CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Dual Electronics, a leader in innovative high performance, high value electronics for the car and home, has selected NAVIGON's MobileNavigator(TM) (MN) software to power its new NavAtlas(TM) XNAV3550 portable navigation product. The XNAV3550 is designed to bring in- demand features and functionality to a wide consumer audience.

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Headquartered in Germany and with a growing presence in the Americas, NAVIGON creates custom navigation software solutions for personal navigation devices and smartphones. Its MN line of software powers a broad array of mobile navigation devices offered by some of the world's biggest consumer electronic brand names. NAVIGON customizes its core software to provide each of its customers with a unique, brand-consistent look and feel.

"Dual turned to NAVIGON to provide the kind of quality software you need to create a positive user experience," Robb Groner, director of product development, Namsung America, Inc. "We are very pleased with the resulting product."

The XNAV3550 (MSRP $499.00) is designed for any situation where a navigation system is needed, whether it's a hike in the woods or a family car outing. The stylish unit features a bright 3.5 inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD touch screen display and a pre-loaded seamless map of the entire United States with nearly two million points of interest.

"Dual is quickly becoming a household name in many consumer electronics categories. NAVIGON is excited to be a part of their foray into the navigation category," said Andreas Hecht, general manager of the Americas for NAVIGON. "NAVIGON's Program Management Services worked closely with Dual to help realize that ambition with the XNAV3550."

About NAVIGON

NAVIGON creates navigation software solutions for some of the world's best-known brands in consumer electronics. NAVIGON makes the software that drives navigation products from Sony, Delphi, Fujitsu-Siemens, and more. Founded in Germany in 1991, NAVIGON invented the world's first mobile GPS navigation product-and today, consistently ranks as Germany's most trusted name in navigation. NAVIGON continues to break new ground in the sector with the recent release of onboard and off-board navigation software created specifically for smart phones. NAVIGON is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with offices throughout Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

NAVIGON USA headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit http://www.navigonusa.com .

About Dual

Dual Electronics, a subsidiary of Namsung America, Inc., is based in Heathrow, FL. Managed by Jim Braun, President and CEO; Clyde Podraza, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales; and Matt Vinson, Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Procurement, Dual offers a wide selection of mobile electronics, marine electronics, and home audio loudspeakers. For further information, please visit http://www.dualav.com .

CONTACT: Andrew Favreau of Edelman, +1-312-297-7587, andrew.favreau@edelman.com, for NAVIGON

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