Archive for November 26th, 2009

Who couldn’t use a computer in their car?  The TREK-743 brings you exactly that, albeit with a slightly underpowered AMD Geode processor running at 500 GHz.

The device rocks a 7” touch screen, as well as GPS.  Plus, the TREK-743 sports a CDMA/EVDO modem, allowing you to surf the web in transit.

The TREK-743 isn’t a consumer-ready solution, however.  The device can run Windows XP or CE, but it will require some customization to get up and running.  That means the TREK-743 is best suited for commercial vehicle fleets, not your Honda Accord.

Although it doesn’t look like much, this wearable device from ProTech called the Smart XT helps law enforcement to keep a handle on criminals.  The device works with a base unit to ensure that the wearer stays within a predefined area – important for those who are confined to their homes, or are restricted from entering sensitive areas.

If there are any problems, officers can use the device to communicate with the wearer via text message.  And just to make sure there’s no funny business going on, both the Smart XT and base unit have anti-tamper features that alert law enforcement if it appears that the device has been compromised.

It’s a pretty comprehensive solution that seems to go a long way to help law enforcement make the most out of their resources.

This GPS unit from NAVMAN made it through the FCC today.  There’s not a whole lot new to see here – the device has that generic touchscreen handheld design that we’ve all become so used to.

Known as the M-Nav760, this device sports a 4.3” 320×240 display.  According to the user manual, the M-Nav760 runs on Windows CE 5.0, and will have up to 128 MB of SDRAM and up to 2 GB of NAND flash memory.

Along with GPS features, the M-Nav760 can also pay music and show pictures.  No word on pricing or availability.