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Advantages: Cheap compared to standalone, removes the need for seperate sat nav Disadvantages: No post code only search but this can be resolved with adding a house number of any house
lets the user select things like castles, petrol stations etc, very invaluable and works well.
Recent finds - This option lets you navigate to an address previously navigated to.
Google local search - This is by far the best extra feature, you can use the phones mobile internet to search google for extra things e.g Food & Drink, Fuel, Transportation, Lodging, Shopping, Bank, Parking, Entertainment, Recreation, Attractions, Hospital, Community, Auto services i.e Repair garages
The second main menu option is view map, i use this with the free speed camera database and have it on during my journeys to to the right limits and avoid points.
The program opens up really quickly and can lock on to satellites very quickly using A-gps, this uses the mobile phone masts to already get some gps co-ordinates, i would recommend keeping this on charge ...
Advantages: Small, Voice Directions, 3D graphics Disadvantages: nothing
Garmin are a relatively new company when it comes to GPS (Global Positioning Systems), yet with this product the seem set to face up to competitors TomTom and the like.
What is it?
In a nutshell, this is a microSD (memory card) that slots in to your Windows Mobile, Palm, or Symbian phone; which in turn gives you a GPS navigation system at your fingertips. You need never get lost again - wherever you are in Europe. It also provides coverage where you wouldn't have normal phone signal - which means you have directions when you need them the most. In fact, you can even check for traffic, weather & CCTV cameras.
The card itself is tiny, yet provides state-of-the-art 3D graphics on your handset. It makes TomToms sound pointless and means your car will never get broken in to for your sat ...
Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, Palm OS 5.4 or later
Min RAM Size
16 MB
Gps compatibility
Interface
Bluetooth
Acquisition times
Cold
45 sec
Warm
15 sec
Connections
Connector Type
DC power input
Manufacturer's product description
Add wireless navigation to your Bluetooth-enabled laptop, smartphone, Pocket PC or PDA with Garmin Mobile 10 - a GPS and Bluetooth wireless package that includes a portable receiver along with navigation and map software. Garmin Mobile 10 combines all the software you need to navigate on one DVD: Garmin Mobile XT and nRoute navigation software along with City Navigator NT detailed street maps, including a hefty points of interest database. Simply download included maps and navigation software to a data card for your mobile device or insert the DVD into your laptop to put navigation at your fingertips. Easily look up addresses and services and receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to the front door. With saved routes and tracks, automatic off-route recalculation plus more, you'll never ask for directions again. The included GPS 10x receiver combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with Bluetooth technology in a sleek design. Both portable and wearable, you can mount the GPS 10x in your car or clip it to your clothes for navigation by car or foot. This compact, lightweight receiver features a long battery life (up to 20 hours of use) and is perfect for mobile executives and professionals.
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