Sat Nav for FREE? - 8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General

is there a way to get sat nav on my XDA mini s for FREE?
just software based? or do i need a bluethooth thingy.
cheers
xxxxx

You'll need a gps receiver either wired or bluetooth - about £40 - £50 on ebay.
You'll also need to get some software like Tom Tom either legit or none legit whichever you prefer..

I'm 99% sure you can't use a wired bluetooth receiver with the Wizard.
That leaves you with a bluetooth one or an IR one (I wouldn't recomend IR)
Depending what you want you can get a receiver, or a handsfree kit/gps receiver in one (obvisously more ££) but as said above you will need a copy of some software (Tomtom 5.21 or mapopolis for example) to get it working.

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The best GPS mapping software

At least i've modified the Arkon support and now i've the GPS sensor connected via RS232 to my Qtek. It's working! And now?
What the better program to use in the car? Tom Tom? Destinator?
Support autorouting?
Any suggestion?
Thanx... M.
I use TomTom 3 with their own bluetooth GPS. Works great!!!
Additionally I use Checkpoint v3.2 (freeware) which is a great complement for TomTom (http://checkpoint.oabsoftware.nl/)
I tried Destinator 3 last month, but returned very quick to TomTom. I didn't like it at all.
/Oggi
Transportable GPS solution
Oggi - I see you use TomTom BT/Jabra BT250. Do you have any issues using the headset in the car at the same time as GPS? And does the TomTom BT GPS have a replaceable battery pack? Wouldn't want to throw the whole thing out when the rechargeable battery had had its chips...
I am currently considering buying a GPS. Software-wise, TomTom 3 seems pretty good to me, but I want to be able to use GPS in any car and don't want anything fitted permanently. Seems to me that the options are:
1. Get a BackPack, use SD slot for map storage and CF slot for plug-in GPS
2. Wait until GlobalSat adds memory to its SD-501 SDIO GPS http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=EDGSATSD501 and use just the one slot for both functions
3. Bluetooth GPS - but I have seen in this forum many issues regarding simultaneous pairing of 2 BT devices, and I don't want to lose phone functionality, as mentioned above!
4. Bearing in mind that even a BT GPS needs power (and therefore a cable), bite the bullet and go for a wired GPS.
Any thoughts/experiences/other ideas would be welcome...
Gadget 8)
I had problems when I used ROM-version 1.52.00, but now I use 1.66.00 and it works great for me. My version on the Jabra BT-250 headset is "48B". I don't use the Pocket Bluetooth Tools (http://bluetooth.i-networx.de/index_e.html), just the TomTom GPS driver v3.03 and normal pairing of the devices.
Tips: Don't choose to assign a virtual COM-port when pairing the BT-GPS (unless you really need this). This had a negative performance effect on the display speed of the maps on my device.
I also have a wired GPS, but a bluetooth GPS offers many more options. When you leave the car you can easily continue to navigate by foot. TomTom can even optimize the trip for walking.
The TomTom BT GPS-kit comes with a small dockingstation where you can place and charge the GPS in your car. Pretty smart :wink:
The battery holds for about 6 hours on a full charge, which is quite enough for me.
I don't know if you can change the battery in the bluetooth GPS.
/Oggi
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Inspector Gadget said:
Oggi - I see you use TomTom BT/Jabra BT250. Do you have any issues using the headset in the car at the same time as GPS? And does the TomTom BT GPS have a replaceable battery pack? Wouldn't want to throw the whole thing out when the rechargeable battery had had its chips...
I am currently considering buying a GPS. Software-wise, TomTom 3 seems pretty good to me, but I want to be able to use GPS in any car and don't want anything fitted permanently. Seems to me that the options are:
1. Get a BackPack, use SD slot for map storage and CF slot for plug-in GPS
2. Wait until GlobalSat adds memory to its SD-501 SDIO GPS http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=EDGSATSD501 and use just the one slot for both functions
3. Bluetooth GPS - but I have seen in this forum many issues regarding simultaneous pairing of 2 BT devices, and I don't want to lose phone functionality, as mentioned above!
4. Bearing in mind that even a BT GPS needs power (and therefore a cable), bite the bullet and go for a wired GPS.
Any thoughts/experiences/other ideas would be welcome...
Gadget 8)
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The TomTom BT GPS does not have a user replaceable battery pack. It's made by Leadtek and their latest model the 9537 does.
Forget a CF or SD GPS, they don't perform as well as a wired or BT GPS. I use a BT headset and BT GPS without any problems. Most BT GPS will last for a min 6hrs on battery and some 12hrs+. Having said that, if you don't intend using it out of the car get a wired version, simpler and less issues although BT is pretty solid now.
Oggi said:
The TomTom BT GPS-kit comes with a small dockingstation where you can place and charge the GPS in your car. Pretty smart :wink:
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TomTom in their infinite wisdom decided to discontinue the GPS cradle for their BT unit and it's no longer available even as an option
TOM TOM 3
does any body klnow if TomTom3 has a map for Canada? Please...
Appreciate your help with info...
No, TomTom do not have any Canada coverage, the best option would be Alk's CoPilot.
Griffog
Thanks for your helpful advice.
I am leaning towards the BT option now, but Leadtek rather than TomTom. I want to use the system in both my own and my wife's car (the family long-distance-mobile) but I know she would have a fit if I expressed a wish to wire anything into it. Even a cradle would probably induce an apoplexy (doesn't matter, she can hold the xda2 for 200 miles, no sweat!)
Cheers again, mate
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No probs, if you're looking at the Leadtek 9537, just to complicate things! Rikaline also re-badge it as the GPS-6030 oh and Delorme have just released a version that has a logging facility called the DeLorme Earthmate Blue Logger GPS.

Which Bluetooth GPS receivers work flawlessly with Wizard?

First time buyer of GPS unit and I need help choosing the right one. Thanks.
Btw, has to work in the UK.
I wouldn't dare say flawless , but the last 2 times i went to GB i didnt experience any problems with my current GPS receiver which is the
Rikaline Bluetooth GPS receiver 6033
this model is generally 20-30euros more expensive than the standard ones but it uses an advanced chipset to even get fixes in buildings and tunnels and can maintain more connections at once.
Manufacturers Site
Cheap one from www.mobilefun.co.uk
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm
£40! and works a treat.
Probably not as good as the Rikaline or the Holux 236 which is by far the best i've tried but for they are nearly double the price
Even uses the same kind of charger as the Wizard so effectively you get a free in-car charger for you PPC thrown in.
I successfully use a generic Nemerix based GPS mouse from adapt. You can find these rather cheap GPS device in many varities (lots of OEM manufacturers) on eBay.
In conjunction with TT5.2 it works like a charm.
Any suggestions for a good light GPS to fasten in the helmet. I have plans to track my routes during mountainbike tours.
GPS...
What a topic...
I have spent some time investigating the options for me...
I am a newbie on the PPC front and I am after my first GPS set up too...
OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
Any feedback will be greatly received and if I do go for it, I will probably go for their bundle...
For those running TTN5 on thier Wizards, please advise the speed and any issues...many thanks...
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OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
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TomTom is also my #1 for road navigation.
What are the best choices for free-time navigation? Some candidates:
Pathaway, http://www.pathaway.com/pathaway3wm.htm, WM5 compatible?
OziExplorer, http://www.oziexplorer.com/
cant fault the holux 236
Nemerix
Hi,
I am using this GPS mouse (NEMERIX V3.0 Ultra Low Power Chipset). Simple installation, simple use, long battery life, cute size - my favourite!
U can get it e.g. here:
http://cgi.ebay.de/XAiOX-Bluetooth-...itemZ5848082313QQcategoryZ77359QQcmdZViewItem
Im using a BT77 Bluetooth GPS. It provides a really great signal even inside, however I have had problems with the wizard, in that I have to drop and then re-partner the device in bluetooth, everytime I want to use it, but Im currently thinking its the MS Bluetooth stack at fault and not the Device, anyone have a similar experience ?
Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers
Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers
Re: GPS...
Sunnychad said:
What a topic...
I have spent some time investigating the options for me...
I am a newbie on the PPC front and I am after my first GPS set up too...
OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
Any feedback will be greatly received and if I do go for it, I will probably go for their bundle...
For those running TTN5 on thier Wizards, please advise the speed and any issues...many thanks...
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hi, i am using TTN 5 on my wizard and MKIII bluetooth GPS, i have used it without any problems, but saying that i had some problems installing it.
but after i updated my to 2.1. its works a treat.
Good Luck!
ferritt said:
Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers
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Afraid not. Wired receivers will not work on Wizard/K-Jam etc.. full stop. you need to get a BT GPS receiver.
I picked a cheap one up from www.mobilefun.co.uk for £40 and works a treat. 5 fixes even in car glove box
The Tomtom Bt Gps is the easiest one to connect to the wizard, other brands u may need to set comm ports in Tomtom navigator.
So far I tested Holux SIRF3, Tomtom MK2, Leadtek sirf3, all were working fine.
my Tomtom MKIII works perfectly with Wiz.
I'm using a BT880 picked up on ebay (new) for £30.
Works fine with my qtek (imate rom) and tomtom5.

is it possible to have a gps setup on the 8125

yea was wondeing how would u enable the unit to be able to be used as a gps device and software nessaary
There is no GPS hardware built in. You need to use a bluetooth gps receiver and software with maps like TomTom mobile.
thanks so tom tom will work for USA use..also any car cradle options

whats do i need for sat nav on charmer

apologies for the noob question, ive searched but cant seem to find the answer so ill keep it quick and simple :
what do i need to have sat nav on my charmer i.e. hardware ? software ? subscription ?
help much appreciated
You'll need software like Tomtom with a reciever. I'm not sure if the charmer is capable of a wired reciever but for sure a bt reciever will work.
Hi,
Try to find out if your provider offers an online-service like t-mobile navigate in Germany.
I do not need certain software (costs €€€, needs to be upgraded, needs a card inserted) but I have to pay 2 € per route (all over Europe) plus GPRS-charges.
Bluetooth GPS Mouse with Sirf III is highly recommended. I have a Leadtek GPS mouse (sold as Blue Kit) and this is working fine.
CU - Anna
i have the bundled copliot package from tmob, you can buy it yourself with the BT gps reciever for approx £180 from http://www.clove.co.uk/products/products.asp?strAreaNo=400_5_4&intElement=25224
in the UK
or tomtom with BT gps reciever for approx £150 from http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=104
personally i prefer the accuracy of the CP maps (supplied by navteq) to the pretty bells and whistles of TT
for pocket gps advice, visit www.pocketgpsworld.com they do a speed camera database as well, so you know where the accident blackspots are :wink:
Here a list of questions/answers:
1. You DEFINITELY have to find an appropriate GPS receiver. BT does not work sometimes properly because of the "Microsoft-BT-Stack" installed on the MDAc II which means "I send sometimes and sometimes not" Be careful when choosing the right device.
2. How often do you need advice for routing? Twice a month? 5 times a day? (2/mths=online, 5/day=card)
3. If you prefer a card (GPB 150!!!) be aware of updating costs. You have to buy new cards for countries outside yours... And: Every year???
4. To find the right SW test reports on the Internet are very helpful. But be aware of the slow processor of our device - colourful 3-D-maps will slow down the system dramatically.
5. There is also a service called "TMC" - Traffic Message channel - which is provided by the radio stations. This means that you are able to avoid traffic jams. Your device should be able to receive this, it will be more interesting for inbuild radio/navigation-systems ... I have not done much recherche on this - but my first choice was the online service - might be they will be able to update routes in this manner.
6. - off topic: Here in Hamburg we have a street where the one-way-direction is changed twice a day - as I remember: at 4 pm outwards until 6 am (?) and vice versa. As I was told this is the only street in D where this happens - I will try that soon and report.
Have a nice evening
Anna
P.S.: Hi jonajuna - nice to see you again
regards traffic updates, forgot to say that alk europe (copilot people) do 2 years free subscription to traffic master live with their complete packages (bt gps and software/maps on sd card).
i have never had connection probs with the CP supplied BTGPS3 reciever AS LONG as you remember to switch on the reciever before enabling BT on your mdac2 (once youve run through pairing the devices within the CP UI
i also succesfully use memorymap with the CP reciever for satnav when on foot in the hills which did take a bit of fiddling to set up the BT to go through a virtual serial port, but once done, equally as reliable)
hi back at you anna
edit: oops my bad, i just read that the 2 years traffic subs are only for those that get CP6 bundled with a new Tmob ppc or smartfone
In Australia I've been sucessfulling using Destinator software ware with a GlobalSat BT338 GPS reciever on the imate JAM/XDA Mini.
Connected up fine, along with a Jabra BT headset at the same time.
Also in Australia using Tom Tom 5.21 and Holux GR 232 with no problems.

Bluetooth GPS

For those who don't know, Microsoft and Pharos are offering an iGPS-500 Bluetooth receiver for $70, plus shipping.
http://www.pharosgps.com/gpsphone/LiveSearch.htm?ProductID=615
https://services.pharosgps.com/shopping/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=141
This is designed to work with LiveSearch, but I don't see why it wouldn't work with other software.
I have purchased one and I will post a review in this thread when I get it.
How did it work for you? I bought the iGPS too but I can't seem to figure out how to use it with my Wing. Do I still have to mess with the "External GPS" settings? I'm planning on using it with Windows Live Search. It connects fine, I guess I'm just a bit clueless trying to get it to work.
I purchased that keychain Bluetooth GPS reciever from the XDA store, and its pretty sweet. Its small but works well, and was even cheaper than that one above, you should consider that one too. Hey, plus you can support this great site too ;0)
http://store.xda-developers.com/xproduct.php?xProd=489&xSec=24
Just a query I am awaiting the arrival of my External B/T GPS to suit my Imate Jasjam I have Tomtom 6 installed my question is ...Is there any tricks to getting this working prior to my stuffing around with it
Hey bongo333, What I would suggest, as I use Tomtom 6 with ext, GPS reciever, is to wait to pair GPS with the jasjam before running tomtom the first time.
This allows you the option of which com port you wish the GPS reciever to use(I use 4). I believe tomtom uses as default 9 or 3. I believe your BT handsfree has com 03 reserved which means you have to use com 09.
When you get your GPS reciever, pair with jasjam but make sure you tick "serial port".
Then, from the tabs at the bottom of the screen in bluetooth settings, select com ports. click "select new outgoing port" then select port of your choice(Please remember that some com ports are "Reserved and cant be picked).
Start tomtom and when prompted select which type of gps you are using(other bluetooth reciver) then pick the com port you selected as the outgoing port for your GPS.
Please note that I have tried a 16 channel GPS and now have a 54 channel GPS and the more recievers the better reception and less time to lock onto a signal.
Hope this helps... Cheers
Excellent description I just picked it up and had it running on the way home I couldn't ask for anything better for that price $80 Ebay Holux M-1000b (for others info) exactly as you said used bluetooth prior to Tomtom and MUST assign com port or no go by the way do you know where I can get the latest Aust maps. I have Tomtom 6 but I'm told there is a newer version of the S/w but maps are more important.
Cheers Bongo333
SD5150 said:
I purchased that keychain Bluetooth GPS reciever from the XDA store, and its pretty sweet. Its small but works well, and was even cheaper than that one above, you should consider that one too. Hey, plus you can support this great site too ;0)
http://store.xda-developers.com/xproduct.php?xProd=489&xSec=24
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What software are you using for the keychain bluetooth GPS reciever? and do you need to be connected to 3G or internet to have the software working?
Ive been using an external GPS that i got on ebay about a year and a half ago for about $60 AUD.
For maps im using Tomtom which works great.

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