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For Immediate Release

 

CES ’09, Booth #4018 (LVCC, North Hall)

 

DUAL XNAV43HD PORTABLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DELIVERS HD RADIO™ TECHNOLOGY WITH “REAL TIME” TRAFFIC

 

-- Clear Channel’s Live Traffic Updates Headline Rich Feature Set,

 Establishing New Benchmark In Mobile GPS Value --

 

 

HEATHROW, FL, January 6, 2009 – Dual Electronics has announced a new flagship model to its portable navigation device (PND) lineup that re-defines value in mobile GPS systems.  Featuring built-in HD Radio technology and live traffic updates via a generous 4.3” color touchscreen, Dual’s XNAV43HD brings today’s most useful and wanted navigation features to a mass market audience.

 

“Navigation systems with live traffic information are becoming must-have technology,” says Robb Groner, Dual’s Vice President of Product Development. “Our new XNAV43HD delivers this crucial feedback through HD Radio TMC broadcasts, along with a deep complement of additional convenience features that typify Dual’s always outstanding value. Now advanced PND capabilities are available to virtually everyone.”

 

The flagship XNAV43HD alerts the driver to real-time traffic conditions through HD Radio TMC (Traffic Message Channel) broadcast by Clear Channel’s HD Radio stations.  The traffic data for this service is created by a combination of Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network and INRIX floating car data.  All the data that is provided is continuously monitored and updated by Clear Channel’s staff of local traffic data producers. 

 

Dual was one of the first brands to feature built-in HD Radio tuners in its mobile entertainment systems, and is now one of the first to offer HD Radio technology and TMC reception in a PND device. In an age of fluctuating fuel prices, drivers can now reach their destinations with maximum savings of time and money.

 

The XNAV43HD features intuitive operation and a simple interface via a large, bright 4.3” TFT LCD color touchscreen, highlighted by a built-in light sensor that automatically dims the display in daylight conditions.  The unit’s fast 533 MHz processor is fed by NAND flash memory, assisted by both 128 MB of random access memory and an external slot for SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 

Text-to-speech for announcing navigation guidance is included along with complete maps of North America and millions of points of interest. The XNAV43HD can also play music, videos and photos from SD/SDHC and MMC cards.

 

Dual’s XNAV43HD comes complete with a 12-volt power cord that charges its internal lithium ion battery, lasting up to four hours without a power source, as well as a USB cable, a cradle and suction cup for easy dash or windshield mounting.

 

The Dual XNAV43HD has a suggested retail price of $279.99 and will be available later this spring.

 

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About Dual

 

Dual Electronics, a subsidiary of Namsung America, Inc., is based in Heathrow, FL. Managed by Jim Braun, President and CEO; Clyde Podraza, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales; and Matt Vinson, Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Procurement, Dual offers a wide selection of mobile electronics, marine electronics, and home audio loudspeakers. For further information, visit the company’s web site, www.dualav.com, or contact Adam Sohmer, SOHMER ASSOCIATES, 718-499-9161 (voice/fax), 347-512-0066 (cell), adam@sohmerassoc.com.

 

 

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