S200 Regional, S200 Europe & S300T add Bluetooth, TMC and European maps to innovative Spirit navigation software
London, 13 January 2009: GPS pioneer Navman announces the launch of three new Sat-Nav devices – the S200 Regional, S200 Europe and S300T. The new models complement the entry-level S100, launched in November 2008, and add Bluetooth connectivity, integrated Traffic (TMC), European maps and an FM transmitter to Navman’s innovative Spirit software platform with Glide Touch control system. At 13.5mm the Spirit series is ultra-slim and lightweight in design with a sleek 4.3" super flat widescreen. All models in the range include Navman’s unique Live Local Search facility for instant access to up-to-date details of local shops, restaurants, museums and other facilities.
Navman’s new “Spirit” software, jointly developed by the R&D team at Navman owner, Mio Technology, and global innovation and design consultancy IDEO, puts usability at the centre of all Navman Spirit devices. A simplified user interface focuses on three key areas - "go" for regular navigation instructions like putting in an address; "find" to search for specific places, areas or businesses; and "explore" which enables users to search an area in greater detail, or pull up information about local services and amenities using Live Local Search. With Navman’s revolutionary Glide Touch user-interface, users simply tap and slide the touchscreen to open, dock, pan and scroll menus, similar to the latest MP3 players and smartphones.
Blending navigation with a local information directory, Navman’s Live Local Search facility enables users to explore and find local facilities while on the move. Powered by European search directory, Infobel, and accessed via a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone, Live Local Search provides direct access to an Internet database of local amenities such as nearby shops, businesses, hotels, museums and restaurants. Users can search via name or type of service, navigate directly to the location or make a hands free call to book a table or reserve a theatre ticket. With a pedestrian mode that includes 2D city maps, building outlines and walking instructions, the portability of the Spirit devices also mean the service is as much use out of the car.
New navigation features focus on safe and simple navigation. The addition of text to speech technology provides spoken next turn road names and numbers in addition to directions, while an FM transmitter enables directions to be played directly through a car radio and speakers. All three devices use Navman’s new ClearView maps and 3D Junction Views which strip out unimportant detail from maps and provide 3D overviews of major road junctions to help make sure drivers always make the right turning. Further, 3D representations of key landmarks in major cities help drivers better orientate themselves in urban areas. The S300T also offers free live traffic information and intelligent re-routing options via an integrated TMC receiver with lifetime subscription.
The S200 Regional, S200 European and S300T will be available in the UK from mid January 2009 with retail pricing starting at £179.99 for the S100 and running to £249.99 for the S300T.
The new Navman Spirit models:
Navman Spirit S300T - £249.99 RRP
o Free built-in live traffic alerts with lifetime subscription
o 4.3" Super flat widescreen
o Ultra slim, lightweight design (13.5mm)
o Revolutionary NavDesk "Spirit" software with gesture control
o Local search via NavDesk™ desktop & Bluetooth®
o NavPix photo navigation
o Enhanced NavDesk™ desktop
o Junction Views
o True pedestrian mode with 2D city maps
o MP3 player
o FM transmitter
o 3D landmarks
o Pre-loaded safety camera data - free 12 month trial*
o Text to Speech (spoken next-turn road names)
o Hands-free calling
o GPS fix 5 times faster with SiRFInstantFixII
o Latest full European map data
Spirit S200 Europe - £229.99 RRP
o As Spirit S300T but without live traffic updates (available as an upgrade)
Spirit S200 Regional – £179.99 RRP
o As Spirit S300T but without live traffic updates and UK and Ireland maps only (both available as upgrades)
Spirit S100 - £179.99 RRP
o 4.3" Super flat widescreen
o Ultra slim, lightweight design (13.5mm)
o Revolutionary NavDesk "Spirit" software with gesture control
o Local search via NavDesk™ desktop
o NavPix photo navigation
o Enhanced NavDesk™ desktop
o Junction Views
o 3D landmarks
o Pre-loaded safety camera data - free trial*
o GPS fix 5 times faster with SiRFInstantFixII
o Latest Regional map data
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*For a limited period of 12 months. Speed camera availability is variable from country to country depending on the local law. Consumers receive access to speed camera database for one year. Payable subscriptions for the latest updates are available from www.navman.com.
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About Navman
Navman, a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of global positioning system (GPS) products, has 20 years experience in GPS, and as such is now widely recognised as a pioneer of portable, in-car satellite navigation devices. Navman has become a leading vendor of personal navigation devices as a result of the brand becoming synonymous with reliability, innovation and simplicity.
Navman started out in New Zealand specialising in marine electronics, and today its award-winning GPS products are now available for cars, boats, commercial fleets and outdoor activities. Navman is part of Mio Technology Ltd., a global corporation with offices across Europe. Its products are sold and supported worldwide.