With the Palm GPS Car Kit, you can turn your handheld into a complete car navigation system1 and stay headed in the right direction. Thanks to TomTom software, you get detailed... more
With the Palm GPS Car Kit, you can turn your handheld into a complete car navigation system1 and stay headed in the right direction. Thanks to TomTom software, you get detailed maps including over 4.5 million points of interest - from airports and restaurants to parks and museums. You can even download the latest traffic and weather. And with voice-guided turn-by-turn instructions, you can focus on driving instead of directions. Just attach the sleek, custom-fit cradle to your dashboard or windshield and you're ready to go. The cradle gives you an integrated GPS receiver, a built-in speaker, and even a power adapter so you can recharge on the road.
Advantages Stores everything you will need. Disadvantages Complications in writing.
.... There is also a power saving function, which you can control, where the computer will save and switch off after a length of time.
Secondly there is the problem of typing on such a small computer. A “Graffiti” Alphabet is used to turn handwriting into text, however it is hard to master and often frustrating. Fortunately there is also a touch keyboard option where you simply touch the stylus on the letters you need. A more expensive, option is to buy a portable keyboard that will fit onto the USB port of the Palm.
COST AND ACCESSORIES
This particular palm top would cost around £50 and there are extensions and accessories ranging from a £1 stylus, to a £220 printer, depending on your needs. There also are carkits, with GPS Satellite navigation, various covers and cases and chargers to add to the uses of the Palm. Blank Multi-media cards...
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3/29/2004