Navman Unveils PiN Integrated GPS Pocket PC Navigation Device

GPS NEWS

The Personal Interactive Navigation (PiN) device integrates the power of advanced GPS navigation with the efficiency of Pocket PC organization, delivering the very latest in handheld convenience.

Foothill Ranch CA (SPX) Jul 07, 2004
Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced Tuesday the latest addition to its innovative line of GPS products for the consumer electronics market, the Navman PiN.

The Personal Interactive Navigation (PiN) device integrates the power of advanced GPS navigation with the efficiency of Pocket PC organization, delivering the very latest in handheld convenience.

A compact and stylish device, the PiN is a fully functional Pocket PC(TM) with a built-in GPS receiver. Plug in the pre-loaded configuration card with the latest version of Navman's award-winning navigation software, SmartST(TM) V2, and the PiN offers an industry-leading feature set.

Software capabilities include Microsoft Pocket Outlook integration for advanced address-to- contact routing, a time-saving zip code search tool, the ability to pre-select areas to avoid, a handy town-to-town routing function, complete route summary, enhanced zooming functionality and a striking 3D map display option that truly enhances the visual navigation experience.

Other features include address-to- address routing, selectable map views, automatic and manual zoom for map detail control, Back-on-Track rerouting when off-course, day and night screen modes and an extensive points-of-interest library.

The fully automated software provides voice guidance, in addition to visual driving instructions and, large display icons and easy-to-read maps provide an operator-friendly, touch-screen interface for added safety while driving.

"The success of our existing GPS companion products for PDAs, makes leveraging our expertise to create an all-in-one handheld navigation system a logical next step," said George Arnott, president of Navman USA.

"The PiN is perfect for anyone on the go that likes to stay organized and stay on course."

The PiN is equipped with a 3.5" color transflective LCD display and powered by an Intel PXA-255 300MHz processor with 64MB of internal RAM. Leveraging the power PiN OS, Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003, consumers can access personal information and contact data, manage email, compose documents and surf the web.

The device also delivers full multimedia capabilities, supporting MP3 playback, fully motion video, picture viewing and voice recording. Programs and maps can be downloaded to the PiN using Microsoft ActiveSync, through a USB 1.1 connection.

The complete PiN solution includes detailed street-level mapping for the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada, as well as a vehicle power adapter and mounting bracket. Also included is the USB sync cable and power pack for the office desktop environment.

GPS NEWS

Comet Tracker Keeps The Mobile Workforce In Tune

Kirkland WA (SPX) Jul 05, 2004
Building on an expanding line of mobile phone applications designed to improve customer productivity and efficiency, Nextel Partners, Inc. now offers a new mobile workforce management solution from ActSoft. The ActSoft Comet Tracker application allows supervisors to track remote employee work time, tasks and locations through GPS- and Java-enabled Nextel phones.

Thanks for being here; We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain. With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords. Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year. If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor $5 Billed Once credit card or paypal		SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter $5 Billed Monthly paypal only

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.