have PDA need the rest

wuz · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:23 am Post subject: have PDA need the rest

Hi all this is my first post can you help please?

i have ipaq 2210 with 1gig cf card

can you please recommend the rest

software with postcode recognition that can also use the speed camara
database (downloadable from this site)

bluetooth gps

some sort of cradle to hold the ipaq (that charges both the gps and ipaq)

and anything you my think i need that i have not listed

i know its a big ask but i have been reading all sorts of web sites
from retailers to reviews and am just starting to crack up Smile

thanks Chris

Privateer · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 10:43 am Post subject:

Hi wuz,

to the forum! Thumbs Up

An iPAQ 2210 and a 1GB CF card is a good start for the base kit. The CF card is especially so, as some 2210s don’t work well with Bluetooth GPS receivers when using an SD card.

Could you update your profile to indicate which country you’re in? It does help us to help you. I’ll assume that you’re in the UK.

Software is down to a personal choice, I prefer TomTom Navigator 3 for its GUI and ease of use. TTNav 3 will handle the PocketGPSWorld speed camera. You have reduced postcode search but that can be extend to 7 digits with third party add-on programs. The only real problem with TTNav3 is the age of the map data. TomTom Navigator 5 for the PPC is due very, very soon and has full 7 digit postcode look up and up-to-date maps.

I have a Fortuna Clip-on and have recently bought a GlobalSat BT-338. Both are excellent Bluetooth GPS receivers, but the GlobalSat out performs the Fortuna is terms of number of satellites seen, and in keeping a more constant lock on the satellites

As far as a cradle, I use a Brodit ProClip for the vehicle and a Brodit holder for the PDA.

In addition, if you haven’t already got a screen protector on the 2210, get one. It will save it from scratches. I use WriteSHIELD AG (Antiglare). Also get the full Sprite backup program and use it. It really is a “saver”! Thumbs Up

Good luck with your choice, and welcome to the world of SatNav. :D

Regards,
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Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D

wuz · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 11:32 am Post subject:

Thanks for the reply i see you say TTN5 is due soon
do we know how soon have they announced a release date?

as it looks from your reply that it might be worth the wait

thanks for the tip on screen protectors i hadn't given
that a thought

is there any other places worth a read on this topic that you
could recommend to me

thanks again for your quick reply to my post its been a great help

p.s i have updated my profile and yes i am from the U.K

MarkHewitt · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject:

TomTom3 is no longer officially available, so it's worth hanging on a few weeks for the release of TT5. You should be able to get the software in a bundle with a bluetooth GPS receiver. This should suit you.

Unlike TT3, TT5 has built in full postcode search and POI (speed camera) warnings.

pottersbarian · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 17, 2005 Posts: 5

I bought the BT338 from www.undercutter.com and it is amazing. I have had bluetooth receivers before and this one outperforms them all. It even works indoors. They also sell IPAQs, windscreen mounts, Tomtom3 and in car chargers. Highly recommended!

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