Samsung (News - Alert) has launched its new Bluetooth Navigator (STT-D370), a nifty GPS device that can be connected to mobile phones via Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth Navigator is capable of adopting the latest technologies, such as Transport Protocol Experts Group (TPEG) and terrestrial DMB.

According to a press release, the Samsung STT-D370 is in fact the first GPS navigator to connect a mobile phone via Bluetooth. The navigator is equipped with microphone and speakerphone, so that users can make or receive phone calls and SMS text messages, without using a mobile phone.

The Bluetooth Navigator comes with a built-in Real 3D map that helps driver see the road ahead in crystal-clear 3D graphics. The gadget also comes with dynamic navigation feature that makes use of TPEG (a transportation information service based on terrestrial DMB data broadcasting) information updated every five minutes via a terrestrial DMB data channel to select the optimal route by incorporating road situations in real time.

The Samsung STT-D370 comprises of a variety of multimedia functionalities, such as high-resolution Personal Media Players (PMP), MP3 and photo albums, in addition to a translator, an electronic dictionary, a file viewer.

“Samsung is leading the convergence technology to make people's lives more convenient. We will continue to deliver a wider range of convergence terminals that incorporate next-generation telecommunication technologies,” said Ki-tae Lee, president of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network Business, in the press release.

The Bluetooth Navigator comes with a long-lasting battery allowing users to enjoy its features both in vehicles and while walking.

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Niladri Sekhar Nath is a contributing writer for TMCnet covering telecommunications, service providers and networking. To see more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.