GPS Recievers.... where from Locally?
09-08-2005, 11:38 AM
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I am interested as well. I have a laptop but dont have the software so I could do with a nudge in the right direction for some cheap software.
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09-08-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
I got Tom Tom for free from Mininova.org 
My brothers just got a navman/PDA via work......
They retail at £370 but he paid £120
Currently looking into prices for more 
09-08-2005, 11:55 AM
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I think Jamz has just bought a Tom Tom Bluetooth one for his PDA. Think he got that from eBay.
If not, i'm sure someone like PC World or Maplin would do something.
If not, i'm sure someone like PC World or Maplin would do something.
09-08-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
I got Tom Tom for free from Mininova.org
My brothers just got a navman/PDA via work......
They retail at £370 but he paid £120
Currently looking into prices for more Trending Topics
09-08-2005, 12:48 PM
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Re: GPS Recievers.... where from Locally?
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I want to go and buy a GPS reciever for use with navigation software on my laptop, but have two problems....
1) What to avoid? Pitfalls?
2) What type of shops stock these things?
1) What to avoid? Pitfalls?
2) What type of shops stock these things?
Stu, look here for some reviews: http://www.pocketgpsworld.co.uk/item...hp?idSubCat=15
I would look at what your s/w is compatible with first, then find a unit that matches those requirements. Not all GPS units may be suitable.
There are gps thingies on eBay, a quick search on google.co.uk got me:
http://www.globalpositioningsystems....0b4e20ff94c2a8
http://linitx.com/product_info.php?products_id=548
http://www.bytefusion.com/products/o...ps/usb-gps.htm
These guys do mapping s/w and GPS unit all in one.
http://www.directions.ltd.uk/
It might also be worth getting a waterproof one. Some people have reported problems getting them to work from inside the car, has to be near the windscreen so it can "see" up in the sky, and the front windscreen heating elements in sapphs can sometimes cause trouble.
A waterproof one could be mounted in front of the windscreen with a temporary fixing solution (tie wrap or something) and give you better signal, etc...
Good luck.
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09-08-2005, 12:56 PM
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i used a Fortuna Slim GPS (bluetooth) for my tomtom.
cost me 100quid on ebay... and its the tits
DONT buy a cheap gps receiver... i learnt the hard way
cost me 100quid on ebay... and its the tits
DONT buy a cheap gps receiver... i learnt the hard way
09-08-2005, 01:04 PM
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I've got a "cheap" bluetooth GPS receiver for my nokia 7610 using Route 66. Its absolutely fine. Especially as it uses nokia batteries I can charge it with the same charger for my phone!
www.ebuyer.com also sell them but they're not as cheap as ebay.
www.ebuyer.com also sell them but they're not as cheap as ebay.
09-08-2005, 01:20 PM
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Got 3 types
Navman pin JUST 1 WIRE FOR THE POWER
medion to many wires
and i am selling a bluetooth 1 NEW will inc the sortware £79 inc p+p or you can just map my car
the best sortware i have found is the dell never used tom tom
use SMART ST v3 with the speed cams inc
Navman pin JUST 1 WIRE FOR THE POWER
medion to many wires
and i am selling a bluetooth 1 NEW will inc the sortware £79 inc p+p or you can just map my car
the best sortware i have found is the dell never used tom tom
use SMART ST v3 with the speed cams inc
09-08-2005, 01:23 PM
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chip, the 35quid on ebay ones have SHIT reception... ive got one here im going to throw in the in its so bad 
slight hint of cloud and yuo wont get a lock
the good one i bought will get a signal in a sodding air raid shelter its that good its TTFF time is about 2 sodding seconds and itll lock onto bout 9 satelites! amazing!
slight hint of cloud and yuo wont get a lock the good one i bought will get a signal in a sodding air raid shelter its that good
its TTFF time is about 2 sodding seconds and itll lock onto bout 9 satelites! amazing!
09-08-2005, 01:44 PM
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i paid 50 quid for my bluetooth one, admitadly occasionally when first switched on it may take a few mins to communicate but its fine works a treat, lots of em for sale on fleabay for 49 quid
09-08-2005, 01:48 PM
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If you have a heated front screen and position the eye on the dashboard it cuts down the number of satelites it can see (less accurate) and it takes longer to locate itself in the first place.
09-08-2005, 07:13 PM
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Stu, we use GPS for all the engineers @ our company. Thats around 15.
We are currently using a mixture of PDA's and a Mixture of bluetooth GPS Recievers.
Some are fine but others have major issues where the bluetooth locks up, you still see the satelites but the Laptop/PDA cant get the info.
Some of the guys moved to a cabled reciever and all has been ok.
We are currently using a mixture of PDA's and a Mixture of bluetooth GPS Recievers.
Some are fine but others have major issues where the bluetooth locks up, you still see the satelites but the Laptop/PDA cant get the info.
Some of the guys moved to a cabled reciever and all has been ok.
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