Rand McNally TND 500, 700: GPS for Truckers...

The needs of truckers are much different than regular folks who travel on the road. Truckers are going to need their specific routers and having access to a list of truck stops is necessary as well. Rand McNally’s TND 500 and 700 GPS units intend to address that and more. These two new models that are in the works come with features specifically designed for truckers. TND 700 comes with a 7 inch screen to give truckers more viewing flexibility on the road. Both these units are expected to come with truck specific routing to help truckers get to their destinations more conveniently. (more…)

Garmin zumo 220 To Make Its Debut...

Garmin is known for having some of the best auto GPS units on the market. The company may have lost some momentum by banking a lot on its Nuvifone instead of going after the iPhone market. But it still continues to introduce top notch GPS devices to the market. The auto market may be a bit crowded with all the solutions that are available on the market, but the bike GPS market is still open for the taking. Those who have tried Garmin Zumo GPS units in the past are familiar with the quality of these lines. Garmin Zumo is designed specifically for motorcyclists and makes life easier for them on the road.

Garmin zumo 220 is the latest attempt by Garmin to dominate the motorcycle market. It has a 3.5 inch screen which makes it the perfect size for motorcycles. It comes with bluetooth connectivity to make it easier for bikers to make calls on the road without being distracted. The device is rugged and weatherproof as well. So you won’t have to worry about liquid accidents and bad weather wherever you are.

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Rightway RW500JR Spotter GPS To Be Released...

Remember the NASCAR GPS that we talked about a few days ago? The one that lets you get directions from Dale Earnhardt Jr? It is finally coming to Amazon and major stores. It comes with a 4.3-inch high-resolution LCD with anti-glare technology, making it easy for you to read the screen. Like most modern GPS devices today, you get video player, music player, photo viewing, and e-book capabilities on your Rightway RW500JR Spotter GPS.

This is a decent GPS but is going to be especially attractive to NASCAR fans. It’s not everyday that you can get directions with Earl Jr’s voice. The price tag is set at $229 which is not too bad for a 4.3 inch GPS. It may not be the best GPS on the market, but it does come with some unique features. Check Rightway RW500JR Spotter GPS for more information.

New GPS Systems – April 2009...

April 2009 has been a busy year for GPS manufacturers. There have been a lot of new GPS devices released to the market. Here are the top new GPS devices released in April 2009:

Magellan RoadMate 1470: Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is an exciting new GPS that comes with a big screen and is portable too.

Navigon 4300T Max: Navigon 4300T Max 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Traffic gives you everything you need in a GPS. Text to speech, bluetooth, traffic updates, and …

Rightway RW500JR GPS: Rightway RW500JR Spotter 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Dale Earnhardt Jr. Edition) should be on the shopping list of any Nascar fan.

Magellan RoadMate 1440: Magellan RoadMate 1440 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is another new device by Magellan. Comes with a smaller screen.

Magellan RoadMate 1340: Magellan RoadMate 1340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is even a smaller GPS than the other two Magellan on this list.

NavStar 5000 GPS: NavStar 5000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator is another capable GPS that gives you bluetooth, traffic updates, and text to speech.

Motorola TN30 GPS: Motorola’s newest GPS, TN30 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator is affordable and capable.

Motorola TN20 GPS: Motorola TN20 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is the small brother of TN30.

There will be more GPS devices on the way in May. Summer time is a great time to buy a GPS, and you can expect GPS companies to release more products in the upcoming months.