Navigon (US) announced the new Navigon 2000S entry level model with some higher level features that you might now find on other entry level devices, including Lane Assist PRO and Reality View PRO – enhanced capabilities over its previous generation Navigon units. The 3.5-inch touchscreen device comes loaded with an ATLAS III 375MHz CPU, a SiRF GRF3i+ GPS chip, 64MB of SDRAM, 2GB of flash memory, and microSD support.The Navigon 2000S also comes with a fast satellite acquisition capability, and text to speech. THe unit is expected to hit store shelves by October and carries a suggested price of $199.

The NAVIGON 2000S features include:

– Reality View Pro(TM). NAVIGON takes its trademark feature one-step further with the second generation of Reality View-Reality View Pro(TM). Never miss an exit again with more coverage in more places. Reality View Pro displays photo-realistic 3D views with actual road signs and lane guidance for virtually every highway interchange and exit that drivers will encounter.

– Lane Assistant Pro(TM). Helps drivers prepare to make an upcoming exit or turn by providing clear visual lane guidance. NAVIGON’s second generation of Lane Assistant provides a lane map complete with arrows and actual road geometry.

– Advanced Text-to-speech. Spoken Directions with Street Names lets drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road with advanced phonetic text-to-speech technology that ensures proper pronunciation of street names.

– Fast Destination Entry. The latest generation of NAVIGON software makes entering and finding information very easy, on average requiring fewer clicks than any other GPS product to enter a destination. NAVIGON’s SmartSpeller feature helps guiding through the entry process.

– High Performance. NAVIGON’s new software platform delivers our most responsive interface to date and supports incredibly fast route calculation times.

– DirectHelp(TM). Help is a click away with this DirectHelp, providing instant driving directions to and contact information for nearby hospitals, police stations, roadside assistance, and pharmacies.

– Instant Fix GPS. With NAVIGON’s new Instant Fix GPS receiver (SIRF InstantFixII Receiver), the NAVIGON 2000S triangulates global position in a matter of seconds and is minimally affected by urban canyons and tall trees.