m-Drive by MobiApps, a leading provider of cellular and satellite technologies for commercial communications, offers an array of navigation features and comes pre-loaded with a detailed map of the UAE.
m-Drive features digital maps from Navteq, the global leader in digitized maps, a GPS receiver, 3 and 2-dimensional maps, and comes with a 3.5-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display. The device is compact enough to fit in the glove compartment, and displays multiple routes to the chosen destination. m-Drive includes an option to store favorite points of interest like home, office etc, and customers can also view directions to recent points traveled.
Mr. Harvey Klyce, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Technologies said, "We are delighted to be launching m-Drive to our customers in the UAE. Family vacationers and business travelers alike will find the device packed with lots of exciting features and convenience that will get them from point A to B with just a touch of a finger. We are confident that the m-Drive will make driving even more fun for vehicle owners."
Motorists new to GPS navigation will quickly master the device's easy-to-use features and a step-by-step voice guidance system guides drivers to any destination in the UAE, including hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions. m-Drive is engineered to indicate the nearest highways, shortest, and fastest routes and also warns the driver of excess speed.
"We are confident motorists in the UAE will find m-Drive a significant addition to their driving pleasure. The product offers superior performance at a touch of a button and makes getting lost a thing of the past," said Sanjay Chakrabarty, CEO, MobiApps.
A user friendly and simple way to navigate from point A to point B, the m-drive comes bundled with maps of all GCC countries. The device comes with accessories such as mount kit, home charger, car charger USB cable and optional accessories such as headphone and external antenna.
Al-Futtaim Technologies will exclusively distribute m-Drive in the GCC region.
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Al-Futtaim Technologies introduces in-car navigation systems from MobiApps in the UAE
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 19 - 2006 at 14:54
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Al-Futtaim Technologies, a member of the Al-Futtaim Group's electronics division today announced the launch of m-Drive a complete car navigation system, in the UAE.
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About Al-Futtaim Technologies:Al Futtaim Technologies, a member of the Al-Futtaim Group's electronics division, provides complete solutions in information communication and related technologies including telephony, contact centre solutions, NGN equipment and enterprise software solutions to large, medium and small customers. Al-Futtaim Technologies represents powerful brands such as Toshiba, Alcatel and Microsoft Business Solutions, providing complete solutions package to customers. As part of its association with Toshiba, Al-Futtaim Technologies also distributes Toshiba's state-of-the-art notebook computers, digital copiers, fax machines and projectors.
As part of its strategic expansionary objectives, in 2005 it established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Pakistan. The subsidiary offers Alcatel-based enterprise-wide voice and data solutions and is seeking new allied business partners to expand its solutions portfolio.
About MobiApps:
MobiApps™ is a leading provider of cellular and satellite technologies for commercial communications. MobiApps is a leader in products for machine to machine communications, and provides solutions in the commercial fleet telematics, transportation & logistics, security and utility metering areas utilizing its proprietary satellite communication and industry standard GSM technologies.
MobiApps strategic partnerships include a joint venture with TATA AutoComponents Ltd., (TACO), regional partnerships with Al Futtaim in the Middle East, and a network of dealers and distributors in South East Asia, East Africa and North America.
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Nawfal Al-Jourani
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Al-Futtaim Group
Tel +971 4 2282 101
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Mob +971 50 644 9079
Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorSunday, November 19 - 2006 at 14:54 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Sun Dec 10 2006.
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