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Rovernut Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 26 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:06 pm Post subject: Newbie |
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Hi all
Having found this super site and forums thought I would enlist some advice and helpin buying a PDA sat/nav software and receiver.
I am not sure what would be best for me.
I want to use mainly for navigation purposes on foot and in car.
My budget is about £400-500.
What should I buy. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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On foot precludes the use of a GPS mouse which requires a 12v supply. So your options are CF, Bluetooth or perhaps a handheld GPS such as a Garmin and a connecting cable.
You don't say if you already own a PocketPC but a bundle with TomTom , Bluetooth GPS and HP 2210 PocketPC would come in at around £500 inc VAT. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Rovernut Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 26 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply Darren.
I do not have a PDA at present and have been looking at the iPaq's and like the spec on the 5500 but it is pricey at present, Is the 2210 OK with only 64mb.
I have also been looking at nav software and like the sound of CoPilot Live.
GPS wise I am not sure. I would like a system that is near wire free but I appreciate my budget is tight. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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The 2210 is a better solution than the 5550. Smaller and more compact, it lacks the WiFi but if you really need that get a 4150. You would need a memory card regardless of which solution you chose anyway.
I prefer TomTom but CoPilot is good. My choice would be a 2210, TomTom and the TomTom BT GPS. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Rovernut Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 26 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks fort the advice.
I think I willgofor the 2210.
Not sure about TomTom though as I have read so many bad reports about poor mapping and directions.
I need to read upon Bluetooth b ut willtake your advice on the GPS.
Thanks again |
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