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Anyone got or tried an Ipac with the GPS 'jacket' and satnav software?

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Old 29 January 2002, 09:38 AM
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I am thinking about getting one

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Old 29 January 2002, 11:05 AM
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Tried one at work the other day. Stunning, although the voice directions could be a bit quiet. Also the maps are'nt as complete as a full SatNav System on CD. Most addresses I knew of were on there though. The 64Mb version only has maps for the SE of England though. The 128Mb version is much more complete.

You can also use it to set custom waypoints and alerts so, you could in theory use it to mark out 'accident blackspots'
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Thanks for that.
Any ideas where to get the jacket from?The Ipac i will probably get from MISCO although they do not sell the GPS jacket unless there is anyone doing them as a 'bundle' so to speak

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Old 29 January 2002, 11:32 AM
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You can buy it from Dixons, might be an idea to try it out there too.
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On my way - Its a slow day in the office!

Thanks for your help Neil, much appreciated.

All the best

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Old 29 January 2002, 02:06 PM
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Just researched it a bit
I can get the Ipaq 3850 + the 128mb Nav system from Dixons (shudders) for £ 999.00 incl VAT which seems like a decent price - Saves £ 150.00 over buying as seperates.

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Interesting

Did you try it out. What'd you think?
Old 29 January 2002, 02:27 PM
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Dixons was heaving!

I am going in with one of the companies graphics monkeys who understands alot more that i, he also has the previous model, i will get a full demo tomorrow and subjext to this then i plan to get it!

I will email you Weds with mine and monkeys thoughts
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