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Forums › Legacy mobile platforms (Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Web OS, Symbian, Meego, Blackberry) › GPS with Pocket PC
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#7005 11-Mar-2006 23:38
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I have suitable hardware, Ipaq 2210 and Garmin Etrex with cables but I have not bought any software yet. I tested the system and cables with Oziexplorer trial version and it works but I have not decided which software to buy as they are expensive and I need something which has maps for whole country and I want to find my way to good camping spots like DOC campgrounds. So I am doing a lot of vehicle based camping but laptop is too big. Looks like most software is good for finding your way in the cities?




My gadgets:
NEC Versa S3200 Laptop running Linux Mint 9 and Win XP

3x I-mate Jasjam, one running WM6.1 and others WM5.1, all working with VF and Telecom XT
Canon Powershot SX120 Digital camera
Various old phones like Nokia 6310, Nokia 6610 and ancient Nokia 1610, all with carkits.
Greenspeed Gto recumbent trike with Rohloff 14 speed Speedhub, altogether 42 speed.
No TV, no microwave and no washing machine. ( Not enough space in my van for those) I live a mobile lifestyle, call me nomad if you wish but gypsy I am not.
Have started my epic journey from Bluff to Cape Reinga on my recumbent trike supported with my van so I can carry all my gadgets with me and sleep in a comfy bed.

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#30530 12-Mar-2006 09:58
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We have some reviews of GPS and most are made with local maps. Check them out. But the problem I see is that you have to copy the maps, calibrate, etc.

If you don't want all this trouble you can purchase Navman maps for your Pocket PC (not for Windows Mobile 5, only Windows Mobile 2003 as far as I can see for now).

The program has NZ maps, complete route calculation, voice instructions for driving, really nice. A bit expensive, but it's a good product.




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