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HyOn's D5 navigator sports dual-DMB tuner
We'll admit, HyOn's D5 sure looks a lot like the Xent X3, but unlike its predecessors, this fancy navigator rocks a dual-DMB tuner. That's right kids, this Korea-only unit sports a single integrated DMB module that supports both T-DMB and S-DMB, and if that wasn't enough to get you in a tizzy, it also features a 800 x 480 resolution LCD, a SiRFstarIII GPS chipset, dual 1.5-watt speakers and an integrated antenna to pull in those DMB waves. Thankfully for those of us pouting about not having a residence in Seoul, this thing costs a whopping ???490,000 ($520) in 2GB form or ???530,000 ($563) for 4GB, so it's not like you'd buy one even if you could. Okay, so maybe you would.
HyOn's Xent X3 PMP handles GPS, T-DMB
Another day, another fabulous conglomerate that we Americans will probably never see in our homeland. On the docket today is HyOn's multifaceted Xent X3, which features a seven-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, support for MPEG1/2/4, DivX, XviD and WMV formats and an internal T-DMB module for snagging TV on the go. Additionally, this WinCE 5.0-powered device includes a SiRFstarIII GPS receiver, an SD expansion slot, 128MB of RAM, built-in speakers and a 500MHz Alchemy Au120 processor. Sadly, we've no idea how pricey this thing is, but we're sure it'll be readily available in locales lucky enough to support it.[Via NaviGadget]
HyOn intros MyWi T10 GPS / PMP device
Korean manufacturer HyOn looks to be doing its best to stand out from the multitude of other distraction-happy GPS/DMB/PMP devices out there, cramming all the usual suspects and a few more into its new MyWi T10 unit. Up front and center is the unit's relatively large 7-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, which should accommodate your DMB TV viewing nicely, even when you decide to up the driving difficulty level by viewing it on top of your maps with the picture-in-picture setting. For safer viewing, you can also sit back and control the unit with the included remote control. Otherwise, the device will give you all the usual GPS and PMP functions, with an SD card slot providing your primary storage, and two USB ports expanding your in-car accessory options. While there doesn't appear to be any word on price, as you can no doubt guess, it won't be making its way onto North American roads anytime soon.[Via NaviGadget]
Hyon's VT-300 music player doubles as Bluetooth headset
If you're tired of all those phones trying to step on your music player's toes with included, yet clunky, MP3 functionality, fight back with Hyon's new VT-300 device that includes what is most likely clunky Bluetooth headset functionality along with regular music playback. Along with your usual music playback, voice recording, and FM functions, the VT-300 can manage most phone functions like receiving calls and text messages, or even dialing numbers from you phonebook using the color LCD display. It also sounds an alarm if it strays to far from your phone while its paired over Bluetooth, to prevent theft and to provide for awkward social situations. Sizes range from 128MB to 1GB, but there's no word on price or availability. We're guessing "cheap" and "Korea." [Via Phoneyworld]
