Date: April 22nd 2009

New 5" Truck GPS

This new 5" Truck GPS accommodates drivers preferring a slightly smaller screen than the top of the line 7100 and 7200 WorldNav models featuring 7"screens.The 5" screen is the largest screen size in the mid-size class of GPS devices. The 5100 model provides the driver with an optimized viewing area while remaining compact in size. [Details]

Large Screen Truck GPS
TeleType continues to offer it’s popular larger screen GPS models with 7” screens and rugged casing making these devices the favorite among commercial drivers. All devices regardless of screen size have been updated to the latest software and maps. [Details]      

Enhanced website offers technical support materials including User Guides, Video Tutorial and Frequently Asked Questions.

Developer Tools - In addition to the off the shelf products, TeleType also offers licensing of its navigation software to developers.

Navigation panel changes color based on travel conditions. Green -normal truck travel, Gray - no signal such as being in a tunnel
Red - restricted– get out immediately!

How to use multiple stop routing. Use the Route via point setting to create routes based on your own points. {details}

Where to buy Truck GPS

Products are also available through major truck stops and on line resellers.

          

   

 


 Regular drive mode



  Restricted – get out immediately




  Temporarily no signal -
  most likely in a tunnel
WORLDNAV VERSION 7 RELEASED TeleType is pleased to announce the availability WorldNav version 7 software and maps for the Commercial GPS product line for truck drivers. The company offers several GPS models specifically designed for truck drivers.        The WorldNav portable truck GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. The new software offers updated maps with additional restrictions, additional truck stop listings, CAT scale locations, distribution centers, improved short distance routing, and offers multiple point routing. [How to Upgrade]

Improved Routing:

  • Multiple point routing allows you to select "via" points so you can make an unlimited number of stops in the route.
  • Optimized routing for various settings such Quickest, Shortest, Prefer Freeways, with option to avoid tolls, producing routes that are more economical.

New Maps:

  • New U.S. maps provide updated road and restriction information.
  • Greater number of Points of Interest, including increased number of truck stops, and CAT scale locations.
  • State borderlines are now displayed on the mapping screen providing drivers the ability to more easily document crossing state lines.
  • Increased the number of Rest Stop listings, and the stops are now available as a separate category.

Version 7 New Features:

  • Faster map refresh.
  • Additional settings and improvements for the Navigation Panel
  • More natural address input: House number is entered before the street name.
  • Searchable MyPoints option, allows search for user created points by name for use in Via Point Routing.
  • Show Services (points of interest) along the route. Displays desired points such as truck stops from current position forward along the route.
  • Easy transfer of your points and history from old memory chip to the new chip.
  • Pronunciation of street name is slower, providing more time for the driver to understand the instruction.
  • Navigation panel changes color based on conditions of travel
  • Product overview and Tutorial movies provided on the memory card, help prospective and current customers to use and understand the navigation system.
  • Search for Truck Stops by selecting truck stop brand name resulting in faster and easier access to desired truck stops.
  • Zoom out function has been enhanced to provide a more detailed map view and to more easily see the entire route.

[Learn more about the new features here.]

 

How To Get Upgrade

Contact Us
  Upgrades will be given free to those that purchased in the last 30 days (must present proof of purchase), others may purchase the update for the reduced price of $79, reg is $129 for one time update.

For more information please contact TeleType with version number you are using [How to check version no.] 		TeleType Co. Inc. Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 1.617.542.6220
1.800.717.4478 (Toll free for US)
Fax: 1.925.226.1558
Email: contact@teletype.com
M-F 8-6 EST, Sat 12-5 EST

 

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