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Archive for January, 2006

Raymarine A65 GPS-Chartplotter

18th January 2006

A65 Dual Function GPS-Chartplotter with Raystar 12 GPS sensor and Navionics Silver Cartography included.
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Raymarine A65 GPS-Chartplotter

The A65 GPS-Chartplotter is a compact, yet powerful navigation system that combines simplicity with advanced chartplotting and optional HD Digital™ fishfinder technology. A Direct sunlight viewable display and rugged submersible construction make the A65 the perfect fit for center consoles and open cockpits.

Best of all, the A65 GPS-Chartplotter comes ready-to-navigate with the included Navionics Silver charts and RS12 GPS sensor. The A65 is also HD Digital fishfinder ready. Simply add the optional DSM25 Digital Sounder Module and a transducer to it to get high performance Fishfinder on your A65.

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Raymarine Wins NMEA Best in Show Award 2005 for E-Series with Platinum Cartography

18th January 2006

Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced that its E-Series High Performance Multifunction Navigation Displays with Platinum cartography has been honored with the Best in Show Award 2005 from the National Marine Electronics Association. Having won the Best in Show Award in 2003 for its High Definition Digital(TM) Sounder Module, and again taking the award in 2004 for the C120, a 12-inch multifunction navigation display from its C-Series line, Raymarine continues its track record of bringing innovative products to the market in 2005 by offering boaters unprecedented access to multi-dimensional charts.

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NAVIONICS PLATINUM SHORTLISTED FOR MARINE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

18th January 2006

IPC Media, owner of IBI magazine in the UK, has announced the shortlists for its inaugural Marine Awards, which take place on Friday, January 6, 2006 at Old Billingsgate, London, England.

Commenting on the announcement, chair of judges Kim Hollamby said: “It took many hours of consideration to focus on who should be included in the final nominations. These decisions are based upon the tests and real life experiences of our editorial teams and magazine and website readers, which considerably enhanced the process. We now look forward to the next round of judging with the participation of the RYA, BMF and YJA.”

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KVH to Create Mobile Internet Receiver with MSN TV Service for Internet Access on the Move in Cars, Boats and RVs

18th January 2006

KVH SatelliteLAS VEGAS - Jan. 5, 2006 - Microsoft Corp. and KVH Industries, Inc., today announced an agreement to bring the MSN® TV service to consumers traveling in cars, trucks, RVs and boats throughout the United States. KVH’s Mobile Internet Receiver with MSN TV service, a customized version of the MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player, will provide in-motion access to Web browsing, Microsoft® Windows Media® Player, MSN Mail and MSN Messenger, digital photo viewing, MSN Video, and MSN Radio with two-way connections made possible by broadband EVDO cellular services. The result will be the first in-motion product to offer consumers easy-to-use, high-speed Internet access on the television screens already installed in cars and other vehicles today. KVH’s Mobile Internet Receiver with MSN TV service will also include Wi-Fi output to provide Internet connectivity to a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled products.

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GUEST EXPANDS FAMILY OF PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGERS/MAINTAINERS

18th January 2006

    Two New Models and All-New Look and Packaging Introduced for Industry’s Premier Solution for Charging and Maintaining Batteries Without Overcharging.

Battery management technology leader Guest has revamped its line of 12/24-volt portable chargers/maintainers for 2006, with two new models, a new look and new retail packaging for the line. Guest now offers eight models ranging from .75 to 10 Amps to cover a wide variety of applications and battery management needs for boats and
personal watercraft. Two Guest models are new for 2006, including the .75-Amp Model 2601 12-volt Battery Maintainer. Designed to keep a charged battery in peak condition during long periods of storage, this model is ideal for maintaining a single
battery in a trailerable boat or jet ski over the winter months.

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