Report CoPilot mapping errors from within the software. Then, your tracks can be automatically be emailed, so that you don't have to describe the errors.
Hi,
I use an Globalst BT 338, with SIRF III that i boughted on www.cginformatica.com and have a very good sinal quality. I haved used an olde version with SIRF II, and the new it´s 10 times better.
I used an Garmin Nuvi 350 , this one too have the SIRF III, and it´s one of the best GPS i tested.
Hi Guys,
I found a better and cheaper site who have the best price on the Holux GPSlim .
They are shipping worldwide for free.
I ordered at June 14 and received it today.
I checked and compare the prices and defiantly – no one can beat their low price.
Check it out: www.ps-gps.com
Have fun!
It looks very nice! The price is bellow 160 Euro so that is realy good price for GPS receiver with Bluetooth and USB. The baterry is Nokia mobile phone compatible and it stands for 10 hours - amaising!!!
This is the web sit eof the manifacturer: http://daisytech.com/h/bluetooth.htm
Please, help me!!!! I would like to buy it, but...I need another opinion....
I find it rather strange that a great deal of Pocket PC users aren't taking considerable advantage of their PPC by using GPS. If you were to ask the majority of people if they would like to have GPS in their cars, they would most likely say yes.
I think the Pocket PC is a great and inexpensive way to have the luxury of owning quality GPS,(depending on the type your have) in your vehicle. Honestly, I couldn't make it weekly without this device with me. I travel, so I place my destination, hotel, sites to see, all in my contacts unser a particular category. When my flight lands, I grab a rental car, attach the GPS to the Windshield via a suction mount, and with the states map already set and POI already in place, I am ready to travel to all the sites and meet with all the contacts from my contact list. I use Mapopois, so it allows you to set your route by taping on a contacts name and it routes to their address.
I Love GPS !!! I just wish more folks would just invest in it, or at least try it out.
Peace, [8D]
Handheld_user2
~~~~~~ ><>
____________________________________________________________________________
hx2750 & iPAQ 3845 Use GPS Mapopolis, Linksys Wifi CF Card, Pocket Outlook with POP3 accounts, NetOp Remote home network administration, HanDbase 3.0 Pro, Resco Explorer 2003 v5.11 W/Network browsing and FTP, Pocket Expense Pro, Avantgo, Illum Tipster, Agenda Fusion 6.86, Trip Tracker, Laridian Pocket Bible, Symantec AntiVirus for handhelds, Pocket Winc, Calendar +, Rensoft PIEPlus, Spb Pocket Plus 2.0, Conduits Pocket Player and Peace Maker Pro.
__________________
Handheld_user2
~~~~~~ ><>
HP iPAQ hx2750 & iPAQ 3845 ~~~> PPC forever and a day !!
Wow extensive links! Very cool. Have you seen Maximilian Telematics? They specialise in mobile asset management, live vehicle tracking, historical management reports, satellite navigation, job scheduling and stolen vehicle recovery. Using XDA's too, very cool bits of kit!
They do free demos too ;)
Hi! Your forum is very imformative, my only regret
I should have known this "PocketPC forum" earlier.
& avoided a lot of problem. I wont go into details.
(note: my problem was with Deluo Electonic..got stuck
with their receiver & software).
Before discovering this forum I already ordered from
PocketMap (PMG270)for my iPAQ 3835, unfortunately its
not compatible. I was imformed that I have to purchase a
separate CF expansion sleeve from Amazon, which I did asap.
However, thanks to Joyce of PocketMap, that I can exchange
the PMP270 with a mouse type & "Y" cble that comes with it.
I plan to drive from New York to Forida next month, & i plan
to use this navigation.
Ms.S.Kelly, i will appreciate any kind of suggestion with this
regard. Thanks a lot.
I am trying to run the brand new MS Pocket Streets on my IPAQ 3835 with Bluetooth jacket along with the Microsoft/Pharos GPS receiver and the Bluetooth cradle. I have managed to pair the devices, but I cannot get Pocket streets to recognize or "do anything" with the receiver. The directions say to take note of the com port, which I have, but I don't see in Pocket Streets how to apply that information to configure the GPS Receiver. I'm sure I'm missing something obvious, but I've been tinkering for days with no luck. Any ideas? What am I doing wrong? Is Pocket Streets not installed correctly? Should there be a menu with an option to configure the receiver?
There is a link to an English version of the site in the upper right hand corner of the home page, but it is under construction. The fellow who left the above post said in a similar post that the English version is on the way. He aught to alert us when it is ready...
The ability to input LAT and LON in CoPilot is hidden, so most people are not aware that you can use it for Geocaching! Here is ALK's CoPilot visual and to-the-point information on Geocaching with their software:http://www.alk.com/newsletter/aug2003_geocache.htm
Spacemachine GPS has made significant leaps in features and usability:http://www.spacemachine.net (Their Bluetooth GPS is similar to HP and Globalsat's. One of the best features of this receiver is that lasts about 30% longer than average on a battery charge.)
Keep in mind that TomTom Route planner does not have voice guidance or many of the other important safety and convenience navigation features of their regular GPS packages. Another place with great deals and excellent service (it is rare to find both excellent service and prices) is BuyGPSnowhttp://www.buygpsnow.com
I just bought Haicom GPS 303MMF and TomTom Route planner from www.storagemedia.com. I found it cheapest compared to other stores. And they have a lot of other gps brands as well. Haicom bluetooth slipper is a cool one. That makes your cf gps bluetooth enabled. I might buy it soon too.
My Bluetooth GPS article is in the April/May 2004 print issue. Hopefully it will be released online eventually too...
Note: Keep in mind that these GPS packages are commendably constantly on the leading-edge and have upgraded since the articles have been written, so check the company Web sites for the improvements.
I previously tried PocketMap Navigator (i think that's the same company) and while I liked bits of it, I was also disappointed with the routing. If this is the same company, and the routing is improved, then it can really be the one to beat...
Space Machine's Pocket Map has made some significant leaps in technology and will be launching more:http://www.pocketmap.com
They now have a 3D viewing perspective, full screen options, and high quality POI categoies such as Gyms, theaters and etc. They also report excellent state-to-state routing.
Space Machine will also be releasing a breakthough hardware/software product soon! Keep an eye on them! [;)]
Hi Joe, sorry for the late reply but I've only just had notification of a reply to this thread (4 emails came in), not quite sure what happened there.
Basically no software will be included unless they say so, so never assume software is included. There are tons of bundles out there that include hardware and software but you will have to shop around. The Leadtek 9531/9532 are good receivers, I use them day in day out and wouldn't be without them.
Regarding "Which of these includes the best software that is easily useable for a non GPS engineer?" for US based software bundled with Leadtek's, check out TomTom Navigator 2 and PowerLOC Destinator 3. Navman offer mainly sleeve technology for older iPAQ's and as Gary said, the Navman 4400 Bluetooth Receiver. CoPilot (ALK) also offer a Bluetooth and CF card solution. All of the packages are good, but it depends on what features you are after, some people can't do without 3D maps, some people can't do without road avoidance or toll road avoidance. Apples and Oranges really.
Regarding "there is a problem in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated." each program displays maps different, some are good at display maps, some are poor at display maps. Some have what looks like roads, some have more stick lines as roads. Refreshing can also be problematic on some packages, routing algorithms are also different per each application. Some packages perfer to route you from A to B when you created the route and if you divert off the chosen route they will do their damndest to get you back onto that original route, where other routing algorithms will basically look at where you are, look at your destination and create a new route (re-route) from your current position. Again apples and oranges, some prefer one, some prefer another. Personally I prefer not to be routed back onto the original course. Why perform a u-turn and travel down 10 extra roads when I know that because I'm travelling in the same general direction there will be other roads I can take to get me to my destination.
All of our reviews talk about the features and tell you where problems occur, so if a feature isn't usable when we tested it and reviewed it, we'll tell you why it's not usable.
Every product does what it is supposed to do, and that's get you from A to B. Some will do it quicker, some will do it ina more professional matter, some will give you voice directions every 30 seconds where some will only give you voice directions when you need to take a turn. You have to weigh up the pro's and con's and see what you really want out of the package. We write our reviews to be as precise as possible. If there's one comment we have always had from our reviews at www.PocketGPSWorld.com is people have always asked us to write our reviews like a Quick Start Guide, and we do. By the time you have finished reading our reviews you will be able to pick up the software and take a drive and start using the software immediately. That's something our readers have always thanked us for. Some people think it's more of an idiots guide, tailored to the newbies and not for professionals, but it caters for both.
Hi Gary, how's it going ? We haven't spoke in a while! So you got a Navman 4400 then ? How many hours battery usage do you get out of it, or do you run it on the car accessory plug ?
i know copilot let's you select vehicle type, as do the garmin stand alones. i'm not familiar with what other packages will be more turn aware/vehicle restriction aware - i've seen it, just can't recall which other packages...
I just purchased a navman 4400. The biggest problem I am having is getting the darn thing to route me correctly. It seems to want to route through tiny streets. Not worth it if driving an RV.
ERwin
IPAQ H2215
LINKSYS WCF12
TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO
LINKSYS 4 PORT WIRELESS ROUTER
LINKSYS CABLE MODEM
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LINKSYS WCF12
TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO
LINKSYS 4 PORT WIRELESS ROUTER
LINKSYS CABLE MODEM
Thank you for the fast reply.
So if I chose The Leadtek dashboard mouse (Leadtek 9531 and 9532), the RoyalTek Sapphire or Holux GM-210, do they offer a complete package of maps, cables, software etc? Which of these includes the best software that is easily useable for a non GPS engineer? When you said, " there is a problem in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated."
What does this mean?
Do they work?
This is the problem with all the reviews. They all talk about many features of the products, but if the products aren't useable, what good are they? Does any one product do what it is supposed to?
Most of these do Joe, CoPilot Live | Pocket PC 4, Navman SmartST Pro, TomTom Navigator, Deluo Routis, all of these will do what you're looking for.
The problem comes in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated.
Take a look at our hardware page at www.pocketgps.co.uk/gpshardware.php">http://www.pocketgps.co.uk">www.pocketgps.co.uk/gpshardware.php we have recently moved to a new server and the website is very fast now compared to what it was a few weeks ago. The Leadtek dashboard mouse (Leadtek 9531 and 9532) will fit the T-Mobile MDA, so will the RoyalTek Sapphire and Holux GM-210. We have reviews of these hardware at [url]http://www.pocketgps.co.uk. If you prefer the GPS handheld route connecting to the T-Mobile, then you can also do this by purchasing a cable for a Garmin or Magellan handheld.
It seems there are a handful of GPS packages for PPC's.
I've been to all the major GPS specific and PPC sites to
find the best overall GPS package. Unfortunately none of them
clearly review or recommend them from the end user standpoint.
I simply need a GPS package (hardware & software) that lets me easily
plan routes and then guides me there, exactly as advertised.
I don't need to learn about sirf or anything else. I just need a GPS package that works as advertised, with accurate maps, voice guidance
easy trip planning, efficient memory usuage, etc.
I've to a T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone. I'd need a wired solution,
used in the car, with a Y cable. I'm in the US.
Does such a product exist?
Can anyone recommend the best package?
A great solution for those that have a handheld gps.... You can purchase a cable or if handy enough to make it,there are patch cables that allows your ppc and gps to comunicate with each other. There are plenty of downloads you can try and I have found mapopolis to be one of best in my limited tries of software. Also if there are any known programs for ppc's (I have a iPaq 3800 series) please let me know as I would like to try and see how well they work.
My vote goes to TravRoute CoPilot Live 4.0. I've been using it for over 3 years and upgraded twice. Great maps, easy to use, feature rich and a great value. My $0.02 for what it's worth
I Shawna I'm glad you find our website very useful. I'm usually pretty busy, but I will try and stop in when I can to the forums here. Drop me an email though if you don't see me that often as I'm always available to answer questions.
No problem, I'll add this forum link on the next page update we do which should be later this week. [:D]
Don't forget to add Pocket GPS to your list of favourites [8D] www.pocketgps.co.uk
Dave,
I visit your site! I read articles and found some useful information for my live GPS presentation there.
I was actually thinking of asking for your European GPS input on this forum once in a while. [;)]
I am pleased that you discovered this Pocket PC Magazine GPS forum! I am also glad that you added your valuable resource site to the links list... Perhaps you will please us by adding this Pocket PC Magazine GPS forum link to your site:http://www.smartphonemag.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=42 [:D]
Best,
Shawna
Shawna Kelly
GPS Author & Moderator
Pocket PC Magazine
&
Co-Manager
Northern California Mobile Computing SIG http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Teletypehttp://www.teletype.com has options you can turn on or off to have more or less detail displayed on their maps. Their maps can be checked, by your address, here:http://www.geographic.com/ezgeo/ (Points of Interest, POI, are not visible in this mapping though.)
Welcome Shawna. I look forward to this forum becoming known and to good discussions, since there is so much interest in GPS. Thanks for your participation and thanks for your great GPS articles in the current July 2003 Pocket PC magazine.
Hal Goldstein, hal [at] pocketpcmag [dot] com
Publisher/Exec Editor
Pocket PC magazine
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A good read like this is what I'm looking for. Like this post and thanks for the useful linksand info's. oklahoma merchant accounts
jordan
Thanks for your participation and thanks for your great GPS articles in the current July 2003 Pocket PC magazine.
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tanck_888
Hi guys,
You may visithttp://PPCDownload.blogspot.com to download MapKing G10.
MapKing only have Asian Country map...no Europe map
tanck_888
Hi guys,
You may visit PPCDownload.blogspot.com to download MapKing G10.
MapKing only have Asian Country map...no Europe map
luciddreams
Hi there, just saw this forum topic and thought I should add our software : Reperion
Reperion is FREE GPS Tracking in Google Earth, Virtual Earth, Google Maps.
Upload your GPS positions from your PDA to Google Earth and see live GPS tracking in action.
Download the software here : www.reperion.com/newclient
and obtain your FREE GPS TRACKING account here : geocool.reperion.com/Web/user/CreateUser.aspx?
Here's an example :http://www.reperion.com/example (needs Google Earth installed!)
And here's a picture of it all in action :
z00m
Don't forget about Provantage. They have about the most aggressive pricing on Garmin I have seen.
The link is: www.provantage.com/garmin-gps~880grmn.htm
kowoma
Hi,
I think you have forgotten some site with easy to understand informations on how the GPS system works:
www.kowoma.de/en/gps/
Have fun
Michael
Alex_Sitiocerto
Hi,
I use an Globalst BT 338, with SIRF III that i boughted on www.cginformatica.com and have a very good sinal quality. I haved used an olde version with SIRF II, and the new it´s 10 times better.
I used an Garmin Nuvi 350 , this one too have the SIRF III, and it´s one of the best GPS i tested.
faffo
Another Gps reviews informations site: www.gpsnews.org
Bye
icerube_2000
For Pocket PC and Palm Powered GPS Mounting Solutions
Seehttp://www.arkon.com/gpsmount.html
dongle
Hi Guys,
I found a better and cheaper site who have the best price on the Holux GPSlim .
They are shipping worldwide for free.
I ordered at June 14 and received it today.
I checked and compare the prices and defiantly – no one can beat their low price.
Check it out: www.ps-gps.com
Have fun!
www.ps-gps.com
wescorea
Check these out.
www.dealsbin.com/catalog.cfm?do=list&catID=21
jcnh74
Hello all.
I own the Garmin iQue M5 and love it. I bought it from
http://www.thegpsstore.com
http://www.thegpsstore.com/GPS-PC-PDA-NMEA.asp
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail-garmin-iQue-M5-pocket-pc-pda-gps.asp
I didn't know much about it but found out tons of info from their site. Plus you can call them an talk to a real person if you have any questions. You can also find tons of info about other Handheld PCs like the Navman 4410 Bluetooth or the Navman 4460 GPS Bluetooth. Definitly some good info and GPS Reviews.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/Detail-Navman-4460-Bluetooth-GPS-Receiver-for-PALM.asp
timm
I was searching for GPS receiver and I find out this
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/daisy-bt-gps.php
It looks very nice! The price is bellow 160 Euro so that is realy good price for GPS receiver with Bluetooth and USB. The baterry is Nokia mobile phone compatible and it stands for 10 hours - amaising!!!
This is the web sit eof the manifacturer:
http://daisytech.com/h/bluetooth.htm
Please, help me!!!! I would like to buy it, but...I need another opinion....
handheld_user2
I find it rather strange that a great deal of Pocket PC users aren't taking considerable advantage of their PPC by using GPS. If you were to ask the majority of people if they would like to have GPS in their cars, they would most likely say yes.
I think the Pocket PC is a great and inexpensive way to have the luxury of owning quality GPS,(depending on the type your have) in your vehicle. Honestly, I couldn't make it weekly without this device with me. I travel, so I place my destination, hotel, sites to see, all in my contacts unser a particular category. When my flight lands, I grab a rental car, attach the GPS to the Windshield via a suction mount, and with the states map already set and POI already in place, I am ready to travel to all the sites and meet with all the contacts from my contact list. I use Mapopois, so it allows you to set your route by taping on a contacts name and it routes to their address.
I Love GPS !!! I just wish more folks would just invest in it, or at least try it out.
Peace, [8D]
Handheld_user2
~~~~~~ ><>
____________________________________________________________________________
hx2750 & iPAQ 3845 Use GPS Mapopolis, Linksys Wifi CF Card, Pocket Outlook with POP3 accounts, NetOp Remote home network administration, HanDbase 3.0 Pro, Resco Explorer 2003 v5.11 W/Network browsing and FTP, Pocket Expense Pro, Avantgo, Illum Tipster, Agenda Fusion 6.86, Trip Tracker, Laridian Pocket Bible, Symantec AntiVirus for handhelds, Pocket Winc, Calendar +, Rensoft PIEPlus, Spb Pocket Plus 2.0, Conduits Pocket Player and Peace Maker Pro.
Handheld_user2 ~~~~~~ ><> HP iPAQ hx2750 & iPAQ 3845 ~~~> PPC forever and a day !!
reprezant
New GIS and GPS forum...
http://www.mapitout.com/forums/
Shawna Kelly
GPS Best Software Winners!
(Announced at CTIA and on Pocket PC Magazine's Site:http://www.smartphonemag.com/awards/category_2004.asp?catid=223#GPSGeocaching )
GPS with Voice Guidance Winner:
ALK CoPilot LIVE
http://www.alk.com
GPS Utilities Winner:
GpsGate
http://www.franson.biz
GPS Moving Map Winner:
Pocket Streets
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/pocketstreets/default.mspx
GPS Geocaching Winner:
VITO Navigator II
www.vitotechnology.com
Sporting Information Managers Winner:
GolfPS
www.golfps.com
CONGRATULATIONS GPS BEST SOFTWARE WINNERS!!!
See all the descriptions and finalists too!http://www.smartphonemag.com/awards/category_2004.asp?catid=223#GPSGeocaching
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Maximilian
Wow extensive links! Very cool. Have you seen Maximilian Telematics? They specialise in mobile asset management, live vehicle tracking, historical management reports, satellite navigation, job scheduling and stolen vehicle recovery. Using XDA's too, very cool bits of kit!
They do free demos too ;)
www.max-uk.com
www.max-uk.com
md323
Ms.Shawna Kelly
Hi! Your forum is very imformative, my only regret
I should have known this "PocketPC forum" earlier.
& avoided a lot of problem. I wont go into details.
(note: my problem was with Deluo Electonic..got stuck
with their receiver & software).
Before discovering this forum I already ordered from
PocketMap (PMG270)for my iPAQ 3835, unfortunately its
not compatible. I was imformed that I have to purchase a
separate CF expansion sleeve from Amazon, which I did asap.
However, thanks to Joyce of PocketMap, that I can exchange
the PMP270 with a mouse type & "Y" cble that comes with it.
I plan to drive from New York to Forida next month, & i plan
to use this navigation.
Ms.S.Kelly, i will appreciate any kind of suggestion with this
regard. Thanks a lot.
md323
daley
I am trying to run the brand new MS Pocket Streets on my IPAQ 3835 with Bluetooth jacket along with the Microsoft/Pharos GPS receiver and the Bluetooth cradle. I have managed to pair the devices, but I cannot get Pocket streets to recognize or "do anything" with the receiver. The directions say to take note of the com port, which I have, but I don't see in Pocket Streets how to apply that information to configure the GPS Receiver. I'm sure I'm missing something obvious, but I've been tinkering for days with no luck. Any ideas? What am I doing wrong? Is Pocket Streets not installed correctly? Should there be a menu with an option to configure the receiver?
Thanks for your time.
Laurie
Shawna Kelly
There is a link to an English version of the site in the upper right hand corner of the home page, but it is under construction. The fellow who left the above post said in a similar post that the English version is on the way. He aught to alert us when it is ready...
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
clp
blase,
while the pictures look interesting enough,
I can't read Hungarian to see specifications & details..
if the translation link on the site worked, it would be more helpful...(to non Hungarian people) it is a global economy....
clp
theblase
The Best GPS software for GPS and GIS fanatics!
//Bluetooth GPS, DGPS, Pocket PC//
Software: DigiTerra Explorer
Site:http://www.digiterra.hu
Download:http://www.digiterra.hu/dir/letoltesek/letoltesek.htm
Guide:http://www.digiterra.hu/dir/prospektus/DTExp_Prospektus.html
Supported file formats:
- dxf, shp, mif, mid, bna, csv, dat, txt
- ers, bmp, jpeg, tiff
The best Pocket PC GIS solution!
Shawna Kelly
The ability to input LAT and LON in CoPilot is hidden, so most people are not aware that you can use it for Geocaching! Here is ALK's CoPilot visual and to-the-point information on Geocaching with their software:http://www.alk.com/newsletter/aug2003_geocache.htm
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Shawna Kelly
Mobile Community GPS themed radio broadcast with Pocket PC Magazine GPS Writer and GPS Forum Moderator, Shawna Kelly: http://www.computeroutlookrts.com/_computeroutlookrts/audiostudio.html# (Listen from 5/10/04 link.)
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Shawna Kelly
Here is my Mobile GPS MOBLOG (camera phone images usually taken during the action):http://gps.textamerica.com
It includes images from the GPS Wireless conference in San Francisco, as well as many receiver shots. It also links to my GPS Geocaching MOBLOG.
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Shawna Kelly
Spacemachine GPS has made significant leaps in features and usability:http://www.spacemachine.net (Their Bluetooth GPS is similar to HP and Globalsat's. One of the best features of this receiver is that lasts about 30% longer than average on a battery charge.)
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
diedie54321
no comment
Shawna Kelly
Keep in mind that TomTom Route planner does not have voice guidance or many of the other important safety and convenience navigation features of their regular GPS packages. Another place with great deals and excellent service (it is rare to find both excellent service and prices) is BuyGPSnowhttp://www.buygpsnow.com
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
smlp0001
I just bought Haicom GPS 303MMF and TomTom Route planner from www.storagemedia.com. I found it cheapest compared to other stores. And they have a lot of other gps brands as well. Haicom bluetooth slipper is a cool one. That makes your cf gps bluetooth enabled. I might buy it soon too.
Shawna Kelly
GPS print articles in Pocket PC Magazine, which have also been published online:
Geocaching: High-Tech Treasure Hunting with a GPS-Equipped Pocket PC
http://www.smartphonemag.com/nov03/geocaching.asp
GPS Navigation System: One of the Most Significant Productivity Additions to Your Pocket PC
http://www.smartphonemag.com/Jul03/gps_travroute.asp
TeleType Offers One of the Most Customizable GPS Solutions Available
http://www.smartphonemag.com/Jul03/gps_teletype.asp
Pharos Offers an Integrated GPS Solution That Has a Unique Modular GPS Receiver With a CompactFlash Interface
http://www.smartphonemag.com/Jul03/gps_pharos.asp
My Bluetooth GPS article is in the April/May 2004 print issue. Hopefully it will be released online eventually too...
Note: Keep in mind that these GPS packages are commendably constantly on the leading-edge and have upgraded since the articles have been written, so check the company Web sites for the improvements.
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Shawna Kelly
Speaking of rugged; Otterbox has protective cases for both the Pocket PC and Bluetooth GPS!
Http://www.otterbox.com
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Shawna Kelly
Many of the best GPS mounting solutions can be found at:
Arkonhttp://www.arkon.com
Extra rugged GPS monts can be located here:
RAMhttp://www.ram-mount.com
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
Co-Manager, Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
Gary B. Garland
I previously tried PocketMap Navigator (i think that's the same company) and while I liked bits of it, I was also disappointed with the routing. If this is the same company, and the routing is improved, then it can really be the one to beat...
Cheers,
Gary B. Garland
co-moderator, GPS Forum
Contributing Editor, Pocket PC Magazinehttp://www.smartphonemag.com
Administrator, Gadget Addict!
http://www.gadgetaddict.com
http://www.gadgetaddict.com/mobile
Shawna Kelly
Space Machine's Pocket Map has made some significant leaps in technology and will be launching more:http://www.pocketmap.com
They now have a 3D viewing perspective, full screen options, and high quality POI categoies such as Gyms, theaters and etc. They also report excellent state-to-state routing.
Space Machine will also be releasing a breakthough hardware/software product soon! Keep an eye on them! [;)]
Shawna Kelly
Microsoft Mobile MVP
GPS Writer & Moderator, Pocket PC Magazine
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tetra
Hi guys,
i bought my Holux Bluetooth GPS from these guys www.dconnex.com/eshop/Inetpub/wwwroot/default.asp
Definately worth checking out for their GREAT prices and technical help services and would like to share with all fellow members [:D]
Have checked thru a great number of GPS sellers sites and this one is the cheapest and reliable. Do check it out guys ! [^]
cheers
daveburrows
Hi Joe, sorry for the late reply but I've only just had notification of a reply to this thread (4 emails came in), not quite sure what happened there.
Basically no software will be included unless they say so, so never assume software is included. There are tons of bundles out there that include hardware and software but you will have to shop around. The Leadtek 9531/9532 are good receivers, I use them day in day out and wouldn't be without them.
Regarding "Which of these includes the best software that is easily useable for a non GPS engineer?" for US based software bundled with Leadtek's, check out TomTom Navigator 2 and PowerLOC Destinator 3. Navman offer mainly sleeve technology for older iPAQ's and as Gary said, the Navman 4400 Bluetooth Receiver. CoPilot (ALK) also offer a Bluetooth and CF card solution. All of the packages are good, but it depends on what features you are after, some people can't do without 3D maps, some people can't do without road avoidance or toll road avoidance. Apples and Oranges really.
Regarding "there is a problem in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated." each program displays maps different, some are good at display maps, some are poor at display maps. Some have what looks like roads, some have more stick lines as roads. Refreshing can also be problematic on some packages, routing algorithms are also different per each application. Some packages perfer to route you from A to B when you created the route and if you divert off the chosen route they will do their damndest to get you back onto that original route, where other routing algorithms will basically look at where you are, look at your destination and create a new route (re-route) from your current position. Again apples and oranges, some prefer one, some prefer another. Personally I prefer not to be routed back onto the original course. Why perform a u-turn and travel down 10 extra roads when I know that because I'm travelling in the same general direction there will be other roads I can take to get me to my destination.
All of our reviews talk about the features and tell you where problems occur, so if a feature isn't usable when we tested it and reviewed it, we'll tell you why it's not usable.
Every product does what it is supposed to do, and that's get you from A to B. Some will do it quicker, some will do it ina more professional matter, some will give you voice directions every 30 seconds where some will only give you voice directions when you need to take a turn. You have to weigh up the pro's and con's and see what you really want out of the package. We write our reviews to be as precise as possible. If there's one comment we have always had from our reviews at www.PocketGPSWorld.com is people have always asked us to write our reviews like a Quick Start Guide, and we do. By the time you have finished reading our reviews you will be able to pick up the software and take a drive and start using the software immediately. That's something our readers have always thanked us for. Some people think it's more of an idiots guide, tailored to the newbies and not for professionals, but it caters for both.
Hi Gary, how's it going ? We haven't spoke in a while! So you got a Navman 4400 then ? How many hours battery usage do you get out of it, or do you run it on the car accessory plug ?
Dave Burrows
Executive Editor
Pocket GPS -http://www.pocketgps.co.uk
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Gary B. Garland
i know copilot let's you select vehicle type, as do the garmin stand alones. i'm not familiar with what other packages will be more turn aware/vehicle restriction aware - i've seen it, just can't recall which other packages...
Cheers,
Gary B. Garland
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ems5
Joe,
I just purchased a navman 4400. The biggest problem I am having is getting the darn thing to route me correctly. It seems to want to route through tiny streets. Not worth it if driving an RV.
ERwin
IPAQ H2215
LINKSYS WCF12
TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO
LINKSYS 4 PORT WIRELESS ROUTER
LINKSYS CABLE MODEM
IPAQ H2215 LINKSYS WCF12 TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO LINKSYS 4 PORT WIRELESS ROUTER LINKSYS CABLE MODEM
Joe_PDA
Dave
Thank you for the fast reply.
So if I chose The Leadtek dashboard mouse (Leadtek 9531 and 9532), the RoyalTek Sapphire or Holux GM-210, do they offer a complete package of maps, cables, software etc? Which of these includes the best software that is easily useable for a non GPS engineer? When you said, " there is a problem in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated."
What does this mean?
Do they work?
This is the problem with all the reviews. They all talk about many features of the products, but if the products aren't useable, what good are they? Does any one product do what it is supposed to?
daveburrows
Most of these do Joe, CoPilot Live | Pocket PC 4, Navman SmartST Pro, TomTom Navigator, Deluo Routis, all of these will do what you're looking for.
The problem comes in how each one displays maps, and also how their routing algorithms are calculated.
Take a look at our hardware page at www.pocketgps.co.uk/gpshardware.php">http://www.pocketgps.co.uk">www.pocketgps.co.uk/gpshardware.php we have recently moved to a new server and the website is very fast now compared to what it was a few weeks ago. The Leadtek dashboard mouse (Leadtek 9531 and 9532) will fit the T-Mobile MDA, so will the RoyalTek Sapphire and Holux GM-210. We have reviews of these hardware at [url]http://www.pocketgps.co.uk. If you prefer the GPS handheld route connecting to the T-Mobile, then you can also do this by purchasing a cable for a Garmin or Magellan handheld.
Dave Burrows
Executive Editor
Pocket GPS -http://www.pocketgps.co.uk
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Joe_PDA
It seems there are a handful of GPS packages for PPC's.
I've been to all the major GPS specific and PPC sites to
find the best overall GPS package. Unfortunately none of them
clearly review or recommend them from the end user standpoint.
I simply need a GPS package (hardware & software) that lets me easily
plan routes and then guides me there, exactly as advertised.
I don't need to learn about sirf or anything else. I just need a GPS package that works as advertised, with accurate maps, voice guidance
easy trip planning, efficient memory usuage, etc.
I've to a T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone. I'd need a wired solution,
used in the car, with a Y cable. I'm in the US.
Does such a product exist?
Can anyone recommend the best package?
Boukrev
A great solution for those that have a handheld gps.... You can purchase a cable or if handy enough to make it,there are patch cables that allows your ppc and gps to comunicate with each other. There are plenty of downloads you can try and I have found mapopolis to be one of best in my limited tries of software. Also if there are any known programs for ppc's (I have a iPaq 3800 series) please let me know as I would like to try and see how well they work.
Boukrev
BeaSStMaster
My vote goes to TravRoute CoPilot Live 4.0. I've been using it for over 3 years and upgraded twice. Great maps, easy to use, feature rich and a great value. My $0.02 for what it's worth
Syl - iPAQ h5455
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Graveyard: iPAQ 3650, Palm IIIX
Syl - iPAQ h5455 ---------------- Graveyard: iPAQ 3650, Palm IIIX
daveburrows
I Shawna I'm glad you find our website very useful. I'm usually pretty busy, but I will try and stop in when I can to the forums here. Drop me an email though if you don't see me that often as I'm always available to answer questions.
No problem, I'll add this forum link on the next page update we do which should be later this week. [:D]
Dave Burrows
Editor in Chief
Pocket GPS -http://www.pocketgps.co.uk
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Shawna Kelly
Dave,
I visit your site! I read articles and found some useful information for my live GPS presentation there.
I was actually thinking of asking for your European GPS input on this forum once in a while. [;)]
I am pleased that you discovered this Pocket PC Magazine GPS forum! I am also glad that you added your valuable resource site to the links list... Perhaps you will please us by adding this Pocket PC Magazine GPS forum link to your site:http://www.smartphonemag.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=42 [:D]
Best,
Shawna
Shawna Kelly
GPS Author & Moderator
Pocket PC Magazine
&
Co-Manager
Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
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daveburrows
Don't forget to add Pocket GPS to your list of favourites [8D]
www.pocketgps.co.uk
Dave Burrows
Editor in Chief
Pocket GPS -http://www.pocketgps.co.uk
Dave Burrows http://www.DaveBurrows.com
Shawna Kelly
Teletypehttp://www.teletype.com has options you can turn on or off to have more or less detail displayed on their maps. Their maps can be checked, by your address, here:http://www.geographic.com/ezgeo/ (Points of Interest, POI, are not visible in this mapping though.)
This link from PowerLOC Destinatorhttp://www.destinator1.com will let you know if your city is fully mapped by Navtech:http://www.destinator1.com/maps.emb?tl=products#results Destinator has a new 3D map viewing perspective that is a pleasure to use. (It may be toggled back and forth between the standard 2D view.)
I've heard good feedback about Mapopolis. Diane Dumas currently has more expertise with Mapopolis. She wrote an article about them in the July GPS featured issue. Here is the link to their online map packages:http://209.143.14.6/home.jsp?s=1052863923406426&p=&q=67929.1785399392
This is their CD package:http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=141786 id="Arial">
Shawna Kelly
GPS Author & Moderator
Pocket PC Magazine
&
Co-Manager
Northern California Mobile Computing SIG
http://sf.mobilecomputingsig.com
CiscoKid
Anyone have some links to some good software packages for maps?
My Pocket Streets is...ummm...lacking [:p]
Kevin Rowe
Product Manager
EMJ Data Systems Ltd.
Kevin Rowe Product Manager EMJ Data Systems Ltd.
Hal Goldstein
Moderator
Welcome Shawna. I look forward to this forum becoming known and to good discussions, since there is so much interest in GPS. Thanks for your participation and thanks for your great GPS articles in the current July 2003 Pocket PC magazine.
Hal Goldstein, hal [at] pocketpcmag [dot] com
Publisher/Exec Editor
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