Marvell and Rydeen announce new PND

SANTA CLARA, USA: Marvell, a leader in integrated silicon solutions, and Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a global car navigation and safety systems leader, have introduced the Rydeen GCOM701, utilizing the Android operating system.

Powered by the Marvell ARMADA 166 application processor, the GCOM701 provides a rich multimedia experience and delivers seamless connectivity, real-time content and an extended battery life. The GCOM701 is expected to ship this November and will be available in two colors, black and white.

"Consumers today expect their personal mobile connected devices to combine seamless connectivity, broad business functionality, a diverse communications suite and an enthralling multimedia experience in a convenient and elegant form factor," said Weili Dai, Marvell's co-founder and VP and GM of the Consumer and Computing Business Unit of Marvell Semiconductor.

"Rydeen's GCOM701 leverages Marvell's total silicon solution platform to deliver a robust set of capabilities for today's always-on lifestyle that also helps people get where they need to go easily and safely."

With a 7-inch TFT touch panel and 800x480-pixel resolution, GCOM701 offers ample screen space for Web surfing, reading eBooks and viewing images and video. Other device features include: built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Bluetooth capability, removable memory, a front-facing camera and easy connectivity for jump drives and other portable devices.

On the road, the GCOM701 functions as a portable navigation device -- complete with 4 million points of interest -- powered by Navteq. An internal 7.4-volt battery delivers ample standby power and up to six hours of operational time at full power mode.

"Rydeen is committed to providing unparalleled performance and multimedia functionality that connected consumers will find very attractive," said Phil Maeda, President of Rydeen. "By integrating Marvell's ARMADA application processor technology into Rydeen's new portable navigation device, we are now able to create a compelling navigational experience unmatched in the industry."