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granty_ Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 28, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:20 pm Post subject: PDA for Memory Map (Walking) |
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Hello,
I know its not the usual request but hope someone can help.
I currently use memory map on my T-Mobile MDA Compact IV for navigation but it doesn't have a good battery life, after 8 hours on the hill with it turned off the majority of the time to conserve the battery it runs out.
I want to get a PDA to replace it with the ability to have the screen turned on constantly so I'm not waiting for it to regain signal plus I would record tracks step for step.
I dont really want to be spending too much seeming as an Active 10 could be had for about £240 and thats purpose built.
Hope you can help.
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum, you will find some advicew on external power packs in This Thread which you could easily use with your existing kit to get far more than 10 hours out of it with the screen on all the time.
The active10 is a great product but please be aware you cannot use Memory Map software on the device, you would have to purchase maps on SD cards for the active10 which will push the price higher than £240
Finally please don't post the same question in multiple forums as it makes tracking answers difficult, I have locked your other post for this reason - Thanks - Mike |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to bump but...
I recently resurrected an XDA Orbit (HTC 3300) with WM 6.0 on it. I put MM client onto it and took it walking in the Yorkshire Dales. I was worried about battery life so I turned the device 'off' (single press of the power button suspends display etc. but allows the phone to work). When I got to places where I needed to check path selection I simply turned it back on (resume) and it took a couple of seconds to show my place on the map. Very useful. I suspect the 'power off' keeps all the radio functions going so the in-built GPS is kept running - it also showed signs of tracking on the map when in this mode - but the phone was in my pocket and in dense woodland and the GPS receiver doesn't seem to be all that sensitive so it was difficult to tell. However - after a 5 hour walk and several calls from our wives - who couldn't find us in the White Bear in Masham! - I still had plenty of battery (over 70%). I was quite impressed and will certainly have it available for walking. It won't replace my Active 10 though. _________________ Phil |
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akribie Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 18, 2008 Posts: 4
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Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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A top-up external battery works very well. I get all-day operation of my Mio GPS using one of these:
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=5714
To charge, connect the external battery to its charger and then connect the PDA/phone to the battery and leave overnight to charge both. Saves carry an extra charger for the PDA/phone. |
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nick789uk Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 07, 2008 Posts: 61 Location: Leyland UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:30 am Post subject: |
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Hi just had an email from MM they are bringing out a dedicated GPS the Adventurer 28000 which runs MM maps. costs £250.00 see the link.
www.memory-map.co.uk/adventurer
hope this helps |
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paul363636 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 16, 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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On the subject of turning off the PDA whilst walking. I have spd pocket plus installed on my PDA and have mapped 'display off' to one of the hardware buttons. This is more than just turning off the backlight as the entire screen really does go blank and it certainly allows a long day's walk with MM5 and a BT GPS running all the time. Typically on my IPAQ 2490, the battery discharges to about 40% for an 8 hour hike.
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robertn Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 06, 2005 Posts: 564
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Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:24 am Post subject: |
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Another option I considered is a BT GPS datalogger, then the PDA can be turned off when not in use. the datalogger can stay on all day.
I don't know how well this arrange would work with MM on the PDA, as the tracks wuld need to be downloaded off the GPS into the PDA, and I don't know if MM would be able to do it. I never go around to trying to set it up. |
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