At the DigitalLife technology tradeshow, Mio Technology, a leading worldwide supplier of personal GPS navigation devices, unveiled its newest portable navigation and entertainment device designed for those looking to maximize their travel experience. The Mio DigiWalker C720 combines the convenience of GPS technology with useful tools including a two-megapixel camera, real-time traffic updates, a 4.3-inch widescreen display, text-to-speech driving instructions and enhanced Bluetooth capabilities. Whether traveling across the country or simply driving through town, the C720t's integrated tools make it a perfect companion for a explorer's digital lifestyle.

The market demand for navigation devices and GPS soared. Although the main civilian consumption market of navigation devices is still vehicle navigation, the proportion of the personal leisure navigation devices is boosting up as well. Meanwhile, the integral vehicle navigation device has transferred to PND in vehicle navigation market since 2001, and this kind of portable device can be taken with, as well as used in the vehicle.

Harman Kardon presents Guide + Play GPS-300 and GPS-200 combination GPS navigation and multimedia devices - portable navigation with an integrated music player in a stylish design. Like their big brother, the GPS-500, the two new slim, elegant silver models are mobile navigators and music players all in one. They offer the ideal mobile solution for safely getting from point A to B while also providing high quality entertainment. Enjoy classical music in the park or rock tunes in the garage, and find the quickest route to the new cocktail bar in the center of town. The Guide + Play GPS-300 and GPS-200 make all of this possible. The Guide + Play GPS-300 and GPS-200 will be available in stores in September 2007.

Sony is taking in-car personal navigation to the next level by introducing its range of slim-line, wide-screen nav-u personal navigation devices - the NV-U93T, NV-U83, NV-U73T and NV-U53. The range includes two 4.8” wide-screen models with Bluetooth and two compact 4.3” wide-screen models to enable road warriors to pick the one best suited to their individual needs. NV-U93T and NV-U83: High-end, state-of-the-art personal navigation In order to accommodate the growing demand for hands-free calling, Sony’s award-winning, high-end personal navigation models for advanced users now include Bluetooth technology. Simply pair the NV-U93T and NV-U83 with your Bluetooth mobile phone and receive and make calls in the car without compromising security.

Speaking at the Canalys Navigation forum in Barcelona, Michael Halbherr shared insights about the current state of navigation and plans for updates and improvements for Nokia Maps. Launched in February of this year, the Nokia Maps mobile application and the Nokia Map Loader for PC's have each been downloaded over 1 million times. A key point highlighted by Halbherr, head of the location-based experience team in Nokia Multimedia was the evolution of Nokia Maps from the first version, announced in February, to the next phase, which is available for download.

TomTom, the world’s largest portable navigation solutions provider, has been included in the latest CoolBrands book for the second year in succession. CoolBrands has featured TomTom amongst some of the top brands in the UK, after the recent introduction of several new TomTom models, including the new TomTom GO family with unique features, such as Map Share and the ‘Help Me’ menu. CoolBrands identifies the very hottest brands, people and places in the UK and collates them into its cool bible, as well as featuring them on its Superbrands website. TomTom is included for the second time in this prestigious book and is the only satellite navigation provider listed.

TomTom, the world’s largest portable navigation solutions provider, revealed its new high-end flagship models, the TomTom GO 920 and TomTom GO 920T. The navigation devices come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe on the 4 GB of internal memory. The navigation range includes the new Enhanced Positioning Technology for a more continuous navigation experience and comes complete with voice prompted address entry. The Tom Tom GO 920 is compatible with an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to receive up-to-date traffic information. The Tom Tom GO 920T includes the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver in the box and a one year traffic subscription.

TomTom, the world’s largest portable navigation solutions provider, today announced the launch of the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION in North America. It combines even greater ease-of-use with quality navigation at a very affordable price. The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION, comes with TomTom’s unique Map Share technology and exclusive ‘HELP ME!’ features, all for $249.95. “The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION is the answer for drivers who want a portable navigation device that is easy to use, has the latest maps and technologies and is affordable,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, TomTom Inc. president. “With this introduction, we are offering customers a new entry-level navigation device of even higher quality.”

ProClip USA, announced the launch of three new device holders that are designed to securely hold the TomTom One 3rd Edition in cars, trucks and SUVs. These holders, designed and manufactured by Brodit AB in Sweden, are custom made for the PND and attach to vehicle specific ProClip dashboard mounts. Once this two part solution is attached to the vehicle dashboard, the solution provides for better and closer viewing of the PND’s maps. Holders are also available for the TomTom One XL and TomTom GO 520 and GO 720. “Securely and conveniently mounting handheld devices like the TomTom PNDs, without damaging a vehicle’s interior, is what we do best,” says Bjorn Spilling, president of ProClip USA.

Boost Mobile announced the launch of an exclusive mobile GPS navigation service called Boost Navigator powered by Telmap. The service provides Boost Mobile customers audible turn-by-turn walking and driving directions directly from their Boost Mobile phone. Customers will also have access to premium location-based features including places to “Hangout” such as movie theatres, clubs, malls, etc. or “Restaurants” by category to visit in their area, in addition to “My Favorites” where they can store frequented destinations.