In version 6, the menus look a bit fresher than we're used to. For the first time, fluid colours are used. The status bar will also show a bit more colour while navigating. A bit further in this special you'll find a couple of screen dumps which illustrate this effect very good. Unfortunately due to the low memory on the Treo 700w which we tested it on we noticed only 2MB available in system memory. We were though pleasantly suprised to notice the unit does not hang at all! We previously tested the OnCourse Navagator which was not at all friendly with the Treo 700w. With that software we noticed continual lockups and reboots. I have to tip my hat off to TomTom for making this software work as if it had 32MB available..

Mounting options for the unit were fantastic. One of the biggest problems is finding a secure suction mount. The mount that comes with the Treo is more than enough to hold the unit securely. During our two weeks with the GPS we were pleasantly suprised to see the unit not fall off once. We also were able to adjust the arm for whatever viewing angle we needed.

Treo 700w mounted to Windshield

Side profile of Windshield Mount

Treo 700w and Bluetooth GPS Unit

Treo Bluetooth GPS Unit

Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Bluetooth GPS Unit

Bluetooth GPS Unit charges via USB Cable

Conclusion: Over the past two weeks I have been very happy with the Treo bundle. For me personally the TomTom software bundled with the Treo will allow me one less gadget to put into my gadget bag. Previously I owned a TomTom Go 300 unit which I am now giving to my father in-law to use as I go full time with this bundle.. I can see many mobile warriors who currently own a Treo and a TomTomGo unit jumping on this bundle! Overall this bundle is a home run!

Pros

Suction mount
Handling of phone calls when a call comes in while driving
Charging both the GPS and the Treo at the same time
Realtime traffic alerts
Buddy option
Quickness of GPS lock
Voice commands are loud and clear
Price

Cons:

Instead of bundling a 1gb card it would have been nice to have a 2 gb

Overall:
4.8 out of 5 stars

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Just got my treo 650 up and running with the Palm Nav 6 system. This is my first nav system, and it was the easiest set up I have ever had for any electronic device! Very easy to use, recalculates route if you take a wrong turn, or turn to avoid traffic. Local street names are shown. As I drive 20,000 mi a year, making up to 7 stops a day with 50% new addresses each day, this will take an easy 1/2 an hour off of each day.
The windshield mount is made in Germany, and is quite a piece of workmanship. I am very happy with this item!

Posted by mariogiberti, Monday, Sep. 4th, 2006

Thats great! love tom-tom but guess what! sprint doesnt support it!

Posted by , Thursday, Aug. 31st, 2006

Mine arrived today as well and will be getting everything set up tonight.

Posted by PPCMD, Monday, Aug. 21st, 2006

My bundle arrived today, it was a snap to install and set up, and it works great. I love this thing already.

Posted by wplate, Friday, Aug. 18th, 2006

Something I noticed and is nice to see for us MAC users.

NOTE: Installation and software activation require a PC with a DVD-ROM drive running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Mac OS X 10.3 and an Internet connection.

Compatible with Treo 700w, Treo 700p, and Treo 650 smartphones only

Posted by PPCMD, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2006

Looks nice and if it I can answer a call on my Moto IHF1000 Car Kit without losing GPS then my Treo 700P will finally get GPS.

Posted by PPCMD, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2006

Nice review.. I have the TomTom 5.0 unit for the Treo and love it..

Posted by 4iedemon, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2006

The device works with the bluetooth headset. We spoke about this in the podcast..

Posted by David Ciccone, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2006

From the Palm web site... "Compatible with Treo 700w and Treo 650 smartphones only"

Not the 700p?

Anyone know for sure?

Posted by troj, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2006

It says that you can answer a call while the BT GPS is engaged, BUT can you answer a call while using your BT headset?!? Do the devices support simultaneous BT connections? I would hate to have to rip the device out of the cradle and try to answer the call. I suppose you could put it on speaker, but I use my BT headset while driving all the time.

Thanks,
Kris

Posted by Kalugz, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

Sorry I placed the link on Page 3.. Palm just sent it up to me.. It can also be purchased in any Palm Store in the airports.

Posted by David Ciccone, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

This bundle does look great. Palm's web site seems to point to the old version. Where to find this new deal?

Posted by wplate, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

"Another fantastic feature is that Palm has made the bundle Treo 650, 700p, 700w friendly so now users don't have to look for Palm OS versions as opposed to Windows Mobile Versions.. "

Revolutionary on someone's part (Tom Tom? Palm?)

Posted by JNGold, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

Congrats Dave on breaking another story. Before Palm even!

Posted by gt2697, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

Available today! At all Palm stores!

Posted by David Ciccone, Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006

does anyone know about availablity, timing and price of this bundle. looks great!

Posted by , Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 2006