QuickGPSFix for HP Ipaq rx5900/rx5965 ?

[skunkboy]

Hi,

I have a HP Ipaq rx5900 series travel companion. I have been looking over the forums and noticed that TomTom have the QuickGPSFix for the devices. I was wondering if there is an equivalent software for my ipaq pocket pc to help speed up the initial GPS fix time?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[stuggsy]

Have you downloaded the latest HP drivers and patch fixes issued by HP? Click the link: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=uk&prodTypeId=215348&prodSeriesId=3263043&taskId=135
I have done all the patches, but can't honestly say whether the ROM update included the quickfix update. My rx5935 locks onto multiple satellites so quickly - and its mounted on a Brodit angle mount well inside the car. Much better reception than my previous hx2410 running first a SysOnChip CF Plus and then a GlobalSat SD502. The rx5935 is a brilliant bit of kit for the money - I can listen to mp3's all day whilst running TTN6. Integration at its best!

Stu

[Guest]

There is no software fix for this. The SiRF chip needs to be able to support it, and the chip in the RX5900 series units does not have this chip.

[wkt20]

How do you check the version that is already installed on the RX5935. No point updating if the latest version already installed.

[spile]

Start > Settings > System > Asset viewer > GPS > Firmware version is GSW3.2.2

The firmware update is available from the HP support site:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3263252&prodTypeId=215348&prodSeriesId=3263043&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2067

Some have commented that the Daytime saving fix speeds up GPS lock as well.

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