yorkie

a friend has a gps system using tom tom, however he has decided that he doesn't like tom tom and is changing to one of the alternatives ( he is still deciding which)

Anyway, he has offered to sell me his tom tom software which sounds great... however, what additional hardware will i exactly need, obviously need the aerial, what else would i need to complete the system if i got his software.

Any recommendations as to the best hardware available in the uk?

cheers

obsidian

I've got a CF GPS receiver...

What you'll need:
1. GPS receiver. It can be either an external receiver, or a Compact Flash receiver. For car use I'd go for an external receiver. For carrying it around and using it without an external power supply, I'd get a CF receiver.
2. You'll need a memory card for the maps. Depending on what type of receiver you get, you can get an CF or SD card. I use an SD card for my maps.

And of course the software. Check out www.gpspassion.com for info on GPS, it'll keep you busy for a while...

Good luck! Don't rush it, shop around, and get something that'll suit you. I got my Navman GPS1000 receiver for 75 euro's secondhand. And it works brilliantly, no complaints whatsoever!

Happy hunting!

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btw, it works with tomtom 1.5 and tomtom 2. Very well, I might add... never been lost with it in the car!
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Obs

wannahave

Hi obsidian!

good to see you back here and posting!

Its great you like your navman, stil no luck on your second "cheap" pda??

obsidian

Let the budget heal first! The gf is coming over this weekend, so don't count on me getting a new ppc soon!