ViaMichelin preps two GPS handhelds

GPS device maker ViaMichelin announced today that it will grow its X-series by two at CeBIT. The X-960 (pictured) is a basic mapping system with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a 300MHz Samsung processor, and 64MB of RAM as well as 128MB of ROM. Battery life is rated at two hours when not plugged into a car's 12-volt socket. At the mid-range is the similar X-970T: although the same size, it gains Bluetooth for hands-free calls, a faster 400MHz chip, and support for RDS as well as optional live traffic updates. Both X-series refreshes will use version 7 of ViaMichelin's Navigation System software.

The company will price the X-960 at €299 for a Europe-wide version and should command €399 for the improved X-970T. Release dates are unavailable, but are expected soon after the formal announcement at CeBIT tomorrow. A North American release is possible given the launch of the X-930 late last year. [via GPS Gazette]