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Mio launches M-series and F-series satnavs
Mid-range and entry-level models 20 August 2009 16:36 GMT
Mio has decided to augment its Spirit flagship satnavs with a selection of mid-range and entry level models. They've called the M-series and F-series respectively.

The M-series consists of the 3.5-inch M300 and widescreen 4.3-inch M400. Both feature "fast"...
Mio's Navman Spirit TV range priced for UK
Freeview-enabled V505 and V735 on sale from July 22 June 2009 16:40 GMT
Mio's Navman-branded Freeview-equipped satnavs have been priced and dated for the UK.

Offering "easy-to-use, multi-channel entertainment" aimed for use during breaks in driving or when you've reached your destination, the company is at pains to point out, the...
VIDEO: Mio's new Navman range
Spirited satnavs 13 May 2009 11:47 GMT
Whether it's Mio or Navman to you, the company that makes satnavs under those brands has announced new units for the UK.

Following the news we brought you of the new models, here's Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles with video of the new devices.

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Navman Spirit TV: 7-inch Satnav with built-in Freeview
Watch while you drive 12 May 2009 20:48 GMT
Navman has announced that it will be launching a supersized satnav device later in the summer, that will include a Freeview tuner so you can watch TV when you aren't trying to find out where you are going.

Claiming to the be the world's first satnav with built-in...
PHOTOS: Navman Spirit 500
Hands on with the new satnav from Mio 12 May 2009 18:57 GMT
Mio, or Navman in the UK, has announced a range of new satnav devices that are due out in the UK in June, and Pocket-lint was on hand to grab a few shots.

The new Spirit 500 model will cost £179.99, feature a 4.7-inch touchscreen display and promise built-in...
Mio debuts Navman Spirit 300, Spirit 500 and Spirit Flat satnavs
New models with new features 12 May 2009 18:22 GMT
Mio, or Navman as it is known in the UK, has announced three new satnav ranges on Tuesday that it hopes will allow people to "Plan, Go and Do", when it comes to getting from A to B.

The top of the range model, the Navman Spirit Flat, will ape Apple's iconic...
Navman launches S200 Regional, S200 Europe and S300T
From £180 13 January 2009 9:34 GMT
Navman has announced the launch of three new satnav devices - the S200 Regional, S200 Europe and S300T.

The company says the new models complement the entry-level S100, launched last year, adding Bluetooth connectivity, integrated traffic, European maps and...
VIDEO: The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards
Film footage from the big event 25 November 2008 12:05 GMT
The Megawhat team were on hand at the recent Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards to capture the event on celluloid - watch the episode now to see all the action and to recap on those winning gadgets in time for your Christmas shop.
Best Car Gadget 2008 nominations
For the The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 13 October 2008 9:30 GMT
Here are the nominations for Best Car Gadget in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards:

Pure Highway
TomTom One
Navman S100
Parrot Minikit Slim in car
Power Extras USB car charger

The Pocket-lint awards are the longest running...
Navman adds new S100 to S-Series
With iPhone-esque touch interface 9 October 2008 9:00 GMT
Navman today unveiled their latest and greatest addition to the S-Series range of satnav devices, the S100.

The unit has been redesigned from the ground up, resulting in a super-skinny device you’ll want on the dash of your car. Measuring only 13.5mm thick,...
Navman offers free map upgrade for S-Series
Get updated for nought 24 September 2008 16:51 GMT
Following the recent launch of the 3D S-Series range of satnavs, Navman has announced it will be offering customers a free map upgrade during 2009 that the company says would normally cost up to £69.95.

The Navman map upgrade provides customers with listings...
Navman's 3D S-Series available in the UK
S30, S50 and S70 on sale now 4 July 2008 15:44 GMT
Previewed at CeBIT, Navman has announced the UK availability of its S30 3D and S50 3D and S70 3D GPS devices.

The first integrated products from the newly merged Navman and Mio organisation, the devices include 3D Landmarks of over one thousand buildings in...
CeBIT 2008: Navman S30 and S50 get upgraded
"3D" models to benefit from Mio tech 5 March 2008 10:46 GMT
Navman has announced upgrades to the lower-end S30 and S50 satnav models from their S-Series range.

The first integrated products from the newly merged Navman and Mio, the S30 3D and S50 3D now include Mio's 3D landmarks of over 1000 buildings in cities across...
CES 2008: Mio and Navman brand to merge
But the Navman name to continue in the UK 8 January 2008 3:03 GMT
Mio Technology Corporation announced at the CES 2008 show that it is merging the Navman and Mio brands. Both companies are now subsidiaries of MiTAC International Corporation.

"With the merger of the Mio and Navman brands, two complementary organizations have...
Navman updates NavDesk software
NavPix features are go 11 December 2007 12:29 GMT
Navman has completely redesigned their NavDesk software, which allows you to manage your Navman GPS system.

The new NavDesk application features additions including a location search through Flickr and Google Earth upload and, like Navman's latest S-Series...
Navman S-Series satnavs officially revealed
New range completely redesigned from inside out 13 September 2007 18:30 GMT
Navman has officially launched its new S-Series, following a "dramatic redesign" of the company's satellite navigation systems.

The new devices - the S30, S50, S70 and S90i - were revealed ahead of schedule when Amazon managed another of their now near-famous...
Navman "confirms rumours" of incoming S-Series satnavs
S30, S50, S70 and S90i acknowledged after Amazon leak 13 September 2007 9:43 GMT
Not that they could do a lot else, considering Amazon appears to have let the cat out of the bag about their new range, but Navman has issued a statement "confirming" the new S-Series satnav devices...

"GPS pioneer Navman has confirmed rumours that the company...
Navman's camera-equipped S-Series GPS devices coming soon
Stay tuned for photo capable GPS 13 September 2007 0:00 GMT
Navman are unleashing their S-Series satnav devices that - from the teaser pic - look like they will boast Navman's 2-megapixel camera later today.

The S90 showed up on Amazon yesterday - we assume this will form part of the range that will be officially revealed...
Navman S90i satnav revealed on Amazon
Unannounced GPS shows up online 12 September 2007 17:59 GMT
But what is this? A new swanky satnav device from Navman? Revealed on Amazon.co.uk is the 4.3-inch touch/widescreen Navman S90i, "one innovative portable navigation devices in the world (sic)" .

European maps are pre-installed on the £300 device and it boasts...
Comment: Will TomTom end the £1500 in-car satnav?
Will we finally see an end to £1500 satnav options on a new car's spec sheet? 12 September 2007 9:58 GMT
With the announcement that TomTom is to embed its satnav into the Toyota Yaris are we finally to see the end to £1500 satnav options on a new car's spec sheet? Or, is this the end of the GPS receiver market?

I mean why are they that price anyway? We know that...
Navman N40i replaces 1000 paper road maps
Satnav = more room in the boot 24 July 2007 18:02 GMT
In a blatant attempt for an extra pre-holidays mention (but we liked the photo) Navman is reminding us that if you used paper maps to get as much information as you can find on their Navman N40i sat nav, you'd need to fill your car with almost 997 road maps.
TomTom and Navman say "snap"
Both launch user-initiated map updating services 6 June 2007 10:36 GMT
TomTom and Navman have both introduced new ways to update their GPS device's maps.

TomTom's method is via a new user generated Map Share desktop/web service whereas Navman's iUpData is a little less home-brew as users report inaccuracies to a central office....
Mio parent company to buy Navman
Two brands to remain separate 27 February 2007 12:41 GMT
The corporation that owns Navman satnavs has announced that it is to sell the brand to Mitac, the company that produces the Mio range of devices.

Brunswick has already found a buyer for its marine satnavs, and is now looking to sell off the remaining fleet management...
Navman expands Freedom range based on the F20
Now get TMC traffic advice and Bluetooth calling 12 February 2007 16:53 GMT
Navman has announced pricing changes to its Freedom range of satnavs, with various bundles now offered.

The F20 is a no frills GPS device that includes dedicaed Parking and Petrol buttons to make driving stress-free, and that was initially available for £180,...
Navman uploads Christmas Shopping NavPix guide
Download the full album for a list of unusual shops 14 December 2006 17:30 GMT
Navman has put together a special collection of its NavPix images to help you with your Christmas shopping in London.

NavPix software allows you to upload images tagged with location information to your Navman satnav so that you can view the location you're...