GPS navigation device offers hand-free connectivity, Tele Atlas maps of the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, and turn-by-turn voice guidance
Milpitas, Calif. — December 19, 2006 — Ares Digital, a California-based consumer electronics marketing company, announces the U.S. release of the MyGuide 3300. At a suggested MSRP of $399, this full-featured portable navigator includes a bright 3.5O LCD touch screen, Tele Atlas maps of the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, hands-free calling with Bluetooth connectivity, travel assistance with 2.6 million preloaded points of interest and even digital entertainment with its MP3 player, photo/video viewer and games.
OThis unit is very useful for anyone traveling for business or pleasure. One unit provides maps and travel information for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. The Points of Interest feature is indispensable when traveling to unfamiliar areas. It can even help travelers locate a place to stay or access emergency services. The hands-free feature and the turn-by-turn voice guidance really helps drivers stay focused on the road,O stated David Glassman, of Ares Digital, Inc.
The MyGuide 3300 features crisp, clear color graphics, distinct voice commands and easy Plug and Drive operation. The unit has contains an integrated GPS antenna and highly sensitive SiRF III chip, combined with 2GB of onboard memory that supports up to a 2GB SD/MMC card. It comes with both a car charger and A/C adapter, but will run for 3 hours on its internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Available options include a TMC (Traffic Message Channel) antenna for avoiding traffic jams, and European maps for foreign travelers. Live technical support is available M-F 9 – 5 pm PST.
Features include:
¥ Precise 20-channel GPS-receiver with SiRF III-chip and integrated antenna
¥ 3.5O digital TFT LCD touch screen
¥ 2.6 million pre-installed points-of-interest including: Emergency and roadside services; Transportation; Entertainment; Shopping; Culture, Sports and Recreation; Food, Drink and Lodging; Landmarks and Government
¥ Additional map data uploaded through a 2GB SD Card
¥ Current map data with optimized graphical presentation (2D/3D, day /night mode with dampened colors)
¥ Landscape format for natural view
¥ MP3 player, photo/video viewer, games
¥ Supports 24 different languages and voices
¥ Plug and Drive
¥ Optional TMC to avoid traffic jams
About Ares Digital
Ares Digital is a company specializing in the distribution of cutting edge consumer electronics products. It is the North American sales and marketing arm of MyGuide Personal Navigation products (www.myguidegps.com). Many years of presence in the US market through a variety of consumer electronic and related items, and direct agreements with the NationOs largest retail and etail merchants, and with logistics and live in-house tech support personnel, Ares Digital provides MyGuide with access to the fast growing US personal navigation marketplace.
Ares Digital, Inc. is a privately funded California company based in Milpitas, California. With direct sales, a support and distribution facility in North America, Ares Digital provides manufacturers with a comprehensive gateway to the large North American market.
About My Guide Ltd.
MyGuide Ltd. is an up and coming leader in the consumer and OEM GPS navigation market. The company creates a host of personal navigation solutions for todayOs mobile consumer. It excels in creating award winning, affordable combinations of hardware design, engineering, and navigation software for itsO series of high quality, personal navigation products.
The company is globally recognized through its marketing, excellent customer service and expanding distribution network. The My Guide brand has experienced exceptional growth as GPS technology has become quickly accepted across a wide range of mobile consumer applications. Offices are located in Asia, Europe and North America. Ares Digital markets the My Guide brand of products in the U.S. For more information, visit www.myguidegps.com or www.aresdigital.com.
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Corporate Contacts:
Randy Kemps
Ares Digital, Inc
1817 Hoare Court
Milpitas, CA 95035
Tel: 650 331 1850
Email: randyk@aresdigital.com
David Glassman
E-Mail: dglassman@dc.rr.com
Voice 760 494 0346
Agency
Antarra Communications
Barbara Stracner
714-891-3660
bstracner@antarra.com
