Harman/Becker BE 7977 GPS unit passes through the FCC

Nothing too stand-out here, but it looks like Harman/Becker (otherwise simply known as Becker) has another GPS unit on the way to the US, with its new BE 7977 recently passing through the FCC's capable hands. From the looks of it, this one appears to be quite similar to the company's 7927 model, albeit with a larger, widescreen display. Otherwise, it seems like the device (which is manufactured by Mitac) packs all the basic features you'd expect, including built-in Bluetooth, an SD/MMC card reader, and an optional external antenna for improved reception. No word on a price just yet, but with the FCC business out of the way, it wouldn't seem like a release is all that far off.

[J.P. Damico @ Nov 27th 2007 5:08PM]

Isn't Becker a TV show?

[superfresh @ Nov 27th 2007 5:09PM]

No, you're thinking of Cheers.

[J.P. Damico @ Nov 27th 2007 5:11PM]

or maybe Three Men and a Little Lady?

[paul34 @ Nov 28th 2007 12:23AM]

Indeed it is! I was about to comment on that.

[GleepGlop @ Nov 27th 2007 5:34PM]

Wait a second... we should care, why?

[stillen @ Nov 27th 2007 6:00PM]

No reason. Some people like commenting just for the heck of it. It's not wrong, just bothers so people for apparent reason. At least we are in some odd way talking about the product, and not carrying the conversation into politics or bashing one brand or another. I for one am in favor of random commenting (can you tell?).

Becker is a funny name though since we've associated with said citcom...

[Matthew Hilario @ Nov 27th 2007 5:52PM]

larger screen?! omg i need it now!

[Richard @ Nov 28th 2007 9:38PM]

Wow!

Wouldn't that look great suction-cupped to the windscreen above the centre stack of a mid-1990's Mercedes Benz? (they were replete with indecipherable Becker stereos)