TonyB wrote:
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> "BrianH" <nadia@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Jon wrote:
>> TonyB wrote:
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>>> Dennis - the ad says you need existing gps software to make this=20
>>> gadget work, is that right?
>>> TonyB
>> Hi
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>> You have to have a bluetooth phone or computer and the right software.=
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>> The software is a bit patchy. Chart Naivgator Pro works fine but=20
>> costs about =A3100. Freeware works ok if you just want Lat/Long. It =
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>> the same problem whatever gps you plan to link to a computer.
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>> Jon
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> 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
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> 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
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> Hm, I've got a K800i, food for thought indeed, at that price it's worth=
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> a punt!
> Thanks
> TonyB
You don't NEED a K800i phone, Tony, any modern Java/Web=20
enabled one with a large, colour screen will do to display=20
the Tele-Atlas download.
The GPS/Bluetooth gadgets are so small they can be key fobs=20
and cost peanuts and the software is free for the downloading.
If you want course tracking (NMEA log) then you'll need the=20
"Pro" version of LocViewer that costs the princely sum of=20
EUR 9.99 and with that you can download your track from the=20
phone to display on Google Earth.
HTH, BH.
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