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NAV6 software only (maps of US and Canada on DVD)

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With the TomTom Navigator 6 Software with Maps of the US and Canada (DVD) you never need to be lost again, wherever you are, whatever you are doing. TomTom's Navigator 6 software is designed for people who already own a PDA with GPS functionality, or a PDA with Bluetooth and a separate Bluetooth GPS receiver. This package provides all the Navigator 6 software with maps of the complete US and Canada on a DVD, which once installed on your PDA will let you know not only where you are going, but exactly how best to get there.

The TomTom Navigator 6 software is not only effortless to install, but easy to use with a touch-screen user menu that gives you an intuitive navigation experience, and an inherent portability that lets you take it with you anywhere, whether in your car, on your bike, or on foot. The TomTom Navigator 6 software has complete maps of the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico, as well as all the Canadian provinces. This software gives you the convenience of thousands of pre-installed Points of lnterest from restaurants to gas stations, allowing you to search by proximity to your current location, along your route, near a specific city and more, as well as letting you plan your route to fit your requirements, be they quickest, shortest, avoiding toll roads, or many others.

Navigator 6 not only guides you from door to door, but can navigate directly to contacts from your PDA address book, complete with stopovers and itinerary planning for routing to multiple destinations while adding stopping points. The user-friendly interface features a tip system for when you are just getting started, an optional compass display, and the ability to show a route demonstration so you can better know what things are going to look like in advance.

TomTom's Navigator 6 system provides you with crystal clear 2D or 3D graphics, in a brilliant 65,000 colors and 'Nightview' for optimized visibility. This navigation system includes realistic visual instructions that replicate road signs to make them easier to follow, and a pedestrian-centric map option that lets you view your position with a fixed position in 2D that can be zoomed in and out for better orientation when you are navigating on foot. Navigator 6 features friendly north-up navigation for easier orientation, automatic route recalculation if a user takes a wrong turn, and auto-scaling software so it will fit any PDA screen. Suitable for almost anybody, the user interface application comes with support for some 22 languages covering virtually all of Europe from Turkish to Flemish, Lithuanian to Catalan, while the spoken directions come in 37 different languages that include with the European languages such options as Chinese, Thai, Japanese and more.

Full of smart extras and additional options, the TomTom Navigator 6 system includes TomTom Home software to manage all the files on your device, get new updates on your PC or Mac in advance, and more, as well as supporting a wide range of TomTom Plus services and downloads. TomTom Plus lets you receive real-time, up-to-the-minute traffic information, with jam alerts and road condition warnings, as well as use instant messaging and more to keep in touch with a selected group of people, including tracking their location. TomTom Plus is an optional, cost-based service that can be accessed through Navigator 6 at any time.

Designed to be ultimately safe, Navigator 6 software provides for easy call handling for PDAs with calling functionality, with on-screen instructions that remain visible while making phone calls or receiving SMS messages, as well as the ability to dial a point of interest. The navigation system not only encourages you to get from A to B as safely as possible, but alerts you to when you are speeding, even if you are not in navigation mode. The TomTom Navigator 6 software is compatible with most popular brands and models of PDAs, including; Acer, Dell, Eten, Fujitsu Siemens, HP, lmate, 02, 0range, Palm Treo, Qtek, T-Mobile, and Nokia.

What's in the Box
Navigation 6 software on DVD with application and maps of the US and Canada, full user's manual, installation guide, quick-start guide, and product code card.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Excellent Product ...
I've had two other PDA navigation products before this one and neither can even come close to matching the TomTom's features and performance. The detailed information like distance to next turn (as opposed to just the destination) is superior to the navigation systems that came with my new BMW and Acura (I bought the Tom Tom for rental car use). I've travelled extensively with it and haven't had a single issue yet. I am really impressed with the way it displays both the general map and the turning instructions on my tiny screen (plus lots of other info). I don't understand the issues others are having. I noticed some are refering to Nav 5. Perhaps Nav 6 fixed some issues? I'm using mine on a Treo 700p. Maybe it just works better on that platform? In any event, I can't recommend this program enough. It's amazing.

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Buyer's feedback: - Navigator 6 Map accuracy...???
I purchased this 40 days ago. The installation was not easy, but ok. When using the software on main roads, it is very nice, however the map accuracy in Canada is really decades behind compared with Navteq. I have tried the point of interests and so far, none of the POI's that I know of are present on the Navigator 6 maps...I think I said enough. Do not buy this item...Garmin is still by far the best!

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Buyer's feedback: - * Tele Atlas Shortcoming ...
Please be aware that all products based on Tele Atlas maps (including TomTom) do not tell you what side of the street your destination is on. Most, if not all NAVTEQ products will do this. This limitation can be really frustrating when your destination is on a busy, multi-lane street, or if it is hidden in a large strip mall. You will have to resort to checking for odd/even street numbers - or take a 50/50 chance. This is a big negative for me, and I hope TomTom addresses it soon.

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Buyer's feedback: - best software out, hazzle to install
i think it s on of the best navigation software s around but it s a little bit of a hazzle to install, especially if you don t have wlan on your pocketpc (registration). apart from that you get the whole us and canada on a 1GB flash card. if you have problems installing the software search in online forums for help (!), since the documentation that comes with the software is bad. performance: whereas most of the time it is reliable, i found that it gives confusing directions in national parks...so be aware that you have that little spare map with you :). the software never crashed on my pocketpc (Asus mypal 636).

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Buyer's feedback: - * It does not work with IPAQ hw6515! ...
After upgrading from TomTom 5 to version 6 (and even later after applying the 6.030 patch) I noticed that the screen would completely freeze at random times (especially when you need it most!). It would continue to give voice instructions if you're lucky enough to set up your route before it freezes, but there is nothing you can do to unfreeze the screen. Needless to say this makes this product useless for me, and there is no way to return it after activation.