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  • Kent Vogel
  • Kent Vogel
  • Product Manager, eXpansys Inc.

CoPilot Live v8 - New Features Including Local Search


New year. New direction. New features and enhancements for your CoPilot V8.

CoPilot Live Local Search now FREE in v8

Free local internet search

With integrated local Internet search, you can easily find the nearest product, service, brand, shop or just about anything you need. Then CoPilot Live will take you straight there. For more information on how to get your free Live Local Search upgrade, click here.

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Text-to-Speech voices

CoPilot Live uses the latest Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology to provide clear, spoken directions at each turn, pronouncing full street names. For example, “Turn left onto Main Street”.

To get your free TTS upgrade, click here.

Available for Windows Mobile only. Certain Android devices can provide TTS through the phone’s built-in Text-to-Speech engine

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Premium Live Services are now available

CoPilot’s Live Traffic and Live Fuel Price Services will help you make better informed decisions while on the move. The Premium Live Services package is available for $19.99 for 12 months use.

With CoPilot Live's Premium Live Services package you can:

Package includes Live Traffic and Live Fuel

Relax more. Avoid stressful delays with CoPilot Live’s real-time traffic service. With a constantly updated feed, it can warn you about problems on your route and help you avoid frustrating traffic jams.

Spend less. The new Fuel Price service in v8 can help you find the cheapest gas station nearby or on-route. So whether you are running on empty or want to fill up without emptying your pocket, let CoPilot Live lead the way.


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Keep Your CoPilot Live up-to-date

We're continually working to improve CoPilot Live and have taken into account the great feedback we've received from you. You can now get some of these improvements in your own CoPilot Live with our latest free software update.

With the update you'll also be able to download the latest full North America quarterly map data through Central! Please note if you have already downloaded this quarterly map update, we ask that you download it again as we've made some significant updates to specific locations over the last few weeks. The latest version will have the Release Date: March 3, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience but we want to ensure you have the most current map data guiding your way.
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Here's how to get the update


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Windows Mobile customers
Download the update using the latest version of CoPilot Central 2.0 desktop companion software. You can download and install CoPilot Central 2.0 from www.copilotlive.com/central.

Detailed instructions about installing the update can be found here.

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Android customers
Download the latest CoPilot Live v8 app update by visiting copilotlive.com/androidinstall on your phone’s web browser. (NOTE: If you purchased your CoPilot Live from Android Market, you MUST download the update from Android Market)

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Keep Your CoPilot Live up-to-date

You can help us in providing the most up-to-date maps by submitting your GPS tracks. If you notice a discrepancy between the road and our software, please submit the tracks so we can update them and include the correct roads in the next version. Here’s how:

• In CoPilot Central, go to Explore My CoPilot > GPS Tracks

- OR -

• In the CoPilot Central main menu, go to Central > Options to have your GPS Tracks sent automatically

 

Purchase CoPilot Live v8 GPS Navigation Software HERE and HERE

 

 

 

  • Kent Vogel
  • Kent Vogel
  • Product Manager, eXpansys Inc.

SIMPLE Mobile No Contract Unlimited GSM Service

Recently we started offering a very attractive No Contract GSM Phone service by SIMPLE Mobile. We put the emphasis on this being an offer for our US customers. This is still the case but what we have found is there are many people who travel from Canada to the US on a regular basis and would like to save money on their wireless bill. SIMPLE Mobile is an excellent way to do this. While this is not a service to use while you are in Canada, it is a great way to save on roaming charges while you are in the US and best of all, there is NO CONTRACT!

The SIMPLE Mobile SIM card can be used with any unlocked GSM phone. B.Y.O.P . (Bring Your Own Phone) or purchase an unlocked GSM handset from eXpansys. You can read more about SIMPLE Mobile HERE

  • Denise Crites
  • Denise Crites
  • Product Manager, eXpansys Inc.

Aliph Jawbone Icon - Coming Next Week to eXpansys-usa

The CATCH, HERO, THINKER-Silver, THINKER-Black, ROGUE, BOMBSHELL, & ACE - all new from Aliph Jawbone!  The Hero is the first to be released and in stock now at eXpansys-usa!  The Thinker is right behind it with stock expected the week of 3/1 and the rest of the Icon lineup to follow the week of 3/8.

These new headsets are quite amazing in my opinion, after being an avid user of the Jawbone 2.  They are smaller yet easier to operate with the on/off switch, yes I said switch, on the bottom of the headset along with the LED to indicate your Bluetooth connection status and battery power.  The voice quality is phenominal as expected from Aliph and with just 1 button for volume and talk status, it's the easiest headset on the market to use.

The MYTALK feature is still in testing mode so not quite yet available on the headset.  However, with this feature, the first of its kind, you will be able to personalize your Jawbone Icon with free, convenient applications and software updates.  With AudioApps from MYTALK, you will be able to change the voice for spoken alerts such as battery life and caller ID.  MYTALK DialApps allows you to customize a button that will link your Jawbone Icon to directly to 411, voice-to-SMS, voice dial services, and even use your voice to post to FaceBook and Twitter via your Icon.

SHOP NOW AT WWW.EXPANSYS-USA.COM - GET YOUR HERO NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!


  • Zoë Colver
  • Zoë Colver
  • Marketing Manager, eXpansys

Acer Liquid : "Smartphone Essentials Editor's Choice Award"

Acer Liquid
Acer Liquid receives an "Editor's Choice Award" following its review in Smartphone Essentials issue number 97. The Acer Liquid was heavily used and tested and came out as the smartphone delivering the best Android experience on the market to date. 

If you would like to read the full article click here.

We are selling the Acer Liquid for £319.99 with £20 eXpansys vouchers. To order now click here.

  • Airax Sarkari
  • Airax Sarkari
  • Purchasing, eXpansys

New smartphones announced by HTC

HTC today announced their 3 newest devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, comprising of 1 Windows Mobile device and 2 Android devices.

HTC DesireHTC Desire:
The HTC Desire (AKA Bravo) is the first HTC branded Android device that uses Qualcomm SnapDragon processor at a full 1Ghz, making it one of the fastest Android devices available.

Key Features:
• 1Ghz SnapDragon Processor
• 3.7” AMOLED Display
• HD Video Recording (720p)
• Clickable Optical Track Pad
• HTC Sense UI
• Android 2.1 (Éclair)

HTC LegendHTC Legend:
The 2nd of HTC’s Android devices is the Legend. It’s the successor to HTC’s Hero. The standout feature is the single piece aluminium body.

Key Features:
• Solid Aluminium Body
• Android 2.1 (Éclair)
• 3.2” AMOLED Display
• HTC Sense UI
• Clickable Optical Track Pad

HTC HD MiniHTC HD Mini:
HTC’s latest Windows Mobile device, the HD Mini takes the best of the HTC HD2 and shrinks it down to a compact size and even adds HTC’s great Straight Talk speaker phone technology.

Key Features:
• 3.2” Touch Screen Capacitive Display
• Straight Talk Loud Speaker
• HTC Sense UI
• GPS & Digital Compass
• Microsoft Exchange & Office Document Editing

  • Ian Harrison
  • Ian Harrison
  • UK Business Manager, eXpansys

Windows Phone 7 Series announced today

Windows Phone 7 SeriesThe smartphone arena has reached new levels of competition over the past year; we have Apple with the iPhone OS, Palm with WebOS and Google with Android. Now Microsoft has returned with a bang by announcing Windows Phone 7 Series at the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

With some similarities to the Zune HD player available in the US - the new OS is a complete re-write from the ground-up (not an update to Windows Mobile 6.5) and will require devices to meet a strict set of specifications to get the most out of it.

Watch a demo of Windows Phone 7 Series in action here.

 

  • Zoë Colver
  • Zoë Colver
  • Marketing Manager, eXpansys

eXpansys UK Friday Deals - 12th February



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  eXpansys Friday Deals: Selected deals between 11am and 5pm, 12th February 2010  

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone
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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone

Normally £364.99
Now £354.99 
Save £10

Gainward NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Graphics Card
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Gainward NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Graphics Card

Normally £419.99
Now £369.99 
Save £50

HTC Touch2
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HTC Touch2
Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro


Normally £224.99
Now £214.99 
Save £10

GMAX 2-Bay Alloy Desktop Hard Drive Enclosure
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CardScan Executive V8 
Business Card Scanner


Normally £219.99
Now £179.99
Save £40

Buffalo LinkStation Live 1TB NAS
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Buffalo LinkStation Live 
1TB NAS


Normally £124.99
Now £119.99 
Save £5

TomTom ONE IQ 5th Edition In-Car SatNav (UK & Europe Maps)
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TomTom ONE IQ 5th Ed In-Car SatNav (UK & Europe Maps)

Normally £135.99.99
Now £115.99 
Save £20

HTC Touch2
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2-Power Telefunken Digiframe 8 Inch Digital Photo Frame

Normally £131.99
Now £111.99 
Save £20

GMAX 2-Bay Alloy Desktop Hard Drive Enclosure
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Q-waves Wireless USB to HDMI Extender

Normally £92.99
Now £87.99
Save £5

These deals are available on Friday the 12th February 2010 between 11am and 5pm by following the links above only. Normal pricing will apply outside of these hours*.

 

*Voucher codes do not apply with these deals. Limited to 2 units per customer, available while stocks last.

 

Prices and availability subject to change, www.expansys.com website price and availability always applies. All prices inclusive of VAT unless stated. 
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  • Kent Vogel
  • Kent Vogel
  • Product Manager, eXpansys Inc.

Simple Mobile - No Contract Unlimited Plans @ eXpansys USA

Do you need quality wireless service but don't want to break the bank or be tied down? If you said, "yes", we can help.

Simple Mobile, Unlimited Plans are now available at eXpansys USA. All plans include Unlimited Nationwide Talk including domestic long distance and Unlimited US and Global Text. If you need data for mobile web, email, social networks, etc, there are also affordable plans for you. International long distance is available for as low as 2¢ per minute.

Simple Mobile operates on a Nationwide GSM network so all of the unlocked GSM mobile phones you can find at eXpansys are compatible with the network. We have put together a handfull of bundles with Simple Mobile and our most popular devices but you can also buy the Simple Mobile No Contract SIM Kit and use it with your own compatible GSM phone or purchase the phone you want from eXpansys. 

You can check out our Simple Mobile bundles HERE


 

  • Zoë Colver
  • Zoë Colver
  • Marketing Manager, eXpansys

Product Flash: Introducing The New Drobo S 5-Bay

Product Flash: Introducing The New Drobo S 5-Bay
  

Drobo S
 
Data Robotics Drobo S 5-Bay 

Meet the new primary and backup storage solution that’s perfect for creative professionals and small businesses with “set it and forget it” storage needs. The safe, expandable Drobo S offers blazingly fast eSATA, and the best data storage experience ever. In addition to eSATA, Drobo S features enhanced FireWire 800 performance and USB 2.0 connectivity. It is a self-managing, self-healing solution ideal for safely storing large files and rapidly growing data. 

Key features and benefits:
- Up to 5 drives of instant capacity expansion to 10TB and Beyond 
- Protection from up to two hard drive failures 
- BeyondRAID self-managing and self-healing technology 
- Works with Windows, Mac, or Linux 

Buy now for £599.99
  • Zoë Colver
  • Zoë Colver
  • Marketing Manager, eXpansys

HP iPAQ Data Messenger for £20 a month

  Product Flash: Windows Mobile Smartphone For £20 A Month
  

HP iPAQ Data Messenger Special Deals
 
HP iPAQ Data Messenger Special Deals 

The Data Messenger Windows Mobile smartphone boasts a large touch screen display, slide-out alphanumeric keyboard and GPS which gives style to your mobile messaging and navigation experience. Plus right now we've got two new great deals on it so you can pick the one that suits you. 

Option 1 - We'll give you the phone plus unlimited data*, 300 minutes and 300 text for £20 a month on a 24 month T-Mobile contract. 
Option 2 - Already in a contract and just want to upgrade your phone? Then buy the HP iPAQ Data Messenger without a contract for £179.99 and we'll give you a £20 eXpansys voucher to spend on any order of £50 or more. Terms and conditions apply click here for full details.

T-Mobile contract £20 per month with unlimited data 
Buy without a contract for £179.99 with £20 eXpansys voucher