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Gophers Technologies Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company that is leading the way in GPS technology innovation. The TRI-O CE is the latest offering from this barely six-month old company. 

The new Gophers TRI-O CE comes with the latest SiRF Atlas III CPU which replaces the Samsung 400MHZ processor and SiRF Star III GPS receiver.    The SiRF Atlas III establishes a fast Time to First Fix (TTFF) - the time it takes to calculate its first position when stationary, as well as superior ability to lock on to signals when on the move. With the implementation of the new chip set, users will find the interface of the Gophers TRI-O CE to be quicker and more responsive. While the differences are subtle and only noticeable when the TRI-O and the TRI-O CE are compared side by side, it was significant enough for the folks at Gophers to make these changes.
The Gophers TRI-O CE comes in a nifty 3.5” touch-screen, small and light enough to easily pocket it when you leave your car. Voice guidance is available in English, Malay, Mandarin and Cantonese. Pre-loaded with maps of MapKing and Malsing Maps, the Gophers TRI-O CE is ready to use out of the box.Users will have access to dependable and reliable maps which are updated every quarter. The only thing that a Gophers user needs to do is to register online to have access to the latest map update. There is also a wide selection of Points of Interest (POI) to refer to, such as your closest petrol station, hotel, sight-seeing location, historical landmark, shopping mall, restaurants and more.

In addition to maps, the Gophers TRI-O CE plays MP3, WAV and WMA files. You can read your e-books and access your JPEG images too.  The built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 3 hours,  with 300 hours standby time and is rechargeable via the car battery charger or AC adapter (both of which are provided in the kit).

Gophers Technologies is committed to making the latest in GPS technology available to Malaysian consumers at affordable prices, in a market that is dominated by foreign imports. The enhancement to this model has been made at no change in price to the consumer.  The Gophers TRI-O CE retails at RM998 for both Malaysia and Singapore maps.
The Gophers TRI-O CE can be purchased from authorized dealers, online at www.gophers.com.my or by calling 1-300-888-GPS (477).

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GOPHERS TRI-O CE  AT THE PIKOM FAIR

Gophers Technologies through its dealer, Ascend Zone, will be participating in the upcoming PIKOM fair to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 1-3 August 2008. Come visit us at booth no.435, Hall 4, to check out the new Gophers TRI-O CE.

Ever wished that you had a constant personal travel assistant in your car?  One that guides you to places you have not even heard of before?  Well, wish no more.  The Gophers TRI-O is here to make your life easier and reaching your desired destinations a breeze. 

The Gophers TRI-O comes in a handy 3.5” touch-screen, small enough to slip into your pocket or handbag.  Being portable, this device can be moved from car to car, and it can even be taken on a trip and used in a rented vehicle.  It’s great to have a navigation system when driving around one’s hometown, but the Gophers TRI-O is priceless when driving in an unfamiliar location.    

When you turn on the Gophers TRI-O, the GPS receiver quickly locks onto your position. Route calculation is fast, and the course selected is generally accurate and straightforward when choosing the “recommended route” option.  Simple-to-follow on-screen navigation is backed up by voice navigation, with an option of English, Malay, Mandarin and Cantonese.    

The Gophers TRI-O is preloaded with dependable maps of Mapking and MalsingMaps, which includes street-level maps and points of interest.  Looking for petrol stations, banks, restaurants or hotels have never been easier.  In addition to maps, the Gophers TRI-O can support MP3, WAV and WMA files, E-books and JPEG images. The built-in rechargeable battery can last up to 3 hours, and is rechargeable via the car battery charger or AC adapter (both of which are provided in the package).    

The GPS market has long been limited to enthusiasts, but things are beginning to change.  Today, the man on the street are being more exposed to GPS systems, with almost all the latest PDA phones boasting of navigation features.  So, how exactly did the TRI-O come about?  Chong Lee Siong is the mastermind and architect (well, literally, as he is an architect by profession!) behind Gophers Technologies Sdn Bhd - the company responsible for bringing the TRI-O into the market.  Frustrated by the shortfalls of the GPS devices he had encountered prompted him to come up with Malaysia’s very own GPS device.    

In a market dominated by foreign imports, the TRI-O is making a name for itself as a leading Malaysian-grown brand.  The thing that sets the company apart from other GPS companies is the fact that they are the only one in Malaysia which provides quarterly licensed map updates, and once a user is registered, downloads can be done easily via the website.      

It is a relatively young market for GPS navigators in Malaysia.  However, the market is expected to pick up in the near future, with more and more people finding it as a useful device to have. GPS navigators are now also more accessible and affordable to the general public.  The Gophers TRI-O retails at RM998 for both Malaysia and Singapore maps. The Gophers Tri-O is available from Ascend Zone Communication Sdn Bhd, which is currently participating in the Fathers’ Day promotion at the Curve. Ascend Zone has another outlet in Aeon, Bukit Tinggi.  In Johor Bahru, you can purchase a unit from Forward Motorsports which is located at the Home Centre, Jusco Tebrau City.  The Gophers TRI-O can also be bought online at www.gophers.com.my or by calling 1-300-888-GPS (477).