Hi Mike and list, I was searching the Freedom Scientific website and came across News articles of guys being given street talker for the Pac mate. I was surprised at this as I have been waiting for its release, as they have promiced Australian maps. I phoned to inquire about its availability. I was told that it is said to be released next week. Which I notice coincides with a large technology expo. However, I was informed by another person from the company that there is no release date and that the news reports were probably only trials. Why tease us by suggesting it is available? I am wondering how one guy rode in a marathon using the street talker as a guide. I am learning a lot of the good and bad things of GPS through this list. thanks Jason