Pocket Loox N100 - PNA and MP3 Player in one!!

tyler44 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 10, 2006 Posts: 1

Latest news on the Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox N100...

The Pocket Loox N100 has finally arrived.

The latest addition to the Pocket Loox series is not a PDA like the existing Pocket Loox models, rather a PNA (Personal Navigation Assistant). But wait, its not only a personal sat nav device, it's also an MP3 player (well an MP3, AAC and WMA player actually). So, you can listen to music while navigating in the car or on foot. Pretty cool hey!

This much anticipated piece of kit can now be purchased from the Fujitsu Siemens UK reseller, Nice PC (www.nice-pc.co.uk) for £249.99.

The N100 basic spec is as follows but the full datasheet can be found at:

http://www.nice-pc.co.uk/pdfs/ds_pocket_loox_n100.pdf

Pocket Loox N100 Spec

Processor - Samsung® MCP3 300Mhz
Memory - System memory (RAM) 64 MB, Flash memory (ROM) 128 MB
GPS - Full integrated SiRFstarIII module and integrated antenna
Display - 2.8" QVGA 240 x 320 colour transflective TFT Touchscreen, 64k colours
Navigation Software - NAVIGON MobileNavigator 6, Licence code for Country Map
Accessories (Included) - Car holder, Car charger, AC adapter, USB cable, Headset and Mini SD card (1GB)
Operating System: Windows CE 5.0
Language - Multilingual
Size - 89mm x 62mm x 16mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 110g

According to Fujitsu Siemens the Pocket Loox N100 is the lightest and smallest personal navigation device available. With pocket-sized dimensions and weighing in at just 110g its ultra-portable and looks the business as well.

Personal Navigation

The N100 uses the latest MobileNavigator 6 software from Navigon. The application and UK map come pre-installed (with 37 other European countries available on the DVD included) so there's no special configuration required. More info on the MobileNavigator6 software can be found at http://www.navigon.com/site/mn6/en, where the flash demo details the following features:

The N100 comes with a car holder which fixes to the windscreen (see images below which are from http://www.mobinaute.com/mobinaute/article.php?id=20060714170814).

Music Player

The N100 features a 1GB MP3 Player that can handle MP3, AAC and WMA audio formats, which means if you encode your music using itunes then your songs can be transfered (via USB) to the Pocket Loox. Whats more there's no software needed, all file transfers can be done through Windows Explorer. The N100 comes with a 1GB Sd card but a larger 2GB SD card is expected so you can store more music tracks (approximately 500 songs).

Battery

The N100 uses a 1100mAh Lithium-ion battery which is rechargeable and exchangeable. The unit comes with an in car charger and AC mains adapter.

Design

2 facias are supplied with the unit (black and white I believe), however replacement designs are anticipated and will no doubt be available soon.

Games

The Pocket Loox N100 comes complete with its own retro games. Not sure what these are yet, so if anyone else knows please let us know.

Extras

The N100 also includes a World Timer, Alarm, Calendar and Calculator.

Summary

All in all the Pocket Loox N100 looks pretty cool. It's got many advantages over the existing sat nav offerings, its biggest being the multi-format MP3 player, which no other personal sat nav can boast (not that I know of anyway - correct me if I'm wrong!). In addition, its size means its easy to slip in the pocket and carry with you, so theres no excuse for ever being lost again!

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