Staff Techdrunk 
MapmyIndia has unleashed a new edition of its award-winning GPS navigation device, MapmyIndia Navigator. With more than 15 years of mapping experience, the new MapmyIndia Navigator 2.0 now offers a record coverage of street-level maps for 174 cities, extending its dominance as India’s premium GPS navigation product. This GPS gadget uses satellite services to determine current locations, so that userscan always know where they are at the moment, it also provides convenient search options for any destination across India, by address (city, town, village, locality, sub-locality, street), and by point of interest, either category or name. Users can search for destinations by simply tapping the touchscreen, and then follow the turn-by-turn voice and map instructions to their destinations.
The MapmyIndia Navigator 2.0 is available in two different models, the AMAX 06GP5A which is priced at Rs 17,990, and the Delphi NAV 200 for Rs 20,990. Existing MapmyIndia Navigator owners can upgrade to version 2.0 for free.
The sleek-satellite connected devices sport a large, bright 3.5″ touch screen for easy viewing while driving. It also features built-in speakers for clear voice instructions, battery backup for portable use, fast processor for instant calculation and multimedia functions for movies, music and photos. The navigation-ready kit comes with a complete set of travel accessories – windshield mount, dashboard plate, car charger, wall charger and data transfer USB cable.
The navigator can reach 6,40,000 unique destinations across India, and it is also loaded with over 4,50,000 points of interest such as restaurants, ATMs, petrol pumps and hospitals With its innovative features and comprehensive map coverage, the MapmyIndia Navigator was recently awarded the Geospatial Product of the Year 2008.
In a country where road signs are often non-existent, traveling and driving can become a frustrating experience, but the release of the two new products provides a huge relief. Travelers can now rest easy for the traveling directions and instructions are in the safe hands of the MapmyIndia Navigator. It throws open an entirely new market of consumers living and traveling all over the country, they can now avail the added benefit of convenience and comfort of a full-featured GPS navigation device.
Rakesh Verma, MD, MapmyIndia stated, “With detailed maps of 174 cities now available on MapmyIndia Navigator 2.0, we are reaching out to the large Indian consumer market that lives beyond the major metros. This is a new step not only for MapmyIndia, but also for the GPS navigation industry as a whole, as we introduce more Indian consumers to the concept of safe and comfortable traveling. We remain committed to making available the best maps and navigation products to Indian consumers, today and in the future.”
The large screen and dedicated functionality of this portable GPS navigation device along with unparalleled map coverage of India, makes the MapmyIndia Navigator the premium GPS navigation product in the country.
