SatNav Technologies has introduced a Personal Navigation Device (PND) in India at an unbelievably low price of Rs. 12,000/- only. With the company’s SatGuide map software and maps, the latest PND can direct users to their destination.
The PND Hardware has been developed by SatNav in affiliation with Mio Technology, a personal GPS devices-maker specializing in advanced personal navigation products. The software has been created by SatNav along with Destinator Technologies.
Important navigation functions with clear maps, turn-by-turn guidance and voice instructions have been integrated in the device. In addition, the pre-installed SatGuide software also comes with a demo on ‘how to use’ instructions.
The key features of SatNav’s slim, new PND are:
# 3.5-inch screen
# Built in Photo Viewer
# Highly sensitive GPS SiRF III receiver to work in all environmental conditions
# Clear voice instructions that tell you in advance when you need to make turns right in your car
# Easy to mount in your car with a suction cup on your windshield
# Comes with MP3 player
# Maps come in 2D/3D and day/night options
# WinCE 5.0 with 64MB Flash and 512MB RAM for better performance
# Can be installed on two wheelers also, another first in India!
# Convenience of choosing a single map option
# USB charging facility, with a car charger and a room charger
Specs of SatNav’s Personal Navigation Device are:
# CPU: Samsung 2443 – 400 MHz
# GPS Chipset: 20 channel SiRF
# Color Display: 3.5″ TFT with Touch Screen
# Battery life: 3.5 to 4 Hours
# Dimensions: 3.5″x3.3″x0.94″
# Weight: 144 Grams
# OS: WinCE .Net 5
# Navigation software: SatGuide Navigation software
SatNav Technologies’ PND is loaded with more maps and has more Points of Interests (POIs). And as mentioned before, it is priced at Rs. 12,000/- only, which makes the new device quite a steal.