Routeplanners: SatNav & GPS News

Garmin has released a major software update for Palm OS users of their GPS
10 package. This updated version of the Garmin Mobile XT Palm OS application
adds compatibility for the Treo 650, 680, 700p. LifeDrive, TX, and Tungsten
E2. This software package is bundled with the Garmin GPS 10 and 20 packages.

The new version, listed as version 4.00.40p, most significantly adds
full-screen support for large-screen devices. Also part of the offering is
an improved weather search and Bluetooth communication, improved volume
control range on Treo devices, and numerous other smaller updates and
bugfixes.

Despite the cancellation of most of Garmin’s iQue line, Garmin is still
actively supporting the Palm OS GPS software market. In fact, this package
is currently one of the few viable means of GPS navigation for owners of
newer Palm OS handhelds such as the LifeDrive or Palm TX.

TomTom does not officially support any Palm devices other than Treos with
its version 6 Navigator software and the Navigator 5 software is no longer
being updated for new models. Another bastion of Palm OS GPS software,
Mapopolis, has recently announced its plans to discontinue operations within
the next year.

Source: Garmin Website