For those looking for a reliable and quick GPS solution for your Treo and want the whole USA, pre-loaded, and available without monthly fees, EMTAC Navigator 4.0 is a viable option.
The software is just as pretty as before and should route you just fine to wherever you need to go. It uses the latest 2007 NAVTEQ map data. The address book / contact list route-to linking still has some hiccups, but is FAR better than previous versions. The SiRF Star III powered EMTAC mini-S3 GPS receiver is as remarkable as its predecessor, and the rubberized feel is pleasing both to the eye and the touch.
EMTAC Navigator 4.0 is one of a few GPS options available for PalmOS Treo owners, and worth consideration. The lack of an AC charger with a product at this price point is, in my opinion, inexcusable, although you do get the car DC charger in the bundle.
I prefer programs like TeleNav that can speak every street name, not just a limited number of promptings. But overall this bundle's re-engineered, feature-packed, and very attractive software is quicker and less quirky than the one I reviewed last year.
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| Pros |
Entire U.S. map data pre-loaded on 2gb miniSD card, with nearly 1gb free for your own data
Comes with included miniSD to SD card adapter
Highly customizable, pretty display
Both 2D and 3D navigational mapping
Address book linking vastly improved but still needs some work..
No data service or monthly fees required
SiRF Star III powered EMTAC mini-S3 Bluetooth GPS is tiny and robust..
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| Cons |
No AC (wall) charger included for the receiver – inexcusable at this price point..
Treo car mount not included (but free at some online retailers)
Address book linking still needs some work
miniSD card is tiny and easy to lose.. so do not!..
Still does not speak any road names
No "night colors" mode.. |
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