Re: Competition to Garmin/Navman/Tomtom dedicated units



dtong22@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> http://www.globalsat.com.tw/english/products_detail.php?main_id=20&p_id=121
>
> I can see why Garmin all of a sudden goes for the more sensitive SiRF
> Star III chipset now. This dedicated unit from Globalsat with the
> added flexibility as an mp3 and movies viewer will be a clear winner
> in dedicated units for those who would prefer out-of-box convenience.
>
> Still uncertain is the price, choice of software and the seemingly
> weak Samsung S3C2410 266Mhz processor.
>
> Looks formidable.
>
> Anyone looking for dedicated unit should wait if they do not want to
> go for the ppc format . Or they should look for the first wave of new
> European smartphone gps unit.
>
> A lot to happen in the next few months.
>
> Daniel

Already available in the UK, we have one in for review.

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