PCWorld tomtom GPS receiver with bluetooth £50 ... I think - 8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General

Hi all,
I've seen this item at PCWorld but I can't work out if it's a GPS receiver or just a dashboard mounting kit!
http://www.pcworld.co.uk:80/martprd/product/TOMTOM/GENERIC+IPAQ+CARKIT/024526
The picture is of a Garmin device that does look like a GPS receiver so I'm very confused. If it is just a dashboard mounting kit then why does it say that it's "bluetooth enabled"?
Has anyone got one of these or even seen one? If so, is it a bargain tomtom gps receiver or a badly described, overpriced lump of plastic?
Cheers!
Gadget

Whatever it is, it's not what's in the picture!
That's a wrist-mounted GPS for running/hiking.
See the heartrate monitor strap in the background!
http://www.garmin.com/products/forerunner301/#

bought my bluetooth gps from www.mobilefun.co.uk for £40. works a treat, five sat fixes even in car glove box

Thanks chaps, I guess if something seems too good to be true then it usually is! I'm going to plump for one of those bargain ones from mobilefun.com after all.
I'll get a dashboard mouting kit too - do you find it better to have your wizard in portrait or landscape with tomtom?
Cheers!
Gadget.

Cheapo GPS mount
I have an ultra cheap vent pount for a phone (about £2 from Tesco). My TT bluetooth GPS fits snugly into that.

wilesd said:
bought my bluetooth gps from www.mobilefun.co.uk for £40. works a treat, five sat fixes even in car glove box
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got a link ?

mrdo said:
wilesd said:
bought my bluetooth gps from www.mobilefun.co.uk for £40. works a treat, five sat fixes even in car glove box
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm
Another couple of bonuses with this receiver are that it uses a mini USB socket to charge and comes with an in-car charger so this doubles as a free in car charger for the mini S!, also uses the same batttery as many current Nokia mobile phones (BL-5C) which means spare batteries are easy to get hold of.

Wow, £40 isn't bad is it?
I paid £35 for a wired one for my Palm!!
Shame it says 7-14 day delivery.

MrJoshua said:
Wow, £40 isn't bad is it?
I paid £35 for a wired one for my Palm!!
Shame it says 7-14 day delivery.
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Mine was delivered in 18 hours!!! ordered at 15:00 in the afternoon, arrived in the post at 9am the next morning. guess they had stock at the time though

I ordered mine from mobilefun on monday morning this week along with some other stuff, by monday evening I had a SMS saying they'd part shipped the order, minus the receiver :roll: Oh well.
The receiver does still have a 7-14 day estimated shipping time - I just hope they can still get it! I'll let you know when/if it arrives.....

Related

Just a quick recommendation

2 weeks ago, I bought a Holux 236 GPS from Clove Technology.
www.clove.co.uk
In the box, was a note stating that this batch of GPS were missing the advertised UK adapters for the mains charger.
I wasnt that bothered about this, but today, I got a replacement 3 Pin charger completely out of the blue and free of charge.
I know many of you go down the cheaper / Ebay route for your GPS, but I just thought I should mention this as I think it is a fantastic ad for this company.
Give them a click.
My daughter also purchased a Holux 236 from Clove that actually developed a fault with the bluetooth connectivity with her handset.
A quick phone call and the unit returned resulted in a new replacement arriving a few days later.
No problems, just great service.
Recommended, device and retailer.

KTC Kaiser accessories from Boxwave

Check out the range available already...
Boxwave
Not a single dedicated accessory for Kaiser... These are all standard cable for all devices check Inkino they have some original stuff there...
I dont want to pervert my kaiser with any generic shenanigans.... ONLY TyTN II specific accessories getting plugged in to my baby!
i'll give you something to plug in
imasri29 said:
i'll give you something to plug in
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lmao ... its been a while since ive seen crude humor here.. its refreshing
lmf_slacker said:
Check out the range available already...
Boxwave
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Do we know for sure that these accessories are working? I heard somebody say that his Tytn car charger did not work with the Kaiser.
I know the Boxwave USB car charger (the 1 amp version) works -- I bought it for my Wizard a year ago & have used it with my Kaiser.
GermanGuy said:
Do we know for sure that these accessories are working? I heard somebody say that his Tytn car charger did not work with the Kaiser.
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Most TyTn/Hermes accys should be fine. I plugged my Kaiser into my 8525 chargers and even a Sedio tyTn Charge cradle base and they all work fine.
Folks,
Just buy the Motorola charging devices (mini-usb), they work fine with my Wizard and my Kaiser as well!!
Greets,
Forrest
i ordered 2 sync cables 2 weeks ago and they never arrived. my credit card company is going to dispute the charge. boxwave said to email them by the 25th and they would resend the order. i never had a problem like this before and i have been ordering online for years. i have dealt with boxwave in the past and had quick shipping.
i ordered and received a Boxwave screen protector but it's too long and doesn't fit. i'm waiting for a response so i can return it. think i'll stick with Martin Fields, that is, assuming they have one for the Tytn II.
As I mentioned in another topic, go with P3300 screenprotectors. They are identical in size.
You can also check this site out
They have a wide range of HTC products and are priced corectly..... http://www.myphonetrader.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=HTC+Tilt&x=15&y=12

Brodit Ative Holder

Just ordered a Brodit Active Holder for my Kaiser. It is really nice since you can also use it horizontally and slide out the keyboard...
just out off curiosity: where have you ordered your brodit active holder, and what did it cost??
The cheapest I found was here: http://www.pdaplus.nl/catalog/brodit-m-1.html Although it is not in stock right now... But I emailed them and they said they are expecting the first shipment end of this week beggining of next. So I went ahead and ordered one since they are the cheapest.
Churchill said:
The cheapest I found was here: http://www.pdaplus.nl/catalog/brodit-m-1.html Although it is not in stock right now... But I emailed them and they said they are expecting the first shipment end of this week beggining of next. So I went ahead and ordered one since they are the cheapest.
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Do you know if the Brodit active holder has an output for an external speaker? and an input for an external microphone?
Frans. said:
Do you know if the Brodit active holder has an output for an external speaker? and an input for an external microphone?
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Frans,
Mine is in the backorder so I do not have it yet...
But from what I read there is no output, it is just for charging
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Frans,
Mine is in the backorder so I do not have it yet...
But from what I read there is no output, it is just for charging
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Well, thanks.
Please report your further expierences.
So far, it is my favourite...
(mmm, ..should it be possible with a mini-USB ..a carkit with microphone/speaker outlet?)
NO Idea... Have you got one already ???
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NO Idea... Have you got one already ???
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No..but I am thinking over to buy one.
(...if there will not be another one with external-speaker/microphone-by-wire-alternative).
Frans. said:
No..but I am thinking over to buy one.
(...if there will not be another one with external-speaker/microphone-by-wire-alternative).
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Frans,
there is an alternative:
1. http://www.expansys.nl/p.aspx?i=157109&asource=154149 this is just the holder....
2. http://www.expansys.nl/p.aspx?i=157108&asource=154149 fullduplex carkit.... and if you ever buy a different device you can always just buy a different holder.... http://www.carcomm.nl they make stuff for a lot of devices... I just find it a bit too expensive.
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Frans,
there is an alternative:
1. http://www.expansys.nl/p.aspx?i=157109&asource=154149 this is just the holder....
2. http://www.expansys.nl/p.aspx?i=157108&asource=154149 fullduplex carkit.... and if you ever buy a different device you can always just buy a different holder.... http://www.carcomm.nl they make stuff for a lot of devices... I just find it a bit too expensive.
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Yes, that is what I looked for..
but indeed, the price is really high..and as far as i can see, no possibility to use the keyboard.
I hope your Brodit Activ holder will satisfy.
My order shipped yesterday so I hope to get it today already... I shall report as soon as I get it and install it...
My Holder has arrived...
Well I am impressed. I use Brodit Proclip already for a while, and still have a holder for my MDA PRO, but this is just perfect... Stable and, we dutch say, "Degelijk". Extremely happy with it. Turn it and the device is in horisontal stand and if you slide the keyboard TOMTOM is changing orientation as well. The Place where the mini USB connector sits is completely sealed, I think it is molded although you see a seam , but I think it is glued not with a glue but by heat. So I am afraid you can not just take it apart...
Mine will be here tomorrow. Got upgraded shipping from proclipusa.com since my order was delayed due to stock issues.
Cannot wait to get this mounted in the truck. I've had a proclip mount for my Axim for years now.
I use the mount from these guys for my iPod.
I'll be getting one from them for my Tilt
http://www.proclipusa.com/home/home.aspx
i'm sad i ordered the whole mount thing from proclip...
Your order has been placed on back order. Unfortunately, we are out of stock on item number 971752. The ESTIMATED ship date for your order is 11/02/2007.
i hate waiting for new toys.

Hi Seidio, its me again. Any news on the Tilt car kit? Been 2 months now.

I bought your car kit from TiltDepot who claimed it was for the tilt but it was for the mogul. It works okay, but the tilt doesn't fit well and has a few other issues. I'm going to be sending it back because I have to finagle the tilt to get it to line up with the port and it has some audio out issues. Anyway, PLEASE, when is this going to be released for the Tilt???
Thanks!
Alan
harty83 said:
I bought your car kit from TiltDepot who claimed it was for the tilt but it was for the mogul. It works okay, but the tilt doesn't fit well and has a few other issues. I'm going to be sending it back because I have to finagle the tilt to get it to line up with the port and it has some audio out issues. Anyway, PLEASE, when is this going to be released for the Tilt???
Thanks!
Alan
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I think the best car kit is Brodit from proclip. I just bought one and it fit my Kaiser perfectly
Does it charge the tilt and have an audio out?
Alan
They do have it but it cost more, for me I used a car charger that connect into the cigg lighter. You can go to here http://www.proclipusa.com/
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Does it charge the tilt and have an audio out?
Alan
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Charge - Yes
Audio out - No
This applies to both the cigarette lighter and hard-wire versions.
Anyone hear any news on this? I had a seidio mount for my old X3i and Wizard, and am waiting patiently (sorta) for the Tilt variety that was promised to the community 6 months ago...
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Anyone hear any news on this? I had a seidio mount for my old X3i and Wizard, and am waiting patiently (sorta) for the Tilt variety that was promised to the community 6 months ago...
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Not a word. I noticed they even took away the category of Car Kits (which has always been empty) from the Tilt accessories page.
Man I wish they would release this thing!

Car Mounts, What you using.

which car mount have you got or want.
I have found several different types :-
http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=15320
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=HTCTHDHFK&model=
The Latter costs twice as much but will it mark the case been dragged in and out all day long.
any input would be appreciated.
Take a look at Brodit carholders/kits. Had one for my Tytn2 and it did the job good. Now i bought one for my HD. There are also many mounts for the holder especially for your car.
Clib for you car
Holder for Touch HD
Sorry is in Dutch
Brodit with the proclip! Excelent quality, won't bounch like some windscreen ones will do.
I can recommend Brodit with ProClip. (http://www.brodit.com/?lang=E)
Everyone here promotes the Brodit holder, but I understand that you have to buy a mounting device for your specific car? I change cars really frequently, so that would mean I would have to buy a new mounting device every time ??
There is a Blackstone accessories section...
Tesco special, £5.99.... what can I say, I'm a cheap slag
Potnoodle anyone?
I have the brodit mount, hardwired into the car (new Ford Mondeo). I do not change cars frequently (every 3 years or so) but do change phones frequently. Brodit is ideal as you can just screw the new mount on your existing clip, and the wiring is not to difficult as well. As I use the tomtom quite a bit on the phone (as I did on the cruise) it is very usefull having it charging all the time while in the car. Can definitely recommend
If you change cars very frequently, the Brodit holder is probably not the best solution.
It is true, that you would need a ProClip for every car you use, so that would be quite expensive.
There are better solutions for that scenarion, I guess.
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If you change cars very frequently, the Brodit holder is probably not the best solution.
It is true, that you would need a ProClip for every car you use, so that would be quite expensive.
There are better solutions for that scenarion, I guess.
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Well if he changes cars frequently, you can't tell me that a ~30€ clib then is expensive. My Point is Brodit has a good and stable solution without screwing upp you dashboard. When he buyes a new car just me sure the clib is included...with the buy No car salesman will let you go ....
Maybe they're just different rental cars or company cars, in which case I doubt he would always get a new clip.
Otherwise you're right, it should be no problem to get a clip with a new car.
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Maybe they're just different rental cars or company cars, in which case I doubt he would always get a new clip.
Otherwise you're right, it should be no problem to get a clip with a new car.
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That is indeed my situation. (I don't buy a new car every X months, it just changes every day ...)
ProclipUSA does not show HTC HD choice on their website. I am in US, and would like to buy the Brodit holder. Any advice? Thanks
michael_r said:
ProclipUSA does not show HTC HD choice on their website. I am in US, and would like to buy the Brodit holder. Any advice? Thanks
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email Brodit direct. they will send you a USA supplier details.
K_Hismoom said:
I can recommend Brodit with ProClip. (http://www.brodit.com/?lang=E)
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i wouldn't recomment the powered holders.
i had one for my HTC TYTNII and it damaged the mini usb socket on the bottom of the handset.
so just get the holder and use a loose charging lead.
so the set up in my car is:-
Brodit holder
on dashmount bracket (its metal and stronger then proclip)
HTC incar charger
THB cc9060 handsfree car kit with A2DP music
Brodit is the one!!
sparky steve said:
email Brodit direct. they will send you a USA supplier details.
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I emailed Brodit a couple weeks ago. THey didnt have the Touch HD mount yet so i got the adjustable one. Works great!!!! Ive used Brodit for all my PDA's
They may have a mount by now.

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