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According to Infosync, who got their hands on a non-working prototype of the Nuvifone, the phone is very thin, nice and sleek. It Garmin features a stylish UI, based on press photos of course. The company says that they still have some ways to go, but they’re confident in a late 2008 launch. No carrier or retail plans have been finalized. According to the website we can expect a GPS experience that exceeds what we currently see on mobile phones. To be released August 2008.

This solid feeling i-mate 9502 smartphone is one of the most attractive phones out there. Unlike most phones it has a roomy keyboard for us with big fingers, what a relief. The 9502 messaging device comes with Windows Mobile 6, has a VGA display (640×480) and external keyboard/display capabilities.

The 9502 comes with great connectivity. It has HSDPA that works in three frequencies, quadband GSM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0. This Ultimate device also features HSUPA which makes it possible to upload files at high speeds over the cellular network.

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T-Mobile announced today that they are the first operator in the UK to launch TeleNav GPS Navigator, the GPS satnav system for mobile phones. The service is going to be immediately available on a variety of BlackBerry smartphones on T-Mobile. The service will include GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving directions, addresses and directions to businesses and community locations, and also cool full-color, 3D moving maps. To read more about this article see the link below.

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Sprint’s new LG Rumor phone looks a lot like an upgrade to the LG enV but with a more favorable screen and interface (nothing special though). The slide-out qwerty keys are easy to use but the phone cant keep up with a mediocre text speed. So i can see those teen texters getting frustrated. The pros of the phone are its solid build quality, colorful screen and GPS that was surprisingly good for such a small, inexpensive phone. The cons were the lack of some calling features like voice dialing, etc., slow keyboard typing speed, poor web browser, lack of 3g services and no advanced multimedia features. The good thing is it has a great speakerphone and good value, the Rumor is only $50 with a contract agreement.

video Link…Via InfoSync.com

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From a drivers piont of view, the Nokia 6110 Navigator is probably the most useful phone to have. This driving companion has smartphone features and combined with the GPS navigation is all you need. The 6110 has an excellent display and great picture quality. The UI is easy to use so you can focus on the road and not your phone (be wise when driving anyways).

The Phone doesn’t have many weaknesses besides having to purchase detailed maps if you want them. Oh yeah, I hear it has a short battery life so keep a charger in the car in case you need it. $350 Euro (roughly $510 USD)

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With the Nokia N95 you’ll never need to call for directions again. The latest addition to Nokia’s N series comes bundled with GPS. The built-in Nokia Maps cover 150 countries and are annotated with handy points of interest (dulcet voice–guided navigation is a subscription-only extra). Wait, i’m not done, there’s more, the phone is a dual slider. Let’s break it down so you know what that means. If you push the display up, a standard numeric keypad is revealed; move it down, and you’ll see media keys and the screen will automatically switch to landscape. This keeps the camera and music controls away from the dialing ones. Now isn’t that nice.

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