TomTom Navigator 3 GPS kit

...the spec: I am running Tomtom 3 on an Ipaq 36xx series with a dual CF slot jacket with a Pretec GPS card and and a 256MB CF card. This was the hardware I was using from navigator 2. I bought this a) portability - i can use it in the different cars I have b) updated maps - maps are only a year old(ish) c) cheap - cheaper than a in car dashboard version (esp the mercedes one at £1800!!) I had Tomtom nav. 2 on my ipaq and decided to upgrade to navigator ...
...good! I prefered the tomtom city maps way of finding out where a place was where you typed in the postcode, and it found it for you, but it's still stuck to the same method (city, road name, house #). It would have been nice to have that option. I would restore to navigator 2, but I can't be arsed, and the congestion charge is handy is suppose. Finally, would I recommend it? Well if you drive in London a lot, and need to know about the congestion ...

waga 25.11.2004 (26.11.2004) · Read full review
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Review of TomTom Navigator 3 GPS kit

My first experience of Sat Nav was with Tom Tom 2, by which time the software was pretty much established. Version 3 brought a few enhancements and improvements so I decided it was time to upgrade my Ipaq 2200. In use the software is simple, enter the destination address and off you go. A choice of voices is available, for those with a preference over the sort of person you allow to tell you what to do. There are times when the address is unknown, ...
...way around this I have found is to use an online route finder and then set my destination to the closest point known to tom tom. The Map view is very helpful here, where you can see the entire map in 2d form, zooming in and out to find the precise location. The Points of Interest (POI) system is very good, but maintenance of your locations does require you to transfer files to and from your PC. Tom Tom support third party POI databases and many ...

iancrt 09.12.2004 · Read full review
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I have had my tomtom 3 bluetooth for about 1year now and is the perfect companion to my ipaq4150 i wouldnt be without it now. Simple to use just turn it on and click the navigater program on your ipaq and it'll link up with the gps. Plenty of good apps out there for addons to tomtom navigator like postcode finder and poi update with a net database so you can download new poi's and import them into navigator. My overall verdict If you have a car ...
...both your ipaq and your tomtom unit is very handy as the battery life on the ipaq is poor for those long drives you'll soon be needing a charge. The ease of switching maps on the navigator program is also very simple keep the maps on your sd card and you can swap over at any time. ...

justICEman 03.04.2005 · Read full review
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...which will work alongisde the Tomtom software, Tomom is an array of maps, which run in 3d on your screen, the GPS places you on that map, showing you the direction your going, the speed your going, and what to do next, The package comes with various maps, new maps can be downloaded to update your system, How much does it cost to run this? doesnt cost a thing, Tomtom is software running on the actual phone, no GPRS needed here (GPRS is the way your ...
...lot, you name it , Tomtom does it, you can add your locations in yoru favourites so at a click of a button it will start, The commands are read out to you in voice, which is wicked, i love it, you can also choose your prefered language, so if you fancy a challenge, put it on french, lol, overall this setup is great, and is a head turner when your mates get in the car, if your planning a long drive out of your area, this is where Tomom is most appreciated, ...

The_Mazta 27.12.2004 · Read full review
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