Panasonic announces Strada CN-GP50N GPS for Europe

Panasonic expanded its Strada line of GPS navigation/entertainment units at IFA this week, rolling out its new CN-GP50N aimed squarely at the European market. Filling out the face of this unit is a 5-inch QVGA touchscreen, which should give you a decent view of the 37 pre-loaded maps of European countries, as well as the 1.3 million POIs and 3D maps of selected locations and landmarks. The unit also comes equipped with desirable features like text-to-speech, voice commands, speed camera information, and Bluetooth handsfree calling, as well as real-time traffic information with the addition of an optional receiver. No word on a release date just yet, it seems, but it'll apparently set you back an even €400, or roughly $545.

[bog @ Apr 7th 2008 4:30AM]

Here's a review in English about the Strada:
http://mobilearsenal.com/review/panasonic_strada_remains_a_promise/introduction.html

[chaits @ Jan 19th 2008 1:33AM]

Grat Product from panasonic ! thumbs upp all the way.
10 reasons why its the ultimate one if you are looking for GPS
1. its real easy to use.
2. text to speech guidance and lane assistance.
3. awesome GUI with colorful layout and tons of POI's
4. Bluetooth works with my iphone
5. looks pretty.
6. maps are 3d and accurate.
7. fast and accurate
8. bright screen and picture viewer.
9. 5" screen with is big enuff with big GUI buttons
10. it looks neat and stylish.

I had tomtom XL-s but had to give it away after i tried this. better than garmin as one of my friends says..

panasonic strada is all n on package