Dual XGPS300 GPS-cradle for iPod touch coming Q1 2010
It isn’t the first time we’ve seen Dual’s XGPS300 cradle – the company first started talking about their GPS sleeve for the iPod touch last November – but now we have a firmer release schedule. Designed to allow iPod touch owners access to true-GPS, making sat-nav applications a whole lot more useful, the XGPS300 will apparently drop in Q1 2010.
Demo video after the cut
As well as a GPS chip the XGPS300 has an integrated rechargeable battery and an amplified speaker, together with line-out and microUSB connectors. Dual will package the sleeve with an adjustable in-car cradle, which suction-adheres to the windshield for hands-free use.
Buyers will be able to download and install a custom release of NavAtlas with turn-by-turn directions and mapping data from NAVTEQ, which will be available in the App Store. However other GPS-enabled applications should be able to access the sleeve’s GPS data too, so you’re not limited to NavAtlas. We’re expecting the Dual XGPS300 to come in at around $179.99.
