NAVIGON, makers of OnCourse Navigator have announced that they will stop selling their PDA products in North America, effective immediately. NAVIGON had entered the US market only a year and a half ago. Although technical support will continue until July 1, 2007, NAVIGON will also stop providing new maps.
NAVIGON is withdrawing for the following reason: The market landscape of navigation products is changing rapidly. The PDA market is shifting swiftly toward a new generation of wireless devices such as smart and cell phones. Like other technology companies, NAVIGON is shifting focus toward new and emerging technologies and applications.