SDXC flash memory cards
- Brand: SD Association
- Subject: Flash Memory
- Category: Memory Cards
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CES report
The next-generation SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card specification, announced today at the 2009 International CES, dramatically improves consumers' digital lifestyles by providing the portable storage and speed needed to store weeks of high-definition video, years of photo collections and months of music to mobile phones, cameras and camcorders, and other consumer electronic devices. The new SDXC specification provides up to 2 terabytes storage capacity and accelerates SD interface read/write speeds to 104 megabytes per second this year, with a road map to 300 megabytes per second. The new SDXC memory cards will enable camcorders to provide longer, professional level HD video recording with a small form factor.
TomTom car navigation receives Award
- Brand: TomTom
- Subject: Wireless
- Category: Navigation
Tom Tom, the world’s leading GPS navigation solutions provider announced that both CNET and LAPTOP Magazine recognized the TomTom GO 740 LIVE car navigation with the “Best of CES” award. The Tom Tom GO 740 LIVE is TomTom’s first connected portable navigation device in the US that provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery of helpful features including: real-time traffic information, TomTom Fuel Price Service, Local Search powered by Google, TomTom Weather, QuickGPSfix and TomTom Buddies. The TomTom GO 740 LIVE will be available in Q2 2009 at major retailers across the US for $499.95.
Garmin Nuvi 885T
- Brand: Garmin
- Subject: Wireless
- Category: Navigation
Garmin, the global leader in satellite GPS navigation, announced the Garmin Nuvi 885T, adding lane assist with junction view as well as dynamic content from MSN Direct to a portable and powerful voice-activated navigator. The Garmin Nuvi 885T was announced in conjunction with the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and will be on display at the Garmin navigation booth. This powerful new navigator gives clear guidance on a 4.3” color touchscreen display (480x272 pixels), and is preloaded with maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For faster satellite prediction, the Nuvi 885T has Garmin’s HotFix feature which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information.
Garmin Zumo 660
- Brand: Garmin
- Subject: Wireless
- Category: Navigation
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced the Garmin Zumo 660 GPS navigation, a new motorcycle device that integrates the slim and sleek design of the Garmin Nuvi with specific features made exclusively for motorcyclists. The Garmin Zumo 660 GPS was announced in conjunction with the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Garmin booth, South Hall 4, #35832). The Garmin Zumo 660 navigation GPS is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2009 at $799.99.
Garmin Approach G5
- Brand: Garmin
- Subject: Wireless
- Category: Navigation
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced its first touchscreen handheld designed exclusively for the golf course, the Garmin Approach G5. The latest breakthrough in Garmin’s expansive outdoor recreation and fitness line, the Garmin Approach G5 GPS was announced in conjunction with the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. “The Garmin Approach G5 handheld navigation device shows golfers the precise distance to the center of green or other key course features, which can eliminate the guesswork and make club selection easier - key factors in improving any golfer’s score,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales.
