I think you're going to enjoy the TomTom. Once you get past the annoying activation, the product itself is great. Also, there is an update - 5.12 or something. I haven't updated my version yet, but I'm guessing it will improve upon a few things.
A quick primer on the TomTom:
- Product Code (from included credit card), Device Code (which you get from the Treo) and Activation Code (which you can apparently get through the Treo, but I opted for the web activation page). Write all of them down or better yet -- I put them in Splash ID, so they are always on hand
- Cycle the Bluetooth Off/On if you find you're having a tough time aquiring satellites
- Use a nice sized SD card for the installation of maps.
- Car mount on dash would be a safe bet - my car mount was originally created for my iPod, but doubles for a Treo mount. I was looking down too much at the TomTom. Even with voice commands, I found the 3D maps were very useful. I often look at the map to see "real-time" where my next turn is...
Those were my only complaints and suggestions.
A couple of cool features that I neglected to mention in the review:
- You can set up estimated arrival time. Takes the guesswork out of, "what time will we be there". It also changes you arrival time if you either gaining/losing time
- You can display remaining trip time
- The screen looks great and the images are awesome on the 650.
Let me know how you like it... and how the activation process works for you.
-Chris