Clarion just introduced a next generation GPS navigation device called MiND which stands for Mobile Net Navigation Device.

Clarion MiND is based on Intel’s Menlow platform which is pretty much an UMPC, allowing users to connect to the Net from their navigators using Wi-Fi, and play various kinds of multimedia files. Clarion MiND is additionally equipped with bluetooth which means you can pair up your bluetooth enabled phone with the device. Alternatively the same bluetooth connection can be used to connect to 3G networks when Wi-Fi is not available.

Here is the full list of those impressive specs:

• 5.2 inch WVGA (800×480) LCD Display with Touch screen
• Intel Menlow (Based on Silverthorne processor and Poulsbo Chipset)
• 256MB DRAM
• 4GB Flash Memory for Storage
• WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
• CMOS Camera
• 3G notes Module (Future Capability)
• Mobile WiMAX (Future Capability)

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Original post by Tim Robbins