Garmin refines Nuvifone with Android, Windows Mobile

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Garmin refines Nuvifone with Android, Windows Mobile At this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Garmin showed off new versions of its Nuvifone. Unlike its last version, which had decent navigation but terrible phone capabilities, the new versions use Android and Windows Mobile for their smartphone operating systems. CNET's Bonnie Cha's said she believes Garmin may be approaching real convergence between smartphone and GPS device. In other car tech news from the MWC, Navteq announced detailed 3D maps for Western European cities. Images obtained from Navteq show a nicely rendered model of downtown Munich, Germany.  Test-driving the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone A50, M10  Navteq models European cities Most popular products Garmin Nuvi 255W  Check prices TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 1690  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid bundles a wide array of very useful tech, and its hybrid system helps the car avoid the gas guzzler tax. Read more  Check prices 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L AWD Discounting the unique body style, the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is a very average car, although bright spots include iPod integration and its Bluetooth phone system. Read more  Check prices Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone or iPod Touch The Magellan Premium Car Kit adds GPS capability to the iPod Touch, making the media player useful for navigation, but the kit's high price tag somewhat limits its value to iPhone users. Read more  Check prices 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible A good exterior design doesn't quite make up for the 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible's rough feel, especially compared with other Ford cars, but Sync redeems it somewhat. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog Hyundai Elantra now available with navigation Antuan Goodwin Associate Editor, Car Tech Midway through the current 2010 model year, the Hyundai Elantra GLS and SE trim levels are getting an upgrade in the form of an optional in-dash navigation unit. Read more Comment of the week If it isn't broken... Posted by DarrenLu Why use a joystick? With force feedback, that would be the most annoying, wrist-straining experience I can imagine. Just stick with the steering wheel and pedals metaphor that everyone in the world has experience with. It's not like the system needs improvement.  Read more  In other news... 1. Bentley Continental Supersports convertible 2. Rinspeed UC electric car 3. EnerDel tests grid storage plan 4. GM tests closing grille to boost truck mpg 5. First Chevy Volt cars will not be E85 ready More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows
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