Local Holux distributor Justmobile has announced the availability of the first 32-channel GPS in South Africa. The Holux GPSmile 53CLife GPS is an affordable GPS and comes with HandyMAP navigation software for Windows CE platform.
According to Justmobile director Justin Steven, the Holux GPSmile 53CLife is the first model in South Africa sporting a 32-channel receiving chipset.
"This means one doesn`t lose a signal that often while driving or in built-up city centres. Establishing satellite reception is fast, and the same with reactivating reception after one has turned the unit off. When it comes to connectivity and signal strength, the 53CLife is one of the best."
The new Holux GPSmile 53CLife portable automobile navigation device comes with some neat features, including photo viewing, eBook, and MP3 player. It also comes with a stylus, which makes it easy to enter destination addresses. There is 32MB of NAND flash memory on board and 64MB SDRAM memory for operating system and embedded applications. More importantly, HandyMAP is the only GPS software that offers a free software upgrade option without having to pay for new hardware.
At the heart of the device is a Samsung S3C2440A processor running at 400MHz, with Windows CE .Net 5.0. The display is a spiffy 3.5-inch TFT-LCD capable of QVGA resolution at 16.7 million colours and it offers touch-screen interface as well.
The Holux GPSmile 53CLife provides users with easy-to-use, simple, and accurate automobile navigation. The modern technology, convenient operation, simple and highly accurate navigation of the GPSmile, provides users with a pleasant, trouble-free driving experience. Built-in MTK GPS solution, the newest-generation, high-performance receiving chipset, ensures uninterrupted reception and eliminates blind spots.
Specifications:
* Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Core Version
* CPU: Samsung S3C2440A, 400 MHz
* Battery life: 2 - 3 hrs. (1150 mAh)
* Built in MTK MT3318 Low power consumption GPS chipset
* Display: 3.5-inch TFT LCD with touch screen, 53.64(H)*71.52(V)mm, 320x240 pixels
* Touch screen: Resistive type touch screen
* Memory: Flash 32MB;SDRAM 64MB
* USB: USB 1.1 (mini USB Connector)
* Expansion: SD/MMC
* Build in rechargeable 1150 mAh battery
* MP3 and Photo View
* Built in speaker
Included in the box:
* Reference Guide: Easy to follow Quick Start guide
* Holux GPSmile 53CLife Unit
* Car holder
* Car charger DC plug cable
* Tool CD
* Mini USB cable
* 1GB SD memory card with HandyMAP G10 data pre-loaded
* Twelve month guarantee
The Holux GPSmile 53CLife is the only GPS with free map updates twice a year and is available from www.handymap.co.za for R2 500 (VAT inclusive). The cost to purchase 1GB HandyMAP G12 software card is R600 (VAT inclusive). For more information, visit www.justmobile.co.za or www.pdashop.co.za or call 0861 627 911 or e-mail info@pdashop.co.za.
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HandyMAP is a professional PC/Pocket PC Satellite Navigation software suite; it offers a substantial number of road networks and places/points of interest (POI). HandyMAP offers functions such as: search by road/POI/city etc. 3D GPS satellite navigation is part of the functionality and allows you to plan a route most suited to the circumstances you are faced with. Once your route is `mapped out` you will be directed turn-by-turn by intelligent voice command. Auto routing information allows you to track and select your own waypoints that may be shared between friends by importing and exporting the necessary files.
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