Magellan has introduced three new eXplorist GPS devices for outdoor enthusiasts, which are the eXplorist 710, 610, and 510. These GPS devices feature a 3.2-megapixel camera that is capable of capturing geotagged photos or videos, and is good for navigating outdoor destinations around the world, recording audio messaging using the microphone, and sports a 3-inch color touchscreen. The eXplorist 710, 610, and 510 are also IPX-7 certified for being waterproof in up to 3.3 feet of water for a good 30 minutes. Each purchase comes with the pre-loaded World Edition map that contains the full road network of the US, Canada, Western Europe, and Australia. The Magellan eXplorist 510, 610, and 710 will be priced at $350, $450, and $550, respectively. [Ubergizmo]

As you may already know Magellan just introduced a bunch of new GPS navigation systems for their RoadMate series. The new models range from 4.3″ screen to 5″ but all of them come with integrated Free Lifetime Live Traffic. Also all models are capable of text to speech, multi destination routing, and know about 6 million points of interests. The prices will range from $170 to $300.

Without further ado here are all of the seven new models:

4.3″ screen

• RoadMate 2035: 48 states and Puerto Rico
• RoadMate 2036: add Canada, built-in AAA Tourbook, Roadside assistance, lane assistance
• RoadMate 2045: add microSD card slot

4.7″ screen

• RoadMate 3045: maps of U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada
• RoadMate 3045LM: add lifetime maps
• RoadMate 3055: 3045 + bluetooth, voice dialing
• RoadMate 3065 Commuter: adds the exclusive Traffic Wake-up and Periodic Reporting.

5″ screen

• RoadMate 5045: 3045 with a 5″ screen

You can read about the flagship model Magellan Roadmate 3065 Commuter here.

 We heard earlier this month that Magellan was looking to one-up TomTom by outing an iPod touch / iPhone GPS car kit of its very own, but a few critical details were missing: namely, a price and a release date. Thanks to a new product listing on Amazon (capped after the break), we at least have a clue as to when this thing will be shipping stateside and for how much. If you’ll recall, this one’s compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch as well as the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and aside from providing a built-in speaker, charging capabilities and a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone, it’ll also work with any navigation or location-based app — not just Magellan’s own $79.99 RoadMate program. The unfortunate part here is that Magellan has somehow managed to produce a cradle that’s actually more expensive that the ludicrously overpriced TomTom variant, but those willing to part with $129.99 can place their order now and look for a December 11th ship date.

Just the other day we talked about Magellan’s new app for the iPhone. Soon after we get the news that they’ve also unveiled a car kit that will provide GPS navigation for iPod Touch.

Since there’s no GPS receiver on your iPod Touch, the car kit – as expected – will bring it is own GPS receiver into the game. And with the help of the built-in speakers you’ll be able to get some decent driving directions out of your iPod while charging it too. More of this gadget »

Our list of iPhone GPS apps keeps growing. Next in line is Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone. It works on iPhone 3G or 3GS and can provide spoken street names.

It is a one time purchase and there are no monthly fees involved. In addition to text-to-speech feature Magellan’s iPhone app also provides highway lane assistance, in-app music control, pedestrian mode, and onboard maps so you can use it without any data service.

You can already download Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone for US and Canada (iTunes) and on the way are other versions which include just Western US, Eastern US, and Europe.

Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone costs $80.