German type Becker just introduced a new range of sat nav systems called Z with two new models: Z101 and Z200.

Becker additionally introduced a new GPS navigation software which can split the screen in two to show small graphics representing your next turn and a general view of your route.

The hardware additionally got some upgrades which now uses SiRF Star III with InstantFixII which tries to predict the location of satellites to shorten fix times.

Both Z101 and Z200 follow the design of Becker Traffic Asist 7977 and 7827.

They have a 4.3″ screen, maps of 40 European countries from Navteq on a 2GB SD card and RDS/TMC traffic receiver.

The navigation software actually comes from Navigon and it really excels when it comes to providing lane guidance with RealityView as well as 3D renderings of positive buildings.

Compared to Z101, Z200 has the additional Bluetooth kit for handsfree calling and a multimedia manager for reading video and audio files.

Z101 will be available mid-July for 229 Euros whereas Z200 is on sale starting from mid-June, for 349 Euros… via

Original post by Tim Robbins