Car Navigator systems

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5697

A new one is in the market
It is called GOGOPAL

http://www.gogopal.com.my/product_m38.htm

Product Brief
The Gogopal M38 PND is the latest GPS Navigator in the market and has the best maps around. It's also a nice Multimedia device that can play music, video and display digital photos from digital cameras.
Product Features
Software
Window CE 5.0 Core
PTV Navigation Software MP3, Photo Viewer, WMV Playback
Device Specification
Processor
Samsung S3C2440 400Mhz, 32-bit ARM Processor

Memory
32MB NAND Flash, 62MB SDRAM

OS
Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Core

Display
Anti-glare 3.5" QVGA TFT display, touch screen, automatic drightness control (320 X 240 65K Colour)

GPS
High sensitive SiRF GSC3 with flip patch antenna

Audio
Build-in loud speaker (1W), direct volume control keys

Battery
1350 mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
4 hours with GPS operating in power saving mode, 7 hours with MP3 playback only. Charging time 4 hours

Power
DC 12V 1A
AC Adaptor 5V 1A (Optional)

I/O Slot
SD Slot
USB 1.1 jack
External antenna jack
Stereo phone jack
Power jack
Navigation Features
Navigation Software Features

* Map Display in either 2D or 3D mode
* Day/Night display mode
* Accurate turn-by-turn voice guided instructions
* Quick and automatic re-rounting if a turn is missed
* Trips to specific destinationas and door to door navigation
* Auro and soft zooming
* Speed dependent volumn settings
* Real Time position tracking on map
* Intelligent and quick search for address and point of interest
* Easy recall of previous destinations
* Selectable Multipoint trip planner

Packing List
Package Contains

* Gogopal M38 Personal Navigation Device (PND)
* 512MB SD Card with preloaded navigation software and map data
* Gooseneck windscreen mount
* Device Holder
* Car Charger: DC 12V 1A
* AC Charger: 5V 1A (Optional)
* Mini USB Cable
* Device User's Manual
* Device Quick Start Guide
* Navigation User's Manual
* Navigation Quickstart Guide

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5697

the friends that i had introduced the unit
seemed to be happy with it.

i was one of the early adopters

The Inquisitor · Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 772

Very impressive, obmar.

How much of the world is in video format?

Which satellites are doing the tracking? I understand that Europe is starting to create their own GPS system and even China is looking at creating one.