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rkwillms · 03-21-06, 08:31 PM

I am about to buy a GPS system for my Dell x51 and have the same question (I know virtually nothing about them, just came up with this idea this weekend). But here are a few more of the details that I am looking for...

I am mainly concerned with the hardware (the GPS reciever)...

My batt life on my x51 is a little short, so I will want to power my PDA off of a car charger when I'm using it as a Navigation tool.

I expect to use it for long trips, so I'm concerned about the battery life of the GPS unit (from what I see they only last for 5 or 6 hours typically).

Are the GPS recievers which connect directly to the PDA (So non bluetooth) powered by the PDA?

Can all bluetooth GPS receivers be powered by an external source (ie. a car charger)?

So I think my ideal setup would be to have a GPS reciever which is powered by the PDA. Then the PDA would have constant power from the charger and the GPS unit would have constant power from the PDA.

It would also be nice if the GPS could take batteries as well. This would make it suitable for taking on a hike or something.

I would also like a GPS unit that does not require me to use a specific GPS application. After buying the GPS uniit (with or without software) i would like to be able to choose an improved GPS software application if I find one.

Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. I am excited about buying a GPS unit as soon as possible (I'm very impatient).

Thanks!

03-21-06, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
rkwillms Aximsite Prospect Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also Interested... I am about to buy a GPS system for my Dell x51 and have the same question (I know virtually nothing about them, just came up with this idea this weekend). But here are a few more of the details that I am looking for... I am mainly concerned with the hardware (the GPS reciever)... My batt life on my x51 is a little short, so I will want to power my PDA off of a car charger when I'm using it as a Navigation tool. I expect to use it for long trips, so I'm concerned about the battery life of the GPS unit (from what I see they only last for 5 or 6 hours typically). Are the GPS recievers which connect directly to the PDA (So non bluetooth) powered by the PDA? Can all bluetooth GPS receivers be powered by an external source (ie. a car charger)? So I think my ideal setup would be to have a GPS reciever which is powered by the PDA. Then the PDA would have constant power from the charger and the GPS unit would have constant power from the PDA. It would also be nice if the GPS could take batteries as well. This would make it suitable for taking on a hike or something. I would also like a GPS unit that does not require me to use a specific GPS application. After buying the GPS uniit (with or without software) i would like to be able to choose an improved GPS software application if I find one. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. I am excited about buying a GPS unit as soon as possible (I'm very impatient). Thanks!