycle PND

Jul 20Garmin has long tradition when it comes to special purpose PND's. Their newest is the zumo 550, a PND built specifically for motorcycle use
TomTom modifies GO x10 car mount PNDTomTomHardware39 replies

TomTom modifies GO x10 car mount

Jul 19Since the introduction of the GO x10 series, many problems have been reported with the car mount. TomTom is now shipping a modified version.
New Acer PND by mid-August : e310 PNDAcerHardware1 replies

New Acer PND by mid-August : e310

Jul 6IT manufacturer ACER will ship a brand new personal navigational solution by mid-August of this year: the Acer e310.
Microsoft possibly interested in TomTom PNDTomTomCompany news40 replies

Microsoft possibly interested in TomTom

Jul 5According to stock analists, software giant Microsoft is interested in taking over Dutch PND manufacturer TomTom.
Navman NavPix is starting to shape up PNDNavmanHardware1 replies

Navman NavPix is starting to shape up

Jul 4Navigating by means of photo's? Navman does it, and they have an online library for iCN 720 and iCN 750 users available.
TomTom: firmware update 6.12 offline PNDTomTomSoftware255 replies

TomTom: firmware update 6.12 offline

Jul 3After only a few hours online, TomTom has pulled firmware update 6.12 from their site. This after several complaints from users.
TomTom releases firmware 6 PNDTomTomSoftware129 replies

TomTom releases firmware 6

Jul 3TomTom has a new version of their navigational software available. Version 6.12 is suited for all TomTom PND's and is a free download.
Total this month: 7 posts
June, 2006
Buddy: navigational device for women PNDIntempo DigitalHardware18 replies

Buddy: navigational device for women

Jun 21Women might have a reputation for having a horrible sense of direction, yet most PND's are bought by men. Intempo wants to change that.
Philips announces PND market entry PNDPhilipsHardware2 replies

Philips announces PND market entry

Jun 20Philips has announced their entry into the Personal Navigation market. Their first product, the PNS 100, is planned for this September.
Mio Launches C210 PND in Europe PNDMioHardware3 replies

Mio Launches C210 PND in Europe

Jun 16Mio Technology has released their newest PND in Europe today. The C210 is an-entry level model, but it's certainly not in lack of features!
TomTom offers GO x10 series update PNDTomTomSoftware33 replies

TomTom offers GO x10 series update

Jun 15TomTom has released an intermediate update for the owners of a GO 510, 710 or 910. Version 6.11 can only be downloaded through TomTom HOME.
Novogo introduces new S-series PNDNovogoHardware1 replies

Novogo introduces new S-series

Jun 15PND manufacturer Novogo will soon introduce a new range of PND's: after the A, T and V series, now here's the S-series.
VDO Dayton: MS 2000 successor upcoming PNDVDO DaytonHardware1 replies

VDO Dayton: MS 2000 successor upcoming

Jun 5VDO Dayton will soon ship the successor to their MS 2000 PND: the MS 2010. And apart from the internal enhancements, also the price is striking: €249.
LOOX N100: First PND by Fujitsu-Siemens PNDFujitsu-SiemensHardware1 replies

LOOX N100: First PND by Fujitsu-Siemens

Jun 3Fujitsu-Siemens has expanded their successful LOOX-series with a dedicated navigational solution: the Pocket LOOX N100. They start with two versions.
Total this month: 9 posts
May, 2006
Makayama offers video on TomTom PNDTomTomSoftware17 replies

Makayama offers video on TomTom

May 31Today Makayama has introduced Media Studio for TomTom 1.0. This software allows for video to be played on TomTom PND's.
Welcome to YourNAV;  all about your PND! PNDGeneralMiscellaneous38 replies

Welcome to YourNAV; all about your PND!

May 31After months of preparation, designing, programming and editing, it's finally here: yourNAV.com - the road to your Personal Navigation Device - is now live!

Reviews:

Total this month: 2 reviews
January, 2007
Garmin zūmo:  Rider's Bigger Brother? PNDGarminHardware14 replies

Garmin zūmo: Rider's Bigger Brother?

Jan 3Almost one year after TomTom released it's RIDER, Garmin now releases it's zumo: a PND aimed at motorcyclists. But how do they compete?
Route 66 Chicago: Just a tad different PNDRoute 66Hardware1 replies

Route 66 Chicago: Just a tad different

Jan 2How strong is Route 66's PND market entry? You'll read all about it in our review of their top-of-the-range model, the Chicago 9000.
Total this month: 1 review
October, 2006
Nuvi 660: should TomTom be worried? PNDGarminHardware7 replies

Nüvi 660: should TomTom be worried?

Oct 4Garmin might be the number one in the United States, in Europe they 'only' reach second place. Will the nuvi 660 change all that ?
Total this month: 1 review
September, 2006
Mini user-review: TomTom GO 710 PNDTomTomHardware7 replies

Mini user-review: TomTom GO 710

Sep 13Our friends from www.TotalPDA.co.uk sent us their own view on the TomTom 710, and asked us if we wanted to post it. So here it is!
Total this month: 1 review
August, 2006
ONE New Edition: stylish renewal PNDTomTomHardware20 replies

ONE New Edition: stylish renewal

Aug 30One year after the shipping of the first ONE, TomTom's entry level model has been restyled. We took the ONE New Edition for a ride.
Total this month: 1 review
July, 2006
Mio C210: Tiny greatness PNDMioHardware1 replies

Mio C210: Tiny greatness

Jul 18The Mio C210 might feature modest dimensions, its specifications are not to be sneezed at. We did an in-depth test with Mio's smallest.
Total this month: 1 review
June, 2006
C510E: Mio takes a giant step ahead PNDMioHardware6 replies

C510E: Mio takes a giant step ahead

Jun 30At Mio's they haven't sat still lately. The company has released a lot of new PND's to the market. We took a closer look at the Mio C510E.



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