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MikeMike Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 15, 2004 Posts: 5
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 3:19 pm Post subject: GPS unit for Ipaq 2215 |
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I got my Ipaq last Christmas and after the first excitement was gone, it really have just been laying around. Now my wife wants one more Christmas wish and I figured I finally could use the Ipaq if I got it in my car as a part of a GPS navigation system.
I want her to give me the GPS receiver (I will look into software later).
I found a Haicom CF here http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=386 for only $89.95, but I am not sure:
1. if any GPS receiver will work with any navigation software
2. if a CF GPS is the right thing to get
3. what quality Haicom is
4. if there are any better deal or suggestion
I am sure the pocket pc will stay hooked up in the car most of the time, but it would be nice if I could carry it with me also.
Please let me know your opinion and experience. |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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1) yes
2) difficult question. CF may be on par with BT for outdoors use, it's inferior for in-car use (bbut it still works)
3) Average (few complaints)
4) Think about a BlueTooth GPS, for example the DeLorme BlueLogger, my personal favourite. _________________ Lutz
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MikeMike Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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Wouldn't it be more of a pain with Bluetoots since you will have two batteries to keep charged?
If I get a CF I will just leave my Ipaq plugged in all the time. |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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That's a fair point, especially for in-car usage. But you may be unlucky with the reception - due to tinted windscreen or other obstacles - where a BT receiver has less problems. Many cars also have power sockets in the trunk, so you can leave the BT receiver plugged in all the time, too. _________________ Lutz
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MikeMike Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help.
I took the chance and went with a GlobalSat BC-307 CF. I got it on ebay for $93 including shipping.
Now to the software 8) |
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Infusion Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 16, 2004 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Hey MikeMike
I'm about to buy a gps reciever too.
when you get this GlobalSat receiver, plz write if u'r satisfied with it.
thanks ! |
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