Pda + Gps

LaNcEr · 1st July 2004, 12:39 PM

Wondering if anyone could recommend some PDA's that are GPS compatible (the type that shows the street names etc.)

Was looking at the iPaq's with the sleeve/cradle but would prefer something totally built in and fully portable eg. doesn't need to be plugged into the car cigarette charger to work.

Also what is the general life span of the batteries in the PDA's? I mean, how many times can you recharge it before the battery doesn't hold charge? Or is this not a problem with them?

Also do many of these have the talking eg. "Turn left in 400m"? Or is that only in the expensive in car systems?

NeoX · 2nd July 2004, 3:59 PM

best bet is getting a PDA (ipaq H2210 is what I have) and getting either SDIO GPS module or Compact flash GPS Module (this one cheaper than SDIO one) Note also for SDIO ur PDA must support SDIO so just a normal SD slot won't do I don't think. Someone can clarify me on that. I got the CF GPS and it works great.

Athough after getting these u would need to get the maps

Good luck looking for maps though :P

mrjimmyc · 2nd July 2004, 6:57 PM

I understand getting the maps is easier if you "know people" :P

Darkness' · 4th July 2004, 9:59 PM

I'm also interested in getting this for my 2210.

What am I looking at cost wise for the CF addon and "the maps"?

nux · 5th July 2004, 11:03 PM

You can get a CF GPS card for around $150-$170, but the maps are a different story. They cost from $200 upwards. All up look at about $800++ for a good nav setup.

LaNcEr · 7th July 2004, 4:39 PM

Got a "Navman Pin", still charging... believe its exactly the same as the "Mitac Mio" but with Navman on the front and the Navman SmartST software bundled.

Should do the trick nicely, its charging atm.

self styled · 9th July 2004, 3:59 PM

depends how much you want to spend, I own a IPAQ 5450 which supports GPS costs about $1100, proberly the best buy is the IPAQ 2200 (Bout $399) it will do the job (also has Bluetooth)

battery life depends on usage and settings, setting the unit to high standby time will give you more battery life so long you don't use it very frequently.

to use the GPS function more adquectly make sure you have pocket PC 2003 installed.

Cheers

AdrenJnkie · 9th July 2004, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LaNcEr
Got a "Navman Pin", still charging... believe its exactly the same as the "Mitac Mio" but with Navman on the front and the Navman SmartST software bundled.

Should do the trick nicely, its charging atm.

Spot on, runs windows mobile or something, works nicely.
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.st...uct/View/D4001

or get an iPaq, navman make a GPS sleeve for it which basiaclly makes it the same as the Pin.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.st...uct/View/D3977

Quote:

Also do many of these have the talking eg. "Turn left in 400m"? Or is that only in the expensive in car systems?

All Navman gear does that, tells you what lane to get in to turn right etc..and if you miss a turn it'll recalc to get you back on track. Very cool.

direwolf · 27th August 2004, 11:05 PM

What are the maps like in the navman pin?

It says Aust wide map coverage, but what sort of detail for non captial cities and regional areas?

nux · 6th October 2004, 1:52 PM

Bump,

Anyone have some experience with the Navman PIN and other devices, and how good the map coverage is?

PogiPinoy · 6th October 2004, 4:40 PM

nuxie1,

not keen on selling the pda?

wombo · 8th October 2004, 1:41 PM

I use a H2210 with a Leadtek Bluetooth GPS (previously had a CF GPS)

I got the BT GPS for just under $200 from Electronic Frontiers

ElusiveA · 8th October 2004, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wombo
I use a H2210 with a Leadtek Bluetooth GPS (previously had a CF GPS)

I got the BT GPS for just under $200 from Electronic Frontiers

that sounds nice and cheap for a BT GPS. how do you find it performs? what software do you use with it?

PogiPinoy · 8th October 2004, 3:28 PM

yeah im thinking of getting a bluetooth GPS too...do you receive a better signal than a CF GPS?..im sorta keen on a CF GPS because its a bit more mobile

wombo · 8th October 2004, 4:54 PM

I get a pretty good connection with it, the only thing is that it doesnt work under my back window but i think that is because of the window tinting. battery life is about 3 hours, it uses a supplied Li-Ion battery

1st July 2004, 12:39 PM	#1
LaNcEr (Taking a Break) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: at the bar Posts: 710	Pda + Gps Wondering if anyone could recommend some PDA's that are GPS compatible (the type that shows the street names etc.) Was looking at the iPaq's with the sleeve/cradle but would prefer something totally built in and fully portable eg. doesn't need to be plugged into the car cigarette charger to work. Also what is the general life span of the batteries in the PDA's? I mean, how many times can you recharge it before the battery doesn't hold charge? Or is this not a problem with them? Also do many of these have the talking eg. "Turn left in 400m"? Or is that only in the expensive in car systems?

2nd July 2004, 3:59 PM	#2
NeoX Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 394	best bet is getting a PDA (ipaq H2210 is what I have) and getting either SDIO GPS module or Compact flash GPS Module (this one cheaper than SDIO one) Note also for SDIO ur PDA must support SDIO so just a normal SD slot won't do I don't think. Someone can clarify me on that. I got the CF GPS and it works great. Athough after getting these u would need to get the maps Good luck looking for maps though :P __________________ Successful trade: Skitz0, Airquarious, mavric41, bowan fletcher, aresaid, keiith, death_muncher, olboy, Scratch2k, Andrew357, Goose, Dutchey, White Rhino, jkho, g33kninja, banny:316, CD, glyde, magic, 2of6, decayed.cell, kjmantis, vger74656, rogue, reax, rickster, kimnkk, justakid, CrippledKilla, wackypunk12, Jobe, Lunchbox, dfrag90, DanWA, /\/\usE+, power, daehenoc, ScrumpyJim, unix, beddoes, pingu, renegade_gold, ikonz0r, glyde, foolfool, eat, mrpygmybard, sempak, continue here

4th July 2004, 9:59 PM	#4
Darkness' Never a frown.. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,401	I'm also interested in getting this for my 2210. What am I looking at cost wise for the CF addon and "the maps"? __________________ I was part of OCAU's greatest achievement \| Photography \| Motorcycles \| OCAU Emergency Services \| OCAU Fitocracy. Got a door? You got a gym!

9th July 2004, 3:59 PM	#7
self styled Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	decisions depends how much you want to spend, I own a IPAQ 5450 which supports GPS costs about $1100, proberly the best buy is the IPAQ 2200 (Bout $399) it will do the job (also has Bluetooth) battery life depends on usage and settings, setting the unit to high standby time will give you more battery life so long you don't use it very frequently. to use the GPS function more adquectly make sure you have pocket PC 2003 installed. Cheers

27th August 2004, 11:05 PM	#9
direwolf Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	What are the maps like in the navman pin? It says Aust wide map coverage, but what sort of detail for non captial cities and regional areas? __________________

2nd July 2004, 6:57 PM	#3
mrjimmyc Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Penrith Posts: 381	I understand getting the maps is easier if you "know people" :P

5th July 2004, 11:03 PM	#5
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,790	You can get a CF GPS card for around $150-$170, but the maps are a different story. They cost from $200 upwards. All up look at about $800++ for a good nav setup.

7th July 2004, 4:39 PM	#6
LaNcEr (Taking a Break) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: at the bar Posts: 710	Got a "Navman Pin", still charging... believe its exactly the same as the "Mitac Mio" but with Navman on the front and the Navman SmartST software bundled. Should do the trick nicely, its charging atm.

6th October 2004, 1:52 PM	#10
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,790	Bump, Anyone have some experience with the Navman PIN and other devices, and how good the map coverage is?

6th October 2004, 4:40 PM	#11
PogiPinoy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney (No Cable) :( Posts: 1,382	nuxie1, not keen on selling the pda? __________________ BLAQUE - Believing in Life and Achieving a Quest of Unity in Everything OCAU Club PDA Member #6 Nintendo Club Member #4 OCAU iPod Owner #65 ASUS Owners Club \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #21\|\| Motorola V-Club Member - V3i DELL Laptop Owners Club

8th October 2004, 1:41 PM	#12
wombo Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,538	I use a H2210 with a Leadtek Bluetooth GPS (previously had a CF GPS) I got the BT GPS for just under $200 from Electronic Frontiers __________________ My Camera Gear

8th October 2004, 3:28 PM	#14
PogiPinoy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney (No Cable) :( Posts: 1,382	yeah im thinking of getting a bluetooth GPS too...do you receive a better signal than a CF GPS?..im sorta keen on a CF GPS because its a bit more mobile __________________ BLAQUE - Believing in Life and Achieving a Quest of Unity in Everything OCAU Club PDA Member #6 Nintendo Club Member #4 OCAU iPod Owner #65 ASUS Owners Club \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #21\|\| Motorola V-Club Member - V3i DELL Laptop Owners Club

8th October 2004, 4:54 PM	#15
wombo Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,538	I get a pretty good connection with it, the only thing is that it doesnt work under my back window but i think that is because of the window tinting. battery life is about 3 hours, it uses a supplied Li-Ion battery __________________ My Camera Gear