Harman/Becker offers the new Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 mobile GPS navigation system. The Traffic Assist is powered by a 400MHz processor, and has a 3.5-inch LCD display and two internal speakers.
It will come with dta;iled maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Other than GPS, the Harman/Becker Traffic Assist 7934 supports also MP3/WMA music playback, and JPEG image viewing.
Press Release
Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Introduces New GPS Unit to the U.S. Market
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2007 (Business Wire) — Harman/Becker Automotive Systems, a division of U.S.-based Harman International Industries (NYSE:HAR), announced today the U.S. launch of a new, technologically advanced mobile navigation system, the Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934. The new product is available exclusively at Office Depot retail stores nationwide.
The Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 offers a wide variety of user-friendly features along with state-of-the-art technology, including:
— Detailed maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
— 3.5-inch touch-screen with brilliant color display and a day/night display option for high quality, visible graphics at all times
— 400 MHz processor for fast route calculations
— Two internal speakers for outstanding sound quality – even in noisy environments
— Speed limit display (legal speed limits are shown on the display and a voice signal warns the driver in case of excess speed)
“We recognize that there are a variety of choices when it comes to mobile navigation,” said Ralf Hoellmann, Vice President, Sales & Marketing International (Becker Products) of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems. “Drivers will notice right away the Becker difference – quality German engineering backed by more than 60 years of automotive electronics experience.”
The Becker Traffic Assist 7934’s integrated MP3/WMA player makes it possible to listen to music via two integrated speakers or headphones. A unique option is the capability to play music while in navigation mode. The display supports JPEG format photos and even includes a slideshow feature.
“Harman/Becker is an innovative, well-established brand within the mobile electronics industry, and this new line of GPS devices will provide Office Depot customers with a state-of-the-art navigation solution,” said Scott Koerner, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. “The Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 combines enhanced features and functionality with a great price to create a road companion for all travelers.”
The Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934 is the first Harman/Becker mobile GPS device available in the United States, with additional products scheduled to launch by the end of 2007.
