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u-blox GPS receiver chosen for Azentek's .... Thalwil, Switzerland and Reston, VA, USA – March 31, 2009 – u-blox, the leading Swiss provider of GPS technology, will supply Azentek, a manufacturer of innovative OEM in-vehicle computer systems for both consumer and commercial markets, with high-performance GPS receiver modules. These modules will provide navigation and location awareness in Azentek’s Atlas in-car personal computer, as well as for its sophisticated new SmartMirror device.  Launched in August of 2008, the versatile OEM SmartMirror features integrated GPS navigation by Navigon, touch-screen map and menu display, audible turn-by-turn navigation, rearview video input, available backup camera, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. Azentek is the first supplier to build a high-end touch screen GPS navigation into the rearview mirror. The SmartMirror provides added convenience and safety because it is permanently mounted to the windshield. Sales of the SmartMirror continue to grow and the product is now available in the U.S and world wide in over 35 countries. The next product to launch in the Azentek product line is the Atlas CPC-1200, which is a complete in-dash computer solution for the vehicle, putting the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at the user’s finger tips. The Atlas will be released Q3 2009 and will be available at 12-Volt retailers, major retailers across the U.S. and Crutchfield. Every product in the Azentek product line will be equipped with the latest positioning technology from u-blox, enabling turn-by-turn navigation and access to location-based information and mobile services. The u-blox 5 positioning engine incorporates a variety of features to speed up the time needed to acquire satellite signals and calculate position location. Additionally, the receiver has been engineered to operate in weak signal environments, such as urban canyons and parking structures. The result is the fastest first fix and the ability to perform effectively in the most challenging signal environments. “Azentek leads the way in bringing the power of the personal computer to the automobile, changing the way drivers and passengers interact with and navigate in their world,” says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, president of u-blox America. “The addition of the robust, 50-channel u blox 5 positioning engine assures unparalleled performance, allowing users to determine where they are and access location-based information and services – wherever they may be.” Catherine Licavoli, Azentek Director of Marketing and PR, comments, “In mobile devices such as our Atlas PC and SmartMirror products, accurate and continuous GPS positioning is essential for delivering dependable and timely navigation and location information. The u-blox solution handles this mission flawlessly, with precision and reliability, allowing us to provide users with the information they need – where and when they need it.” Visit u-blox at CTIA, 1-3 April, Las Vegas, Hall C4, Booth 6144 to learn more. About u-blox 5 u-blox 5 features the –160 dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS tracking technology for reliable performance in harsh signal environments such as parking lots and dense urban environments. The 50-channel positioning engine boasts the KickStart technology that allows a Time-To-First-Fix of under 1 second. The dedicated acquisition engine, with over 1 million correlators, is capable of massive parallel time/frequency space searches, enabling it to find satellites instantly. Innovative design and technology suppresses jamming sources and mitigates multipath effects, giving u-blox 5 GPS receivers excellent navigation performance even in the most challenging environments. About u-blox u-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. The company’s solutions enable people, devices and machines to locate and communicate their exact position – reliably, instantly and accurately. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and wireless design services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable its OEM customers to develop feature-rich and innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Italy, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, u-blox is employing 155 people. The company was founded in 1997 and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit www.u-blox.com. About Azentek Technology Azentek, LLC is a premier manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales. Specializing in PC-based solutions that are both safe and easy-to-use, Azentek provides mobile users with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation and automotive diagnostic capabilities for their vehicles. For more information, please visit www.azentek.com. u-blox contacts Gitte Jensen, Corporate Communications Manager Phone: +41 (44) 722 74 86, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nikolaos Papadopoulos, President u-blox America, Inc. Phone: +1 (703) 483 3184, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Azentek contact Catherine Licavoli, PR and Marketing Manager Phone: 01-989-233-4245, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it