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
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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?
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
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).
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