October 17, 2005

The TeleType WorldNav 3000 XL

TeleType has released their new car GPS navigation unit, a great looking gps receiver that offers in-car gps navigation, spoken word directions and an MP3 player to boot! TeleType has been around for a while with a line of GPS units including an award winning Bluetooth GPS receiver, and their well known GPS software business; they are now introducing a feature packed handheld device that has a decent set of features for a pretty affordable price.

"WorldNav 3000 XL is stylish, lightweight and easy to use, and we are excited to offer this device for a very reasonable price," said Marleen Winer, a spokesperson for TeleType."

The WorldNav 3000 XL is lightweight, and compact, weighing in at less than 8 ounces. They claim that it is user-friendly and simple to operate, making it easy for drivers to get from Point A to Point B. To operate the system, drivers simply touch the screen where a simple menu is presented similar to in-dash navigation systems. They also claim a proprietary compression system to allow the entire US basemap plus Points of Interest to be crammed onto 2GB of space - the entire US on one SD card; not bad!

Features & Specs:

* Pre-installed, street-level maps for the entire USA, including Puerto Rico. A Canadian bundle will also be offered.
* Visual and voice prompts to direct drivers directly to their final destination point
* Various settings that allow drivers to create the best possible routes
* MP3 Player that can be used with your own SD or MMC card for expanded storage
* Can be mounted to the windshield and easily moved from car to car
* 3D view with pan and zoom functions
* Points of interest, landmarks, gas stations, restaurants, etc.
* USB cable for connection to PC for data and music transfer
* High resolution touch screen (display 3.5" TFT LCD 320x240)
* USB cable for connection to PC for data and music transfer
* Windshield mount included
* Car Power Adapter (12~24V) included
* Internal 512 MB storage lets you store lots of maps without an SD card
* Secure Digital/MMC slot allows you to expand map coverage to 2 gigabytes - so you can have the entire US on your GPS device.

The WorldNav product will be launched initially in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Localization and distribution is being expanded worldwide.

The TeleType WorldNav 3000XL can be purchased directly through their website for $399.