MapmyIndia, a map and GPS navigation services provider, has announced the launch of MapmyIndia LX130 - nicknamed MapmyIndia Light - a new GPS navigation gadget.

Priced at Rs. 11,990, MapmyIndia Light weighs 122 grams and has a 3.5" display screen. The device is 12.5mm thick and is powered with maps of 401 cities, over 8.3 lakh km of roads connecting four lakh towns and villages, and takes you to around 10 lakh points of interest like cinema halls, restaurants, petrol pumps etc.

In addition to standard navigation, the MapmyIndia Light also allows users to search for hotels, banks, ATMs, tourist places, etc. MapmyIndia light comes loaded with phone numbers of points of interest, so users can not only navigate to them, but also call ahead and make bookings. While driving, the device can be attached to the windscreen and you can follow the voice-guided instructions to travel to your destination.

With features like demo display of the proposed route, distance between destinations and the ability to add multiple destinations through the 'via' points features, MapmyIndia Light helps plan travel and meetings across India. Business travelers can also take advantage of the Distance-to-go and Estimated Time of Arrival feature to plan their day when on the road.

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