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Kapten Launches Small Nav Device, iPhone App
February 25, 2010
The Kapten NG pocket locator.
Kapsys, a specialist in portable GPS devices, has launched the Kapten for iPhone application, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone, and Kapten NG, a pocket-size GPS device that helps users navigate on foot, or by public transport, car, bicycle, or motorcycle.
Kapsys' products offer coverage of North America, as well as Western Europe.
iPhone Application. Kapten for iPhone is available on the basis of a monthly subscription rate at $7.99 for unlimited use over a 30-day period, which can be renewed. Kapten for iPhone also offers the option of transferring to a permanent license via the in-application purchase mechanism, for $74.99. The Kapten for iPhone application is on sale through Apple’s online iTunes App Store. Two versions are available: one for the United States/Canada and one for Western Europe. These applications will turn any 3G or 3GS iPhone into a multi-transport navigator.
The main functionalities offered by this application include multi-transport navigation, coverage of public transport (underground, suburban trains and trams), voice guidance, and extensive visual displays, and "Ktag" creation for tagging and sharing favorite locations.
The Kapten for iPhone Western Europe application covers 22 countries and territories: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the Vatican.
Kapten NG. Kapsys has also launched the Kapten NG. Because of its compact size (100 x 55 x 13 millimeters) and weight (90 grams), the Kapten NG can be carried inside the user’s pocket. Its multi-transport functionality is suitable for navigation on foot, with or without the use of public transport, as well as driving or cycling, the company said. Kapten NG offers the following functionalities: multi-transport navigation in a pocket-size format, coverage of public transport (underground, suburban trains, and trams), which can be used with pedestrian navigation, genuine voice guidance, and extensive visual displays, and Ktag creation to record favorite locations.
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