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| HTC's New GPS PDA Phone Features TomTom's NAVIGATOR 6  HTC and TomTom say they have signed a new European partnership. HTC's P3300 personal navigation device will be its first handset to include the latest TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 software. The P3300 is HTC's first navigation-focused PDA Phone with a built-in GPS. This setup is a suitable solution for customers who need their PDA and navigation integrated into one personal device. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional maps are easy to install and view using HTC's trackball and optimised 2.8-inch sharp colour screen.The HTC P3300 device will be available across Europe from October 2006 with preinstalled NAVIGATOR 6 software, featuring either a city map of choice or a complete set of maps for Western Europe. Key features of HTC P3300 iclude: * Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System * Standalone GPS functionality * GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 850, 900, 1800, 1900 * Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi * Direct Push Email * FM radio for the latest news and entertainment on the go * HTC RollRTM (Trackball and Track Wheel) for easy viewing and navigation Key features of TomTom NAVIGATOR 6: * Contact navigation: Navigate direct to contacts stored in your address book * Arrival time planning: Plan a route based on your desired arrival time * Speeding alert: Notifies the driver if they're speeding, even if they're not in navigation mode * Pre-installed Safety Camera database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed * Realistic visual instructions: Visuals replicate road signs, making them easier to follow * Pedestrian navigation view: 2D map which is fixed in one position to allow better orientation when navigating on foot. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |