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Budget Truck Rental To Offer GPS Navigation System
Parsippany NJ (SPX) Apr 07, 2008 where2 Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation devices with guidance by Garmin are now available at Budget Truck Rental locations throughout the United States, making it the first consumer truck rental company to offer GPS devices. where2 is fully portable and can be used in any Budget truck, from cargo vans to 24' trucks, and with any type of rental, including one-way, local and commercial rentals. The device offers Budget Truck Rental customers an array of navigation features, including truck routes, local points of interest such as ATMs, hotels, restaurants and gas stations, a simple user interface, three- dimensional maps, audible turn-by-turn directions spoken in multiple languages and Bluetooth hands-free calling capability. "Moving can be a stressful and emotional time for many people," said Joe Ferraro, vice president of operations for Budget Truck Rental. "Reaching the destination should be as easy as we can possibly make it. As experts in moving, we know that offering do-it-yourself movers an easy-to-use GPS navigation system will help make this important transition that much easier." Quantities of Budget Truck Rental where2 units are limited. The GPS device can be rented at Budget Truck Rental locations throughout the United States for $11.95 per day or $59.75 per week. For more information or to make a reservation, customers should visit www.budgettruck.com, call 1-800-GO-BUDGET or contact their local Budget Truck dealer. Related Links Budget Truck Rental GPS Applications, Technology and Suppliers
Russia's Satellite Navigation System Delayed Again
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Apr 07, 2008The council of chief designers responsible for commissioning Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) has said it will only become operational in late 2008, whereas the previous deadline was December 31, 2007. Something is obviously amiss in this ambitious project, the Russian equivalent of the U.S. Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS). |
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