U2 Serial (RS232) + PDA ?? + Software ??

davidrose · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2004 Posts: 5

Hi

I have bought a U2 with a RS232 port. I am looking for a basic PDA and Software. Does anyone know if any PDA USB ports can act as RS232 serials.
Also any recommendations for Software (UK + Europe)

Thanks

David

lbendlin · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:30 pm Post subject:

Some of the newer PDAs have USB ports that are emulating serial ports. But this is not free of problems, and it also affects overall performance. If possible, stay clear of those machines. Get a PDA with a real serial port or get a CF or BT GPS receiver.

You need to tell more about your street routing or outdoor navigation preferences to give us enough data to recommend one or the other program to you.
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davidrose · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2004 Posts: 5

Thanks Lutz

Software wise I like TomTom2 but would settle for something less good but cheaper. I need to consider UK+Europe+US - destinator ?

Regards

David

lbendlin · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 5:19 pm Post subject:

Yes, Destinator is an option. Other options are Mapopolis, Travroute CoPilot, and Routis/Intellinav/Socket (all Netropa clones). Those are reasonably priced and have good functionality.
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