want to buy PDA and GPS combo, need recommendations

[morfious]

Ive been looking into getting GPS navigation for my car and i have found that a PDA with GPS is the cheapest and best way for me to go about doing this.

I dont have a PDA, but when I get one for navigation I will also be using it occasionaly for games, watching small movies, etc... (if im bored in class ). I would prefer pocket pc.

Anyways, I want to stay inexpensive, so I am in need of suggestions. What PDA should I buy that will suit my needs? GPS? If it is bluetooth, can i disconnect the battery and have it only run on my car battery, or can i bypass the battery by plugging it into a fuse I have setup? That way my reciever wont die after i use it 400 times.

I was looking at the Dell AXIM X5 300mhz version but after reading these forums ive seen people having a lot of problems with them.

Also, if it is possible I would like to see if I can get the GPS hardware without the bundled software because I have access to some through my company.

Please try and stay under $400-500 total. BTW I am located in Maryland, USA.

Thanks

Morfious

[lbendlin]

Dang! I was just about to propose the Aldi bundle to you when I read that you are in Maryland... You will have to try www.Semsons.com then for the GPS receiver.

Another alternative would be the TomTom BT receiver but that one is a bit pricey. It does have a docking station which makes it easier to wire it into the car...

Any PDA will do as long as it has BlueTooth ;-)
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[morfious]

Whats wrong with the aldi bundle if I am in Maryland?

Can you recommend a good pda that will do what i want for preferably less than 300$?

How much can I expect to pay for the semsons? tomtom?

Thanks

[lbendlin]

The Aldi bundle is only sold in Germany and the UK.

The prices are very volatile. I would recommend you check them yourself at the above web site.
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