Can anyone tell me if my Pharos GPS ( http://www.pharosgps.com/products/phone/Siemens/PK015.htm ) will still work with the XDA II? I've heard that accessories will work and won't, and just wanted to know about this one.
If it doesn't, can anyone recommend me a good Bluetooth GPS that is compatible with the XDA II?
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I am thinking of buying a O2 XDA II PDA, I notice there is a problem with Bluetooth gps units, can anyone tell me if there is a problem with cable gps units?? If not can you recomend which gps unit to buy?
Cheers
Nick
read that tomtom2 bluetooth dont work they are making an software upgrade so it does these days
here tomtom2 is officialy an accessories for qtek
so i asume that the wire version is ok working and it's quality is high enough since qtek does that
is the xda 1 connector the same as the XDA II, connector ??
I have the TomTom Navigator II and the XDA (1) car kit. Can any one please confirm if the old cable will fit the new XDA II ?
Second quick question...How the hell do you get the TomTom software working with the XDA II, is it just the case of installing it or do I need to change comm ports, turn stuff off etc etc???
Thanks
Yes the original XDA-Navigator works with the same cable GPS on the XDA2.
The only problem I found is that it could not read the map with a Sandisk 256mb SD card.
I tried it with a Lexar 128mb SD card and it works fine.
The TomTom FAQ site says that some Ipaq's had this problem, it was later sorted by Compaq.
sdjones said:
I have the TomTom Navigator II and the XDA (1) car kit. Can any one please confirm if the old cable will fit the new XDA II ?
Second quick question...How the hell do you get the TomTom software working with the XDA II, is it just the case of installing it or do I need to change comm ports, turn stuff off etc etc???
Thanks
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On the XDA 1, you had to make sure that beams were turned off in settings/connections otherwise Com 1 wasnt available to Tomtom and would not work, giving error message "com 1 not available"
Hi guys,
any news on this side?
(I hope this is not a redundant topic... I've looked for in the topics' list, and seemed to me was missing)
I don´t know any sd-slot based gps-module.
Why you don´t use a serial connected gps?
If you want to use it in a car you need an gps near the windows or outside the car for a good satellite connection
regards
AleX
Hi Alex-Zero,
thank you for answering my question.
I'm actually looking for a more portable device, because I need to use it meanwhile I'm walking in the street.
That's why I'd prefer a "single" object, like a mobile phone with a slot in gps, and not a mobile phone wired to a periferal...
ciao ciao
Old Man said:
Hi guys,
any news on this side?
(I hope this is not a redundant topic... I've looked for in the topics' list, and seemed to me was missing)
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Hi Old Man,
here are some information for you ...
Pocket GPS Navigator, SDIO GPS
Pharos’ Pocket GPS Navigator SDIO includes the ultra compact, iGPS-SDwhich slots directly into the secure digital port of a Pocket PC.Turn your Pocket PC with SDIO Now! capability into a portable navigation device.The powerful iGPS-SD uses a propriety design which tracks all GPS satellites in sight.This 12-channel tracking gives the Pharos GPS receiver superior performance, enabling fast GPS signal acquisition and reacquisition, and optimum response in dynamic applications.Includes Ostia, Pharos' award-winning navigation software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs.
http://www.pharosgps.com/products/hp/iPAQ5450/PSD80.htm
mtc
Hey MTC...
thank you very much !!!
wonderful news
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Hey MTC...
thank you very much !!!
wonderful news
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Did you finally obtain a Pharos’ Pocket GPS Navigator SDIO and did it work ok with the XDA II. I am thinking of getting one and it would be good to know someone who has bought one and is pleased with it. Steve
Hi,
I'm sorry I didn't buy it yet. I sent to them an email, asking for information, regarding specifically the XDA II, but they didn't reply !!!
I will keep in touch if something would arise on this matter... will you?
ciao ciao
Old Man said:
Hi,
I'm sorry I didn't buy it yet. I sent to them an email, asking for information, regarding specifically the XDA II, but they didn't reply !!!
I will keep in touch if something would arise on this matter... will you?
ciao ciao
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If I buy one I will let you know if it works ok. At the moment I am undecided between Bluetooth GPS and the SD GPS. SD GPS will leave me with no memory expansion and Bluetooth is possibly still a problem although I believe that Towas has a patch that makes it work ok. If anyone is using Tom Tom Navigator 2 Bluetooth aith the XDA II and got it working OK, I would love to hear from them. Does anyone know if using a Bluetooth GPS will still allow use of a Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit like the Parrot CK3000, at the same time i.e. using 2 Bluietooth devices witn the XDA II simultaneously?
Best regards Steve
Hi
Never used this tom tom stuff myself. But a friend wants to use it, and he was asking whether it worked fine on the xda 1 (32mb ram) device? With the appropriate SD card, did the software perform acceptably??
Good to hear from those who upgraded to xda II. How much difference is there between running on xda1 and xdaII?
XDA1 & 2 Both work the same (though the screen is better on xda2).
I've had TomTom Navigator on my original XDA and now my XDA2 since it came out.
The Navigator 2 software is superb. I drive 30k a year and I could not be without it now.
thanks.
My friend already ordered the dell axim with tomtom bundle. The whole lot for 400, not bad!. He doesnt need a phone.
Just want to check. If he were to lend me his software.. :wink: ... what would i need to make the lot work in the car? I believe i need a GPS device, that would allow me to connect to the xda, and to provide power to both?
The software has to be activated by tomtom while your ppc is connected to your pc via the web. one install only.
Let me know if you find a way around it.
If you can all you need is a gps (ebay).
I have just bought a Xda II. I wonder whether I can use it as a GPS and if yes how it would be possible, thanks.
Hi,
I to have just got the XDA II and have also got the TomTom GPS software and bluetooth receiver to go with it
here http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/793 is one place where you might be able get it from but it seem to be in short supply at the moment
you can get a lot more info from this http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/index.php site
I can say that it is great
Steve
I have a 2004 BMW 3series with an integrated bluetooth carkit. Unfortunately I cannot get the connection with my HTC s740 working. The phone recognizes the car and connects. But not vice versa. The dealer thinks the software in the HTC is too advanced. Does anyone have any suggestions? Can I downgrade the bluetooth software of the phone? In my former car I had a Parrot which worked perfectly with the HTC. Unfortunately I sold the Parrot with the car.
Thanks for helping me out!
What rom are you using?
I have an issue with my HD and TOuch Cruise on 6.1, although using 6.5 on my Cruise works fine??
It is reported that cooked 6.1 roms dont like connecting to car bluetooth kits.
Im still looking for a solution to this, probably to do with bluetooth stack/drivers.
bluetooth problems HTC s740 to BMW
If you mean the ROM of my HTC, it is. 5.2(.20279.20279). It is a 2008 smartphone.
Do I need to upgrade the phone?
lol is that a cooked rom or stock? if cooked, see this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=519676
I know its not much help, but you will appreciate that things are happening.
To be honest; I have no idea what you mean. What is the difference, and how I am I about to know. I didn't change anything on the phone, after buying it........
Hey bro,
If you have no idea what rom you are using, u will be using stock rom.
Stock = offical HTC rome included with device.
Cooked = another/different rom, not originally intended for use on ur device, or provided by HTC. A cooked rom has been "altered" to work on ur device. They work better and faster and provide more functionality than stock roms.............
It would appear that bluetooth is a problem with all 6.1 roms (cooked or stock!!)
ok, time to complain to HTC (for what good it wil make)
I may merge these threads into one, as they are related.