CF GPS for IPAQ
14 March 2004, 02:55 PM
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CF GPS for IPAQ
Hi Guys,
wondering whether any of you lot are using this set-up. I want a GPS reciever for my HP2210, mainly for 'in-car' use for navigation. After seeing these 'dual-use' systems, so you can either (i)use 'mouse style' in car with connecting cables. (ii) unfold and use as a CF card in the rear of IPAQ. The ones I've been looking at are manufactured by Haicom. A 303 MMF. They do 3 different models, this one the most expensive (around £115), only difference is the GPS chipset they are based on? The 303 MMF should work better in weak signals apparently? I'm not sure which one to go for as these have 'built in batteries' and what happens if they go down? (I assume the unit is scrap) Would it be better to go for a bluetooth GPS 'mouse style' with replacable battery?? I just thought having the CF one would allow it to be used when out of the car, when walkin etc, not that I do much walking!!!! ny recommendation on BRANDS/TYPES or general advice would be greatly apprciated.
Chris.
(PS - I've looked on EBAY, but there seems to be some right 'shady' hardware, with cheap nasty inferior chipset copies, so advice on where to buy would be good too!)
wondering whether any of you lot are using this set-up. I want a GPS reciever for my HP2210, mainly for 'in-car' use for navigation. After seeing these 'dual-use' systems, so you can either (i)use 'mouse style' in car with connecting cables. (ii) unfold and use as a CF card in the rear of IPAQ. The ones I've been looking at are manufactured by Haicom. A 303 MMF. They do 3 different models, this one the most expensive (around £115), only difference is the GPS chipset they are based on? The 303 MMF should work better in weak signals apparently? I'm not sure which one to go for as these have 'built in batteries' and what happens if they go down? (I assume the unit is scrap) Would it be better to go for a bluetooth GPS 'mouse style' with replacable battery?? I just thought having the CF one would allow it to be used when out of the car, when walkin etc, not that I do much walking!!!! ny recommendation on BRANDS/TYPES or general advice would be greatly apprciated.
Chris.
(PS - I've looked on EBAY, but there seems to be some right 'shady' hardware, with cheap nasty inferior chipset copies, so advice on where to buy would be good too!)
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