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New Delhi, November 5,
2007: MapmyIndia - Indias navigable map data provider
today announced the launch of MapmyIndia Navigator, a
Global Positioning System or GPS-based in-car navigation
device that promises to revolutionize the way we travel
in India. This smart and sleek portable gadget uses
satellites to determine your current location. Enter any
destination across India, and the navigator will guide
you, turn by turn, with visual map instructions
supported by voice prompts. It can either be mounted on
the windshield or dashboard while driving or carried in
hand while sitting in the backseat.
In
countries like India, where roads either dont have
names, or road signs are not clearly marked, following
directions based on road names or traditional methods
can be a frustrating experience. With GPS technology and
accurate MapmyIndia maps telling you exactly where to
take your next turn, unnamed roads or unclear road signs
are no longer an issue. The MapmyIndia Navigator will
guide you effortlessly to your destination. It is our
commitment to continually keep providing comprehensive
and high quality maps to drive this industry. says
Rakesh Verma, MD, CE Info Systems, the promoters of
MapmyIndia.
The MapmyIndia Navigator utilizes the
maps of India, provided by CE Info Systems, the leading
map data provider for India since 1994. These maps have
been created and continually updated by a strong team of
map data specialists and 200 surveyors, who have been
walking and driving millions of kilometers across India
for more than a decade now. They are equipped with
sophisticated GPS tools, digital cameras and latest
satellite imagery, allowing them to rapidly collect and
create highly accurate maps. MapmyIndia maps have been
validated by over 500 leading enterprise companies
besides thousands of daily visitors to
MapmyIndia.com.
Hardware
Models
MapmyIndia Navigator is currently
available in two hardware models, Delphi Nav 200 and
AMAX 06GP5A. Both the personal navigation devices have
built-in GPS (SirfStar III), 3.5 colour touch-screen,
Samsung 400 MHz processor and additional multimedia
features to play movies, music, photos, games etc.
Delphi is a world leader in car electronics, and A-MAX
is a world leader in design and manufacture of portable
digital products.
Availability and
price
The MapmyIndia Navigator is currently
available with car accessory and consumer electronics
dealers in New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. The device
is also available online through Indiatimes and
FutureBazaar, besides MapmyIndia.com. The MapmyIndia
Navigator is available for Rs 21,000 in Delhi and Rs
22,000 in other states. This is a one-time cost for the
entire navigation-ready product, pre-loaded with
complete all India maps and standard accessories such as
car and wall charger, windshield and dashboard mount,
manuals etc. There is no recurring usage charge to using
the product as the GPS signal is free. Travelers can
optionally purchase updates to the maps, which will be
made available twice a year.
Key Features:
Real-time, turn-by-turn map and voice guidance to your
destination
Keeps you informed where you are and
which direction you are headed
Distance and
estimated time to next turn and final destination
Quick search to find and navigate to urgent points of
interest along the way or near your destination
Instant auto re-routing in case you miss a turn, blocked
roads or if you choose to follow an alternate road
Detours to avoid specific roads
Address book to
store your favourite destinations (home, office
etc.)
Create and save multi-stop trips, and
off-road nature trails
Movies, music, games and
photos on 3.5 colour touch-screen
Lightweight and
pocketable
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