Sygic and Tele Atlas Roll Out McGuider Europe 2009

Mobile navigation software provider Sygic and Tele Atlas, a global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, have announced the availability of McGuider Europe 2009, the next generation of the software that turns users mobile devices into powerful navigation systems.
McGuider 2009 features a 4GB memory card to convert PDAs and Smartphones using Windows Mobile or Symbian into fully-functioning navigation devices. The new release includes enhanced navigation content and features to enrich the user experience, such as safety camera data, multilingual support for major cities, and McGuider Assistant, which enables easy downloads for fresh content. The new, larger micro SD card will also deliver 2GB of free space for photos, music and videos.
Designed to help mobile phone users easily leverage their device as a powerful navigation system, McGuider installs quickly and automatically. The companies behind the solution say that it delivers a simple, intuitive, touchscreen or keyboard operation, based on the latest Sygic software, as well as clear graphics, fast refresh and detailed guidance, including lane assistance and dynamic signpost indications. McGuider Europe 2009 features Tele Atlas digital maps, as well as millions of points of interest (POIs) in all western European countries, including Scandinavia and Malta, and expanded coverage of Eastern Europe. Maps of Russia and North America will be available soon.
Devices pre-equipped with a GPS receiver can leverage the McGuider solution to instantly add the new functionality with little need for user intervention; for other devices, the addition of a Bluetooth-enabled GPS detector enables this functionality. Users can then access a variety of navigation features and content, including alerts when a user crosses international borders and instant delivery of key country information such as speed limits, currency and time zones;  over 70 categories of POI information, including amusements parks and beaches, mountain peaks and tourist information centres in addition to the usual content; tailored navigation options for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians; and voice guidance in 20 languages.
McGuider Europe 2009 is available immediately at the Tele Atlas Online Map Shop, and also from retailers throughout Europe, for around 79 (69). McGuider navigation can be purchased separately or bundled with compatible phones. Theres more information, including phone compatibility details and video demonstrations from adventurer John McGuider, after whom the device is named, here.