Let's Discuss the TomTom 5 Bluetooth GPS Car Kit

[xxpinballxx]

The TomTom 5 299.00 bundle has the MKII Reciever and The GPS receiver uses the new SiRF star III chipset

TomTom 5 279.00 has the Globalsat BT-338 SiRF star III chipset this one reportedly delivers 5 more hours of battery life than the newer version with the MKII Reciever

Those are the only differences I see that mean anything

[Kwan]

The MKII receiver looks cooler and smaller.

[xxpinballxx]

That might be the reason the battery life is a little lower....

would opt for the newer one myself.....whats another 20 bucks when you are already paying almost 300?
I ordered it yesterday and should get it tomorrow.....

[Kwan]

really? it says its not in stock

[xxpinballxx]

I bought mine from another site.......

I never buy from third party sites unless i acn't find it anywhere else....

[xxpinballxx]

Just got off the phone with sales rep for the vendor i bought it from and i asked what the recievers model number is......

Take a guess what she told me the specs said on the box?

BT338.......I guess i am sending it back.....plus I paid 299.99 for it..

Thanks Kwan for he post on the two different versions......

Now I know not to evn open it.....I guess the MKII version is being released the 29th.....at least thats what a few sites are saying.

[chris]

Have you checked the Everything Treo Store?

[Kwan]

No problem. I wouldnt want the "older" model either.
I think I'll go ahead and order from everythingtreo store.

[chris]

No problem. I wouldnt want the "older" model either.
I think I'll go ahead and order from everythingtreo store.

Thank you for your business. I realize there are other choices out
there and appreciate the support.

-Chris

[Kwan]

Chris, I cant seem to get past the Shipping stage of ordering.
In addition, it goes to TreoCentral. I assume its the same company?
I'm using netscape.