Mambo combines phone with serious GPS functions
updated 12:25 pm EST, Wed February 14, 2007
Falcom Mambo GPS phone
Designed by German maker Falcom, the Mambo combines standard cellphone features with significant GPS hardware. While it does have Bluetooth and a tri-band GSM receiver, the highlight is a 20-channel SiRFStar III receiver, more commonly found in stand-alone GPS units. To preserve battery power, the Mambo can also be set to use a three-axis motion sensor in place of GPS. An emergency button will automatically acquire position and send the coordinates via e-mail or SMS; alternately, it can be make a predeterimned phonecall, or be tracked by TCP/IP. Coming this spring is the Mambo 2, which will have an enhanced appearance and interface, including options for monitoring workouts and driving.
