battery life with bluetooth on tt3/gps

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I'm contemplating buying a bluetooth gps, but i've heard that the battery on the tt3 really doesn't last with bluetooth use. Has anyone had experience with how bad it really is or any solutions?

thanks!
 
While running a T3 with a TomTom BT unit....2 hours was max but don't forget your probably going to be in a car where you should be able to use the Cig adapter for power for the T3.

If your contemplating using a BT config system for GeoCaching/walking, go peruse the iQue 3600 forum - you'll find that most geocachers use a dedicated GPS device that's designed for such things rather than trying to merge a device that's not really designed for.

Also, if your planning on using the T3 for in car navigation - I'd really suggest saving a few bucks and just getting a serial cable connection instead of BT......at least the TomTom unit was correctly configured with Serial Antenna option and their car kit for being able to power both devices simultaneously.

If you want to review my poor review of the TomTom unit - do a search with in this forum for TomTom to see the specifics.

I still have my iQue 3600 and also use a Garmin 2620 for most of my in car navigation needs now....the screen is much better for overall day and night viewing then either the Que or the TomTom with T3.
 
Hello ? Heather from palmOne writing.

Battery life depends on many factors. There are lots of ways to maximize your battery. You can learn about them at the link below.

http://kb.palmone.com

Then see Solution ID: 30425
How to: Maximize handheld and smartphone battery life

Hope this was helpful.
Heather
 
I recently bought a Navman 4460 B/T for T3.
An in car charger is a must. Battery life otherwise would be short.
Also I'm not sure whether the added cost of B/T is worth it. I have my T3 plugged into the cigar lighter to charge and a cable to the cassette deck for sound as the T3 speaker isn't great. One more cable wouldn't make much difference. However the B/T does score on the portability stakes. ie. walking round streets etc.
 
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