yar1 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) specifically this one: gps id be using it for a trip to wyoming,anyone have one of these or similar? thanks Fixed the link. Edited April 21, 2006 by vengeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 to use with your laptop? we used to use the one that came with MS Streets & Trips... wasnt too bad, but when we got a proper GPS unit (Garmin) we stopped using it. Kind of a PITA driving with an open laptop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) For several years I've been using a Garmin GPS V receiver with very satisfactory results. Around Christmas time last year, I decided to splurge and get a full-blown Windows Mobile PDA and a bluetooth Garmin GPS10. While it far surpasses the capabilities of my old GPS V, it was also 3 times more expensive. Using a laptop-based GPS system in the car isn't the most convenient way to track your position. Not only does it take up a lot of room, it's not easily mountable where you don't have to take your eyes off the road. Plus, to deter theft, what do you do with your laptop when you park your car? Edited April 21, 2006 by XPLORx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy98 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I have used a garmin etrex for a while and have loved it. I know that it is not the most technical GPS device it works for me when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yar1 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) to use with your laptop?we used to use the one that came with MS Streets & Trips... wasnt too bad, but when we got a proper GPS unit (Garmin) we stopped using it. Kind of a PITA driving with an open laptop... ok,so which garmin unit did you get? how about the garmin 2620 Edited April 21, 2006 by yar1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The 2620 is a nice unit, but pretty spendy. I would recommend playing with one first before buying. What is your intended use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer38 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey Dean what did you get to mount your PDA?? I bought one of the ProClip systems and Love it !! I have the HP iPaq 2415 with a cheap CF Card GPS and I'm running the TomTom software for Pocket PC. I really love it and its usually right on the money when giving directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Do not forget to look here for a bit more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganAve Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 There are lots of car/computer/GPS specific websites out there if you want more info. I used to have a Garmin. Just upgraded to US GlobalSat BU-353. You can also get a 355 which has other connection options. It is around $75 and has a sirf III chipset with WAAS. The laptop is hidden and I got a touch screen VGA single DIN 7" wide screen monitor as display and input. I have a custom shell under WindowsXP that is touch screen friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I use THIS in conjunction with THIS Works pretty good.....especially considering it's on my cell phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 laptop is actually easy to hide. that's what i want to hook up. it has all of the US at a glance.. way better then the hand held units. outside of my vehicle i use map and compass. there just isn't a better substitute. no batteries needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey Dean what did you get to mount your PDA?? I have a Dell Axim x51v, and use a Seidio powered mount for it. I've thought about the ProClip, but the Seidio windshield mount has worked OK so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianPathyNut Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have the Pioneer AVIC-D1 works wonders, its a great program and very easily programable, with a built in Yellow pages plus it can add waypoints without changing my final destination which i do love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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