If i want to use tomtom or any other kind of sat nav, do i have to buy a seperate gps bluetooth receiver or can i use the blootooth in my xda and an installed/downloaded gps software? If i can use an installed/downloaded software which is recommended?
The blue angel doesn't have built in GPS capabilities, so you'd have to use an external receiver. You can get these for as little as £60 if you hunt around.
In my humble opinion, Tomtom is the best software out there. I recently upgraded to v5 and it's excellent. Try globalpositioningsystems.co.uk for some ok deals.
after you have got it up and running go to http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/uksafetycameras.php
for the latest free speed cam locations
Hi,
Thinking about getting a TYTN and never had GPS navigation before so a bit of a noob. Whats the best kit to get, I would need the software and a GPS reciever so whats best to get.
I have found this - http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=142&xSec=8
Or is a bluetooth GPS receiver better? - http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=154&xSec=8
If its agains the rules to link to those websites I will delete them.
If you get the TomTom software then get the TomTom receiver as well because it will work right out of the box. Setting up non-TomTom satellite receivers in TomTom is a real pain in the backside.
I had absolutely no problems setting up TomTom with Holux GPSlim236.
Just pair the gpsreceiver with the phone and assing it a com port,
then select the correct port in TomTom. Works like a charm.
TomTom will even enable blutooth by itself.
Holux GPSlim 236
Also using the Holux without any problems. Small device with good battery lifetime and fast fix. Buy a small GPS so you don't have to leave it in your car. Thieves like them now everyone is taking his mobile out and radios tend to be build in by the car manufacturer.
Also take a look at i-Go software instead of TomTom. More maps available for East Europe and many nice features. Very fast on a TyTN! Can be installed from SD card.
Or look out for the SD version of TT5. It's always handy to be able to install a fresh version from the SD card after a PDA crash when there is no PC near. All other versions need Activesync to install, which you probably won't habe able to do on a holiday trip!
pbw
i installed TomTom Navigator 6.020 SD BENELUX V660.1219
the program works,
it only cant find my gps device :s
some help would be much appreciated
Have you considered searching for this one - I have answered the same question at least 3 times to date!
Other NMEA Device
Baud Rate 9600
Comm Port 4
Mike
I was having a problem with that also.
It didn't matter if I was in the middle of an empty field running around with the thing in the air like an idiot, the internal antenna was too weak.
Now if I was in the car, the thing would pick up a signal no problem.
After looking into alternatives - like an external antenna - I settled on this:
I just picked up a BT-359W Bluetooth GPS Receiver for 85- Euro new.
The only difference between the BT-359W & BT-359S is the design on the top.
I made sure the battery was 100% charged before I turned it on (old habits die hard) and after spending 5-10 minutes trying to configure the Bluetooth on the HTC P3300 - I am a newbie when it comes to this new technology - it was able to get 3 satellites while I was in the house right away.
The thing is very small also - 82 mm x 41 mm x 13.4 mm (Inches: 3.22" x 1.61" x 0.52").
I would have to say that this is a great alternative to a wired antenna.
Here is a review I read before making my final decision: GlobalSat BT-359 Bluetooth GPS receiver review
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What a waste
Looks like you have a lot of money to burn, or whats the point of having a P3300 (with a bult-in GPS receiver - SIRFIII BTW) and then buying a bluetooth external GPS (basically another SIRFIII) ? cos its external ?
AD10 said:
Looks like you have a lot of money to burn, or whats the point of having a P3300 (with a bult-in GPS receiver - SIRFIII BTW) and then buying a bluetooth external GPS (basically another SIRFIII) ? cos its external ?
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You missed the point completely.
The internal antenna was too weak.
When I am in a car, I have no problems at all getting a satellite fix.
The reason I bought an external GPS receiver is because I am not in a car all the time when using the GPS.
Longhair said:
When I am in a car, I have no problems at all getting a satellite fix. The reason I bought an external GPS receiver is because I am not in a car all the time when using the GPS.
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That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.
grun said:
That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.
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Thanks Grun, I thot I was the only one missing the point...and crikey what a way to shout your ignorance.
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That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.
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completely agree, what you're saying doesnt make sense unless you were in some very dense forest with all the trees in leaf, but you say you were in the middle of a field.
im about to install tomtom on my orbit so will see what its like as i used to use a bt gps reciever on my xda IIi
hello
i have installed tomtom ver 5
and i have to say that it works a treat..
it takes about a minute to register on the GPS but it does work well form inside the car aswell as outside the car.
The settings i use are
GPS Program Com 4
GpS Hardware Com 0
and keep the 3rd tab option checked ie pocket pc controlling access
On the GPS setting in tomtom select other NMEA device and choose Com 4
First time use will take about 5 mins so keep the phone still then after should take less than a minute.....
hope it helps
Tomtom not working
I have tried endlessly without success to get the tomtom on my orbit working. It keeps saying 'no gps device found'. When I select 'Other NMEA device' i dont see com port 4 as one of the options, i see com2 and serial (i think).
I thought maybe the software was not properly installed when i read about the com 4 thing and so uninstalled it. However I bought the phone (brand new) with the tomtom from ebay but now i cannot reload the tomtom as it keeps crashing during install.
Any ideas on what next I can do
have you changed the hardware port to com 4 first?
start>settings>connections>gps
then on first page GPS settings it asks what program port form the drop down list select com 4, that should then enable TomTOm GPS settings to display com 4.
remember once you have selected settings connect your phone to PC via actie sync and on
start>programs>quick gps
select menu and select update automatically when connected via active sync
this speeds up the process of finding the satelites and the data is usually valid for abut 3 days, so it does help to locate satelites quicker.
keep the phone still for about 5 mins and it should work..
thanks
l6cum
PS i am using TomTom 5, but the procedure should be the same
hi,
Go to mininova.org and download Tomtom Navigator 6 of it. It might take a couple of days to download sometimes. After you download follow the instructions and it is all user friendly. If you want any help don't hesitate to get back to me. If you want a copy in a CD send me a SAE so that I can write it on a disc and send it to you
hi
when i bought my artemis, it came with an external gps receiver which i have never used because the internal gps is doing it for me... i have microsoft streets and maps on my laptop and it would be great if i could connect the external gps that came with my artemis...
the connector is called MS-147-C(LP)-2 and it looks like in the picture
i hope some1 can answer me this time
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What you have got on the picture is only an External Antenna. It is NOT a GPS receiver. It is used to only boost the signal in poor conditions (ie in a vehicle).
There is no way to directly connect this Antenna to a PC/Laptop. You will need a real GPS receiver (PCMCIA/ExpressCard/USB) and if you buy one - you will (most probably) not need the Antenna.
On the other hand you most probably do not need it anyway. You can use the GPS receiver on your Artemis and share it (over USB/bluetooth) with your laptop.
There are already lots of threads and guides here. Just search!
Keywords: share GPS splitter gpsproxy gpsgate bluetooth
Good Luck !
I would like to know how to disable the internal GPS.
The reason is that I have found it to lose position fairly frequently whereas the TomTom Wireless GPS MkII I was using with my old Treo never once lost it's position.
So I intend to disable the internal GPS, and use my TomTom Wireless GPS MkII instead.
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SPL 1.11.0000
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thanks in advance
Paul
I can only think of settings/GPS. Maybe setting GPS Program port to '(none)' instead of com4 might disable it? Also, I just had a look and when I load tomtom on the phone and go to 'configure' where I would select a GPS receiver to use, there's one which says Tom Tom Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Would that work for your wireless? I'm just guessing here.
Thanks Roman. I don't see any way of validating 100%, but I think what's happening is when my external (TomTom Wireless GPS MkII) is connected, the phone is getting it's position from that GPS rather than the internal one.
So in theory, problem solved.
In practise however (I used it yesterday), the phone isn't losing the GPS position like before, but it seems to have lost a load of accuracy.
I need to do more testing on this.