According to German site Pocket Navigation, Navigon is preparing a new, 8000 series PND, equipped with a new version of Navigon MobileNavigator (version 7) navigation software.

After version 6 presented two years ago that new version would finally introduce voice synthesis as well as voice recognition for capturing address data.

Routes calculation will be faster and it will still have the 3D reality view but even more realistic with the new version 7. Similarly ‘lane assist’ will improve.

Navigon 8110 will be the new high-end PND (portable navigation device) with a brushed aluminum design and a very wide screen, measuring 4.8 inches.

Navigon 8110 will be equipped with Navigon 7 which we just mentioned, and it will additionally have hands free integrated Bluetooth kit, as well as an FM transmitter to utilize the audio system of the vehicle. It will additionally have a RDS/TMC receiver for traffic info which would be integrated in the car charger.

As far as hardware

the 8110 will have a processor running at 533 MHz, use a graphic accelerator, and have 128 MB of memory.

Here is a summary of the features:

• 4.8 inch screen with 480 X 272 pixels (WQVGA) resolution
• Integrated GPS receiver
• 533 MHz processor
• RDS/TMC receiver for premium traffic information
• FM Transmitter
• Hands Free Bluetooth Kit
• 128 MB RAM
• 512 MB ROM
• Navigon MobileNavigator 7 with Navteq maps
• Dimensions : 13.5×8.5×2.2 cm

Navigon 8110 will sell for 499 € with maps of Europe. You can expect 8110 to be announced at CeBIT which will take place next March in Germany. (more…)

Original post by Tim Robbins