Hand-held navigation tool shows maps and speaks up
Portable Nav300 combines hardware and software to aid navigation and communication. User can enter address by city, street or zip code to view maps and road signs on anti-glare display screen. Includes text-to-speech technology that announces street names, gives turn-by-turn directions and alerts driver if he or she is exceeding the posted speed limit. Bluetooth connectivity, coupled with integrated microphone, allows hands-free calling and allows users to access contacts from device’s touch screen. Also offers entertainment suite that includes a movie player, MP3 player, picture viewer, calculator and three games. Device measures just 2.3 by 3.2 by 1.1 ins.; weighs 7.4 ozs. Runs on rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Comes with mounts for windshield or dashboard, as well as an in-vehicle charging cable. Delphi Corp., Troy, Mich.