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Originally posted by Moses
Sounds like the Palm might require loading of addresses prior to departure which is something I want to avoid.
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Moses
I think there is some confusion here. The iQue (built by Garmin on a Palm platform) uses exactly the same detailed maps and basemaps, voice navigation and address lookup system as the SP3. The way maps (woth all the address info) are downloaded to the unit is also the same, via USB or IR link. There is no need to enter addresses again after the detail maps have been downloaded, the street addresses and zillions of other point-of-interest info is already in there. All you have to do is to find the address on the unit (this is where using the on-screen keyboard comes in) and tell the unit to route you there. You have to do exactly the same on the SP3 using the more awkward thumbwheel system. Do yourself a favour and go demo an iQue before taking the plunge.
As I also said in the other thread, the only downsides to the unit are battery life (mainly because of the very bright, backlit TFT display, but not an issue if you use their auto navigation kit or cig lighter charger) and robustness. It is only a Palm after all, and not as robust or rugged as the SP3. The SP3 also offers a marginally bigger screen (1.8x3.4" vs 2.1x3.2"). Neither the SP3 nor iQue is Mac compatible, but I believe that using a Windows emulator takes care of that problem.
LeRoux