GPS for Ipaq

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 24 June 07 11:10 pm

I have destinator running on my 1710 and need to sort out a GPS for it, does any one have any experience in this regard to share?

I thought about a link cable to my etrex but would like to keep separate my on road and hand held.

any good ideas?

I should add I am looking at these so if anyone has given them a go I'd like your opinions
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/haicom_hi701.htm
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gps-haicom-accs3.html

embi · Post by **embi** » 24 June 07 11:13 pm

Does it have bluetooth??

If so a HOLUX unit from ebay is a great option. I got one for $55 and its about the size of a box of matches. It has a SIRF III chip and hasnt skipped a beat. I use it to connect to the Nokia N73.

Here's the one I bought ebay link

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 24 June 07 11:14 pm

embi wrote:Does it have bluetooth??

If so a HOLUX unit from ebay is a great option. I got one for $55 and its about the size of a box of matches. It has a SIRF III chip and hasnt skipped a beat. I use it to connect to the Nokia N73.

alas no.

embi · Post by **embi** » 24 June 07 11:16 pm

Bugger

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 25 June 07 5:05 pm

It would have Sd slot and should have a compact flash slot!! Either will take a GPS . My friend the broken one bought a compact flash unit and it works quiet well! The only trouble being is the bit sticking out the top.

nomad_penguin · Post by **nomad_penguin** » 25 June 07 5:38 pm

Mr Router wrote:The only trouble being is the bit sticking out the top.

I just bought a CF slot GPSr and yes, I would agree with this statement!

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 25 June 07 5:57 pm

http://www.verbatim.com.au/products.cfm ... tID=PRSDBT

Something such as this that is way shorter would be ok, this is a bluetooth adpt which would give heaps of options for add on's.this one isnt cheap with some hunting cheaper should be around.

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 25 June 07 6:03 pm

Just checked the specs and you are caught by the short and curly's because you only have SD slot

which one thinks you have to use for storage! I did hear of cards that still had memory able

something more to look for.

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 25 June 07 8:09 pm

Yes the SD slot is holding the maps so if i used a GPS in that slot it would need to also have memory. the SD GPSrs are also a little more pricey for what you get.

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 25 June 07 8:16 pm

Looks like a cradle ! or sell the ipaq on ebay and go another, For not a lot more money you get more bells and whistles.

Team Geo-Nads · Post by **Team Geo-Nads** » 25 June 07 8:18 pm

Mix I have one of the cradles with the built in GPS. Works fine. It looks a bit flimsey but I have taken it most places.

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 25 June 07 8:19 pm

Mr Router wrote:Looks like a cradle ! or sell the ipaq on ebay and go another, For not a lot more money you get more bells and whistles.

well this one does not cost me much as I already have it.

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 25 June 07 8:20 pm

Team Geo-Nads wrote:Mix I have one of the cradles with the built in GPS. Works fine. It looks a bit flimsey but I have taken it most places.

cool, same as the one I linked to? if not what brand, where did you buy it?

Bronze · Post by **Bronze** » 25 June 07 9:09 pm

hmmmm,

I keep reading the title of this thread as...

GPS in Iraq.

Have done it about 4 times now.

Mix · Post by **Mix** » 25 June 07 9:43 pm

Bronze wrote:hmmmm,

I keep reading the title of this thread as...

GPS in Iraq.

Have done it about 4 times now.