自転車GPSFor the cyclist who has everything, there are now GPS models made specifically for a bicycle.
Joining the ATLAS ASG-CM21 (22,500 yen), XPlova G3 (35,910 yen), and various Garmin gadgets are models made by major local companies.
Pioneer debuted on the 25th with its PotterNavi. It uses a cell phone line to connect to the Internet, allowing riders to plot routes, check the weather, and measure riding distance and time. The PotterNavi will go on sale in February and cost 40,000 yen.
Already on the market is Sony's NV-U37, which is 29,100 yen. It guides riders to side streets and roads with easier inclines.
Last into the fray is Panasonic. Its CN-MC01L can also calculate calories burned and is waterproof. It lists for 33,380 yen on Kakaku.com.
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2 comments:
Is it possible to get one of these GPS units with English ?
The Garmin should have English (check this: http://www.uud.info/). The XPlova G3 also has an English site, so should be "bilingual."
Not sure about the Sony or Pioneer.
Still you should check with a bike shop in Japan. They will know.
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