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Nav N Go Launches Advanced 3D Navigation Software Nav N Go iGO8 for North America at 2008 International CES
| Source: Nav N Go
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 7, 2008) - 2008 International CES -- Nav N Go, the leading GPS navigation
solution provider, today announces the launch of lifelike 3D navigation software, Nav N Go
iGO8, at 2008 International
CES for North America. This will allow North American hardware
manufacturers to embed the advanced 3D navigation software in their
navigation devices.
The unique visualization engine of Nav N Go
iGO8 offers high-definition 3D navigation maps of terrain, road
elevation, landmarks and buildings. It shows almost 13 miles in a single
view on personal navigation devices (PNDs), smart phones and game consoles.
Packaged with the powerful and advanced graphical engine for 3D and 2D
modes, Nav N Go iGO8 does not need any specific hardware requirements for
installation.
In Europe, Nav N Go
iGO8 is already available in the personal navigation devices Mio C620,
Mio C620T (with Traffic Message Channel) and an entry-level device Mio
C230. Beginning March 2008, Sony will sell its gaming console
PlayStation®Portable with Nav N Go iGO8 software in Europe. In the second
quarter of 2008, V7 by Ingram Micro will launch a customized version of Nav
N Go iGO8 with their V7 GPS line of Portable Navigation Devices for North
America. The product is also used to power the navigation capabilities of
the new HP's iPAQ 314 and 316 Travel Companion for Europe and HP iPAQ 310
Travel Companion in North America.
"The demand for 3D navigation software initiated by Internet satellite
imagery is soaring in the international market. It is predicted that 90 to
95 percent European and 80 percent of North American devices will have some
form of photo realism by 2012," said Leon van de
Pas, CEO of Nav N Go. "Therefore, most of our partners are gradually
migrating to Nav N Go iGO8 to expand their product offerings. Sensing the
huge potential in the APAC region, we are venturing into many Asian
countries like India and China with Nav N Go iGO8 in the first quarter of
2008, as both the language support and map data are ready."
Providing integrated multimedia experience, Nav N Go iGO8 comes with
built-in music and video player, preinstalled games, and travel guides.
With an interface that is clear, intuitive and easy to use, the new Nav N
Go iGO8 has Normal mode for less experienced users and Expert mode for
advanced ones. The software comes with text-to-speech capability that
offers directions with real city, street and highway names.
Also known for its precise and affordable digital maps, Nav N Go iGO8 covers more than 70
countries globally with navigable maps. The new format also supports
exonyms, or non-native place name designations, giving users the ability to
easily locate desired destinations even if the name is spelled in a foreign
language. The software even supports non-Latin characters such as Arabic,
Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese and Russian, and also comes pre-loaded
with millions of advanced points of interest (POI).
Experience Nav N Go iGO8, an advanced 3D navigation software, firsthand at
Nav N Go's booth 4809 located in the North Hall of the Convention Center at
CES Las Vegas.
About Nav N Go
Nav N Go (www.navngo.com) is a dynamic, innovative software development
company that offers the latest solutions for 3D satellite navigation,
mobile applications and content/community services on a variety of
platforms. Founded in 2004, Nav N Go launched its first product in Germany
at CeBIT 2006. Since then, it has formed partnerships with more than 30
hardware manufacturers worldwide including Mio Technology Europe, Harman
Kardon, LG Electronics, Audiovox, MyGuide, Sony Computer Entertainment
Europe, Ingram Micro, Funai and over 20 additional A and B brands. The
company provides reliable navigation solutions in more than 70 countries
and in 39 different languages.
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