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GPS nav system for australia

I am a new user and am having trouble with finding support for my BA. Does anybody know what (if any) type fo GPS NAV system i can get for my XDA IIs and where i would get it from?

Got a Socket OEM Bluetooth GPS from Expansys and use it with Destinator. Cool toy and its really works. I can aquire enough satellites on the dash of the car in about a minute and then I can put it in the dash below the radio so it doesn't melt in the sun. doesn't work here in the Perth CBD though

Destinator for OZ
Did you have to purchase the whole destinator application including maps or were you able to get just the maps for Oz and patch them into an existing copy of Destinator you had. I would love to have Destinator but am a bit reluctant to pay $600 for a bit of software that may or may not work.

Destinator works

Bluetooth GPS

Hi all,
I'm looking for a new Bluetooth GPS mouse.
I now have a cheap mouse which doesnt have a name ;-)
Whats the best GPS mouse now on the market?
(must be compatible with TomTom)
What specs/technics does it need to have?
What chipset is best?
And where to get them cheap
Thanks in advance!
/P

Panja said:
Hi all,
I'm looking for a new Bluetooth GPS mouse.
I now have a cheap mouse which doesnt have a name ;-)
Whats the best GPS mouse now on the market?
(must be compatible with TomTom)
What specs/technics does it need to have?
What chipset is best?
And where to get them cheap
Thanks in advance!
/P
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I use the Tomtom mouse which Tomtom has in the package. Works very good, easy install. It use modern SIRF III chipset.
Adapt mouses are also good. Check GoT forum too if you want for some tips.

Thanks mate!
I saw an Adapt mouse, the ad300 I think.
It was around 80 euro's I think.
I now have a Royaltek BT-1000.
Do you think its worth the money to upgrade to another mouse?

http://www.haid-services.de/pd1675956761.htm?categoryId=12
Holux GR-236 GPSlim SIRF-III Bluetooth 8)

Your GPS reciever should have a SIRF III chipset with NMEA output.
I use a Globalsat BT-338, which has allways been amongst the favourites here http://www.pocketgps.co.uk and I'd certainly recommend it.
I can't really comment on the prices of ordering online in Holland, but I know here in the UK it was cheaper for me to order from the US and pay shipping and Tax, then it was to order from inside this country. Ebay is allways a good place to look, but try and buy from a power seller business rather than an individual as you are more likely to get the latest firmware.

Also looking for gps receiver & software for BA
could someone please advise me on a few things.
i am not familiar with how GPS works so one question i have is:
can the receiver be inside a backpack and still get positioning?
sirf and waas i am understanding are a must for accuracy.
anyone have any knowledge of the google software?
basically i want a gps for tracking as i ride my bike or to mark fishing spots (deep sea). i imagine most software would provide this but would like to hear from some experienced GPSers
thanks in advance

Assuming u have the Universal, here's wot I know concerning the GPS:
1). Buy the GPS receiver (recommend SIRF III - look for this when you're buying a Bluetooth GPS unit - it's the "sensing" system). I have the GlobalSat bt-338 - purchased after reading a bunch of reviews. Works great in the country....sucks in NY (too many high buildings and tunnels).
2). Buy the software (heard a lot about TomTom - I'm using iNav cos it's cheaper or buy it as a bundle with the GPS receiver).
3). Yes - you can mark the location with iNav (I'm assuming with TomTom also) but I don't think you can set the longitude and latitude to go to on the iNAV. But once u get there, just note down the longitude and latitude.
4). I use my GPS in my car. I leave near the gear shifter which is pretty far away from the dashboard and it works fine. While on holiday in NY, GPS receiver was in backpack and it worked great also. As for deepsea fishing.....I'm sure you can mark the spot on the software, getting voice directions there - probably not.
5). Personally having GPS on my Universal is the 3rd best thing (next to streaming radio and msn messaging outdoors). It's brought me to a few places without having to print out directions and struggling through the instructions. Sure....once a while the iNav software is not accurate but it'll get you to the place and you just have to hunt for it then.
6). As for googling earth, I believe there are still some issues with google online. Never tried google earth before but I don't think it'll work. Don't know how you can tie the GPS software with google earth.
Hope that helps.

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.

Making the Excalibur into a functioning GPS

Hey guys - just wondering if it's possible to make the Excalibur into a functioning turn by turn GPS?
Has anyone done this? Or is it possible?

torontotytn said:
Hey guys - just wondering if it's possible to make the Excalibur into a functioning turn by turn GPS?
Has anyone done this? Or is it possible?
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I haven't heard of anybody doing this and I doubt it is possible. I believe it would require a hardware upgrade.

torontotytn said:
Hey guys - just wondering if it's possible to make the Excalibur into a functioning turn by turn GPS?
Has anyone done this? Or is it possible?
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Yeah, you'll have to purchase a GPS receiver to make the phone into a "GPS device".

Thanks guys - and in doing that it's probably cheaper to just get a standalone device like a Magellan or something I assume?

Seems to doable...
I know that there are many portable bluetooth GPS modules that work with the Excalibur and 'lots of apps for maps routing too.
I´m just not sure about the "turn by turn" feature, but I guess it might be doable with the right GPS module/Software combo, you´ll just have to poke around... or wait 'till mid october, when I'll be back from Europe and will have mine working with a bluetooth GPS module too...
Anyways, I guess someone in the forum community might have it working...
Cheers.

Well, from what I´ve searched online, the bluetooth module prices start from about US$ 50, so it can be much cheaper than a whole GPS device, being only up to what you´ll settle for in terms of price and features...

torontotytn said:
Thanks guys - and in doing that it's probably cheaper to just get a standalone device like a Magellan or something I assume?
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if you look in this sites online store there is a very nice keychain bluetooth reciever for about 100 bucks....it seems to be worth a try im about to purchase it

ryanh11 said:
if you look in this sites online store there is a very nice keychain bluetooth reciever for about 100 bucks....it seems to be worth a try im about to purchase it
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Great keep us posted as to what you think about it if you don't mind.

Yes please keep us posted - i might as well make the most use of the phone..seems to do everything and more!

torontotytn said:
Yes please keep us posted - i might as well make the most use of the phone..seems to do everything and more!
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I had the Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth GPS for my Excalibur. It came with a Bluetooth GPS receiver and tons of maps for download to the device/storage card. The software gives you turn-by-turn directions--which were great. The only problem I had, was the speed of the program. The maps loaded up VERY slow at times and it was due to my use of a 1GB memory card. The lowest amount of memory recommended by Garmin is 1GB, but my mem card was so saturated that the maps loaded very slowly. I'd recommend AT LEAST 2GB of storage before installing the maps for this program.

The home screen plug in isn't WM6.1 Compatible, but I have the app on a speed dial. 2d/3d turn-by-turn, easy pairing, the subscription isn't essential. The maps take about half of the supplied 2GB card, rest is free for whatever else. Lots of refined goodies.
http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/2007/02/17/some-details-on-motonav-and-t805-and-t815/
http://www.google.com/products?q=Motonav+T815&btnG=Search+Products&scoring=p

There is a version of TomTom out there that along with FakeCursor does a pretty nice job. I have seen Sirf III BT GPS's for around $60 online too.
Of course the TT isn't legit so don't ask for links.
There was also a v5 of TomTom that would work on WM smartphone, but I think it had some trouble with the landscape screen. Usable, but not as pretty.

Rip Syntaxx said:
I had the Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth GPS for my Excalibur. It came with a Bluetooth GPS receiver and tons of maps for download to the device/storage card. The software gives you turn-by-turn directions--which were great. The only problem I had, was the speed of the program. The maps loaded up VERY slow at times and it was due to my use of a 1GB memory card. The lowest amount of memory recommended by Garmin is 1GB, but my mem card was so saturated that the maps loaded very slowly. I'd recommend AT LEAST 2GB of storage before installing the maps for this program.
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I have a 4gb card in there right now - and it's pretty empty.
Thans for the heads up on this - I will look for the Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth GPS

This has kinda been dealt with here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=281037
In short, I use the B-Speech GPS reciever with the MapQuest Navigator 5.0 and I have absolutly no problems with it. I drive a Tow truck so I need good directions. I had a GPS device (Mio) and even that did not compare to the MapQuest Navigator directions and accuracy.
Its worth looking into

Bupahs said:
This has kinda been dealt with here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=281037
In short, I use the B-Speech GPS reciever with the MapQuest Navigator 5.0 and I have absolutly no problems with it. I drive a Tow truck so I need good directions. I had a GPS device (Mio) and even that did not compare to the MapQuest Navigator directions and accuracy.
Its worth looking into
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Thanks man - I will look out for it when I go shopping.
A few questions for those that might know for a fact. These may be dumb questions, so I apologize.
1. Do i need to be on a dataplan to have the GPS work.
2. Will any GPS reciever work no matter what country I am in.
3. Is the text-to-speech activated through the software that is on the phone, or the GPS Reciever that I buy?
Thanks everyone!

torontotytn said:
Thanks man - I will look out for it when I go shopping.
A few questions for those that might know for a fact. These may be dumb questions, so I apologize.
1. Do i need to be on a dataplan to have the GPS work.
2. Will any GPS reciever work no matter what country I am in.
3. Is the text-to-speech activated through the software that is on the phone, or the GPS Reciever that I buy?
Thanks everyone!
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1. If the maps are already on the phone (or, a card installed in the phone), no. Otherwise some plan is needed. Motonav and Live Search both work with the proxy plan, if you are on Tmo.
2. Pretty much, although the accuracy may vary in a few middle east countries from time to time, based on U.S. relations at the moment. At this point, it is pretty much accurate to about 20 feet anywhere in the world,. In America and Europe, it tends to be far more accurate than the map software!
3. The receiver just determines your current time, latitude, longitude, velocity and altitude, the rest of the work is done by the phone software.

Hey man thanks!
Is there an Reciever that you recommend that stands apart from the rest?
I will probably go and look for one today.

Clydeisthe**** said:
Great keep us posted as to what you think about it if you don't mind.
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Hey guys, I just bought a Q starz bt 890. really small receiver (3mm wide!)I found it for 50 bucks. works great. check it out at http://www.qstarz.com/Products/GPS Products/BT-Q890-F.htm look around and you'll find it cheaper.

I use the B-Speech GPS receiver and Route 66 (PM me on route 66) works perfectly. Of course you can also use Google Maps (but no turn by turn).
Yes its a lot cheaper to buy a GPS receiver then to buy a stand alone Nav unit, the B-Speech cost me about 50.00 on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/GARMIN-NUVI-200-GPS-2009-MAPS-V10-AUTOMOTIVE-NAVIGATION_W0QQitemZ360127426051QQcmdZViewItem
i got on of those for around $110....id just do that...ever try to use navigation on a 2" non touch screen while driving?

GPS on SE

A friend of mine recently installed GPS softare on her PC and it looks great. My phone is SE X1, and I want to know is there some GPS software I can use on my phone.

Yes, of course there is - I think of two that you can use - iGO and TomTom. I myself have tried iGO and it works. However, in my opinion it is pretty good but quite too often it goes stuck. Im considering trying TomTom but havent done it yet because of my laziness

"working" are tomtom, igo, navigon mn, garmin mobile xt (which i am using).
garmin works like a charm!

gps software
i think that Automapa have best maps and software. you must try this one

Tomszyn said:
i think that Automapa have best maps and software. you must try this one
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Wow, never heard of it.
However, I do confirm Garmin and Tom Tom, both version 6 and 7 works great.

Tomszyn said:
i think that Automapa have best maps and software. you must try this one
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Well it is a Polish GPS program. In Poland the consensus seems to be that it's the best software available for this region. There is also a broader version available with complete Europe coverage. Whether it's still so good for the rest of the European territory - I do not know. I don't think it has maps for the rest of the World.
My Xperia came bundled with free Automapa XL (Polish territory only) so that's what I've been using. Aside from some icons a bit too small in Xperia highres (not menus, but +/- for zooming for example) it works great and has helped me a lot so far (bought a car charger and car holder, otherwise it's not very comfortable to use).

Thank you all for your replys. So what is the price for Tomtom and Garmin? I'm afraid I cannot afford too much. Do they provide free trial? After all, I am new to GPS.

Get CoPilot - It's awesome and only $35. And you can download it. It's amazing that the price is so low. I can't figure out how to buy Garmin and TomTom legally anyway.