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BruceP · 01-22-03, 09:49 AM

I'm looking at the options for GPS/nav with the Axim.

The Mapopolis package has gotten some coverage here.

Q1. Am I right thinking the Mapopolis package uses the Holux GM 270 GPS ? If not what GPS does it use?

Q2. What sort of antenna does the Mapopolis package use? (Eg. the Navman, which is not yet available for the Dell, uses a quadrifilar helix antenna which is better to receive low-to-the-horizon satellites. The Pharos uses a patch antenna which is less sensitive.)

Q3. What battery draw does the GPS have? The Pharos again draws a maximum 200mA while the Navman (not available) draws only about 70mA.

Q4. Does the Mapopolis package include voice commands, like the Pharos?

Thanks!

01-22-03, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
BruceP Aximsite Minor League Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 166 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm looking at the options for GPS/nav with the Axim. The Mapopolis package has gotten some coverage here. Q1. Am I right thinking the Mapopolis package uses the Holux GM 270 GPS ? If not what GPS does it use? Q2. What sort of antenna does the Mapopolis package use? (Eg. the Navman, which is not yet available for the Dell, uses a quadrifilar helix antenna which is better to receive low-to-the-horizon satellites. The Pharos uses a patch antenna which is less sensitive.) Q3. What battery draw does the GPS have? The Pharos again draws a maximum 200mA while the Navman (not available) draws only about 70mA. Q4. Does the Mapopolis package include voice commands, like the Pharos? Thanks!