Hi,
I'd like to know if the HTC HD2 supports the following when used as a GPS navigation device (using the right software of course):
1. EGNOS (WAAS in the US) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egnos
2. Instant Fix II - sirf.com/products/location2_services.html
3. TMC - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_Message_Channel
Thanks for any input!
Regards,
mrcool
as starters, the hd2 doesn't have a sirf chipset (I wish it had....), so it would be no to point 2)
there is no tmc device built-in
to the chip: my hd2 is faster and more accurate than my navigon 7210 with a sirf chip
d3l1 said:
there is no tmc device built-in
to the chip: my hd2 is faster and more accurate than my navigon 7210 with a sirf chip
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second that
Thanks for the answers! I had no idea that Instant Fix II is exclusive to Sirf. Just used their website as a link because it was one of the first Google results!
Pity that TMC is not included...
Does anybody know about EGNOS/WAAS capabilities?
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Hi Experts,
Can any one know here if Globalsat SD-501 GPS Receiver, SD GPS receiver works with O2 XDA Neo (Also known as Prophet)
You can mail me @ [email protected] or reply on ths forum....
thanks in advance
Challu
challu said:
Hi Experts,
Can any one know here if Globalsat SD-501 GPS Receiver, SD GPS receiver works with O2 XDA Neo (Also known as Prophet)
You can mail me @ [email protected] or reply on ths forum....
thanks in advance
Challu
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The Prophet is SDIO compatible, but this is going to be pretty useless to you though. If your going to use the SD Slot for the GPS, you will have no storage. You can store TomTom or other GPS software on main memory, but what about the maps? Depending on where you are in the world your looking at roughly 100MB to 200MB for the maps and extras.
You need to get a bluetooth GPS and a good size fast SD card, to really benefit from SAT NAV. I have tried TomTom and Igo, both do a good job on this phone.
heyNewSPV,
thanks for your reply...makes sense...
What are my GPS options for this phone?
I know it has the GPS chip in it for E911 but can I use TomTom too?
The Sprint phone offers GPS.. is it with the built in chip?
Which software is this?
Thanks,
J
TheMaster666 said:
What are my GPS options for this phone?
I know it has the GPS chip in it for E911 but can I use TomTom too?
The Sprint phone offers GPS.. is it with the built in chip?
Which software is this?
Thanks,
J
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they won't has any build in chip for GPS. (911 gps is slightly different from customer use gps ... that's what i heard) also....
I'm using tom tom.... (a great software)
TheMaster666 said:
What are my GPS options for this phone?
I know it has the GPS chip in it for E911 but can I use TomTom too?
The Sprint phone offers GPS.. is it with the built in chip?
Which software is this?
Thanks,
J
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they won't has any build in chip for GPS. Forget about that...... (911 gps is slightly different from customer use gps ... that's what i heard) also....
p.s. I'm using tom tom.... (a great software)
is it possible use quickgps from the htc tytn II on the trinity?
both devices working with qualcomm chips
mesee said:
is it possible use quickgps from the htc tytn II on the trinity?
both devices working with qualcomm chips
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Nobody's answering your question! Maybe I can expand it: is there any other quick GPS working with the Qualcomm chip? Shurely someone has done something somwhere in the world...
Ok, Im ordering my bluetooth reciever this week, and I was just looking for some help. Other than a auto off and max channels, is there anything else I should be looking for with the reciever? Also, anyone that uses GPS software, can you post some pros and cons of the diffrent ones out. TomTom a system hog? Does Telenav and the other have voice prompts? Are any of them worth getting instead of just going with googlemaps?
Thanks all
Gimpy
I use TomTom and i´m very happy with it. Voice promt and maps are fast enough when overclocked to 273Mhz...
papamopps said:
I use TomTom and i´m very happy with it. Voice promt and maps are fast enough when overclocked to 273Mhz...
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My wing boggs down with anything over 247. And isnt tomtom a memory hog? Have you used anything else Papa?
Gimpy
Airman Gimpy said:
My wing boggs down with anything over 247. And isnt tomtom a memory hog? Have you used anything else Papa?
Gimpy
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tomtom takes 5mb ram - i guess is not such a lot for a device. making a phonecall while navigating is no problem. the program switches sound off - and switches back to tomtom again after call....
i tested
- destiantor (not better)
- mobilenavigator (slooooowwwww)
- etc
But tomtom is the best - even with 247mhz
papamopps said:
tomtom takes 5mb ram - i guess is not such a lot for a device. making a phonecall while navigating is no problem. the program switches sound off - and switches back to tomtom again after call....
i tested
- destiantor (not better)
- mobilenavigator (slooooowwwww)
- etc
But tomtom is the best - even with 247mhz
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Sweet, Thanks. Any advice as far as recievers go?
I've used Iguidance it and it works well, doesn't use much memory either I don't think...but I would still prefer TomTom over it
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Anyone got any info on what to look for when buying a bluetooth GPS reciever?
Look for a receiver with either a Sirfstar III chip receiver or the MTK chip. A bonus feature would be if they have a mini-usb port for charging purposes.
I've had good luck with Holux receivers. I have the M-1000 bluetooth receiver(MTK chip) which I use with my Wing. The battery life is pretty good and I've been able to lock onto satelites in my living room.
The SIRFIII chip was/is the gold standard until the MTK came along. The MTK offers comparable performance and better battery life for slightly less money.
I also have a Holux Sirfstar III USB receiver as well for my non-bluetooth laptop, but that is another story for another time.
db130 said:
Look for a receiver with either a Sirfstar III chip receiver or the MTK chip. A bonus feature would be if they have a mini-usb port for charging purposes.
I've had good luck with Holux receivers. I have the M-1000 bluetooth receiver(MTK chip) which I use with my Wing. The battery life is pretty good and I've been able to lock onto satelites in my living room.
The SIRFIII chip was/is the gold standard until the MTK came along. The MTK offers comparable performance and better battery life for slightly less money.
I also have a Holux Sirfstar III USB receiver as well for my non-bluetooth laptop, but that is another story for another time.
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Thanks db. This is what Im lookin at.GlobalTop G33 51 Channel MTK Bluetooth GPS Receiver. There were a few ofthers with a few more channels but this looked like a standard, and it got alot of good reviews.
Hi all,
I am thinking about buying a used Pharos. I would like to know which GPS chip is built in - is it a SIRF III or something else like MTK or Venus?
Which experiences do you have regarding the sensitivity and the precision of the GPS? Is it comparable to a SIRFIII Bluetooth receiver?
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htc pharos am equipped with a head of gps inserted
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That does not answer my question: Which GPS chipset is built in?
Anyhow, next week I have my Pharos and can find out myself...
i thought it had a sirfstar III chip... but not sure
Clondyke said:
Hi all,
I am thinking about buying a used Pharos. I would like to know which GPS chip is built in - is it a SIRF III or something else like MTK or Venus?
Which experiences do you have regarding the sensitivity and the precision of the GPS? Is it comparable to a SIRFIII Bluetooth receiver?
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It is the SIRF III.