GPS and Xda IIs Question - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General

Hi ppl just wondering with all the more smarter ppl than me here.I am looking to buy a GPS reciever for my BlueAngel.
I am looking at this one.
HP iPAQ Bluetooth GPS Receiver
[FA256A]
http://www.ow.com.au/shop/product_info.php/products_id/311?osCsid=831...e5a91629d63adc5798ac91a06
at first glance i would say no cause its for a iPAQ, but it is bluetoth and a lot of different BT stuff work with BA's, So any help info ppl could give me would be great....
BTW great site love it.

What GPS....
The GPS branded as HP bla bla is an obsolete type with old SiRF II. chipset. It is slow and not very sensitive at all.
Better obtain http://www.expansys.com.au/product.asp?code=127067 it is more expensive (only a little bit) but much more reliable, stable, sensitive etc. I am using this GPS with my BlueAngel flawlessly.

Or try one of these http://www.expansys.com.au/product.asp?code=130593 it works great with the devices I use incl the BA. - Mike

Hi have the Globalsat BT 338(bluetooth) - it's very small, last for ages on the battery and very sensitive (Sirf III).
Probably the best around, maybe not the cheapest but definitely worth it.

ok guys thanx for your help.

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Bluei Bluetooth GPS wont talk to SX 66

Hello, I am the proud owner of a Siemens SX 66 Bluetooth version 1.0.0 Build 3500. While I have no trouble with the BT perofrmance regarding headsets (Jabra 200 and Siemens own ) I can't get the Bluetooth GPS (Bluei http://www.bluegps.com) unit I have to send data to my Street Atlas 2005 application. It seems to pair with no trouble but not effectively send data.
I am afraid to change to build 3900 as I have seen posts that it adversely effects the headset performance. Does anyone have a suggested fix or a suggestion for a different GPS unit that is known to operate with this build?
Aside from this issue I am very pleased with the device having just moved over to PPC from a treo 600.
Thanks to anyone that can help.[/i]
I'm not sure my situation fits your case but I have been using the Navman Bluetooth GPS 4100 with my O2 XDA IIs without any problem. However, the software I use is CoPilot Live Pocket PC 5 and that software manages the Bluetooth GPS communication by itself without having me manually bonding it through the O2 XDA IIs Bluetooth manager interface.
Bluei doesn't seem to be a well-known brand so I suspect their GPS is the problem. If you want, you can go out to CompUSA or Fry's or Best Buy... and try to buy a Navman Bluetooth GPS to see if you can make Navman Bluetooth GPS work for you. I guess once you know your Siemens SX66 is not the problem you can then decide to keep that Navman Bluetooth GPS or return it to find a better deal somewhere...
The Navman Bluetooth GPS I'm talking about looks like this
http://www.navman.com/land/products/gps4420/index.html
Most store seems to carry the 4410 models but the GPS itself are essentially the same in every models.
Hope it helps
As much as I hate to have to buy another GPS unit I think you are probably correct. Thanks for the advice.
Cliff

Is there an affordable Sat Nav package for the XDA Exec?

Just wondering, as I'm thinking of mounting the Exec ikn my car and it would be a nice toy to have!
Thanks in advance,
Stirly 8)
affordable is a bit vague.
All Sat Nav software is affordable by someone.
Hi, welcome to the forum!
Have a look at the following options:
Tomtom, Co-Pilot and Destinator, just make sure that the chosen works with windows mobile (WM5) and has a Bluetooth GPS receiver as that the only way to get the Exec to communicate with the GPS receiver, unlike wired versions for previous XDA models, due to the mini USB port.
If you need any more advice, drop me a line ok, good luck - around £175-199 should see you with decent software, and a BT GPS unit I reckon.
Bryson
stirly said:
Just wondering, as I'm thinking of mounting the Exec ikn my car and it would be a nice toy to have!
Thanks in advance,
Stirly 8)
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Don't do what I did and go cheap.
Bought Prymenav Navigator, and the interface sucks. It's just nasty to use.
It has a few dodgy features lacking too, but the reviews were favourable still. Too damned lenient I say. Also the guys refuse and attempt by me to contact them about an upgrade. Next time it's full Copilot Live or Tom Tom for me.
Thanks guys. I'll have a look around and see what suits my pocket. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Stirly
I have bought a German program Navigon MobileNavigator|5.
I am delighted with it. Stylish interface, skins, support for TMC if you happen to have one. Used AA Navigator before and Navigon offers an "upgrade" program for just €79 for software - which I took.
Today arrived my new "ultra-stylish" Cellink BTG-7000 Bluetooth GPS unit which cost me just £60.
So you don't need to break the bank at all to become GPS enabled.
It worked perfectly on WM2003/2003SE, but I had to install it on SD card to work on WM5.0 -- the default installation has very little space left in Storage and Program Memory. Program Memory was running out, too.
I really intend to have a look at customisations aimed at increasing the available memory. I've already seen how to "unlock" some Flash memory ("Storage"), looking for more memory-saving tricks. WM2003/2003Se systems offered MUCH more memory.

upgrade to orbit? yes or no?

o2 have offered me an upgrade from my IIi to the orbit. As some of you have been using the orbit for a little while is it all it's cracked up to be?
and does tomtom work ok with the orbit and the built in gps reciever?
cheers guys
Go for it you will love it if not sell it many will be after it if you don't like it.
Or you could wait for the zinc (feb 07 or so) if you can do without the gps in-built?
There is an issue with MicroSD's that possibly dosnt effect all units. See other threads.
Apart from that and if you clock it to 250MHz it works extremely well. I loved my BlueAngel but even my old stylus feels fat now. The jog dial / track ball is mega and internal GPS a breeze. The slower CPU also has the benefit of longer battery life.
I am currently looking for one for a friend on eBay and they are going for £300+ so if you dont like it can always sell and keep old phone...
ps. I use a Sandisk UltraII 2gb MicroSD which may speed up map access etc, its generally slightly slower than my 500MHz BlueAngel but no problem.
I'm a new user of the Xda Orbit, my first WM PDA after owning a tapwave zodiac and the first phone I can really type text messages on. For a PDA it's light, snappy (my last wm device was a Compaq Aero 15xx), has an excellent battery life and the GPS works a treat.
The biggest benefit is the size, though, compared to the other similarly featured Xda's in the o2 lineup this one is TINY, it dropped the jaws of my techy colleagues to the floor.
I find TomTom to be pretty fast and accurate getting a fix, route calculations are fast enough, but it is a little slow to start up initially- overclocking helps but not much. I have overclocked to 260 for PocketSNES and on other occasions but find it normally fast enough to be comfortable - quite a feat with a meer 200mhz!
I'd say go for it, I'm posting this message from Mine now! got 3 tabs open text-mode in NetFront- browsing perfection!
I have had the following:
XDA II
XDA IIs
XDA IIi
XDA Exec
And recently upgraded to the Orbit. I must say that it is the closest I have come to being 100% happy with an XDA.
Had no idea how compact this device is. No more holding a brick to your ear, this is an aesthetically pleasing device - even for non PDA'ers.
I haven't found anything that doesn't work yet. I thought the GPS would be just another gimick and there was no way it was going to work properly without an external antenna - WRONG! Stick TomTom 6.02 on it and away you go. Managed nearly seven hours of GPS directed driving before the battery got too low (have now got a car charger).
I have been waiting for a device that combined all the functionality of a good PDA and phone in a phone size package and here it is.............and they throw in a GPS and FM Radio to boot.
and one more thing if you get a decent set of headphones (either buy an adapter or do a bit of DIY soldering) it's a pretty decent MP3 player too. 2GB micro SD from Moby Memory for about £40 and painless synching with Media Player 11 and your away.
The main reason I have a PDA phone is for Terminal Server. I provide software support and it gives me the freedom to get out of the House/Office and still be able to support my Clients. I was always able to justify carrying around a house brick (EXEC) because of this. Now I don't have to this phone is great and I have to say it ..... Gorgeous.
OK now it's out - I love my Orbit!!!
Go get one - I'm pretty sure you'll be happy!
Hope this helped!
Since a couple of weeks ago, I'm also the proud owner of a HTC P3300, after owning a Qtek S100 for a year and a half.
I'm truly very happy with my new P3300.
Almost all of the features have been mentioned in other replies to your post (and I agree with them), so, I want to add that, despite having the same 64Mb of RAM as the S100, it seems to me (I'm no expert) that memory management works better (probably WM5 instead of WM2003 has something to to with it) than it did on the S100.
Also the new 2Mpixel camera works very well, the picture quality is very good. It doesn't have flash or 'macro mode' selector, but I can live without it.
The phone capabilities are good (I had a lot of problems with the S100 not relating phone numbers to names or contact photos).
Apart from a little problem I had with activesync (mentioned in another thread and already solved) it's been working perfectly.
As for the GPS softwares, I use Destinator 6 (instead of TomTom) and Navitel (with custom Madeira map) for navigation and both of them work perfectly.
Bottom line, and yes, I'll be repating myself, I'm very very happy with my P3300.
regards,
thanks for the advice guys! looks like im off to get myself one then!
How about InfraRed capability?
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
How about InfraRed capability?
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
as far as i could see and i've read no it doesnt have an IR port, but surely using your phone as a tv remote isn't the be all and end all is it?
BUSPBP said:
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
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Hi
It doesn't have infrared, but if I where you I would treat myself to one of these
Link
I have one and along with the Orbit this remote is superb.
Rich
today i upgrade
T-Mobile mda compact 3 with HTC software and it is better then t-mobile software it is quickly
BUSPBP said:
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
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I asked HTC about making this device with consumer grade IR and 3G to make this a complete device. This is the response i got from HTC.
"Thank you for getting in contact with HTC regarding your recommendations and support. its more than likely a phone will come out with the functions you have asked. Its a case that at the moment a trade of as to be implemented due to technology reasons due to the GPS functions incorporated in to the phone, which requires other hardware to be dropped from the phone. The GPS being implemented is still fairly new concept and even through I don't have details of future phones its only a matter of time before it happens. Personally i'm waiting for a phone/GPS with slide out keyboard, which again can only be a matter of time.
Thank You for your comments"
All in all adding IR and 3G would make this one compact complete device. Use it to control your gadgets, navigate you around when driving, using it for phone and all manner of PPC functionality with virtually every connection option. One day it will be reality.
Just a snippet from HTC
Hope that helps.
Absolutely YES
Look at my signature, I've worked with nearly all HTCs from an early stage. If you can live without a keyboard, this is THE device to have at the moment.
HTC are nearing perfection!
Best device ever released (excluding the Universal for business use, still unbeatable).
I just got one - having been through the magician (which the wife now loves and uses) and the exec (which I still use as an excellent business tool) I have got to say that I am bowled over by the Orbit/3300 - WM5.0 AKU3, GPS, great screen, brilliant battery life (I get 3 days moderate usage out of mine between charges - 10 calls per day, push email on 18 hours per day, occasional GPS use!
GET ONE - U WILL NOT REGRET IT - and per other posts, if you don't like it I am sure it will get snapped up on EBAY
fox 2 said:
o2 have offered me an upgrade from my IIi to the orbit. As some of you have been using the orbit for a little while is it all it's cracked up to be?
and does tomtom work ok with the orbit and the built in gps reciever?
cheers guys
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Hi,
You might like to check out the thread on the General Forum :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291461
also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=289166 (TomTom 6 instead of copilot)
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=289243
Ann

Innexpensive Bluetooth GPS

I tried searching for this, but unfortunately, GPS doesn't meet the requirement in word size and thus it kept returning no results. But list what bluetooth GPS you have and what it cost you. Also give a mini review of whether it was worth it or not. I'm trying to find a good (read: also CHEAP) one for myself. I'd rather have a phone with a built-in GPS but I already have a Tmobile Wing and I'm not willing to part with it, unless I find a GREAT deal on a kaiser or other GPS enabled GSM PPC AND I can get someone to buy my existing Wing. (Which might not be as hard as it sounds where I work.)
Thanks for any input you guys can provide.
BuyGPSNow and Semsons both offer a wide variety of GPS solutions (both hardware & software). As a general rule, pretty much any BT GPS using the Sirf III chipset will more than meet your needs -- this chipset does well with low signal strength (you can even get signal indoors in many cases), and it's easy on the battery. Most BT GPS receivers are made in Taiwan, and assuming the same chipset, are largely identical internally, with the only significant differences being the case & battery.
I haven't got one but the 'Keychain GPS Receiver' seems like a good idea - small and fairly cheap.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=3687&t_mode=des
Austin.
I just bought this for my 8525
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190171070107&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
austinmitchell said:
I haven't got one but the 'Keychain GPS Receiver' seems like a good idea - small and fairly cheap.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=3687&t_mode=des
Austin.
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I think this one is a better value:
http://www.semsons.com/sysmblgpssii.html
I-Blue747
I got the I-Blue747 very good and cheap mouse:
http://www.transystem.com.tw/p-gps-iblue747.htm#
Greetings Pudl
Not revive an old thread, but what's the best paid GPS software? The best Freeware GPS software?

Bluetooth GPS: What should I search for?

Hey everyone.
I recently got a HTC Touch Dual, and I would like to get a bluetooth GPS (I get lost a lot on the road xD).
I was wondering what kind of specs I would need to look for.
- Number of channels
- Baterry Life-Time
- ...?
I can't spend much on this, and I've been looking at these items:
http://cgi.ebay.com/E-New-42-Channe...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
http://www.semsons.com/im5blgpsre32.html
Can anyone help me with some basic guidelines please?
I use a Holux M-1200 and I'm bery happy with it. It's nice and small too.
Honestly what is the point of an external receiver? If your phone does not support GPS independantly then you might as well spend another 40$ and get the entire GPS unit for the car.
stevenewjersey said:
Honestly what is the point of an external receiver? If your phone does not support GPS independantly then you might as well spend another 40$ and get the entire GPS unit for the car.
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maybe its $40 where you live ... but here it'll cost me at least $200!
I just got the freedom keychain gps reciever and l love it. I use Gps quite a bit and the accuracy on this is great. I love the fact that it is so tiny and attaches to my keys so I never even have to remember to bring it. I highly recommend this unit.
Try www.GPSPassion.com for further info. I recommend Qstarz BT-Q818 with 32 hours and auto on/off. It's called "51 channels", not live up to its name since there are only 24 operating sats around the Earth, but the reception quality is definitely one of the best in the market.
jvieira said:
Hey everyone.
I recently got a HTC Touch Dual, and I would like to get a bluetooth GPS (I get lost a lot on the road xD).
I was wondering what kind of specs I would need to look for.
- Number of channels
- Baterry Life-Time
- ...?
I can't spend much on this, and I've been looking at these items:
http://cgi.ebay.com/E-New-42-Channe...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
http://www.semsons.com/im5blgpsre32.html
Can anyone help me with some basic guidelines please?
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I bought this one, only 35 Euro all in, and it works perfect with my Magician, it is even faster than my Mio PNA
I just got a BT-359 off of ebay for $35. Works just fine everywhere except my office building. I do live in Phoenix so I've not tried it in a glass canyon yet tho.
I decided not to get a car gps for a few reasons.
1. i dont need to give anyone reason to bust my window
2. my tytn is much smaller if i want portable gps
3. im not bound to one software
3.5 much more customizable
4. bluetooth works with my laptop
5. $35 is much better than $100+

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