Saturday, February 28, 2004
TomTom Navigator USA Bluetooth GPS Review
Posted by Jonathon Watkins in "SOFTWARE" @ 05:00 PM
PC Magazine have given a glowing review to the TomTom Navigator USA Bluetooth GPS system: "(It) is, by far, the best in-car, turn-by-turn navigational system for handheld devices we've seen. Excellent maps, 3D views, and an intuitive, well-designed interface make this product a pleasure to use. The package includes the compact Bluetooth GPS receiver, a cradle, power cables and a car mounting kit, as well as the navigation software and maps on CDs."
"It's the interface that really makes this product stand out. The screens are focused, omitting any extraneous details; whether a navigation map or application screen, everything is legible—an often overlooked necessity for PDA navigation. And rather than having to use a stylus or small drop-down menu, TomTom provides large on-screen buttons that can easily be selected with a finger. The most visually impressive feature about the TomTom PDA software is its 3D mapping. Most in-car GPS systems display the current location as a small moving dot on a flat map, but TomTom's software provides a 3D view of the street."
It's always good to see decently written application push the boundaries of what you can usefully do with a Pocket PC. :D The review is a bit short, but worth a look.
"It's the interface that really makes this product stand out. The screens are focused, omitting any extraneous details; whether a navigation map or application screen, everything is legible—an often overlooked necessity for PDA navigation. And rather than having to use a stylus or small drop-down menu, TomTom provides large on-screen buttons that can easily be selected with a finger. The most visually impressive feature about the TomTom PDA software is its 3D mapping. Most in-car GPS systems display the current location as a small moving dot on a flat map, but TomTom's software provides a 3D view of the street."
It's always good to see decently written application push the boundaries of what you can usefully do with a Pocket PC. :D The review is a bit short, but worth a look.
