September 27, 2006
Navicore excels in product quality as proven by independent satellite navigation tests and reviews around Europe
“Navicore is the best software for Nokia S60 mobile phones!” – Connect, GE
September 27, 2006 – Navicore, one of the leading mobile navigation providers in Europe, has received excellent reviews from user tests around Europe for its award-winning Navicore Personal 2006 mobile navigation software. Navicore Personal, a Forum Nokia S60 3rd Edition Challenge finalist*, is an easy-to-use GPS navigator specifically developed for smart phones and therefore provides the most convenient and easiest way to find destinations when driving a car, cycling or walking.
Since its launch in April, Navicore Personal 2006 has received very positive feedback around Europe. Navicore Personal has received several test wins in press such as What Mobile (UK) magazine’s Editor Choice in the satellite navigation group test, Stuff (UK & France) magazine’s Hot Buy in its SatNav Triathlon and Winmag magazine’s Best Product in the navigation group test (the Netherlands). The company was also recently awarded a Best Buy award by Which? Magazine (UK) – the Consumer Association’s publication which champions consumer rights.
The examples of quotes in product reviews include the following:
“Navicore moves up to test winner and it is the best navigation solution for Nokia S60 mobile phones” - Connect, Germany
“In our opinion, Navicore was the ideal solution in the onboard satellite navigation category” - c’t Magazin, Germany
“Convincing navigation solution for mobile phones” – PC Magazin, Germany
“If there was any chance of the competition overcoming Navicore, it disappeared with the latest version that appears to be unbeatable” – What Mobile, UK
“Easily the best value sat nav going” – Fleet News, UK
Juha Murtopuro, CEO of Navicore, said: “I am really proud that Navicore Personal clearly helps the everyday life of users and stands out from the competition. As our software has been specifically designed for mobile phone usage, it truly enables the best user experience and ease of use for everyone on the move.”
Navicore Personal 2006 gets top marks for ease-of-use, accuracy and responsiveness. As the navigation software is installed directly on the mobile phone, the basic use is free of charge with extremely fast operation resulting.
Navicore Personal 2006 includes the majority of maps for Europe and supports Symbian S60, S60 3rd edition, S80 and UIQ phones.
Navicore Personal 2006 is currently compatible with the following handsets:
S 60 version 2 & 3: Nokia E50, E60, E61, E70, N70, N71, N72, N73, N80, N90, N93, 3230, 3250, 5500, 6260, 6600, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 7610, N-Gage, N-Gage QD, Siemens XS-1, Samsung SGH-D720, SGH-D730 , Panasonic EB-X700, EB-X800
S 80: Nokia 9300, 9300i, 9500
UIQ: Sony Ericsson P910, Motorola A1000
About Navicore
Navicore is the premier provider of interactive navigation products for smart phones which is one of the fastest growing categories in the booming navigation market. Navicore software together with a GPS turns your existing or new smart phone to be a fully functional navigator which is always with you. Smart phone based solution provides the most convenient and easiest way to navigate while driving a car, cycling or walking. Navicore products are today sold in 20 countries across Europe. Please see www.navicoretech.com for more details.
*) Forum Nokia S60 3rd Edition Challenge is a global developer competition that will award the best news applications based on the S60 3rd Edition in October 17th in London at the Smartphone Show. Find out more information at: http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1073622
Media enquiries:
Marita Markkula
Navicore Ltd.
Communications Director
Tel: + 358 40 581 1947
E-mail: marita.markkula@navicore.fi
UK PR agency details:
Tom Herbst, Herbst PR
Tel:+44 (0)7768 145571
Email: tom@tomherbstpr.co.uk