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Old 07-05-2006, 10:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Is there any software or hardware avaliable to use the Treo as a GPS unit?

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TomTom Navigator 5. It's awesome. Worth every penny.
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Does anyone else use anything else?

How does the Tom Tom stuff work?
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Do you have to buy the GPS module for 300? Or can you do GPS for just the 150?

Someone help, im not clear on this stuff at all.
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Originally Posted by Loki047
Do you have to buy the GPS module for 300? Or can you do GPS for just the 150?

Someone help, im not clear on this stuff at all.
The package that I got comes with the software (for loading the program and maps) and also a GPS receiver. You need both. However, I think I have read about people using the software but another receiver. I can't help you with that ... sorry!
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is there monthly payments....or if i were to buy the tom tom can i just set it up and don't need to pay for any other fees?
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is there monthly payments....or if i were to buy the tom tom can i just set it up and don't need to pay for any other fees?
There are no monthly fees.
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There are no monthly fees.
Shh... Keep quiet about that. I personally am shocked that they have not found a way to charge for it yet.

According to what I have read, if you want to go with a GPS for your Treo, the only one really to consider is that TomTom one. It seems to be a pain to install but it also seems to be the fan favorite around most boards.

All I really remember is that they made 2 different receivers. One is more up to date and it seemed most had better responses with it. If you look in the bluetooth forums on the main boards you will find a ton of info.
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There are two popular bundles. The TomTom 5 Navigator bundle features the TomTom software and a Sirf III chipset receiver. Palm has a Navigator bundle that features the same software, vehicle mount and what I believe is a Sirf II chipset.

Here's a review of TomTom Navigator 5.

Installation is a pain, but the software completely rocks once set up.

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