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Magellan's iPhone/iPod Touch Car Kit Next Month
Nick Mahar Nov 29, 2009
Apple, Applications, Design, Gadgets, Hardware, Internet, Mobile, News, Websites, iPhone 
Earlier this month Magellan announced they were trying to one-up TomTom by creating an iPhone and iPod Touch GPS car kit of their very own. No price or release date was set though. Thanks to Amazon's new product listings, we have a clue to when it will be shipped and for how much. This is on compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod Touch as well as the iPhone 3G & 3GS.
The car kit comes with a built-in speaker, charging capabilities, a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone, and it also works with any navigation or location-based app--not just Magellan's own $79.99 RoadMate program. The unfortunate part here is that Magellan has somehow managed to produce a cradle that's actually more expensive that the ludicrously overpriced TomTom variant, but those willing to part with $129.99 can place their order now and look for a December 11th ship date. I'm guessing it has it's own GPS in the cradle since the device works with iPod Touches which is really cool. No reports on how well it works but the device looks very sleek.
This also won Editor's Pick in Best GPS & Navigation for 2009 at Amazon.com. For more information click the link Amazon.com.
-NM
