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pluGGd.in: MapMyIndia Targets Youth, Launches Light(er) Version of the Navigation Device 2009-06-22 3:01am PT Visit pluGGd.in Outtake: MapMyIndia has launched LX130 (nicknamed MapmyIndia Light), a sleek new GPS navigation gadget targeted towards the youth. MapmyIndia Light is essentially a on-the-go device which you can simply carry with yourself (unlike the ones which are plugged into your car etc) The device is equipped with maps of 401 cities, over 8.3 lakh km of roads connecting 4 lakh towns & villages and boasts of around 10 lakh PoIs (points of interest) like cinema halls, restaurants, petrol pumps etc. The device weighs 122 grams, has a bright 3.5’ display screen and costs Rs. 11,990 (more) Interesting Development Look at the recent development in navigation space - Navteq Launches India Map , Google Maps (India) launched Driving Directions, SatNav’s Voice Based Navigation Service Nokia launched Nokia 6210 Navigator Blaupunkt launched GPS Device All of these companies are focusing on the usage medium (Internet / voice), but not in distribution of the apps to consumer for their daily usage. Funding in this space MapMyIndia secures $9 million Helion Ventures Invests in Getit Yellow Pages The navigation space is gearing up for the next level of war, though it seems that the battle is more about distribution and not on improving... Read More on pluGGd.in...   © Copyright 2009 pluGGd.in. All rights reserved. If you've enjoyed this content, please visit pluGGd.in to show your appreciation. Information for Bloggers

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