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By Yenie Darian, October 22, 2009 3:25 PM

New BlackBerry Bold 9700 with Built-in GPS

Source : http://www.crn.com

9:39 AM EDT Wed. Oct. 21, 2009

BlackBerry Bold 9700

Research In Motion (NSDQ:RIMM) introduced its new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone Wednesday as the successor to its high-end Bold 9000 model.

The 9700 features support for 3G HSDPA networks, a 624MHz processor, 256 MB of Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-FI, and a 3.2-megapixel camera, according to RIM. At least initially, it’s only available on AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

“The BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold with new, state-of-the-art features and a smaller, lighter and highly optimized design that looks, feels and performs great,” said Mike Lazaridis, RIM’s president and co-CEO, in a statement.

The Bold 9700, a high-end model aimed at business users, measures 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.56 inches and weighs 4.3 ounces. By comparison, the Bold 9000 measured 4.48 x 2.6 x 0.59 inches and weighed 4.8 ounces.

The new phone also features a 2.44-inch display and 480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi, according to RIM, which is looking to fend off Apple’s iPhone among business users.

The company did not release pricing on the Bold 9700, but it’s likely to cost more than the Bold 9000, which is selling through AT&T (NYSE:T) for $199 after $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract.

Last week, RIM unveiled a new version of its BlackBerry Storm smartphone, more aimed at the consumer market.

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By Yenie Darian, October 20, 2009 12:29 PM

Choose Portable GPS Receiver

By Yenie Darian

Today at the market, there are many models and brands of Portable GPS Receiver available. The new portable GPS receiver offered from US$ 100 to more than US$ 500 depend on the features. Usually, build-in GPS is too bulky, not efficient and more expensive than portable GPS receiver. The portable GPS receiver is very economical and useful for daily activity, driving or outdoor activity.

TomTom GO 730T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver

The basic type portable GPS receiver is around US$ 100. Usually, they offer basic features such as the United States map in details, a small color screen, voice guidance and power adapter. This basic type have enough features to assist you during driving, although you couldn’t get additional features such as voice recognition, FM traffic receiver, add custom points of interest (POI’s), JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, Multi-Destination Routing, trip calculator and so on.

Unfortunately, the portable GPS navigation system doesn’t have internal compass accelerometer or a device used to measure the car’s speed. So, it can’t navigate as accurately as a build-in GPS system. It is important to buy a portable GPS receiver that has a build-in accelerometer, if you use the GPS very frequently or live in an area where there are a lot of high rises and tunnels.

The portable GPS receiver usually compact and pocket sized. You can carry it anywhere you go and avoid stolen if you leave it in your car.

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