Navigon Launches Personal Nav Devices Through Radio Shack

Navigon and Radio Shack have teamed up to distribute two new personal navigation devices the Navigon 5100 max and the Navigon 2090S GPS. The devices will be sold exclusively through Radio Shack retail locations throughout the country.

Both devices have Navigon FreshMaps and Reality View Pro, Lane Assistant Pro Text-to-speech guidance including street names and DirectHelp to get you to the nearest emergency services provider as well as get roadside assistance to you.

The Navigon 5100 max differs from its cousin thanks to the 4.3 inch touch screen display while the 2090S has a 3.5 inch touch screen. The 5100’s screen is also in 16”9 widescreen. It’s also got Bluetooth handsfree so you can use a headset or speakerphone to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel at all times.

The Navigon 5100 max also features:

-Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life
-NAVIGON FreshMaps: Keeps your NAVIGON 5100 max as up-to-date as it was on the day you bought it with up to eight quarterly map updates spanning two years.
-Reality View(TM) Pro - displays 3D views with road sign text and lane guidance.
-Lane Assistant Pro. - provides a lane map complete with arrows and actual road geometry.
-Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free
-Advanced Text-to-speech.
-Fast Destination Entry.
-Exit Guide - enables users to search upcoming exits for one of six POI categories -- food, gas, lodging, rest areas, auto service or shopping.

The Navigon 2090S is selling for $199.99 while the 5100 Max can be had for $299.99. Both can be found at Radio Shack and online at http://www.radioshack.com/