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Rand McNally 0-528-52183-7 StreetFinder Deluxe GPS Navigation System | 
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| Brand: Rand McNally
Category: CE
List Price: $179.99
Buy Used: $69.99
You Save: $110.00 (61%)
Rating:  12 reviews
Platforms: Windows Nt, Windows 95, Windows 98
Media: Electronics
Operating System: Palm OS
Size: Palm III Series
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.8 x 3.3
MPN: 0-528-52183-7
Model: 0-528-52183-7
UPC: 070609521831
EAN: 0070609521831
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Rand McNally Streetfinder Deluxe COMPLETE w/GPS Unit, AC Adapter, lighter Charger, In-Vehicle Mount, Carrying Case, Install CD, Western US CD and Eastern US CD. PLEASE SEE MY FEEDBACK RATING FOR PURCHASE ASSURANCE
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| Features:
| • | Global positioning system (GPS) receiver for your Palm III series organizer | | • | Includes StreetFinder software | | • | GPS tracks your progress on Rand McNally maps | | • | Downloads maps from your PC or Mac | | • | Lightweight and portable, clips easily to your organizer |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Take the inconvenience, frustration, and discord out of long trips and everyday travel with Rand McNally's StreetFinder Deluxe GPS navigation system. Because the lightweight StreetFinder global positioning system receiver clicks on to your Palm III series organizer, you can see your location and follow your progress on the StreetFinder map wherever you go.pWith the StreetFinder, you access address-to-address directions via the Internet, and then can download customized maps from your Mac or PC to your Palm III. Travel becomes a delight as you track your progress along reliable Rand McNally maps with the global positioning system accessory designed specifically for the Palm III platform.pThe Rand McNally StreetFinder Deluxe GPS for Palm III configuration is so compact and portable that you can attach it to your dashboard or take it along on a walk. The receiver comes with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and a 110-volt battery recharger, Rand McNally's StreetFinder Deluxe GPS 2000 software, in-car cigarette lighter charger, a mount for easy use in the car, and carrying bag. The Rand McNally StreetFinder Deluxe GPS for Palm III may not give you new direction in life, but you may never have to ask for directions again.pNote: This item does not work with the Palm IIIc.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 You thought cell phones made drivers dangerous... October 23, 2002
Justin D. Held (Cincinnati, OH United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
People attempting to use this thing while driving should have to mount flashing strobes on top of their vehicle. I bought this thing last year (when it was already a few years old) to use with my IIIxe. Why? Because I'm an impulse buying gadget freak. I should have researched more. I only paid [money], as I ordered it new from the marketplace sellers...but sadly, it's not even worth that.pThe software doesn't seem to play nice with 98SE or XP...it seems to have a limit on the number of commands you can issue before it crashes out...completely wiping the map you spent an hour customizing. On the Palm, the maps are hard enough to read sitting on the couch...reading them in the car takes some serious visual acuity...we're talking some breed of hawk, here. I had to ask my girlfriend to drive around town just so I could fiddle with the device from the passenger seat.pI don't think I've used it since that day. It just takes up room in my glove compartment. And lastly, no...this thing will not fit in your pocket. Maybe if you frequently carry VHS tapes around in your jeans you won't notice...but I can barely stand my Palm in my pocket by itself. The GPS adds a few inches and about half a pound to the package.pIf you really want a GPS, you'll be willing to spend the money on a real one. Stay away from this thing. Just go tear up some money if you have the urge to order it....
Look Elsewhere - Not Ready for Primetime April 11, 2002
Robert Berardino (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio USA)
I bought this product because I have a Palm IIIxe and wanted a GPS system I could use while traveling. Boy was I disappointed!! The bundled StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 PC software lacks sufficient detail to be useful. (It couldn't find my own address, while other software - notably Microsoft's Street Trips - has no problem.) Whole neighborhoods are missing! You can download little subsets of your maps to the Palm, but because the PC software lacks detail, the Palm version really leaves a lot out to save on memory space. Going to Rand McNally's website doesn't help - there doesn't seem to be a way to upgrade the maps, so you're stuck with what you have (which isn't much.) I also had problems with the GPS. It is suppose to work on its own battery when fully charged, but I can only get it to work with the Palm when it is plugged into the cigarette lighter. When the GPS does work, the Palm StreetFinder software and downloaded map crashes a lot, requiring a complete system reset on the Palm (not fun to do while you're driving.) You also have to go through the Palm menu system to enable/disable the GPS (not fun while you're driving and the GPS is mounted to your windshield!) I would really stay away from this product, save your money, and look elsewhere. This doesn't live up to the claims. Rand McNally should just stick with paper maps.
Manual for how to Use GPS for Palm III January 24, 2002
Robin Joseph Trumm (Chicago, IL)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have now had the GPS for the Palm III for a month and still not able to make it work! Help desk is only open M-F 8-5 and thus not able to call to get much help as you need to be outside and talk to them to see if it is working. pThe first thing I had to do after loading the software on the computer was to download an update to the software. Still have never been able to make it work. Instructions are very poor.pGuess this Is why there are only 2.5 stars!
 A Good Product, but Some Surprises... October 19, 2001
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is generally a good product, but there are some surprises one need to be aware of:p1. It is not a fully functional GPS for someone who likes technical details. I expected to find out how many satellites it was tracking, etc. It only tells you if you have a signal or you don't. It frustrating if you want to know if you have several satellites in your particular area for future comparison when in the same area you can't get a signal.p2. The maps are good and easy to load, but you have to be careful with balancing the size of the map and available memory. It's easy to fill up Palms with 2MB of memory. Serious users will need 8MB of memory.p3. I found that the palm will connect maps if they overlap. A pleasant and unadvertised surprise when I had a map of Arlington adjacent to Washington DC.p4. The antenna for the palm III has a very snug fit, and anything on the back of it will push it out and break the connection with the palm. I was disappointed since I had a Velcro strip glued to the back of mine that I had to remove.p5. The window/dash mount is a good one. The problem with using this while driving is that you can't safely use a stylus and some of the buttons are too small to push without hitting several at once. Small, steady fingers or long finger nails help for quick adjustments while driving.p6. This is for road use. I haven't seen any topographical maps (for camping) or marine charts for boating.p7. When you have a signal, it is incredibly accurate. I always saw accurate tracks of my position going up on ramps/exits and when crossing a street on foot.pThe product was good, but not up to commercial use. It is missing several features found in marine GPS like bearings to waypoints, course over ground, speed over ground, etc. It was great for finding that friends house deep in a confusing part of town or when coming out of the subway.
bad design May 7, 2001
zubair khan (CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Do not buy this GPS. It is a nightmare of craftsmanship. Not only it takes years to lock on to satellites, it loses signal quite often. The street finder software is good for nothing. It generates huge maps and takes long times. The physical properties of this GPS are not good either. It is made of soft plastic that breaks with minor stress. Mounting a plam on a GOS is not a good idea. When the car moves, using stylus becomes quite a challenge. Deserves zero star.
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