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
CodeComplete said:
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
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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
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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)
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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
Anyone using the original O2 Car Kit? Are are the other, potentially better kits around? I want to use my XDA II as a navigation system and look for the best package...
Just as a note: TomTom is not an option since it doesn't help me much in Down Under...
There is a carkit with XDA II option at http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD-SMGF1XDAII which accepts GPS interface. I have been looking at it trying to decide but have not bought yet. I'm currently in Malaysia but will be returning to Oz later this year. What GPS software/hardware are you using and what maps are supported?
Ed
I'm using the original O2 car kit with my XDA - It is decent although it was the only one available here and does not have an option for a handset and I can't figure out how any thing else could be added to it.
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What GPS software/hardware are you using and what maps are supported?
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Haven't bought a GPS system yet... I look at both TRAVROUTE and DESTINATOR... so far DESTINATOR look better, is more expensive and I haven't figured out if it will work with Bluetooth... but it's early days for me.
Interesting thing, this SEIDIO. Haven't seen it before and looks pretty decent...
Question: Can I connect the GPS in a way that is uses the car speakers? I would also like to have that for phone usage?
T-mobile carkit, comes with sat-nav
Do you know where to buy this kit with sat-nav from T-Mobile? Does it include North American maps?
sat-nav is a german navigation software (correct me if i am wrong)
you get the software without maps, if you wish to navigate you buy a route with a small map and download it through your pda/gsm/gprs.
Anybody has any idea where it can be purchases? I am talking about car kit (with sat-nav) by it self?
Appeciate for any linking information
Expansys has the original in stock now. Experiences out there?
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=109748
that is not an original kit for the xda2
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
Update/edit :
I contacted Moneto on Facebook whether their NFC mirco SD card works with the HTC Sensation and their response was :
[T]he HTC Sensation is compatible with moneto. All the phones listed on our site have been tested thoroughly to work with our product. There other phone models that work with moneto but are not officially supported because we have not tested them.
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has tried a NFC micro sd card in the HTC Sensation. Or any other phone without internal nfc capabilities?
Did it work well?
Any problems with connectivity?
Limitations vs internal NFC?
Experience with NFC tags?
Please share your thoughts, so I know what to expect before I buy
Pretty sure we can't use NFC SD cards because we have a metallic SD slot.
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This is true, the drawback of the NFC SD card is it can NOT be used in metal card slot. Therefore, we can NOT use the NFC SD card due to our metallic card holder slot. You can google this and it will explain. Hope this helps!
Sent from my DKOS
Ok! Thanks for clearing that out!
Now you mention the metal card slot, I remember reading something about it...
I was starting to doubt because I read things like these :
The new moneto mobile wallet for Android also includes support for several additional devices, including the Samsung Galaxy SII, Samsung Infuse 4G and the HTC Sensation 4G
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(mobilepaymentstoday.com/article/199691/DeviceFidelity-relaunches-moneto-mobile-wallet)
The moneto microSD card for Android now comes with 4GB of additional storage, and is supported on several new Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Infuse 4G and the HTC Sensation 4G.
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(nfcnews.com/2012/09/04/devicefidelity-updates-moneto-mobile-wallet?tag=Handsets)
so I thought there was a way of making it possible to work...
Sorry, can't post url because I have so little posts
Yes, if you google the NFC SD card it states right away that it can not be used with metal card slot. Check it out, you will see what I'm saying. Not sure at all why it would state clearly that it can NOT be used with metal card holder, then turn around and recommend use with HTC sensation? Do google the NFC SD card so you can read for yourself that it says it won't work with metal card slot. Kinda crazy they recommend use with HTC sensation after making the comment it's not compatible with metal slot?? Someone should ask them about this?? Best wishes!
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Update :
I asked Moneto on facebook
Hi!
I was wondering if the HTC Sensation is compatible with Moneto? According to moneto.com/getmoneto/product.php?productid=17684 it does.
However, I read "[Phones] with a metallic SD card slot won’t work" (nearfieldcommunication.org/sd-sim-cards.html) and the HTC Sensation has a metallic slot.
Can you please help me?
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Answer Moneto :
Hello [...], the HTC Sensation is compatible with moneto. All the phones listed on our site have been tested thoroughly to work with our product. There other phone models that work with moneto but are not officially supported because we have not tested them.
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Thank this might be a cool holidays-gift :victory:
I will also update the opening-post, so people won't have to read the whole thread.
Apparently, Moneto uses an extra sticker on the inside of the back cover to improve the NFC signal.
video of this : vimeo.com/32297042
Anyone who knows another manufacturer?
Moneto is mainly for USA and recently UK also, but I'm from Europe (Belgium) + I'm more interrested in the NFC tags (for tasks), than the 'mobile wallet'-feature...
Any help would be greatly appreciated !