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Palm GPS Car Kit (3224NA) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Palm
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $150.00
You Save: $49.99 (25%)
New (2) Used (1) from $50.00
Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.4 x 4.2
MPN: 3224NA
Model: 3224NA
UPC: 805931015945
EAN: 0805931015945
ASIN: B000BU51CQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Model Compatibility - Palm TX, Treo 650, LifeDrive, Tungsten E2, Tungsten T5 |
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Decent GPS For Value January 6, 2008
It's a good gps accessory for the price, though you have to plug the palm TX in first then once you power it up unplug the gps unit and plug it back in to get it to connect. Other than that, it is well worth the money.
Not bad November 17, 2007
I purchased this GPS for my Tungsten E2 and it seems to perform pretty well. I and my wife had gone on a vacation and the unit did pretty well. It is not perfect and it did have a few hiccups along with somewhat outdated points of interest, but all in all it was a pretty good buy. I was surprised that it had mapped some out of the way places well.
Nice little GPS for the Palm September 17, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was surprised that the kit came with the external GPS receiver. From everything I read, I assumed that the external receiver was sold separately.
I knew going into this purchase that I wasn't getting a nice, compact portable GPS that are all in one devices. I didn't mind dealing with extra parts, wires, etc. since I really wanted to use the Palm Tungsten E2 for more than just my excel spreadsheet.
It wasn't very clear if the cradle also had a GPS receive integrated in it. Apparently, it does since the unit works without the external receiver. The external one can be used if a stronger signal strength is desired. So far there has been no need for it.
Pros:
1. Nice little unit... works well. Maps are clear and the points of interest really come in handy when needing to find a restaurant or gast station.
2. Cradle and power cord are really all that you need. The external receiver is just a plus.
3. Volume is very loud and clear.
4. Power cord is for both the GPS receiver and charging the Palm.
5. Quick rerouting of courses.
6. Much more but I can't recall all the details.
Cons:
1. It takes the unit about half a minute to pick up the GPS Signal. If you start moving before it obtains the signal, it can take a long time.
2. The instructions about installing the maps is unclear in the instruction booklet. It's a separate install from the main application and the instructions hint that you need to install them but provide no steps.
3. A bit cumbersome dealing with the car cradle... I use the Palm for other things so I need to constantly take it out and put it back in. The cradle isn't so portable like the popular portable GPS units are these days (but I knew this before buying).
My Palm package wasn't clear on the maximum SD Card it supports. I bought a 2GB SD Card and later found out that it doesn't work with the Tungsten E2. I saw other similar reports from others on the web. I had to go with a 1GB SD Card. This is a limitation in the PDA, not the TomTom unit.
I would recommend this product to anyone who knows what they are getting into. It's not a portable GPS unit like the ones out in the market. It's great for people who want to use their Palm for more than just taking down schedules and notes.
 Buyer Beware! January 29, 2007
This product works amazingly well on my Palm E2! However, Navagator 5.0, which is what comes with the product, is already out of date. The maps are old. And in trying to update the maps, I find that the Palm E2 is no longer supported. It seems the software requires a more powerful device with Navagator 6.0. GREAT! Just great.
Larry Coffman
Quirks, Glitches, & Joy December 29, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can agree with all the reviews listed about this product. It's very glitchy and it's also great when it works. Maybe I have a lemon, but it's completely unpredictable as to whether it will work or not. Sometimes, just plug in and go! Other times... nothing. I'm not patient enough to deal with the unpredictability so mine's going back. IF you're a Palm T5 owner and want an extra gadget for fun... this one's for you. If you NEED (or want) a GPS system that works every time, consider one of the higher quality self contained systems.
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