Which Nextar model is it? Carl W. Brooks wrote:
> > > TeleNav has a monthly cost. > > I used to have a wired GPS device that worked well with my Tungsten T3. > I came with it's own software but used it with Mapopolis' maps (I don't > they are support their maps anymore). > > I enjoyed it until it stolen with my car. > > When looking to get a new GPS, I considered the following: > > 1. I have 2 vehicles and the unit would periodically be swapped between > the two. > > 2. I take the bus to work so my Treo would be with me mostly. > > 3. When we travel long distances, my Treo is often used to the alieviate > boredom or to give the kids something to do instead of fussing. > > 4. I have spare 650 (no cellular or data service) that could be used > perrmenantly in wife's SUV > > 5. Would the Treo's screen be large enough when mounted to the > windshield of my SUV. > > After considering all of these things, I decided against a Treo GPS > solution. > > I decide to get a standalone unit from Nextar for $188.88 for Amazon. > > It includes: > > - 3.5 inch Color screen > - Maps of 50 United States > - MP3 player > - SD slot > - Mount for windshield or dashboard > - Vehicle power adapter > - Power adapter for home > - Remote control > - Carrying case that holds unit and remote > - Builtin rechargable battery > - 3 hours of battery life > > The map can > > - Announce with voice step by step instructions (does not say street > names except freeways) > - toggle from 2D to 3D > - Shows speed mph and can alert you when going faster than posted speed > - has a clock and shows ETA for door to door > - has 1.5 points of interests > - allows you to create favorites (type in address. Use current location > or use prior locations) > - Detour for number of miles and then return to same road > - Show each step or road in door to door route > - Avoid any road or roads in a route > - Automatically adjust to day or night colors to maximize viewing of maps > - Provides tracking while offroad > > I am happy with it but wish it included maps of Canada too (since I am > often over there). > > I considered the GPS Treo Navigator 3 solution from Palm.com because it > included most of the things above like the car mounting but also > included the Canada maps. > > I just didn't want my Treo tied up while on the road because I use it > for so many other things. > > Thanks, > I'll see you on the web! > > Carl W. Brooks > http://www.Palmloyal.com <http://www.Palmloyal.com> > > Palm Podcasts, Daily News, Software, Hardware, Mobile Email Services and > More! > -----Original Message----- > From: Alli <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:alli%40allibama.net>> > Date: Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 7:33 am > Subject: Re: [Treo] Treo and GPS > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:treo%40yahoogroups.comReply-To>: [email protected] > <mailto:treo%40yahoogroups.com> > > 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? > > Messages in this topic (0) > Reply (via web post) > | > Start a new topic > Messages > | Files > | Photos > | Links > | Database > | Po > >
