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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 8:56 am Post subject: The Edinburgh SatNav Expo Prize Draw |
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As is usual with the PocketGPSWorld.com Events we are holding a Prize Draw at our Edinburgh SatNav Expo.
Courtesy of our many sponsors, several thousand pounds worth of prizes were won through our charity prize draw at the last event and we hope to give out even more this time. The full proceeds will be given to Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Sick Children http://www.edinburghsickkids.org - the draw will take place at 2.00pm - you must be present with your ticket at 2.00pm to claim your prize.
We regret that we are unable to hold any prizes that are not claimed at the time of the draw. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: Route 66 Donate 2 copies of SatNav software to the Prize Dra |
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Route 66 have kindly donated 2 copies of thier latest SatNav software to the Edinburgh Prize Draw.
Route 66 Navigate 7 (full kit) for PocketPC full European version worth €399.
Route 66 Mobile 7 (full kit) for Symbian S60 based mobile phones full European version worth €399.
Thanks to all at Route 66 for this donation. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:23 am Post subject: TomTom Donate a GO 910 and a TomTom One to the Prize Draw |
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TomTom have very kindly donated two of thier latest SatNav systems into the Edinburgh SatNav Expo prize draw.
First we have the top of the range of the latest GO series the TomTom GO 910 features not only navigation, but a full multimedia experience and handsfree car kit. All you need for yor travelling requirements the TomTom GO 910 retails for £499.00.
TomTom have also donated a TomTom One. The TomTom One is designed to be an entry level SatNav system and retails at £279.99 _________________ Mike Barrett
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:32 am Post subject: Morpeth Mobiles donate an Arkon DM505 GPS mount |
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Morpeth Mobile are representing Arkon Mounts at the Edinburgh SatNav Expo. They have kindly offered an Arkon DM505 GPS mount for the Edinburgh Expo.
Arkon DM505 Docking GPS Cradle Speaker Holder, Suction Mount provides the perfect in car solution for those running in car Sat Nav via their PDA.
Each Arkon DM505 includes suction windscreen mount, docking PDA cradle allowing you to sit your PDA immediately into the cradle rather than needing to attach any wires, amplified built in speaker and charge cable allowing you to power the mount from your car cigarette lighter as well as passing GPS data for Sat Nav through from the integrated GPS receiver
Compatible with: HP Ipaq 21xx 22xx 24xx 27xx RX1950 The Arkon DM505 retails at £109.99. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Nemisis are the UK distributors for Destinator and will be representing them at the show.
There will be 2 Full Consumer Packages of Destinator SP for the smart phone. Valued at £79.99 these include Destinator Software, UK Mapping, Royaltek GPS and a phone holder.
Nemisis will also be donating 2 Sim Managers. These useful devices allow you to backup your mobile phone sim card and transfer the data to another phone. Never loose your numbers again... _________________ Mike Barrett |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: |
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iGO are donating 2 copies of the iGO software and mapping for the UK. Valued at €260 each.
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Turn your Pocket PC into the ultimate navigation system!
The iGO GPS navigation software helps you reach your destinations quicker and easier than ever before. Whether you use it in heavy metropolitan traffic or out in the countryside, iGO will always show you the right way.
It only takes one minute, and iGO is ready to cruise!
All you need is a PDA running Microsoft Windows Mobile and the iGO Europe 2006 | SD memory card.
As a result of the revolutionary new technical solutions the detailed map of Europe is held by a 1GB memory card. There is no need for installing the software, for downloading maps or for registration via the Internet; you can start searching for specific addresses or planning routes right away. If you have a GPS receiver, you can also benefit from all the features of the software such as voice prompted turn-by-turn navigation and more. Thanks to the easy-to-use user interface and high-accuracy digital map, iGO adds pure joy to your navigation experience
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Anquet have donated 2 copies of Great Britain on DVD, valued at £165 each.
This product includes the following features,
OS Landranger® 1:50,000 scale mapping
1:250,000 scale road mapping
Complete GB Overview Map
Easy to use mapping software
Single view or split-screen viewing
Stunning 3D landscape views
Move freely across Anquet’s stunning Virtual Landscape™
Full searchable place name index
Create and save walking and cycling routes
Store, view and modify your data in the Data Explorer
View height profiles for routes
Add directions and route information
Save routes and share them by email
Unlimited printing for personal use
Exchange routes with GPS
Anquet Virtual GPS – on-screen GPS tools
Export Maps and Routes to Pocket PC and Smartphone
Download routes from the Anquet website
Compatible with all other Anquet v06 products
Supplied on DVD
Full Help Text _________________ Mike Barrett |
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: |
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We have 2 copies of AA Navigator 2006 in the prize draw. With a retail price of £99.99 each this software only package includes full mapping of Ireland.
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AA Navigator 2006 software is perfect as an upgrade to an existing Pocket PC navigation system. Simply install from the included 128MB SD memory card onto your Pocket PC and connect to your GPS receiver. (Not compatible with Pocket PC 2002.)
New in 2006
New map data - the most recent NAVTEQ mapping data for 2006
Exclusive AA Hotels & Restaurants points of interest
3D map mode for a perspective view of the road ahead
Improved routing options and faster routing
Full street-level mapping for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Features
128MB SD memory card included
Quick-start operation out of the box
Satellite navigation based on AA Routing Engine
Full NAVTEQ street-level GB and Ireland map data
AA full 7-digit postcode routing
Unique AA route selection, including toll avoidance
Unique AA user interface consistent with road signage
Unique AA Points of Interest database with 42,000 points
Simple turn-by-turn voice & screen instructions
Simple Guide Mode and full 2D and 3D Map Modes for easy navigation
On-screen info includes estimated arrival time, distance to next turn, and road name
Day & night modes for clear viewing
Automatic re-routing for missed turns
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Medion have donated 2 GoPAL 500 SatNav systems into the draw. There is not much info available on these at the moment as they have not been released yet.
The one on my desk 8) has a 3.5 inch screen and Navteq maps of western Europe. The hardwar is driven by a Samsung Processor and has an ultra sensitive SiRFStarIII chipset. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15298 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: |
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are mods/helpers allowed to win? seeing as rob got denied his winnings in the last draw |
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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: Fri May 19, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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MaFt wrote: | are mods/helpers allowed to win? seeing as rob got denied his winnings in the last draw |
Sorry anyone associated with PocketGPSWorld.com is not allowed to win a prize. Of course we would not prevent any of us supporting the Charity... _________________ Lutz
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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: Fri May 19, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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I have just heard from Garmin. They have donated one of the new Nuvi 310 navigation system.
This comes with UK and Ireland mapping and has Bluetooth connectivity. _________________ Lutz
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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: Fri May 19, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce Swan has just turned up with the Navman boy. Party time tonight!!!
Bruce has just told me that Navman will be donating a 330 into the Prize Draw. _________________ Lutz
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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EasyDevices.co.uk in conjunction with Viewranger will be supplying the following for the prize draw.
2 x Viewranger National Parks
1 x Viewranger Great Britain
Mapping, Navigation & Information for Smartphones. 1:50,000 Landranger.
http://www.viewranger.com/ _________________ Lutz
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