Romania on the GPS map

Israeli-based GPS & More yesterday launched the first GPS navigation product for Romanians, under the commercial name of iGO. GPS navigation is one of the development trends seen in the global IT&C sector, but there is barely a market for it in Romania. This is why GPS & More are estimating significant sales of over 10 million euros in the first year, accounting for some 20,000 GPS units. The company officials say iGO is unique on the domestic market because it is the first that will be available for purchase throughout the major electronics stores like Flamingo and Domo, as well as the hypermarkets. It is the first that offers voice assistance in Romanian, is the first to provide maps down to the detail of streets and street numbers in 152 cities and towns in Romania, and the first to incorporate road signs and speed limits for the roads displayed. The other areas of the country are also covered, but only in terms of roads and places of interest such as filling stations, hotels, ATMs, restaurants etc. ZF