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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Featured on New Delphi Portable Navigation Device
CHICAGO, Oct. 31 -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a
leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions
and vehicle navigation, has been selected to provide map data for Delphi's
new NAV200, a portable navigation device targeted to value-oriented
consumers.
The Delphi NAV200, which is not much bigger than your hand, is ideal
for first time navigation users. It comes with a preloaded SD card
containing NAVTEQ map data, including a comprehensive database of the U.S.
(including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Also included are
1.6 million of the most popular Points of Interest (POI's) including,
restaurants, gas stations and ATMs making it easy to locate and route to
many different destinations.
NAVTEQ data delivers the highest levels of quality and precision. From
turn restrictions to relative road crossing heights, NAVTEQ field teams
capture more than 200 attributes, such as access restrictions, one-way
streets, and speed categories.
"Delphi and NAVTEQ's longstanding automotive relationship provides a
solid foundation for the evolution of new product developments," said Dean
VonBank, Vice President and General Manager, North American Vehicle
Applications. "Together, we are committed to meeting driver expectations
for accurate, value-oriented or budget-conscious portable navigation."
The Delphi Nav200 is easy to use. The new NAV200 has plug and play
capability, so the end user has no complicated map loading. The device
comes with full NAVTEQ maps covering the USA and Canada all on a 1.5GB SD
card. Voice guided directions via built-in speakers also make navigating
simpler by eliminating the need to look at the screen once a preferred
route is set. And with real time traffic readiness, city commuters have the
option of adding Traffic Message Channel (TMC) programming, a
subscription-based service that provides navigation systems with traffic
information that is broadcast via radio station. By using TMC, which
requires an optional adaptor, NAV200 will receive updated traffic
information and adjust the route accordingly - helping drivers get to where
they want to go on time. In addition to the sophisticated navigation
features, NAV200 has popular entertainment functionality including a movie
player, music player and picture viewer for use when not navigating.
"Industry trends show the personal navigation market is expected to
more than double over last year," stated Adiel Avelar, global navigation
business line director, Delphi Consumer Electronics. "Part of this growth
is driven by a convergence of different technologies such as navigation and
entertainment. And the Nav200 uses the industry-leading NAVTEQ mapping
database, which is trusted by popular online mapping services and
automakers. This combination of advanced navigation features results in
fast and accurate routing calculations-packaged together at a very
competitive price."
The Delphi NAV200 priced at $399.99 will be on display and demonstrated
at the NAVTEQ booth (# 10209) during the 2006 S.E.M.A, Specialty Equipment
Market Association, convention opening today in Las Vegas, Nevada which
attracts over 100,000 attendees. For more information about Delphi NAV200,
visit http://nav200.delphi.com .
About Delphi
Delphi was the first company to integrate a radio into the dashboard in
1936, the first to bring satellite radio to the vehicle in 2001 and the
first to bring a portable satellite radio to the market in 2002. To date,
Delphi has sold more than 14 million satellite radio receivers and
accessories. In fact, three out of four satellite radio subscribers listen
on Delphi hardware. Delphi continues to expand its in-vehicle and consumer
electronics technologies and offers a broad portfolio of products to answer
a wide variety of information and entertainment needs. For more
information, visit http://www.delphi.com/media .
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information
for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices,
Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions.
NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and
location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based
company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 2,100 employees located
in 139 offices in 25 countries.
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