ViaMichelin's Navigation X-980T GPS gets by the FCC

by Paul Miller posted Sep 20th 2006 at 1:15AM

It seems like ViaMichelin's last try at a handheld GPS unit, the X-950T, was a bit more svelte, but that one was a Europe-only device, while this new Navigation X-980T device of theirs just slipped by the FCC, so there's at least a chance of it showing up in the States. Unfortunately, the user manual that the FCC posted up only makes mention of Europe maps, so that kind of puts a damper on things. All the same, the device looks like it'll do the job, with an SD slot for maps, a finger or stylus-controlled touch screen, and not a whole lot else. We suppose it'll be out at such and such a time, for such and such a price, but with the Europe-only maps and an apparent complete lack of frills, we don't suppose it matters a whole lot.

[Via MobileWhack]

Filed under: GPS

Tags: fcc, gps, navigation x-980t, viamichelin

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zebtron @ Sep 20th 2006 1:41AM

Sure is a clunky looking mug.

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ourownde @ Sep 20th 2006 2:04AM

i'd sort of consider gadgets like this a waste of your money
I am considering of buying an ETEN(torq branded?) handheld phone/gps/pocket pc thing...
it's around the same price range as most gps units =o

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chezzo @ Sep 20th 2006 2:32AM

Not everyone who reads Engadget lives in America!!!

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Hans @ Sep 20th 2006 4:25AM

Indeed NOT ALL YOUR READERS LIVE IN USA!

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MadAtom @ May 16th 2007 4:58PM

Has anyone ever used a ViaMichelin unit? Any good?

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