Maruti Suzuki has has certified SatGuide PND (Personal Navigation Device) C230 as a Maruti Genuine Accessory (MGA). PND C230 is basically a Dedicated GPS Navigation System.
As per the press release – Nippon, the leading Maruti Suzuki accessories provider, will make this light-weight, affordable and complete navigation device available at more than 250 Maruti showrooms spread across all Metros, Tier I and Tier-II cities in the country. On purchase of SatGuide C230PND, the buyer gets a FREE GPS maps upgrade covering 628 cities and whopping 2 million Points of Interest.
Features of Maruti GPS System C230
The SatGuide PND C230 is an indispensable travel tool for Indian consumers with sophisticated
navigation functions, clear maps, turn-by-turn guidance and voice instructions. It comes with an extensive picture storage capacity as well as MP3 player. PND C230 is capable of providing accurate and easy navigation in even the most challenging environments. SatGuide C230 device will be available at all Maruti accessory stores across the country and this device will be sold exclusively at Maruti showrooms only.
Specification of Maruti GPS System C230
Hardware Specifications
CPU – Samsung 2443–400Mhz
GPS Chipset – 20-channel SiRFstarIII
TMC – Optional
Memory / ROM – 256MB~1GB
Memory / RAM – 32~64MB
Memory Slot – SD/MMC (Compatible)
Color Display – 3.5" TFT with Touchscreen
Resolution – 320 x 240 Pixels (QVGA)
Display Orientation – Landscape
Battery Un-swappable rechargeable Lithium battery cell
Battery Capacity – 800mAh
Battery Life – 3.5 to 4.0 Hrs
USB – Yes (USB 2.0)
Speaker - Yes
Depth = 24 mm (0.94")
Width =90 mm (3.5")
Height =84 mm (3.3")
Weight =144 g (5.08 oz)
Software Specifications
Operating System Win CE .Net 5
Navigation Software Yes (SatGuide map Preloaded)
Price of Maruti GPS System C230
The price is not yet released. I have contacted the concerned department in SatNav to enquire about the price. I will update the price as soon as I get to know of it. I expect the device to be priced below Rs. 10000 as the same device is sold on a UK website for 110 Pounds Sterling.