Can anyone tell me the best navigation device for the XDAII, and the best place to buy one. I'm based in London.
I use the Rikaline Bluetooth GPS that I bought from Ebay with TomTom 3 bought direct from TomTOm and it works a treat, I used to use the wired TomTom 2 before that and that was also faultless
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I'm looking into a GPS unit for my Cingular 8125. I've done some search and people has been recommending the Holux GPSlim 236. What software would I use with the 8125 and Holux GPSlim 236? Thanks.
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I purchased a GPT-700 for around $60 USD last week from Geeks. It works well but it doesn't have all of the features of the Holux GPSlim 236. Did have to play some with TomTom to get it to recognize serial port (a manual config edit). It comes with its own application and maps. The maps are about 3 years old. But its worth the deal.
i have the GPSlim 236 working like charm with my kjam, i use Mobile Navigator with it, because you don't have to pair the device at all, you just need to run the auto detect through the software and you're good to go.
I have the GPSlim 236, it works a treat with TomTom software
I have this unit and it works great with iGuidance.
I have the GPSlim 236 and did a review of it here. You can use it with any GPS aware navigation application including TomTom, Mapopolis, OnCourse Navigator, Destinator Technologies, etc. Personally I use Mapopolis and love it.
I also have this unit and use iGuidance. It works like a charm.
In my car I have a cig lighter built into the arm rest in the center console (Acura TL). I keep the GPS in the storage area plugged in and I still get an average of 9 satellite connections in Los Angeles. That is WHITHOUT any external antenna! I very much reccommend this unit.
I got one too and couldn't reccomend it enough. I use it with TOM TOM in the UK. Even use it walking around the streets of London or riding the bus.
That said I've never used another GPS so really I'm really in no position to compare.
Has anyone got Tom Tom to work successfully on an unlocked SPV M1000? If so, I'd love to know ....
1. What GPS Receiver did you use, and where did you buy it?
2. What TomTom settings worked?
Thanks, and greetings from sunny Spain!
Stephen
Hi i have got a M1000 working perfectly with Tom Tom 5 and a wired reciever, got the reciever from e-bay shop called think techicology's it was about £30 but the M1000 also works great with my bluethooth reciever, so any reciever will do. i wouls imagine Tom Tom 5.21 would work with M1000 as well.
which types of receivers
fozzer
could you give more specs abuot the receiver you are using? I am interetsted in bluetooth one
thanks
simon
belgium
a pda phone being unlocked have nothing to do with gps
pda's without phone can use gps too
a gps is unlikely to know a device have a phone or if that phone is locked or unlocked
hi, got an exec and been using it for a year now and still loving it as of october i am going to be driving a taxi so, wondered what peoples advice would be, is the exec reliable and usable enough to use as sat nav for my taxi? iv trawled through the forum and read lots about the tom tom issues and im wondering whether or not to just buy an independant tom tom device and keep my exec free as as phone? i will be using my o2 bluetooth headset whilst driving and will need to be able to take calls on it.
also if you think i should stay true to my exec and tomtom her up, any suggestions on where to buy from and best gps unit etc? seen THIS on ebay, was going to use a copy of my mates tom tom but, thinking maybe it would be more reliable to just buy a genuine copy????
many thanks in advance
Hi bobby,
To be honest Tomtom works perfectly on the XDA Exec. I have a MDA Pro(T-mobile version) and i have no problems. At first there were some problems with trying to setup the bluetooth gps recievers with tomtom but that was before version 5.21 was released.
Using the phone at the same time as running tomtom is easily done. the gps reciever does not interfere with a bluetooth headset whatsoever. I have a sony erricsson HBH-300 bluetooth headset with my MDA Pro and i always take calls while using tomtom.
As it goes with the retail version of tomtom the only difference you will get is that you will have the option to subscribe to live traffic updates.
The item you have seen in ebay looks quite good. i have the same gps reciever as that deal which i know is really good but as for the holder you may want to consider getting a holder specific for the Exec as you may want to put it in landscape mode when not using tomtom.
Here are a couple of options for you for the GPS holders and recievers:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XDA-Exec-Brod...ryZ56166QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XDA-Exec-Brod...ryZ56166QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Globalsat-BT3...oryZ4668QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Hope this helps you, if you would like a couple of pictures of my setup please let me know.
Been using TomTom on T-Mobile MDA Pro for 9 weeks...upgraded from HP iPAQ 6515 and loving it!!!!!
The screen quality is far superior and it works like a charm
I've been using both TomTom and iGo on my Qtek9000, they work very well. I think I prefer iGo, but it's just a matter of taste I guess.
Make sure to get version 5.21 of TomTom, otherwise a bluetooth GPS reciever won't work.
hi, I use my universal,mda pro, as a sat nav and it works perfectly no issues whatsoever. I'm running tt5.21 with map of uk plus v632 the gps reciever is holux gpslim 236 which is brilliant I highly recommand this one as to the mount I have pdahut holder which does its job but there is 2 probs with it..putting the device in and out of the mount involves two hands and the stability. plus the mount is passive one. all after all is a good combination I'm very happy with it. I cannot comment on using bt headset cos I m not using yet but I am experiencing huge lags answering the phone while navigating..I use wired headset that came with the universal.
cheers, cudo
muchos gracias senors 8) thought i was gonna have to go and fork out for a whole new unti for a moment :roll:
ps. 'itwasntme' if you could mail me a pic or two of your set up il be forever in your debt mate :wink:
Hi guys, I just got my XDA Mini S yesterday and LOVE it!.. I was just wondering though, if I install Tom Tom on it will it cost me money on gprs or whatever it uses when calculating a route? I'm pretty new to all this gps and pda phones etc..
thanks!
No, no extra charges, all free.
To install TomTom you have to buy the software and by a GPS receiver. They are the only 2 costs.
The routes are calculated by the software from the maps that you have bought from TomTom and there are no data charges.
Enjoy.
hi thanks for the lightning quick replies. By a GPS receiver do you mean my actual phone??
Your phone will run the TomTom software, but you need something that talks to the GPS satellites, this is the GPS device. This tell the TomTom software where in the world you are by tracking satellites.
Check out this site for a introduction to GPS..... http://www.howstuffworks.com/gps.htm
As the for GPS device you have to buy, I use a Holux GPSlim 236..... http://www.holux-uk.com/Products/gpslim236/index.shtml.
You can pick these up on many websites and Ebay.
Hope the info helps
I would like to use Tom Tom on my (standard) Vario II and I'm not sure what I need to run it.
Do I need to upgrade my handset to GPS? If so, how do I do this?
Cheers.
You need the TomTom software and the maps of course as well as a seperate GPS Receiver because the MDA Vario II doesn't have any integarated GPS function.
Most people go for Bluetooth GPS Receivers although there are some cases where you might want a Wired GPS Receiver, to attach to the outside of your car or something for example.
Check out PocketGPSWorld for some good reviews if you want and then just browse around and take your pick.
I use the Holux GPSlim 240 which is fantastic.