Delphi's NAV300 gets spec'd, priced

Those patiently awaiting further details on Delphi's latest navigation system need wait no longer, as the firm has finally cranked out the full array of details on the NAV300. This 3.5-inch GPS will feature a SIRFstarIII receiver, rechargeable Li-ion, 32MB of Flash ROM, 64MB of RAM, an SD expansion slot, NAVTEQ maps, a built-in speaker, 400MHz Samsung processor, an image viewer, and a media player that can handle MP3, WAV, MPEG4, AVI, and XviD formats. Furthermore, it'll boast text-to-speech capabilities, speed limit warning software, integrated Bluetooth for handsfree calling, and optional traffic information via the RDS-TMC technology. Best of all, those interested can get their orders in right now, and while the NAV300 will run you $399.99 by itself, you can opt for "lifetime traffic data" for an extra Benjamin.

[Draco @ Jul 30th 2007 4:31PM]

Unless I'm completely out of touch, a "Benjamin" means an extra $100.

According to Delphi's website the Real-Time Traffic kit will cost you just under 2 Benjamins. $199.99 to be exact.

[Darren @ Jul 30th 2007 5:25PM]

Apparently, that's for the standalone kit. If you'll note in the press release:

"The Delphi NAV300 is priced at $399.99 (MSRP) and is available now at www.shopdelphi.com. NAV300 with Lifetime Traffic will have an MSRP of $499.99 (includes traffic for the life of the product)."

[makethemove+engadge @ Jul 30th 2007 4:54PM]

not bad for the price including the often "not so found feature - text-to-speech" in most gps devices around these price range. Might consider this infact..since I'm in the gps shopping age.

[Draco @ Jul 30th 2007 5:35PM]

I'm not saying you're incorrect as that is what the press release said, but their website only lists the standalone $199 option.

[Mitch @ Jul 30th 2007 5:48PM]

Why has the Nextar X3-02 GPS been completely ignored by Engadget?

This unit offers Text to speech for 299.99 list and has been on sale at staples for as low as 229.99 (ended last week). This is the lowest priced unit in North America with Text to Speech that I am aware of.

[makethemove+engadge @ Jul 30th 2007 6:12PM]

@ Mitch -- where's Bluetooth and avi, xvid, mp4 and etc functionality in Nextar X3-02?? for $100 box more, you'll get a good deal for that. Nextar X3-02 is good for the price but too basic..atleast in my opinion.

[Fant @ Jul 30th 2007 11:32PM]

Yes I see the lifetime traffic option for $199...not $99...what gives?