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The SDG-810 aims to provide the same functionality as a conventional GPS receiver, Spectec said, including real-time navigation and compatibility with Tom Tom and Papago software. The device features a microSD expansion slot supporting cards up to 2GB. There's also an integral omnidirectional antenna, and a GPS receiver chip based on the well-known SiRF starIII architecture.

Spectec says the SDG-810 provides accurate positioning to within 10 meters. The device has an LED indicator to show when it is searching for satellites and when it has acquired a signal. Average startup times are claimed to be as follows:

• Hot start, < 1 second
  
• Warm start, < 38 seconds
  
• Cold start, < 42 seconds
  
• Satellite reacquisition, 0.1 sec.

The SDG-810 requires 3.3V power, with average consumption under 95 mA, according to the company.

Further information

Spectec maintains a list of Windows Mobile devices with which the SDG-810 has been successfully tested, here. The company did not release pricing or availability information, but the device is available from a variety of online merchants for about $100.

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