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On top of the recently launched GPSMap 640 for road and sea, there are two new models from Garmin: GPSMap 695 and 696. The two new GPS systems can already be bought and have a price tag of $2,700 and $3,300.

Both systems have a 7-inch screen that can be read even on the sunlight, which means that you can easily use it during the sunny days or on the dark nights.

Garmin GPSMap 696

Considered the flagship GPS system for aviation, it boasts XM radio and XM WS Satellite Weather that only works on the US. This functionality is able to provide plenty of weather information related to aviation, such as terminal aerodrome forecasts, temporary flight restrictions, lightnings, winds, turbulence, and other details.

Garmin GPSMap 695

Pretty similar to the smaller-brother 696, but it doesn’t come with a GXM 40 smart antenna.

We have definitely warned you about this netbook. The HP Mini 1000 was launched today which means you can go ahead an choose yours. HP has three different versions for you: the consumer oriented Mini 1000, the Linux-based Mobile Internet Experience edition and the Vivienne Tam edition.

All those models will share the same features:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
• 8.9 inch or 10 inch Brightview Backlight LED display with 1024×600 resolution. (Vivienne Tam is only available in 10″)
• up to 1GB DDR2 RAM
• black matte casing with a swirled imprint finish (Mini 1000 Standard and MIE version)
• vibrant red casing with a peony-flower inspired design (Vivienne Tam edition only)
• 92% full-size keyboard
• 8GB or 16GB SSD or a 60GB 1.8-inch hard drive
• expansion slot for a proprietary HP Mini Mobile flash drive (max of 8GB)
• 802.11b/g WLAN
• future mobile broadband/3G support
• 3-cell battery (3 hours run time)

The HP Mini 1000 will cost $379 if you chose the Linux version and $399 if you get the XP version. The XP netbook will be available starting Wednesday while the Linux version will arrive only later next year.

The Vivienne Tam edition comes with a floral design and a red keyboard. It has the same specs like the regular Mini 1000 but it will cost $699, although that price is subject to future changes. The Mini 1000 Mobile Internet Edition will get you the MIE OS built over the Ubuntu version. The MIE version comes with an Instant-On Dashboard Interface and there are various applications for web browsing, instant messaging and email. VoIP via Skype and video chat will be available too!

Compaq has joined the fresh market of netbooks, and decided to reveal their new Mini 700 computer that is pretty similar to the HP Mini 100 - not only in terms of features, but also on the design and name.

Anyhow, one of the main differences between the two netbooks is the option of a HSDPA modem on the Mini 700 from Compaq. The other important detail is the price, it is close to $490 which is less $150 than the HP product. Another difference is the launch date, which in Compaq’s case will be made late this year in December, on the UK.

General Specifications:

- Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor
- From 512MB up to 2GB of memory RAM
- Intel GMA950 for the graphics
- 60GB hard-drive