Dreevo is a GPS navigation system that combines messaging and tracking in one small device. What enables Dreevo the power to messaging and tracking is GSM/GPRS module of course. Such two way connected devices are becoming the next standard in GPS navigation. Take for example the Dash which is coming out at the end of next month or nuvi 780 which uses MSN Direct network, or Magellan’s Maestro 5340 which has unknown availability date.

Another gps tracker has come. This is a GPS tracking device fitted with a GSM antenna to also serve as a mobile phone. Manufactured by Chinese Leader International this tracking system is a dual band mobile phone with a regular keypad as well as an emergency keypad that can be programmed to store 5 numbers. It also has a SOS button which automatically sends coordinates to the ‘guardian’ number.

Snow Ranger is a set of maps from Mountain Dynamics, that can be downloaded to Garmin or Magellan branded GPS navigation systems.

They have the resort maps for 64 North American ($75), and 420 European ($300) ski resorts which include everything from trails, chairlifts, parks, lodges, parking lots and much more. For the North American version, it runs on both Magellan and Garmin whereas European maps currently only work on Magellan navigation systems. Also you can buy regional maps for most of the regions if you don’t feel like paying too much.

Now, Magellan’s two way connected GPS navigation system Maestro 5340+GPRS is already available for pre-order for only $1200!!!

This is the most expensive GPS navigation system you can buy from Magellan which offers a 5″ screen, text-to-speech, Bluetooth, live traffic information, advanced voice command for menus and addresses, 3D landmarks and 1,400 additional building displayed in 3D, MP3 player, video player, new screen and case, and OneTouch interface. The +GPRS version gets you upgraded Google local search and live internet access. Without GPRS it costs $1000.

This is an indoor navigation system for those elderly people in nursing centers who seem to get lost a lot, it designed by Dutch inventors from Arnhem-Nijmegen University.

Instead of relying GPS signals which provide poor or no coverage indoors this system uses Wi-Fi to get a position fix. Keeping in mind the computer skills of people over 55 this experimental navigator was only fitted 5 buttons. As far as user interface they used big icons for things such as ‘bathroom’ or ‘cup of coffee’ to help them navigate throughout the building.

This world’s first 3.5G GPS/AGPS wireless modem called MD800, this card is the successor to the one in Gsmart MS820 GPS PDA phone which features a motion sensor and the company’s own GUI. The data card offers a choice of three interfaces, Express card, mini USB, and PCMCIA in addition to its 3.5G networks capability and also support for GPS and A-GPS.