You won’t, however, have the luxury of a hard drive, as the SD slot is your only storage option. While on your merry way, expect detailed turn-by-turn guidance via on-screen alerts and the obligatory robotic voice cues. The iWay 250c is certainly not laced with features, unlike its tricked-out sibling, but priced at $349.99 it’ll cost you less than half as much.

Not wanting to be outdone by Pioneer Panasonic today unveiled it’s own range of in-car GPS systems – the Strada class F. Now yesterday we were pretty confident we had just seen THE setup to have in your car (see the new pioneer in-car-entertainment systems article) but in typical style for the electronics world it appears that Pioneer may only have help that crown for a day. The Panasonic boasts an impressive list of features: measuring 152×91x177mm, they offer 2 digital TV tuners, an SD slot, a CD drive, an iPOD connector, DVD player, audio is optimized for 5.1ch/4ch/2ch, connection to a rearview camera (night vision possible) and a 40GB HDD all shown on a 7” screen – we want one, and we want one now!

Pioneer presented the next incarnation of their high-end AVIC systems the AVIC-VH009. This is THE setup to have if you want every conceivable form of entertainment packed into your vehicle. It will be available in 5 versions including the high-end 2500 EUR version, the AVIC-VH009MD. It boasts a 7″ screen, 5.1 amp, TV, Video DVD, CD, MD, HDD, 3D GPS and WMA/MP3/DivX/DTS/Dolby compatibility. From the pictures released the graphical interface of the GPS looks ver impressive indeed.

The devices feature a new 16:9 wide screen & high resolution display alongside features such as iPod Control, US and EU mapping on the same device, RDS/TMC, 20GB HDD, MP3 Player and Photo Viewer.

The new product line will gradually replace the current award-winning GO range, and includes three models, the TomTom GO 910, TomTom GO 710 and TomTom GO 510.

“The new TomTom GO range takes car navigation to the next level with its easy to use, stylish and innovative features.” said Harold Goddijn, TomTom’s chief executive officer.

“We have expanded the map coverage and made substantial improvements in software and design, as well as developed TomTom HOME, a unique software application for managing any driver’s portfolio of content and services . In addition we have added smart new extras like text-to-speech functionality, a fully integrated MP3 player and a pre-installed safety camera database to provide advanced technology that will complement every drivers’ daily navigation needs.”

All three TomTom GO devices can now be utilised as a hands free car kit thanks to its compatibility with Bluetooth TM wireless technology, enabling users to easily make or accept phone calls whilst navigating. The new pre-installed safety camera database ensures the navigation process is as safe and convenient as possible. Furthermore, the iPod ® control enables customers to operate their iPod ® seamlessly via the touch screen functionality and play music over the built in audio speaker or car stereo.

Building on the strengths that have made TomTom devices so popular, the new TomTom GO series includes hundreds of features and software improvements such as route choice, re-route calculation and itinerary planning, making it even easier to navigate from A to B.

All users of the new TomTom GO range will benefit from the ground breaking, extra wide 4 inch LCD touch screen. The high quality screen will provide the driver with an even clearer 3D map view and graphics. The improved anti-glare screen uses a built-in sensor that automatically adjusts to the changing external light, ensuring optimal display in any weather conditions by day, night and even in direct sunlight.

With the new TomTom GO series, TomTom introduces TomTom HOME, a free software application that is compatible with PC and MAC. TomTom HOME enables users to manage, download, store and transfer content from their computer onto the new TomTom GO. Drivers can pre-plan their route, download maps and it will be even easier to access the new and improved TomTom PLUS content & services like TomTom Audiobooks, TomTom Buddies, TomTom Traffic & Road Conditions and Weather.

TomTom GO 910

The TomTom GO 910 is TomTom’s top of the line, feature-rich, all-in-one portable navigation device. It has been developed specifically to meet the requests of TomTom’s most demanding customers.

The TomTom GO 910 is the world’s first device to store pre-installed maps of Europe, the USA and Canada, making driving in multiple continents a reality.

The TomTom GO 910 includes new advanced text-to-speech technology enabling street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions. In addition, this feature enables traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud.

Another new feature is the built in digital TomTom Jukebox, a music player enabling drivers to listen to all their favourite tunes whilst on the move. With a built in 20 GB hard drive there is room to store 1000’s of songs and play them through the car’s Hi-Fi system or the TomTom GO’s built in audio speaker, whilst viewing your favourite images as a slideshow.

A remote control comes as standard with the TomTom GO 910, enabling passengers to operate the device safely and easily from anywhere in the car.

TomTom GO 710

TomTom GO 710 has the same easy-to-use navigation software, best routes, 3D map view and spoken instructions as the TomTom GO 910. Additionally it has hands-free functionality via Bluetooth-enabled phones and comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date door to door map of Western Europe stored on the memory card.

TomTom GO 510

Completing the new TomTom GO range, the TomTom GO 510 features award-winning software, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones, as well as the latest pre-installed map of your country and cross border navigation to any town in Western Europe on the memory card.

The new TomTom GO range will be available across Europe from May/June.

According to reports the next Sony PlayStation Portable firmware update will include E-Mail capability called “Sony Mail” and Sony also plans to release later this year this GPS add-on for the PSP demonstrated a while back.