"Magellan pioneered the GPS navigation industry, and in today's socially-driven world, we recognize that consumers want and need a much more comprehensive navigation solution that surpasses what traditional GPS devices and smartphones can offer, " said Peggy Fong, President of MiTAC Digital Corporation.
ENGADGET: Magellan's smartGPS navigator has built-in Yelp reviews, syncs with your phone (video)
The Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition provides boaters with a custom selection of best-in-class Navionics marine navigation charts and data plus a rugged, waterproof handheld Magellan eXplorist 510 Outdoor GPS device featuring easy-to-use menus, a built-in camera and a 3-inch sunlight-readable color touchscreen.
Combining this camera with a Safety Series GPS navigator expands Magellan's focus on safety and security to the full time you are in your car.
ENGADGET: Wireless Back-Up Camera for the Magellan RoadMate checks your six
It's been a long while since Magellan comprehensively updated its RoadMate GPS mapping units, so the company's making up for lost time in style by introducing no less than seven new models in one shot.
The battery-powered devices, about the size of a videocassette, use Global Positioning System technology to report where a trailer is (Orbital Sciences also owns Magellan, the largest producer of GPS receivers).
Complementing all the core navigation features and on-board maps expected in a premium GPS device, the Magellan SmartGPS provides drivers with valuable, timely information that enables them to discover the places and services around them wherever they go and whenever they need information.
ENGADGET: Magellan's smartGPS navigator has built-in Yelp reviews, syncs with your phone (video)
For the first time on a single GPS device screen, Magellan SmartGPS consumers can simultaneously see maps, navigate, and see reviews, tips and offers from Yelp and Foursquare for nearby restaurants, stores and services, plus navigate to those locations without needing to use an additional device or application.
ENGADGET: Magellan's smartGPS navigator has built-in Yelp reviews, syncs with your phone (video)
As Magellan is wont to do, the new GPS range is dictated by screen size and what features you'll get for life: the 2200- and 5200-series units carry respective 4.3- and 5-inch screens, while the LM and T badges signify lifetime map updates and traffic alerts.
Now, if you really love GPS, you can spring for the Magellan 750M.
The new Magellan RoadMate App transforms an iPhone into a full-featured GPS navigator with turn-by-turn voice guidance and spoken street names.
ENGADGET: Magellan's iOS RoadMate GPS application gains free lifetime maps, Google local search
Last-minute holiday shoppers might jump at discounts on standalone GPS devices like the basic ones from Garmin and Magellan, but those gifts may not get much use, analysts suggest.
Now we've seen attempts to give Palm-based handhelds GPS capability before and none of them have come remotely close to the capability of a dedicated handheld GPS reader like those that companies like Garmin, Magellan and a few others make, which are typically geared toward outdoor enthusiasts.
The device has been a bright spot for Magellan, which usually ranks a distant third behind Garmin and TomTom among global GPS PND makers .
Magellan's let loose a slew of new additions to its Maestro line of GPS units, including three models in the widescreen 4200 series, and four in the lower-end 3200 series.
ENGADGET: Magellan rolls out 4200, 3200 series Maestro GPS units
With the addition of Magellan Premium Car Kit (sold separately), users can transform their iPod touch into an instant GPS navigator.
ENGADGET: Magellan's iOS RoadMate GPS application gains free lifetime maps, Google local search
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