On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:24:37 GMT, "Dennis Pogson"
<dennis_nospampogson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>BrianH wrote:
>> Jon wrote:
>>> TonyB wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>> Dennis - the ad says you need existing gps software to make this
>>>> gadget work, is that right?
>>>> TonyB
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> You have to have a bluetooth phone or computer and the right
>>> software. The software is a bit patchy. Chart Naivgator Pro works
>>> fine but costs about £100. Freeware works ok if you just want
>>> Lat/Long. It is the same problem whatever gps you plan to link to a
>>> computer.
>>>
>>> Jon
>>
>> I bought a similar product (Sheng Jay) at the CeBIT fair in
>> Hannover last month for EUR 25.
>> http://www.sja.com.tw/prog/pro5286A3.htm
>>
>> Using my Sony-Ericsson K800i (must be Java enabled) and
>> LocViewer it download via web contact the relevant map for
>> the position coordinates produced by the Bluetooth device.
>> http://www.wayviewer.de/en/locviewer.html
>>
>> A very fascinating boys' toy, I must admit, but I won't be
>> relying on it when at sea.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> BH.
>
>For the same reasons, I prefer my Dell 17" laptop with Bluechart
coverage,
>when at sea. It isn't the accuracy of the NMEA download, it's the charts,
>plus the size of the screen, which determines usability at sea.
>
>Be nice to have a bulkhead-mounted 50" Sony Plasma Display plus a large
>generator!
It would be nice to have a bulkhead big enough to take a 50" Sony Plasma
Display
:o)
--
Martin
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