ROADRAMA ROAD100

RichS · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 22, 2004 Posts: 8

T3 has a small review of ROADRAMA ROAD100 (www.roadrama.com) in Issue 102 and gave it 5 stars.

The picture looks very much like its running Navigon MobileNavigator 4 and as it has TMC ability...

However, what grabbed my attention was:
iPAQ 4150, 256MB SD Card, UK street-level and European major-road maps, Voice prompts and commands & 12V adaptor, all for £300!

It isn't clear about the TMC and Bluetooth modules but even without these, £300 seems like a great price. Having said that, there is no more info on the web site.

lbendlin · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 12:01 am Post subject:

"Bluetoot" - I like that. Are they also a leading innovator in spelling?
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ

prusling · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:04 am Post subject:

The roadrama website is up now, and the prices are nothing like that advertised with the review - e.g. no PDA included! I thought it was much too good to be true...

Cheapest genuine source for Navigon MN4 with BT/TMC still seems to be the German e-tailers such as www.computeruniverse.net at around 419 Euros.

Cheers, Peter

DaveG · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject:

Is the Navigon Mobile Navigator 4 compatible with a Dell Axim X3i?

The price has dropped to 409 Euros on the link submitted by 'prusling'.

Thats very tempting Smile

lbendlin · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:47 pm Post subject:

Should work (Navigon needs a machine with more than 32 MB or RAM)
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ

prusling · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 4:34 pm Post subject:

Ouch - does it need 32Mb available on the PDA? I'd have to remove a lot of programs to achieve that...

I'm still deliberating between:
- MN4 complete (mainly for free TMC and Euro maps)
- TT3 bluetooth (cheapest but traffic support will cost when available)
- CP5 plus Holux BT (vehicle locator plus wired/wireless GPS)
Decisions, decisions...

Cheers, Peter

DaveG · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:31 pm Post subject:

I spoke to Roadrama this afternoon.

£299 for the software + bluetooth kit
£35 for adaptor for Dell Axim

TMC add on not available yet (awaiting licences), but expects it to be a one off payment of around £160.

When questioned he confirmed it was based on Navigon mobile navigator but was not sure which version.

When I mentioned I could get the same from Germany, including the TMC add on for <£300 delivered, he went a little quiet Laughing

.

I asked if they had modified it much, all he said was they have worked on the 'points of interest'.

Hope this helps
Dave

ultravioletu · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:31 pm Post subject:

If it's with 3D maps, then should be version 4.

Hunnymonster · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:00 pm Post subject:

swing · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:39 pm Post subject:

DaveG · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 4:36 pm Post subject:

I think the adaptor is a combined data / power cable providing power (ie charging) to both units, so although it's not needed for data, it will still be needed for recharging the GPS battery.[/quote]

Thats how I understood it, but he seemed quite vague. It did have 3d maps so looks to be an expensive version of Navigon mobile navigator 4.

I think they have added Petrol stations etc as points of interest. Although it would be useful, the price is still too high. I think I will order the original MN4 from Germany.

DaveG · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 4:49 pm Post subject:

If I bought the software from Roadrama £159 I think it was, could I use it with the Navigon BT receiver and TMC adaptor that can be bought for £160 in Germany?

Could have the best of both worlds then.

Darren · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:17 pm Post subject:

Hunnymonster · Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:11 pm Post subject:

Ok - the contents of the various boxes of the GPS/BT module & TMC module as dispatched to me by www.computeruniverse.net:

1. The GPS module contained:

GPS Module (including the dummy TMC module and the regular serial module)
Cigar lighter to 2 x 6-pin mini-DIN sockets cable
6-pin Mini-DIN to mini-USB cable
A handy little bag for putting it all in

(the latter two items form the power cable for powering the GPS unit)

2. The Bluetooth module box contained:

The Bluetooth module
A mains PSU with a mini-USB connector, fitted with the 2-pin euro mains connector
A UK mains connector
A US mains connector
An Australian mains connector
A small screwdriver for loosening the little screw that holds the adaptor in place on the mains PSU

3. The TMC module box contained:

The TMC module
The FM antenna (a bit of wire with a phono plug on the end)

So.... if you only want to use it as a Bluetooth device (like I did) you don't need to buy the PDA adaptor kit.

You'll notice I didn't mention instructions anywhere in the packing list.... that's because there were none, so if you don't have a Navigon MN4 manual to hand, you're totally on your own - on the plus side, it's very straightforward to set up.[/list]

DaveG · Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2004 10:37 am Post subject:

	PocketGPS
	Web