GPS Question...

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Hi all,

Question for the group...

I currently have an HP 1940 BUT have recently bought both a HP 3115 and a
Dell X30i and am trying to decide between the two. Any recommendations?

Secondly, I am looking into a GPS system for one of the two devices. I was
recently looking at the GPS locator that comes with Streets and Trips 2005
but was confused about a few things...first of all, is this a true
navigational system with voice directions and such, or is it a simple
locator. Secondly, with a normal adaptor I should be able to connect it to
my PDA...correct? Third, if it is a true GPS system, will Pocket Streets
maps work with it, or will I have to buy other mapping software?

Thanks in advance for your answers!!

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C-Lock <c.lockinger@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I currently have an HP 1940 BUT have recently bought both a HP 3115
> and a Dell X30i and am trying to decide between the two. Any
> recommendations?

I like my X30. :-)

> Secondly, I am looking into a GPS system for one of the two
> devices. I was recently looking at the GPS locator that comes with
> Streets and Trips 2005

That would be the iGPS 360 made by PharosGPS, labeled as Microsoft
product. OK, but only a 12channel SirfstarII device. And you'd still
have to buy the US$40 adapter cable from pharosgps.com.
My recommendation is to buy a BT-338 version 2. Forgot who makes them,
I think Navilock. These are bluetooth enabled (that option alone would
be an $90 additional purchase with the MS/Pharos device), and have the
Sirfstar III chipset. Dramatically improved reception, meaning more
accurate data, faster fix, and you can actually put it to practical
use by putting it into a place _other_ than directly into the hottest
spot in the vehicle (top of dashboard, under windshield). The receiver
bundled with Streets and Trips will play possum when it gets too hot.
"Please place receiver into a spot with direct view to the sky and the
GPS satellites, but keep out of direct sun light."
The BT-338 you can place in the vicinity of the ashtray (no cables
required) and still get a usable fix. Make sure you buy version 2:
available on Ebay.com for US$145, incl. free shipping.

> of all, is this a true navigational system with voice directions
> and such,

Nope. It's simply a moving "You are here!" map.

> Secondly, with a normal
> adaptor I should be able to connect it to my PDA...correct?

Correct. That would be a hundred bucks for the ST2005+Receiver bundle,
and another $40 for the adapter from PharosGPS. For last year's
technology. Actually the year before that. And you're not even getting
a full navigation system.

> if it is a true GPS system, will Pocket Streets maps work with it,
> or will I have to buy other mapping software?

No, dunno, yes.

> Thanks in advance for your answers!!

Seriously. Don't buy the MS bundle. I live in Texas, and the receiver
is absolutely useless during the Summer months of April through
October. Put it on the dashboard, it will lock up from the heat. Put
it elsewhere, you don't get any reception. And the S&T software is
ridiculous anyway.
Make sure you buy version _2_ of the BT-338 and pick the PDA navi you
like best. Lots of reviews to be read (cum grano salis) at
pocketgpsworld.com.

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René wrote:

> My
> recommendation is to buy a BT-338 version 2. Forgot who makes them, I
> think Navilock.

Do you this one from Globalsat?

http://www.globalsat.com.tw/englis [...] d=20&p_id=
74