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TomTom Navigator Bluetooth - GPS kit (discontinued)

TomTom Navigator Bluetooth - GPS kit

Entered CNET Catalog: 03/06/2004

SKU: 1B50.080

Manufacturer: TomTom

Manufacturer description

Go wireless with TomTom Navigator Bluetooth for Palm T3. Find your way without asking for directions or fumbling with maps. TomTom Navigator for Palm transforms your palmOne Tungsten T3 into a flexible and personal car navigation system. No hassles, no software installation: it's "plug and go". The latest software and maps come installed on a SD memory card that you slip into your Palm T3. It's easy to use, guaranteeing peace of mind on any trip.

User opinions

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User Rating: 6/10

Issue with activation, support sucks.

Pros: GPS receiver fine and slick. Works fine with Treo if no phone call

Cons: Support sucks. Software has glitch with incoming phone.

Review: Tested out the product on Tungsten from a friend of mine. Like the portability and interface with tungsten or treo without having to pay around $700 for the full module and it seems to work fine.

But after I bought it, have problem with activation. Since Tom Tom only allows activation base on specific device, so web site won't allow you to activate it if it has already been activated before. Since I bought a returned copy from Fry's, and someone has already activated before. This cause issue with my activation. When write to customer support (no number to call) it has been 4 days now and I still haven't heard back from them. So finally decided to return the product. I don't understand the big deal with the software only, since treo has such a small screen, without the GPS receiver and voice direction, I wouldn't want to use it as a map device. Plus I could just download maps of where I want to go from mapquest without having to use up the 140 MB just for west coast states.

Also found out from Palm dealer that Tom Tom is working on the new version for Treo 650 since when using the software with incoming call, it doesn't return to where you left off after the call is done and you have to re-initialize it.

User Rating: 3/10

Device is OK, customer service is awful

Pros: Software is great, works well on highway

Cons: Sucks down battery power, customer service awful, loses signal in moderate tree cover

Review: I purchased the Tom Tom GPS as the software had excellent reviews and I needed a GPS to work with my PDA. When on the highway or minor roads, the directions were accurate, mapping was very good, and overall, I was impressed with the GPS. However, I took the item while driving into a remote area and found that the maps were inaccurate and that I lost the signal as soon as I moved into an area with moderate tree cover. In addition, I had a recurring power problem with the GPS mouse and contacted customer service via their website - the only way to contact Tom Tom. Despite being told I would receive a response within 24 hours, I received no response in two weeks. Eventually, I gave up and purchased a different GPS device that would work with the Tom Tom software.

User Rating: 7/10

Good GPA app for Palm

Pros: Full screen capability w/T3 (via update). Clear maps, good voice direction, 3D view is good for looking onto the horizon.

Cons: Can't browse."pull" the map while driving a route. Need to switch maps outside of region (i.e. if your destination lies outside the map's region, you'll need to switch at the border).

Review:

User Rating: 10/10

Great product, works with new T5 as well

Pros: easy to use

Cons: Battery life, bluetooth antena needs to be recharged

Review:

User Rating: 2/10

I just dont get lost anymore.

Pros: Takes the stress out of driving. Easy to use, reliable operation. Dont leave home without it!

Cons: The documentation that came with the product was lacking. Once I figured it out, I was fine.

Review:

User Rating: 5/10

not mac compatible

Pros:

Cons: Palm Store says it will work with Mac OS, but the Tom Tom software needs Window platform for installation of maps.....

Review:

User Rating: 3/10

Many problems getting this set up right

Pros: Great Interface Easy to use (when working) Map Updates available

Cons: Too many components in kit Unreliable Seldom works twice in a row

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TomTom Navigator Bluetooth - GPS kit specifications

  • General
  • Product Type GPS kit
  • Width 1.9 in
  • Depth 3.4 in
  • Height 0.7 in
  • Weight 2.7 oz
  • Acquisition Times
  • Cold acquisition times 45 sec
  • Warm acquisition times 38 sec
  • Hot acquisition times 8 sec
  • GPS System
  • Product Type GPS kit
  • Receiver TomTom GPS receiver
  • Interface NMEA 0183
  • Antenna Built-in
  • GPS Module Features Voice prompts
  • Software Included TomTom Navigator USA
  • Connections
  • Connector Type Antenna
  • GPS Compatibility
  • Compatible handhelds Palm Tungsten T3
  • Interface Bluetooth
  • Miscellaneous
  • Included GPS accessories 256 MB SD Card , AC power adapter , Car power adapter , Mounting bracket
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