The simple invention was morphed by Japanese techs into the Pileus WiFi Camera Umbrella. The wireless internet connection enables taking pictures and uploading them to one’s own Flickr account, resulting in a rain-framed display of Flickr photo streams in any weather.

But here comes the most useful part: the built-in GPS system that uses Google Earth for worldwide tracking.

The gadget will be available soon through Sharp Edge, guaranteeing the customer to never sigh in bad weather again.

Additionally the 400MHz CPU and generous 4GB of internal flash ensures that you are able to do exactly what you want, without waiting forever for the GPS to catch up to what you are doing. Some of the improvements in the unit include adding a nice 5-hour battery that should help you get everywhere without losing power and a nice FM transmitter. For those who want to know about the traffic in the area a RDS-TMC traffic receiver is included as well and is expected to be a hugely popular feature.

The overall benefits of this particular model is the fast processor speed, huge collection of maps, use of Bluetooth as well as a nice Bluetooth remote that can work from all around the vehicle and the big bright 4.3 inch screen. With a pixel display of 480 x 272 this will fit all of your needs quite well and with the TomTom GO 920 being a highly anticipated unit you can expect them to be a bit on the high price and a little hard to find after the initial launch. However, with the features that it packs it is certainly worth the trouble to locate.

Magellan have three level of this model, first one with low performance, Maestro 4200 cost around £190 and it comes with UK and Ireland maps. Second one Maestro 4215 cost £230 and it comes with maps of all Europe, and over a million Points of Interest.

Top model is Maestro 4245 with live traffic updates and it’s maps covered all Europe. The 4245 model have bluetooth for hands-free calling and text-to-speech feature. The top model will cost around £300. This Maestro GPS devices from Magellan company will be available in October this year.

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This is also multimedia phone, it can play MP3 music files and videos. Also can watch your images on this smartphone. BlackBerry 8830 visually looks similar with older BlackBerry 8830, but 8830 have new features and quality chrome exterior. Both models using same center-mounted trackball and QWERTY keyboard with 35 keys.

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition have internal GPS receiver, 320×240 pixels LCD screen and and microSD card slot. It’s lithium ion battery can support 180 minutes of talk-time or 158 hours in stand by mode.

Processor with 312 MHz is more than enough to run in hand applications. Web browser work perfectly for pages build for mobile phones. The 8830 using same GPS receiver like it’s old brother, it is SiRFstarIII-LT. The map system have useful navigation assistance and you can pull addresses from the BlackBerry’s address book.
You can send SMS, EMS, MMS and even IM (windows live messenger). Can you ask for more ?

“Many customers want a larger display on their personal navigation device, and the nüvi 200W series delivers,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “The nüvi sets the industry standard for elegant design and a simplified user interface, and these newest units represent the pinnacle in widescreen entry-level PNDs.”

They have 4.3-inch color touchscreen display with 480×272 pixels. Display is readable in the sunlight and it’s quite bright. GPS antenna is internal, so it can fin in your car easily. If you go in wrong way or miss a turn, than nüvi recalculate the route again.

The nüvi navigators have a built-in picture viewer, world clock, unit converter and much more. You will like Travel Guide™ and SaversGuide®, they will cut your time on travel, and you will enjoy. Garmin Lock™ will lock navigator and protect it with 4 digit PIN.

The nüvi 200W and nüvi 250W will be available in July with prices of $499.99 and $549.99, respectively. Difference between 200W and 250W is in maps. The Garmin nüvi 200W have United States (lower 48), Hawaii and Puerto Rico mapd, and nüvi 250W have entire United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Puerto Rico maps.

They have 4″ LCD display with 480×272 pixels. Like other Navman models iCN720 and iCN750 have five buttons, and most controls are adjusted using icons on the screen. This devices using 2nd Generation SiRFStarIII chip sets. Software suffered lots of changes, and it is different from older models. The ‘List’ menu is replaced by button, to make a good hand of wide screen.

The difference between iCN720 and iCN750 is that lower version iCN720 has region maps only stored in 512MB CF card, whereas the iCN720 has maps with 18 countries stored on 4GB hard drive, so the difference is obviously. Both of them have SD/MMC slot if consumers need more storage space.

Navman iCN 720

NavMan iCN 750

You can get enhanced navigation instructions like in witch direction you should go or where to exit from highway, and all instructions are supported with motorway junctions and road numbers. This models count in miles and yards. They feature the latest GPS technology: the second generation SiRF Star III. The reception is improved in areas with high buildings or dense foliage, and new GPS technology also offers lower power consumption therefore providing longer battery life.

The iCN7xx series have optional RF remote control, witch you can attach to your steering wheel, and operate unit easily and safely. With RF remote control there is no more need to point the remote control directly at the iCN.

Intelligent safety camera data
The iCN7xx series offers up-to-date safety camera warnings through a database which users can download on Navman web site. When approaching a speed camera, you will get sound warning. This can be very useful if you are a fast driver.

Picture, Touch, Go
With this GPS system you also can take pictures. “Images are an obvious and unmistakable way to identify a destination, says Prash Vadgama, president of Navman s Consumer Navigation Group. If you want to go to see the Eiffel Tower, just click on the image of the Tower and GPS will guide you there. This technology is called NavPix™. You can take picture of your favorite restaurants, or some places you’ve stumbled upon by chance and want to return to.

Additional Features

• Featuring two dedicated hardware buttons with clear icons, the iCN720 and iCN750 are the only navigation systems that allow you to find nearby fuel stations and parking areas at the touch of a button.
• In the United Kingdom, the full postcode search lets you find your destination quickly and easily.
• An optional RF remote control can be attached to your steering wheel, enabling you to operate the unit easily and safely. With RF technology, the remote is easier to use as there is no need to point the remote control directly at the iCN.
• The iCN720 features maps of the UK and Ireland while the iCN750 has detailed maps of 17 Western European countries pre-installed on its built-in hard drive.
• New, easy release car suction mount makes it simple and easy to install and remove for secure and quick storage.

You can buy the iCN720 is for £399 and the iCN750 for £549 inc.

Link for buyers from Europe & Azia
Buy Navman iCN 720 at Amazon.co.uk

Buy Navman iCN 750 at Amazon.co.uk

Links for buyers from America
Buy Navman iCN 750 at Amazon.com