Garmin and AT&T have announced the launch of the new Garmin Nuvifone G60 navigation phone, which claims as the only 3G phone to fully integrate the world’s best selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web, offering users the same core great features and user experience as a high-end Garmin nuvi aimed to deliver the easy-to-use, advanced and intuitive navigation experience.

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If you’re looking for a GPS logger to record and save your track logs or waypoints for geo-tagging or tracing the route, and would like also the capability to link up with computer or portable device via Bluetooth to provide GPS receiver functionality, then look no further than i-gotU GT-200e Bluetooth GPS Travel & Sports Logger and GPS Receiver. i-gotU GT-200e is a small yet powerful device that track and logs way points to have a “breadcrumb trail” to mark the path that also can double up as GPS receiver for any device with Bluetooth.

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The leader in GPS navigator maker, TomTom has launched its OpenLR which will facilitate new business opportunities in various areas of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) such as traffic information services, map content exchange and Cooperative Systems where precise and compact dynamic location information is important. The OpenLR has been designed for traffic information systems and dynamic route guidance. The location data may refer to the static road sign information, weather, safety-critical information and etc.

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If you are looking for ruggedized handheld device that can be used to perform some mobile computing in harsh environment, GETAC recently announced handheld device with the name of PS236 may suit your need. Powered by Xscale based Marvell PXA310 processor clocking at 806MHz, the handheld device is compliant with MIL-STD 810G and IP67 suitable for various usage model in tough environments.

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Nowadays technology convergence is a new trend with more and more feature sets being integrated into conventional mobile phone. Among all those new features, GPS (Global Positioning System) is one of the most common one especially for mid to high end mobile devices due to its useful functionality and widely ecosystem support. Based on the latest research report from iSuppli, the trend of GPS capable mobile phone is on the way to replace the current available PNDs (Portable Navigation device) and will potential overtake them by year 2014.

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As the GPS (Global Positioning System) usage continues to increase, some of the manufacturers are trying to integrate as many features as possible in order to differentiate themselves from the rest. Garmin, the leading GPS technology manufacturer is not exclusive from this. Just recently, the manufacturer has announced its newest portable GPS system, named as nuvi 1690 with enhanced features, specifically designed for those that are looking more than just navigation feature while driving on the road.

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GPS (Global Positining System) is quite common in today’s consumer market and it has become one of the must-have companion while you are traveling on the road. Typically, it is designed with accuracy of longitude and latitude captured data and once the coordinates are cross-mapped with a detailed map database, it will be so useful that able to guide consumers to reach their destination without miss. Just recently, Vexia has just unveiled an additional model under its Econav family that hopes to drive eco-friendly initiative. Named as Econav 435, it is not only featured with basic GPS functionality, but is also enhanced with additional features that can estimate the most economical route based on some basic input data from drivers.

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Apple’s iPhone is one of the most famous mobile devices that have been getting much traction in consumer market. However, you may be surprised to hear that there is still no official iPhone unit being brought into China market yet. Good news now, China Unicom has finally confirmed its agreement with Apple to bring in the iPhone officially to the country with huge population and full of opportunity to boost the iPhone’s volume to the next level.

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