Special request for a GPS unit

Mrjvj · 12-15-08, 03:37 PM

Hey all!

I'm looking for a *cheap* gps receiver for my X51v. I can only find antennas with a weird gold socket and 10 meters of cable:S
Can you recommend a unit which is connected via the SD, or a unit which doesn't come with 10 meters of cable?
My plan is to use it when I'm out walking, so no need for mounts etc.
I live in western Europe, so if it can be bought within the EU that would be great

bigbop · 12-16-08, 09:57 AM

The best unit to get is a bluetooth based GPS receiver. You can then place it anywhere and not have to worry about any cables going between the Axim and the receiver.
Try to get one based on the SiRF Star III chipset as that is one of the most sensitive GPS units out there.
You can also get a Compactflash based GPS receiver that fits into the CF slot on your Axim but since that is powered by the Axim's internal battery, you will have lees battery life.

You can refer this to the GPS forum on this site - lots of good knowledgable people there to help you. http://www.mobilitysite.com/boards/gps-talk/

BTW, I have a GoPass GPT600 bluetooth unit that can be picked up for around $40US in the US. The current GoPass model is the GPT800.

Good luck

JakeRich · 12-16-08, 10:32 AM

Moved to GPS forum.

johnhu_2005 · 12-17-08, 09:53 PM

I have Garmin's GPS 10 (here). It's Bluetooth and has awesome accuracy.

Mrjvj · 12-18-08, 06:13 AM

Bigbop: THANK you! I'll go check that out:)

JakeRich: Sorry, didn't see the GPS forum:(

Mrjvj · 12-18-08, 06:15 AM

Johnhu: Thanks, but with a Suggested Retail Price at $ 214.27 USD, it's way too expensive:( Looks great though

12-18-08, 08:10 PM

Got one from here, click under hardware,

Memory-Map: GPS Mapping Software for PC and Pocket PC

I also got some maps and the gps software for a few states, works good!

danielchtong · 12-22-08, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by Mrjvj

Johnhu: Thanks, but with a Suggested Retail Price at $ 214.27 USD, it's way too expensive:( Looks great though

x51 has the earlier version of bluetooth 1.2 instead of bt 2.. Also expect to pay more in E U than those in N Am.

Daniel