Directus Navigation Partners with Nav N Go For GPS Rear-View Mirror

Directus Navigation Announces Touch Screen GPS Rear-View Mirror Featuring Software from Nav N Go and Tele Atlas

Linden, MI (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

Directus Navigation today introduced the new TD40TOUCH rear-view mirror with touch screen GPS navigation, wireless Bluetooth functionality, and backup camera capability.

Partnering with industry leaders Nav N Go and Tele Atlas, Directus Navigation is proud to deliver the TD40TOUCH with an exciting array of cutting-edge software features including: over 7 million POI’s (points of interest), amazing 3D terrain and landmark graphics, clear visual cues and precise voice instructions, in addition to Bluetooth hands-free phone capabilities with incoming caller ID on screen and automatic call answering.

“The TD40TOUCH GPS rear-view mirror is exactly what the market has been looking for,” said Frank Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer for Directus Navigation. “Consumers are more interested in a simple built-in GPS system that doesn’t involve suction cups and dangling wires.”

Commencing the collaboration with Nav N Go and Tele Atlas, Directus Navigation is delighted to announce that all customers of the TD40TOUCH can receive uninterrupted service with the ability to upgrade their GPS maps and POI’s through Nav N Go’s easy-to-use online map update portal, http://www.naviextras.com. In addition to updating or adding new maps, Naviextras.com allows customers to register their devices and receive automatic e-mail notification when an update is available.

“Nav N Go is excited to be launching its renowned 3D navigation on a rear-view mirror solution; a product we believe meets the growing need for road safety through instant visual access to navigation instructions,” added Jim Nardulli, Nav N Go’s Senior VP of Sales. “While Nav N Go’s software delivers up-to-date and reliable maps, multi-lingual voice guidance and fast route calculation, we believe Directus Navigation’s rear-view mirror provides the extra bit of safety that drivers are looking for by guaranteeing maximum attention on the road and mirrors.”

Rogers continued, “The partnership with Nav N Go is a seamless fit for Directus Navigation. It ensures that our customers get the quality of software and map content and support that only Nav N Go & Tele Atlas can provide.”

Tele Atlas VP of Consumer Markets Filip Neirynck stated, “We’re delighted to work with Directus Navigation and Nav N Go to offer powerful, fresh maps and location content for the TD40TOUCH, which delivers an innovative navigation experience to the market and to consumers.”

Other key features of the TD40TOUCH include:

• Samsung S3C244OA-400MHZ processor
• 64MB internal memory
• 2GB SD card for storing Maps, Pictures and e-books
• Built on Windows CE .NET 5.0
• Built-in GPS receiver with highly-sensitive (16 channels) dual antenna design
• 4.0” Touch screen LCD monitor (wide-screen)
• Integrated speaker
• Built-in Bluetooth functions:
• (2) Video inputs w/ reverse camera input

ABOUT DIRECTUS NAVIGATION
Directus Navigation, a division of TATMAR, LLC, is a partnership led by two separate groups: one with knowledge and experience in the 12-Volt Industry and the other with extensive experience in product development and manufacturing.

With a combined industry knowledge and experience of over 60 years across both continuums, Directus Navigation is dedicated to bringing quality products to market that are not only cutting edge consumer-driven products, but are also streamlined for easy installation.

Directus Navigation is headquartered in Linden, Michigan, with associate offices throughout the United States and South-East Asia. Directus Navigation employs a team of engineers, testers and developers throughout the United States and South-East Asia, providing for unrivaled support and continuous refining of product design and performance.

For more information on Directus Navigation, visit http://www.directusnav.com.

ABOUT NAV N GO
Nav N Go is a dynamic, innovative software development company that offers the latest solutions for 3D satellite navigation, mobile applications and content/community services on a variety of platforms. The company also develops its own mobile games and digital maps. Founded in 2004, Nav N Go launched its first product in Germany at CeBIT 2006. Since then, it has formed partnerships with more than 70 hardware manufacturers worldwide, including Clarion Europe GmbH, LG Electronics and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The company provides reliable navigation solutions in more than 70 countries and in 45 different languages.

To find out more about Nav N Go please visit http://www.navngo.com.

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