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Hi all,
I just got a Qtek 9090 branded by Vodafone. Seems an excellent piece of kit.
I want to use it for GPS in my car. Can I have a recomendation for a GPS BT kit please.
I hear TT3 can be REALLY slow with the 9090 and that is due to be replaced by TT4 soon. Is the Navman 4420 compatible and any good?
Thanks.
Andrew Ellinas
EMTAC BTGPS CruxII + Mapsonic
buzz
I use an XDAII with TTN3, works fine. I would reccomend Globalsat, Leadtek, Fortuna ClipOn or Emtac BT GPS units.
I have a garmin GPS 10 bluetooth unit which has just ben released, I have found that it works well and has the advantage that it comes with PC and pocket PC software so that you have the option of using your phone or your laptop, the europe cover sems good.
I have a Rikaline 6010 X5 mouse. Works great even through my windshield with foil I have up to 8-10 satelites!
I just ordered my Qtek 9090 branded by the german mobile provider ePlus, cant wait for it to arrive. In the meantime I keep looking for things to use my PDA for.
Im all into GPS navigation systems, ever been. BUT if you keep on reading this post you hereby willingly accept the fact me being a -> complete <- newbie on that issue.
So actually my main question at the moment is, what besides a PDA and a SD card and software do I need to start? How do I let the satellites know where I am?
factor5
recommended GPS
I have the Globalsat BT338 receiver. One of the best and got over 98% in reviews. it is based on the latest sirfstarIII chipset. (Sirf are the leading chipset makers for gps receivers)
SN
tom tom car craddle
Does anybody know if there is a tom tom car craddle somewhere, some kind of holder which combines the GPS antenna and a car holder with loading function.
@factor 5:
I guess you already got your MDA3. DO you figure out a way with the GPS thing. I also have the provider eplus and am waiting for the blue angel to come...
answer would be nice
BT 338
Hi guys new here looking for some help.
I have the ORANGE SPV M2000 and have Tom Tom working fine via serial cable ARKON holder with GPS and speaker.
But I bought a new BT 338 sirf star 111 Bluuetooth and cant connect to my PDA any help in setting this up please.
Best Sat Nav
I have an XDA IIs with a BT-338 bluetooth GPS receiver and Destinator 3. I use an Arkon mount which powers the XDA and can also charge the GPS receiver.
I have used Destinator in Ireland, France, Spain and Florida and find it very good.
Sorry for my ignorance but im a novice as far as pda's are concerned. I have looked through many posts but can't come up with an answer. I have just received my spv m2000 and need to know what I need to use it for sat nav in my car. Could anyone please advice? sorry if their is already a thread on this subject but im in a bit of a hurry as I am heading off for Southampton on a few days and need to get some gear ordered.
i am in the same situation as you. from research tomtom navigator with version3 software is the best option with either the gps reciever of bluetooth or wired
p1tse said:
i am in the same situation as you. from research tomtom navigator with version3 software is the best option with either the gps reciever of bluetooth or wired
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i believe that tom tom 3 is the best but which bluetooth reciever and how much? There are a few on ebay but i dont want to get ripped offwith some cheap inferior one
I have heard good reports of emtac, particularly this model : http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=EMTAC_GPS_TRINE
I just got a Altina GBT-708 BT GPS off eBay, and have been testing it with MS Pocket Streets 2004 (free as part of my MSDN subscription) -- it works quite well, given the limits of the Pocket Streets software. I'll probably try the DeLorme software next -- it's only $35 as opposed to $150 for TomTom, and I'm a cheap bastard
The Altina can be had for $75-$100, and supports WAAS/EGNOS for extra accuracy -- it uses the same GPS chipset as the TomTom unit, at roughly half the price. One caveat about the Altina -- it's advertised as being able to work over USB, but it doesn't since it shows up as an different device than its driver expects. Not an issue for me, as both the systems I'll use it with are BT-enabled.
The tomtom bluetooth is good, the latest version has a removable battery also. Personally I use a cabled gps because I was having to power the xda in the car so I saw no reason to have a wireless setup when the same plug powers the gps also.
All you will ever need!!! for GPS info
Here it is.. again
www.pocketgps.co.uk
The best site around!
I got a cheap one off ebay, it works fine, paid £50ish, have to manually establish a bluetooth connection with it each time I want to use it but other than that its fine.
I use TomTom on my M2000 and Destinator on the carPC, TomTom wins hands down.
I use an M2000 on Orange with NavMan Smart ST V3. Works superbly and I love the 3D orientation.
Use it with a Holux cradle. You can read a review and my comments there. Mixed opinions on the product from me but the concept is good. Since I posted I have doctored my old nokia dash mount to fix it permanently without the wobble-arm
Still getting lockups if I start SmartST in the cradle. NavMan say they don't support this phone!!!
I did try the tom tom cradle with an external gps reciever but it wouldn't hold on to the port and fell over all the time. Would prefer a similar solution to the Holux but if you want a portable GPS solution the Holux is OK albeit with some issues ....... that speaker!!!!! AAAAGHHH. Fine now though. Read the review for more.
A couple of things worth noting...
Just to add a little info to this thread.
I have an SPV M2000. The information I found on the internet at www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk and www.gpsforless.co.uk says that the TomTom GPS units are some of the best available. Mine works perfectly but I'm sure others are as good if not better.
One argument for wired and as opposed to Bluetooth GPS is as follows.
Wired means that you can use your Bluetooth headset if you get a call during your journey. Also no headset cable to get tangled in your flailing arms as you spin the steering wheel. Minus point unsightly wires across dashboard.
Bluetooth GPS means that you can use your GPS system away from the car as the Bluetooth unit is battery powered. You cannot use Bluetooth headset with it so problems as described above.
Just a couple of points but worth considering.
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Just to add a little info to this thread.
Bluetooth GPS means that you can use your GPS system away from the car as the Bluetooth unit is battery powered. You cannot use Bluetooth headset with it so problems as described above.
Just a couple of points but worth considering.
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Sorry I dont belive this to be correct, I have the M1000 and I can/do use the bluetooth GPS and Headset at the same time..
dogo
I have an M2000 and i can use sat nav and a bluetooth headset, the M2000 disconnects from the GPS and connects to the headset (this process takes about half a second) during the duration of the call, and then it reconnects back to the GPS once the call is over
its true that you cannot use sat nav and make calls with bluetooth at the sametime, but you cannot see the screen or hear the sat nav program during a call, so what does it matter?
but it does switch seamlessly over, so do not be put off using a bluetooth GPS and a BT headset with your M2000
Oh, and by the way. the reason i chose a bluetooth GPS is because it is a self contained unit, so when it is powered in the car even when he car is switched off, it has always aquired a signal so no waiting when i get in the car for my position to be picked up
I've a Parrot BT CK3000 car kit and BT GPS and both work together fine, although I have less hassle if the GPS and my M2000 are connected first.
Just to clarify things here...
Previously I was running TomTom Navigator 3 on SPV M1000 and now have upgraded to TomTom Navigator 5 on SPV M2000.
On both Pocket PCs and with both versions of TTN, I was able to use bluetooth GPS AND use bluetooth headset to make calls etc without TTN packing up.
F
Thanks guys, I stand corrected.
Using gps away from the car would probably be useful for walkers and cyclists. I was unaware of the auto switchover. Lets just hope you don't get a call at a particularly complicated intersection.
I suppose that fact that i can sometimes spend 20 minutes on a call in the car would make BT gps useless for me. I'm glad I chose wired.
K
I have both wired and BT. Got the wired one way back with Destinator 2 on my original XDA (Bluetooth not an option at the time). Got BT GPS last year for XDAII and found that as I use SatNav mainly in the car I tend to use the wired one - no conflict with headset and charges the phone at the same time, so I don't have to remember to charge 2 devices. The original Xda connector has worked fine in XDA, XDAII and MDAIII.
By the way, three of my friends have bought the following cheap BT GPS from Expansys
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=119717
And all say it works fine.
HELP
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SPV M2000 IT ALREADY COMES WITH MEMORY CARD WHICH HAS TOM TOM INSTALLED ON IT EVERYTIME I PUT MEMORY CARD IN TOMTOM SCREEN COMES UP THEN I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO HOW DO I USE THIS THING DO I NEED ANY ADDITIONAL STUFF
IM REALLY NEW AT THIS AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY KIND OF HELP
PLS PLS EMAIL ME ON [email protected]
PLS EMAIL ME DIRECTLY ITS URGENT!
tomtom sat nav full package
Hi
I have a 1 GB memory card that has the latest tomtom installed(tomtom navigator 5). I use it for my XDA Exec. It also has alerts for speed cameras.
I am selling the memory card with tomtom software and also i have a brand new bluetooth GPS reciever.
Any one interested please make me an offer.
Thanks
Is this possible? I am trying to decide what gps to get - a wired sucker and cradle type with gps built in and a connection at the bottom of the BA, or a bluetooth one.
I use a bluetooth headset as well when driving you see...
All advice appreciated.
Joe
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-XTRAC-G...itemZ5802720088QQcategoryZ64371QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOLUX-Car-Cra...802709444QQcategoryZ64371QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
These are what I am looking at buying.
I see you were asking about the Blue Angel, that I can't answer you unfortunately, but I'm using the Magician with BT GPS (Swedish BLUEi device) and the Jabra BT330 headset simultaneously in the car, chatting on the phone while finding my way with Tomtom 5. Works like charm! Since I haven't been using the Blue Angel I don't know if it's using the same BT stack (Microsoft's own)
I use the Brodit active holder and hooked up a little cable-splitter charging the GPS and Magician through the same +5v USB supply. The GPS is on top of the dashboard with the discrete wiring down to the splitter. Had to modify the GPS to make it startup by the ignition, phew...
Anyway, hope this could be of any help though... cheerio
I see you were asking about the Blue Angel, that I can't answer you unfortunately, but I'm using the Magician with BT GPS (Swedish BLUEi device) and the Jabra BT330 headset simultaneously in the car, chatting on the phone while finding my way with Tomtom 5. Works like charm! Since I haven't been using the Blue Angel I don't know if it's using the same BT stack (Microsoft's own)
I use the Brodit active holder and hooked up a little cable-splitter charging the GPS and Magician through the same +5v USB supply. The GPS is on top of the dashboard with the discrete wiring down to the splitter. Had to modify the GPS to make it startup by the ignition, phew...
Anyway, hope this could be of any help though... cheerio
To answer, i'm using Qtek9090 with headset, while bluetooth activesync. And when i'm in my car, i use my bluetooth gps with my headset at the time with no issues.
joebongo...
to answer your question - yes you can use a bluetooth headset simulataneously with a GPS receiver. This works because the connection on both devices is establised on seperate I/O channels hence there is no interference. Globalsat BT338 + tomtom is a worthwhile combo trust me..
hope this helps
SN
No problem here connected to a Fortuna Clip-on BT GPS and a Parrot CK3000 with my Blue Angel. It was recommended to me to get the GPS and phone connected before the starting the car (which starts the car kit).
Thanks for the replies.
After I discovered the same popping on mp3 playback, this BA went back to the O2 shop (second one I have had), my contract cancelled as it was in the trial period, and I am now waiting for the universal (XDA exec, MDA Pro) to come out in a couple of weeks.
See you there.
Joe
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
bluetooth gps
http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=118067
this is the one i got for my hermes spv m3100
works perfectly
quick sat pick up
no issues
quick delivery
blowfeld said:
http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=118067
this is the one i got for my hermes spv m3100
works perfectly
quick sat pick up
no issues
quick delivery
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isnt that link for bluetooth GPS? think OP is asking for a WIRED GPS.
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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i think youd be better off working with bluetooth as i dont think youd be able to use a wired gps. think it has been discussed on one thread how this is much a hassle if not perilous for your device.
wired or bluetooth
for sure op is asking about wired connection
but he said should he buy bluetooth?
i am only suggesting if he wants bluetooth but has not got device then this one that i got is great
I think you will find the phone doesn't like any connections but bluetooth.
This is because you cannot use USB without activesync, depending on if you have WM5 or WM6 then the version of active sync matters as well.
If that wasn't the issue then the only other thing it would be after that is the serial setting in tomtom (to the GPS device).
They of course need to be found in the right sequence as well.
Bottom Line as hinted consider buying a bluetooth gps device they are cheap now.
simonkeating said:
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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You cannot use any wired GPS.
Bluetooth only when it comes to connecting a GPS.
simonkeating said:
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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I've tried the Global Sat Bluetooth GPS reciever it is working very good on both my PDA and Laptop.
My Pda is HTC Tytn, schaps 5.53C Radio V1.5
I beleive that the GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver with built in 512Mb will work. It is kind of pricey and doesn't come with any GPS software but might be worth a shot.
QB8Young said:
I beleive that the GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver with built in 512Mb will work. It is kind of pricey and doesn't come with any GPS software but might be worth a shot.
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The Hermes has a Micro-SD slot - not SD so SDIO is not going to fit.
Went for Bluetooth
Bought a Brodit Active Cradle and a Holux M-1000 Bluetooth GPS receiver - totally wicked.
Thanks for all the advice
Hello.
I found an SD >>> miniSD adaptor http://www2.multithread.co.uk/mtcsh...oducts/Flexible_SD_to_MiniSD_Adapter_main.jpg
Maybe there is some SD >>> microSD adaptor, I will check this.
anyway, the question is: ¿Is the microSD SLOT a SDIO SLOT?
Salutes!
Is this possible? I want to be able to stream like pandora or my MP3's to my car radio. My car radio sux and doesnt have an input jack...nor bluetooth..its an older 2000 alero
Normally I'd buy an FM transmitter to stereo jack piece of hardware..but I thought maybe check with you guys first to see if its possible to wireless transmit my music to the car radio.
Maybe I do need an FM Transmitter tho eh?
unless your car has bluetooth, then yeh you need a transmitter...
ps, i recently purchased a garmin touch screen gps with an fm transmitter and an sd card slot, so i just put my micro sd in an sd card adapter and into the gps and stream to the car radio!
i guess this would be useful if you have something like this or are looking to purchase a gps unit
Buy a cheap Bluetooth stereo, they don't cost much and it all get that much better and easier.
this is what you want....
Motorola T505. I have one and love it!
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/t505/