Best pda for Tomtom 3?

Tight Fart · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 07:25 PM

I am looking to buy a PDA for use with Tomtom 3, Is there a best buy for this, I am considering the ipaq4700. Also can I use Tomtom with my lap top.
Also will a new purchase have updated roads such as the M6 toll.
And lastly I would like to be able to go from postcode to postcode are their any downloads for this?
Thanks.

Richard

nik96 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2005, 03:49 PM

I run iPAQ 4700 and TomTom, and I'm very pleased with it. For full postcode searches, you can use ukpostcode downloadable at http://www.digitools.co.uk/ukpostcode.php as TomTom limits you to just the first 4 characters. Other threads say the maps still don't show M6 Toll, though.

Tight Fart · #3 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 09:18 PM

Oh well, I thought I may get more advice than nik96 but thanks for that anyway NIk.
I have gone for the bluetooth option I'll let you know how I get on. I take it coppied software is Illegal and frowned upon, is it worth paying for a Europe map to use once a year? any other recomended downloads?

nik96 · #4 (**permalink**) 13-01-2005, 06:46 PM

Sorry you didn't get more input.

You should get the Major Roads of Europe on with the TomTom, but not the detailed towns without paying more. You're right: don't copy software - it is illegal. So, it depends what level of detail you want/need. If it's the annual holiday, you might be able to get directions for the final approach from the holiday operator - goes against the idea of a Nav system, I know, but it's a cost-effective compromise to navigate easily across Europe, and then use their paper map for that last bit...

You will need more storage for the maps: I got a 1GB SD card for about £50 so can hold maps, contact databases, music and there's even space if I want to buy some films to watch on train journeys.