Clarion NAX973HD - Lord of GPS

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Clarion has released a new high end hard disk based GPS module called the NAX973HD. Measuring just 1.1" high, the NAX973HD contains a 30GB hard drive pre-loaded with map data for 30 countries. A 400Mhz processor provides instant route calculation, while a built-in RDS-TMC tuner provides "up to the minute" traffic information and automatic re-routing around accidents or congested areas. The NAX973HD also features a 12-channel GPS receiver, an on-board gyroscope, voice recognition, text to speech in 6 European languages, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port for backing up addresses and customized POIs. The NAX973HD is priced at $1,575 (£795), and compatible Clarion headunits start at $1,390 (£699). Clarion's HDD based GPS functionality is also available in the dash mounted MAX973HD CD/DVD multimedia player, which is priced at $2,975 (£1499).