TomTom have released details of the Mobile5 unit, which turns smartphones into GPS navigators. The Treo 650 is the only Palm OS smartphone on the supported list. The fully integrated GPS gives the user a lot of functions...
The Mobile5 unit from TomTom, a European GPS manufacturer, uses BlueTooth to relay information to the smartphone, which holds the map information on a SD memory card. The maps are displayed on the smartphone, and TomToms very sophisticated software will guide you where you want to go, with a choice of driving, cycling, walking routes, looking up parking garages, petrol stations and so on. The GPS is fully integrated with the phone functions:
- Fully mobile: Find your way by car, bike or on foot.
- Easy to use: Simple installation & intuitive interface
- Portable: High performance, lightweight GPS.
- Clear: 3D maps and voice instructions guide you from door-to-door.
- Enhance: Download additional maps and Points of Interest to your phone.
- Integrated phone call handling; on-screen instructions remain visible while receiving calls.
- Complete navigation system for your smartphone for use in car, when you are on foot or by bike.
- Easy door-to-door navigation, including street numbers.
- Smallest and lightest wireless GPS device that easily fits in your pocket or in your bag.
- Effortless installation; insert Memory card and navigate.
- Intuitive interface.
The unit will be available in April 2005 for the European market (currently only European countries are covered).
More details here: TomTom Mobile5
