Magellan introduces the MobileMapper CX pro GPS unit

GPS and mapping might be ubiquitous now, but all those cute little devices still need to get their data from somewhere, and Magellan's got the answer for the pro-level GIS user with their MobileMapper CX GPS. The WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled CX can interface with remote databases, connect to other units, and even browse the web, while the phone-inspired interface lets mapmakers and surveyors log data one-handed. The CX runs an open version of WinCE 5.0, which Magellan touts as being easy to develop for, and features SD expansion for those data-intensive field excursions. No word on pricing or availability, but we're certain the five of you who need this thing are already on the phone -- or driving to the nearest reseller in your crazy map-cars.

[Fernando @ Sep 8th 2007 10:38PM]

Quick, to the Google Maps Mobile!

[artifex @ Sep 8th 2007 11:12PM]

Being able to share waypoints over BT or wifi would be cool.
And ROFL, Fernando :)

[artifex @ Sep 8th 2007 11:14PM]

p.s. anyone know where that location is, that's illustrated?

[Clarence @ Sep 8th 2007 11:24PM]

*Sigh* more people gonna drive into trees and one way streets.

[Jeff @ Sep 8th 2007 11:27PM]

so its a trimble with less features...?

[sean b @ Sep 9th 2007 12:51PM]

yes, basically... Post processed instead of real RTK. *sigh* maybe one day... But seriously, you can get a base/rover kit of these for less than $10k CAD, so it's a pretty good deal if you are only doing logging.

[dudeInAmerica @ Sep 9th 2007 12:49AM]

you lost me at windows CE.

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Sep 9th 2007 1:27AM]

How much will this great little GPS cost?

[slimfox @ Sep 9th 2007 2:05AM]

God this device is so cool. Now I do not have to ask for directions again. When can I get one?

[Corenth @ Sep 9th 2007 2:11AM]

hot fuzz

[strider_mt2k @ Sep 9th 2007 11:02AM]

But how do I get to the store to buy this???

[Brendon @ Sep 9th 2007 11:40AM]

I think many of you missed the point of the product. This is a data collection tool and not an end-user product. It's used by a variety of commercial users such as municipalities, utility co's, etc. It's not used for street or personal navigation.