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January 2001
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Magellan's GPS Mapping Springboard Module now available for Handspring Visor Handhelds
Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 30 - Magellan Corporation, a
developer of satellite navigation information devices and maker of the
first handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, announced today
availability of the new GPS Companion, a mapping and navigation
Springboard module for Handspring Visor handheld computers.
GPS Companion software provides detailed, street-level maps using the
award-winning MarcoSoft Quo Vadis mapping platform as well as
navigation information such as waypoint and route management capabilities, a
digital compass, an analog speedometer and more.
"MarcoSoft is pleased to partner with such a reliable, well known GPS
manufacturer to create a module that meets Handspring's philosophy for
practical and simple-to-use products," said Tino Frigino, MarcoSoft's vice
president of Marketing and Sales. "That's what people want and that's what
we've delivered. We've designed the MAP Companion software to provide
information so fast and compact that you can have several metropolitan area
maps in your pocket at one time."
The MAP Companion software provides
access to multiple street maps with exceptional detail
of the entire United States, while the NAV Companion
software provides navigation information such as
position coordinates, heading, bearing, speed, distance
to go, estimated time of arrival and more. Visor users
can test a free version of NAV Companion at http://www.magellangps.com
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GPS Companion's versatile design and standard interface also offer users the
flexibility of interchanging compatible third party Palm OS mapping software
applications.
Compatible with Handspring Visor, Visor Prism, Visor Deluxe and Visor
Platinum handhelds, which must be purchased separately, the GPS Companion for
the Handspring Visor boxed set includes the GPS receiver, two AAA batteries
and a CD-ROM containing MAP Companion (grayscale and color) street-mapping
software and NAV Companion navigation software. Optional accessories include
a canvas carrying case, a vehicle mounting bracket and a 12V power cable for
extended in-vehicle use. (For safety reasons, the driver should not use this
device in a vehicle while in motion to assist the driver to navigate.)
For retail locations and product information, call Magellan customer
service at 800-669-4477.
About Magellan Corporation
Magellan Corporation, headquartered
in Santa Clara, Calif., is a broad-based satellite
access technology company specializing in positioning,
navigation, communications and guidance products. http://www.magellangps.com
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About MarcoSoft
MarcoSoft, Inc. is a developer of
handheld mapping and GPS software. Established in 1997,
the company's current focus is on creating new exciting
applications that drive handheld technology in GPS,
mapping, GSM and other wireless communications. http://www.marcosoft.com
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