Thanks Alli, I guess that is a good reason to not get Garmin.

Alli wrote:

> 
> 
> You can buy any combination you want. I've tried 4-5 different
> softwares, and 4 different gps receivers (in various combinations). The
> only exception is Garmin which will only work with their
> software/hardware together.
> 
> I've found that whether it's a cheap gps or an expensive one, initial
> acquisition of satellites takes a minute or two. The software is the
> important thing. I keep coming back to Telenav because it's the most up
> to date as far as maps.
> 
> Jim C wrote:
>  > Has anyone tried using a Treo 700p with a GPS receiver?
>  > The link below is for a keychain Bluetooth GPS receiver
>  >
>  > http://tinyurl.com/39h9bl <http://tinyurl.com/39h9bl>
>  >
>  > THe thing that bothers me about this is it doesn't come with the
>  > software. You have to buy it separate. Are there other bluetooth GPS
>  > units that work with Palm 700p and come with software?
> 
> 

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