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Garmin Palm Device With GPS

Posted by timothy on from the useful-convergence dept.

Moritz writes "Garmin is introducing a PalmOS5 handheld with GPS, MP3 and 32MB of memory. That's very nice, but why is there no bluetooth? Why can't somebody just get the spec right? Other than that this seems to be a nice addition to the PalmOS lineup."

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  1. It has an SD slot by biglig2 · · Score: 5, Informative

    So, if this is SD/IO capable then you can drop a bluetooth card in there.

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  2. Three words by anlprb · · Score: 5, Informative

    Secure Digital Slot.
    This is functionality that is being moved out into secondary cards, because the chipsets and antenna have become small enough. A GPS Antenna has to be significantly larger, hence, the Handspring cards, and this Antenna. Personally, I use the eTrex Vista a LOT, and this will probably be my next handheld, after a Visor Platinum. Good work Garmin.

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