NDrive

Sat Navs have, for a long time, shown either 2D or 3D animations to show you where you are going. These are all good and do help you find where you are going. However, this latest Sat Nav device named the NDrive uses satellite imagery to show a plan of where you are going. As far as I know, this is the first that uses satellite images to do this (other then the obvious Google maps which can be used on a mobile phone). Two models will be made available which are the G280 and the G800.

Although I think I would prefer the actual rendering of TomTom and other regular SatNavs, I can actually see that using images would provide a good experience for the user in certain situations such as where roads are quite close together and a 3D image just doesn’t clear things up enough for you.

The differences between the G280 and G800 are a larger screen (4″ as opposed to 3.5″) and bluetooth with FM transmitter.

The NDrive’s 3D photo mapping system will feature 5 different perspectives - 4 diagonal perspectives plus a bird’s eye view. The intuitive system will automatically choose the best perspective for you whilst navigating.

As well as regular guidance, the G280 and G800 feature visual and audible speed camera alerts as well as the usual POI type stuff. Pricing is fairly good too with the cheaper model selling for £199 while the G800 will set you back £315 over at SmartDevicesDirect.

Via: GadgetLite