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"
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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
Old Man said:
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).
Hi ya,
My missus won a new unlocked XDA II in a draw yesterday. I know very little about the XDA II other than what I have read on here, so please be gentle. I've read some of the discussions about carkits and satnav. Anyway,
Q: What is the recommended carkit and satnav system where the GPS can also be used on battery when out and about away from the car?
Q: Is the inbuilt memory big enough to hold UK maps for satnav or does it require an external memory card aswell?
I'm doing some development for PPC2003 that will use a barcode scanner. I assume that to use a barcode scanner on the XDA II I would also need the expansion port kit.
Q: Does the XDA II work with carkits, satnav, cases etc. with the expansion port kit fitted? Or is the expansion port kit intended to be fitted when needed and not a permanent fixture?
Thanks!
Q: Is the inbuilt memory big enough to hold UK maps for satnav or does it require an external memory card aswell?
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i'm pretty sure that you need a sdcard to fit that kind og maps
Q: Does the XDA II work with carkits, satnav, cases etc. with the expansion port kit fitted? Or is the expansion port kit intended to be fitted when needed and not a permanent fixture?
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i havent seen any cases which have room for the backpack
I'm doing some development for PPC2003 that will use a barcode scanner. I assume that to use a barcode scanner on the XDA II I would also need the expansion port kit.
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Depends. If you want to use a CF scanner then yes, but if you find a serial scanner then no.
Because the XDA2 supports SDIO you could use this for barcode scanning and this for GPS.
These are not recommendations as I have no experience of either, simply a pointer to what should work.
What is the reason that a serial barcode scanner could not be interfaced to the serial lines on the bottom connecter?
Re: XDA II newbie questions: carkit, satnav and barcode scan
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Q: Does the XDA II work with carkits, satnav, cases etc. with the expansion port kit fitted? Or is the expansion port kit intended to be fitted when needed and not a permanent fixture?
Thanks!
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for cases you could try piel frama in spain
ian
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
hi folks,
I am looking for a new pda phone.
it absolutely must have:
windows mobile
touch screen
internal gps device
wifi
modem that can be managed as a serial port modem with at commands from a windows mobile application
does anyone have a clue, which one to buy?
regards
mx-roadster
me too however will run modem through a usb connection.. at the moment i have a vario2 which does this except inbuilt GPS... not sure if its worth going for a vario 3 or waiting for a better one eg the sony ericson(SE) one.
How long till SE comes out... as due an upgrade on tuesday and need internal GPS by August at latest (job dictated this)
hi
at the moment I do have a kaiser 130. but it´s not mine - it´s a friend´s machine...
most important thing to me is that I can use the internal modem in an application I will write in vb.net to call another computer and deliver some data.
go for the touch cruise It's a bit pricy the so worth it
AT&T Tilt - HTC TyTn II = $$$$$
masterdnater said:
go for the touch cruise It's a bit pricy the so worth it
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is the modem ready for access via serial port?