Goodyear announces five more GPS units in time for Christmas

The folks over at The NCC just hit us with details and pictures of their five new Goodyear-branded GPS models, three of which are due out in time for Christmas. Starting at $179.99 for the entry level, 3.5-inch GY130, and working their way skywards to $499.99 for the GY440 4.3-inch widescreen with Bluetooth and 12 months free MSN Direct, all models feature touchscreens, Instant Rerouting (the device calculates all alternate routes in a one-mile radius of the vehicle, so recalculation isn't needed if you get off course), a SiRF GPS receiver, turn-by-turn spoken directions and 3D view. There is plenty more to these units, however -- hit the gallery for plenty of truly breathtaking renders and check out pricing and stats after the break.

New Goodyear GPS units for 2008

• GY130
• 3.5"
• $179.99
• 3 million Points of Interest
  
  
• GY135
• 3.5"
• Text-To-Speech
• $189.99
• 3 million Points of Interest
  
  
• GY145
• 4.3" Widescreen
• $249.99
• Text-To-Speech
• 3 million Points of Interest
  
  
• GY340
• 4.3" Widescreen
• $349.99
• 14 million Points of Interest
• custom POIs
• Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication
• Microsoft Outlook Contact Sync
• MSN Direct (optional)
• MP3/Music Playback with auto pause/resume
• Remote Control
• Available in March 2009
  
  
• GY440
• 4.3" Widescreen
• $499.99
• 14 million Points of Interest
• custom POIs
• Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication
• Microsoft Outlook Contact Sync
• MSN Direct (12 months free)
• MP3/Music Playback with auto pause/resume
• MSN Direct Receiver
• Remote Control
• Available in March 2009

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:40PM]

YAAAA lets get more gps's!!!
especially when they're made of rubber.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:42PM]

And there's FIVE of them now!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:48PM]

Stay tuned for a wooden GPS from Pacific Northern

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:49PM]

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_jul2007/RedneckGPS.jpg

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:52PM]

Yeah, and a faux granite one from Silestone.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:53PM]

nice

[kjb434 Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:48PM]

Who doesn't make a GPS unit now? It seems there is so many of them it'll take days to determine which is right for you.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:12PM]

G G G G GPS UNIT!

[OneLove Posted Nov 18th 2008 6:16PM]

asus?

[kjb434 Posted Nov 18th 2008 6:18PM]

Ahhh! but EEEPC GPS unit! Well not now, but you gotta believe they have that one coming eventually.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 4:55PM]

I'll wait for the swarovski crystal covered version.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:03PM]

If you want to get blinded in the car just get an iPhone since it has real...
Oh wait, never mind..

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:13PM]

ok people, after this christmas there is NO excuse for missing your exit, turning onto a dead end, or heading the wrong way down a one way!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:14PM]

this person on the GPS is driving pretty slow.... 53 mph?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:19PM]

he's slowing down to make the exit... can't you see?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:20PM]

you're good, damn good!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:21PM]

wanna start our own blog?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:14PM]

Nice case - is that included with any of the units or is it like a $50 accessory?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 9:07PM]

@gpsguru

Yes, the GPS protective case is included with all of the above models.

[xirsteon Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:22PM]

Sighs.........

[kastonie Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:24PM]

will this unit help improve your cars traction?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:50PM]

My unit improves everything.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 9:13PM]

@kastonie

Yes - but only if you rotate your Goodyear GPS every 5000 miles.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:26PM]

But it looks like an effing tire.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:30PM]

You don't miss a thing do you lowest? :P

Or would you prefer to be called Ranked... or LR...

Or falafel spread?

Whatever's cool with you.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:49PM]

Just call me 'Master' and we'll keep it simple.

[GingerFox Posted Nov 18th 2008 5:49PM]

im just not sure i'd want to pay that much for something that looks like a tire lol seems daft needs a better housing, brushed stainless steel anyone? havent had a gadget like that in a while:)

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 6:14PM]

Hey-

I'm looking at finally upgrading my four year old GPS. I was thinking there might be good deals out there or on Black Friday. Anyone have any suggestions for something under $350 or so?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 18th 2008 11:37PM]

I just got A Navigon 2200 a few weeks ago. its about $220 (you can probably get it lower using the Ebay/ microsoft price discount) The gps unit works great and there's an integrated traffic receiver so free traffic updates for life! Not to mention Navigon's reality view and lane assistant makes sure you never make a wrong turn.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 19th 2008 12:37PM]

This is way too cheezy for my taste. I know it's made by Goodyear, but c'mon, a rubber coated GPS unit that is made for automobile navigation. Who would buy one of these?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 19th 2008 6:22PM]

Apparently it's a theme:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/08/jeep-readies-rugged-gps-rt-300-for-january-release/

This one looks less like a porcupine though.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 29th 2008 9:40AM]

this person on the GPS it good looking and more.
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