Byron, Minnesota January 7, 2008 – Transplant GPS is pleased to announce the addition of the E-Traveler software to its line of RightWay products. The E-Traveler is a series of electronic travel guides combined with detailed maps of cities around the world. In celebration of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing has been chosen as the featured launch city for the E-Traveler series.

The initial offering for Beijing has been designed with the visitors of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in mind. To simplify the Olympic traveler’s excursions, we’ve included a schedule of Olympic events and Olympic venues. Whether you are at your hotel, a restaurant or simply out about town, you can find out what Olympic events are occurring and where they are. Identify which venue you want to go to, select it as a destination and you are on your way!

Unlike many navigation systems, all RightWay units have text to speech capabilities in English, French and Spanish.  Not only will it show you where to turn, it audibly announces the name of the next street enabling you to focus on the road.  Combine turn-by-turn voice guidance with the option of 2- or 3-dimensional map view – complete with points of interest – and lane guidance and you’ll be navigating complicated interchanges with confidence.

Compatible with any Windows Mobile GPS device, the E-Traveler contains a plethora of information to make your travels more enjoyable. Use the hotel guide to provide hotel ratings and amenities, ensuring there will be no unpleasant surprises. Search by location or type of food for a list of restaurants, including the type and price of the food served, ratings (where available), its location, hours of operation and the phone number for making reservations. The E-Traveler also provides visitor information such as the currency, where to exchange currency, holidays, and the location of hospitals. It can even help you find the nearest bathroom, which is not always an easy task when you don’t speak the language.

Not sure what the local attractions are or what you want to see? The E-Traveler provides information on area attractions and local history. A query for local attractions in Beijing will list such places as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple Gardens and the Great Wall of China. Tapping on the Forbidden City would provide information on its history, the hours it is open to visitors and where to go for guided audio tours. Select it as your destination and within a minute you will be on your way with turn-by-turn directions. 

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