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AvMap Geosat 6 Drive Safe system now available
AvMap has just made the announcement that it will release the Geosat 6 Drive Safe satellite navigation system that was originally developed for the Peugeot 107 Sweet Years as a stand-alone navigator for the masses. Think about it – you don’t have to worry about not having to fork out a huge bunch of cash just to get a free car with this GPS navigation system (I suppose that depends on how one looks at the situation, of course). More on the AvMap Geosat 6 Drive Safe system right after the jump.
The Geosat 6 Drive Safe is a compact 133 x 83 x 21 mm navigator that offers users a dazzling array of features including a 4.8″ touch screen – the largest 16:9 widescreen on the market, Bluetooth for hands-free operation and even a built-in breathalyzer that helps drivers ascertain whether it is safe for them to drive or if they are above the alcohol limit. Other safety features include a text-to-speech function that announces street names and turns so users can keep their eyes on the road, a stop planner function that enables users to plan stops for lunch or refuelling in their journey, a trip computer feature that provides an overview of the journey, including average speed, top speed and stop time.
The Geosat 6 Drive Safe uses a LEA-5S GPS receiver module provided by u-blox, the leading Swiss GPS technology provider. The LEA-5S boasts a Time-To-First-Fix of less than one second, enabling drivers to instantly know which direction they need to take as soon as they switch on the navigator. Powered by the 50-channel u-blox 5 positioning engine, the LEA-5S brings high navigation accuracy and reliability in a compact, easy to integrate module.
No idea on how much this standalone unit will cost though.
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Weekend gadget gallery » Coolest Gadgets Says: August 16, 2008 at 3:51 am
[...] AvMap Geosat 6 Drive Safe system now available [...]
flammablepiss Says: August 19, 2008 at 12:54 pm
No offense but if you need all those features in order to drive, you probably don’t belong on the roads !
AVmap Breathalyzer Equipped GPS | GearCrave | The Mens Buying and Lifestyle Guide Says: August 20, 2008 at 7:01 am
[...] For years, law enforcement has tried to get drunk drivers off the street. Now, with the help of GPS navigation, their job might be a little easier. Even though breathalyzers are not the norm in GPS units, some companies are starting to incorporate them into their stand alone units. AVmap has released the Geosat 6 Drive Safe navigator, a 4.8-inch touchscreen GPS unit with built-in Bluetooth, text-to-speech capability and most importantly– the ability to help determine if you’re ready to drive. No word on a price just yet, and unfortunately it is looking like these will only be available in Europe… We sure could use it stateside. [thanks coolest-gadgets] [...]
AvMap Geosat 6 Drive Safe navigator is breathalyzer-equipped by Gadgetizer.com Says: August 15, 2008 at 10:29 am
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