The tough as nails Goodyear GY500X GPS drops; survives

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Thursday, November 6th, 2008

NCC and Goodyear have a GPS aimed right at the truck and recreational vehicle owner. The GY500X, of course, has the standard GPS navigation, but it also indicates commercial routes, height restrictions, weight restrictions and pretty much everything a big-rig would need to know. It sports a 4.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and that sexy rugged casing with the Goodyear logo on top. Production units should hit stores and truck stops sometime early next year.

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