Clarion GPS with Internet WiFi Browser $118.99

If you are looking for a GPS and would like a device that gives even more functionality, you may want to take a look at the Clarion NR1UB ClarionMiND 4.8" Mobile Internet Navigation System. In addition to GPS functions, it also adds WiFi and Bluetooth® for an Internet browsing experience powered by the Intel Atom Processor. Right now, Buy.com is selling this unit for $118.99, 20% off the list of $149.99.

You can do a lot with this one device — surf the Internet, get directions, play movies and music, and much, much more. It has the benefits of many devices in one sleek, portable package. Stow it in your bag when you go on vacation, check e-mail at the coffee shop, or compare prices while you're shopping at the mall.

This powerful functionality is accessible with just three buttons and a 4.8" LCD color touchscreen.

The user interface makes choosing menu items easy — scroll through the icons with a swipe of your finger, or arrange them in an overhead "carousel" mode. The icons grow larger as you scroll toward the center, making it even easier to tap the screen and get where you want to go. You can also personalize your home screen with shortcuts to the programs you use most often for maximum convenience.

You can play movie and music files, view photos, watch YouTube™ videos, or play online games with the ClarionMiND. Built-in RealPlayer™ is compatible with most file formats, and gives you almost DVD-quality playback. Connect a gamepad to a USB slot to play games, or show everyone pictures of your vacation from a thumb drive. The Music Sync application to access your MP3 files from anywhere you have Internet access. Your tunes are stored on a remote server, so you can synch them to the ClarionMiND any time you're online.

It has an 800 MHz Intel® Atom™ processor, a user-friendly Linux operating system, and 512MB of RAM. Built-in Bluetooth® lets you talk hands-free in your vehicle with your compatible cell phone. You can even connect to the Internet on the road, using your cell phone as a modem with your wireless data plan.

With the ClarionMiND, you can surf the Internet in any Wi-Fi® hotspot or over your home wireless network, while you view full web pages on its large 800-pixel wide screen, minimizing the need to scroll left and right.

As far as GPS, it gives you turn-by-turn map and voice guidance as you drive, and you'll see maps of the entire U.S. and Canada clearly on the big touchscreen. You'll hear street names called out as you follow directions to your destination. A Traffic.com widget displays traffic jam info, so you won't get caught in the latest pile-up. Split-screen mode lets you keep an eye on the weather, news, your music, and other information as you navigate. You can mount the ClarionMiND on your car's windshield or console with the included cradle.

You can access powerful destination searches by connecting to the Internet. The ClarionMiND links with Google™ Maps to provide you with a wealth of information when you're looking for a place to eat, shop, or relax.

Basically this takes the GPS idea and lets you have a more comprehensive functionality in a single unit. It offers lots of help when you travel.

To check it out, click the picture below.