Here's Sanyo's latest Gorilla NVA-GS1609FT (16GB SSD) and NVA-GS1409DT (8GB SSD), in-dash car navigation systems. Both feature a 7” QVGA touchscreen, Sanyo Eco Drive (the slower you will drive, happier the GPS will be), an improved GUI and 3D maps… And that’s pretty much it.

via akihabaranews.com

Pioneer is hoping to turn a nice profit on these four new GPS systems, so they can whether this tough economic time. They’ve announced four more in-vehicle GPS navigation systems. The AVIC-VH9900, AVIC-ZH9900, AVIC-H9900 and AVIC-T20. All will make their way to Japan in early June. The first three on the list are pretty typical of what’s already on the market with 7″ WVGA touchscreen displays. The AVIC-T20 on the other hand is different, sporting an 800 x 480 resolution 5.8″ touchscreen display and the ability to receiving real-time traffic info via built-in 3G/HSDPA.

via slipperybrick.com

The last time I took my family on vacation without a GPS, I was irritated before we got out of town. I tried to let my wife read the map, which was a bad idea. Perhaps schools should teach basic map reading to girls when they take them out of class that one day during health to learn about girly parts and pregnancy. The easy remedy to this is to use GPS, which can be a marriage saver.

via slipperybrick.com

Several years ago the Gorilla GPS line-up from Sanyo was everything but exciting, but recently Sanyo worked AMAZINGLY hard to change its old fashioned design by releasing a new and cool looking portable GPS full of nice features. Like the three latest Gorilla SSD portable GPS announced this morning in Tokyo, the NV-SD730DT (7”), NV-SB450DT and NV-SB530DT (5.2”) with LED backlight, 8GB SSD, VICS traffic information (not included on the NV-SB530DT), 1 Seg TV tuner, Eco Mode (to let you know when you're driving too fast).

via akihabaranews.com

Though traffic has always been billed as a premium, subscription-based feature on navigation systems, the latter half of 2008 went a long way in demolishing that reputation. Garmin and Navigon both announced affordable GPS systems with free lifetime traffic, and even the budget outfit Mio got in the game by offering a solid year of free traffic with its units. At $299, Garmin’s Nuvi 265WT is among the cheapest in its line of free-traffic-equipped navigation systems, below the entire 7-series, which has more features, yet above the ordinary Nuvi 265T

via reviews.digitaltrends.com

When you think “handheld or portable game system,” you probably get a mental image of some sleek technology with pleasing lines and a good balance. But in the DIY portable community, things aren’t so simple. Here, we’re talking about cobbling together bits of consoles that aren’t supposed to be portable and trying to make them fit into a pocket… or a bag… or at least the car, without the need to haul a television around. You know.

via reviews.digitaltrends.com

TeleNav is officially out with its latest GPS navigation system known as the Shotgun, and this model aims to offer more than what a standard GPS device would. In addition to the 4.3" LCD display, the Shotgun is able to hook up wirelessly via GSM to provide access to real-time traffic updates as well as Over-The-Air upgrades, including restaurant reviews, address sharing for easier and more efficient meet ups, the latest weather information.

via ubergizmo.com

Archos recently unveiled a special in-car holder for its Archos 605 WiFi portable media player line. This accessory is called the Archos GPS In-Car Holder and you’ll find it pricing around $130. The Archos GPS In-Car Holder has the actual GPS functionality built into it, using the 605 WiFi as an interface for viewing maps and navigation functions.

via slipperybrick.com

If you're a golfer and are actively looking for a method to lower your handicap, why not give the Sureshot GPS a...well, shot? It knows more than 12,000 courses in and out, giving you an edge no matter where you go golfing. Boasting GPS capability, it will then calculate the distance from tee to green while laying out all the possible hazards for you to see so that you can make the best choice the next time you step up.

via ubergizmo.com

Loaded and wide, nüvi 760 has it all — advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.

via reviews.digitaltrends.com

If you've ran smack into any flavor of foreign object while waiting impatiently for your navigator to "recalculate," you'll likely be salivating for Sanyo's latest duo. The NVA-MS1280DT and NVA-MS1180DT each feature a 4GB SSD drive (though the former adds a 4GB SD card and DVD support), a 7-inch QVGA display, 43-watt x 4 internal amplifier, MP3 / WMA / AAC playback, a 1-seg TV tuner, 3D maps, FM tuner and iPod support.

via engadget.com

Portable GPS devices are among the hottest selling CE gadgets: An amazing 12 million are expected to be gobbled up this year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Not too bad for a device that simply tells you where to go—and gets annoyed if you decide to take a different route! (We affectionately call our Garmin GPS “Naggie” since she gets a dismissive tone if we choose to blaze our own shortcuts.).

via reviews.digitaltrends.com

The V7 Nav740 is a GPS unit aimed at people who are interested in a GPS for their car but have shied away from them due to their generally high prices. At just $219 USD it’s certainly very affordable, and surprisingly it’s not a “cheapo” GPS unit at all. The Nav740 is very easy to use, has great features and only minor flaws.

via reviews.digitaltrends.com

If PNS thingies are not your cup of tea, here are three new in-car GPS from Pioneer, all from the HDD based Ctber NAVI car navigation system. Depending on your taste you can choose between the AVIC-VH900 or AVIC-, which feature a 7” VGA screen, a 30GB HDD, 5.1ch, TV, TV 1Seg, DVD, DVD-V, CD, and supports WMA, MP3, AAC, and DviX files.
We also have the AVIC-H9000 which doesn't include an LCD, but provides an external slot.

via akihabaranews.com

The Taiwanese company Haicom has released their HI-408BT 32 Channel Bluetooth GPS for PDA and PC. Now what's so special about this GPS? This device is pretty compact, 75x30x17mm at only 48g.... If you're interested, this GPS is widely available in Europe and the USA.

via akihabaranews.com