Hitachi Introduced its two Widescreen GPS Devices in Australia

Hitachi, a new name in the GPS world, presents its MMP401 and MMP501 widescreen GPS navigation systems in Australia.

MMP501 features a 5" anti glare display, AV IN connectivity to make use of the screen, for ex. watching DVD's, Bluetooth hands free, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, 2500mAh battery (we don't know how long it will work). The device costs appriximately $840.

MMP401's specs are almost the same, except that it has a 4" screen, the battery of only 900mAh capacity, and no Bluetooth. The price for this one is around $540.

Hitachi is now working on a second generation of GPS systems (MMP501B and MMP401B) which will cost less then these two and will appear in mid-August.