GPS options for PDA's without serial ports.

simontan1 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 06, 2003 Posts: 26

Hi, I have just picked up an acer N10, which does not have a serial port connector or Bluetooth. It seems I have no possibility for a wired GPS solution, which leaves me with either a CF GPS card, or a CF Bluetooth card + Bluetooth GPS receiver. Due to the position where my PDA is mounted in the car, it does not have a clear view of the outside world. Does anyone know if a CF BT card offers the same level of performance and compatibility with a BT GPS receiever as a PDA with built in BT functionality? Do you have the same set up, and can vouch for it? Thanks for your help.

lbendlin · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:09 pm Post subject:

another option would be a CF receiver with an external antenna connector.

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nej · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:56 am Post subject:

Many PDA's don't have a COM port but seem to work OK. I think the cables for the GPS or car kits have USB/Serial converters in them, but obviously you have to buy a specific one.

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