Tech Shout!

MapmyIndia, a navigable map data provider in India has announced the launch of the MapmyIndia Navigator, a GPS-based in-car navigation device. This device aims to revolutionize the way people travel in India.

The MapmyIndia GPS device is a smart and sleek portable gadget that uses satellites to determine the user’s current location.

All the user has to do is enter in the destination that he desires to visit across India. The MapmyIndia GPS device then guides the user with visual map instructions supported by voice prompts.

The MapmyIndia GPS device can either be mounted on the windshield or dashboard while driving or it can be carried in hand while sitting in the backseat.

According to Rakesh Verma, MD, CE Info Systems, the promoters of MapmyIndia, “In countries like India, where roads either don’t 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.”

Listed below are the salient features of the MapmyIndia GPS Device:

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 favorite destinations (home, office etc.)

Create and save multi-stop trips, and off-road nature trails

Movies, music, games and photos on 3.5” color touch-screen

Lightweight and pocketable

The MapMyIndia Navigator is currently available in two hardware models- the Delphi Nav 200 and the AMAX 06GP5A, with of which have built-in GPS (SirfStar III), a 3.5-inch color touch screen and additional multimedia features to play movies, music, photos and games. Both these models run on a Samsung 400MHz processor.

The MapmyIndia Navigators use comprehensive and accurate maps of India that have been provides by CE Info Systems, a leading map data provider in India.

The MapmyIndia Navigator is immediately available with car accessory and consumer electronic dealers in New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. This GPS device is also available through Indiatimes and FutureBazaar besides MapmyIndia.com. The MapmyIndia Navigator is available for Rs.21,000 in Delhi and Rs.22,000 in other Indian states. Besides the preloaded maps that come on this device, travelers can also optionally purchase updates to the maps that will be made available twice a year.