palmOne Expands Accessory Lineup

palmOne today announced additions to its accessory lineup -- two global-positioning system (GPS) navigation solutions, designer cases and customized accessories from partner companies.

Responding to the growing interest in handheld-based GPS solutions, palmOne is adding the GPS Car Kit to its available solutions. It features an integrated GPS receiver that mounts to a car windshield or dashboard and holds a Tungsten E2 or Tungsten T5 handheld securely in place, while a vehicle power adaptor provides power to the GPS receiver and the handheld. The included customized TomTom Navigator 5 software works seamlessly with the GPS receiver cradle, and a built-in speaker makes voice-guided directions audible over road noise. The palmOne GPS Car Kit is scheduled to be available in August for $249.99. A $100 rebate will be available for a limited time to U.S. customers who purchase a Tungsten E2 handheld with the GPS Car Kit.

A redesigned palmOne GPS Navigator soon will be available for use with the LifeDrive(TM) mobile manager, Treo(TM) 650 smartphone, and Tungsten E2 and Tungsten T5 handhelds. The GPS Navigator's compact Bluetooth® enabled receiver is suited for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as for use in vehicles. This product also uses TomTom Navigator 5 software plus Tele Atlas map data to provide real-time location information, turn-by-turn directions, maps in 2-D and 3-D, and millions of points of interest. The palmOne GPS Navigator is scheduled to be available in July for $249.99.

Other new accessories from palmOne include an aluminum hard case ($39.99) designed to fit a Tungsten E2 handheld with a palmOne Wi-Fi Card ($99.99) in use. The case also provides secure storage for the Wi-Fi Card when not in use. For the new LifeDrive mobile manager, an aluminum hard case ($49.99), a protective leather case ($39.99) and a travel charger ($29.99) now are available.

This year, palmOne has formed new alliances to broaden its accessory offerings and provide designer cases, Bluetooth car kits, and audio accessories. They include the following:

-- Dooney & Bourke -- Signature carrying case for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones ($49.99) and matching satchel ($265).

-- Crumpler -- Colorful bags ($57.50-$145) and matching cases for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones ($19.99).

-- Covertec -- Affordable leather cases in multiple styles and colors for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones. ($29.95-$39.95)

-- Timbuk2 -- Padded ballistic nylon cases in five colors for Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones. ($19.99)

-- Vaja -- Premium leather cases in more than 30 colors for LifeDrive, Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones, Zire(TM) 72 handhelds, and most Tungsten handhelds. Sales of Vaja cases have quadrupled in less than a year. ($74.90-$140)

-- eGrips -- Sleek, stylish non-slip appliquis for Treo 650 smartphones. ($19.95)

-- Parrot -- Hands-free Bluetooth car kits for Treo 650 smartphones. ($79-$229)

-- Altec Lansing -- Portable speaker system turns any MP3-capable palmOne device into a portable stereo.(1) ($99.99)

-- Belkin -- Tune Cast Mobile FM transmitter ($49.99) and Mobile Cassette Adapter ($19.99) make it easy to listen to MP3s in the car via a compatible palmOne device.

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Cmon Palm, build an alliance with Bose!!!

vesther @ 6/27/2005 6:40:35 PM # Q
Don't you think it would be worth it to form an alliance with Bose just for audio purposes? I know Apple formed an alliance with Bose, why can't palmOne?

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RE: Cmon Palm, build an alliance with Bose!!!
Frenchie @ 6/27/2005 10:42:30 PM # Q
I was looking at P1's site and i was unable to locate the FM radio attactment by Belkin. Could someone point me in the right direction?
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Nevermind that, more info on *this*...

cbowers @ 6/28/2005 1:59:56 PM # Q
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000260048444/

1. Why so huge - the ipod camera adaptor is more the size of a hotsync cable connector. It's not like the PXA270 doesn't already have USB host support, in fact it has:
-USB Host, Port 1 (Dedicated Port) - Differential
-USB Port 2 is Muxed and can be used a Client or a Host.
-USB Host, Port 3 (Dedicated Port) - Single -Ended

2. Is that a screen? Redundant?

3. Speaking of screens, it might have been nice to put a video output in the lifedrive, so obviate the need for Margi or igo to display/project those images, since the PXA270 can drive displays up to 800x600

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