Wired TOMTOM GPS receiver.

[alitech]

I am contemplating on getting a wired TOMTOM GPS receiver.

I read a few posts ago that a wired one would be better than bluetooth if you want to use a bleutooth headseat and a bluetooth receiver at the same time. The call disconnects?

Anyways, I just wanted to verify this before I buy the wired TOMTOM receiver from ebay.

Also, I need to know how it will connect to the XDA IIs. The websites say its SERIAL port. How do you connect a serial port to the XDA?

Also need advice on GPS as well. I have the TOMTOM 5 software and all the maps installed on the SD card. All I need is a device now.

SHould I go for bluetooth?
Should I go for wired GPS?
Which is the best brand of GPS receivers?
Would I face any problems if I operate bleutooth headseat and gps receiver at the same time?

Thank.s

[alitech]

No replies? Guys come on.. you must know something. TOMTOM gurus all over.

[Thrudd]

Alitech

I have a wired receiver, not a TOMTOM one but one I got from Expansys. It works fine and I imagine the setup is the same as when I setup TOMTOM I had to select TOMTOM Wired receiver.

My collegue has a bluetooth receiver and I tested it outo n my phone. It worked fine but took a while to boot up (the receiver, not the phone)

The benefit that I find from the wired receiver is that it charges the phone as well. I use a bluetooth headset occasionally but due to the issues with the in-call volume going I tend to use a wired handsfree (but I'm about to upgrade the ROM to the imate one if I can find it)

Connecting to the serial port on the XDA - use the power supply port and ensure that you turn off your infrared port. this then allows you to use the COM1 port on the phone (having the IR active means that it uses the COM1 instead).

I found the receiver from Expansys fine to use and quite cheap. It has a quick warmup time and, like I said, charges the phone at the same time. My collegue with the bluetooth one can't charge the phone and the gps at the same time.

Hope this helps. My phone is the SPV M2000 btw.

[alitech]

So which is the best wired GPS for the XDA IIs ?

[kitrider]

I have just got a wired gps for tomtom5 and i can't connect it to my spv m2000.

I have switched off ir beam done hard resets and so on but still it doesn't work. So be a little careful...other people seem to have had no trouble but something is causing trouble

[cgrillo]

I bought the wired GPS with with the software from TomTom, and it works perfectly.
I also got bored and managed to wire up my XDAIIs to my Road Angel via the same RJ port as the TT wired GPS uses.
Plus, when I'm in other peoples cars, I have a generic BT GPS.

They all work as good as one another.

[alitech]

Ok once again, a lot of confusions.

Which is the best GPS receiver? Which one should we go for. Something that will work with the XDA IIs and fit into the charging and sync port.

Models and makes ?

[charliebrown888]

I currently use and XDA IIi with a wired GPS Receiver, You can purchase a good cradle at http://www.pdamods.com/products.asp?cat=23 which enables you to charge the handset and power the GPS receiver through the cradle, the GPS receiver connects via a RJ socket in the cradle. You have the option to buy the cradle and the receiver as a package for around £85 which comes complete with various mounting options. Personally i went for specialized mounting bracket called a safety clip which is completely non destructive and is available from www.brodit.com. Hope this helps.

[alitech]

Ok.. now I got it. So a good option would be going for a tomtom mount.

Upon research, I found this one.

http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=A11XDA2SMNT&cat=23

It has the option to buy a FUZION GPS receiver with it.

I think I will go ahead and order it.

Will I need another mount of some sort? I believe the tomtom cradle is already a mount with various mounting options.

[mikiano]

FYI: I use this:

- Rikaline GPS-6010-X5 (approx. € 70)
- Brodit active holder (approx € 60)

The holder will both charge the pda and the gps reciever. Quality of the reciever is very good.

Also FYI: I do have a bluetooth carkit from Parrot. You will find out that bluetooth on this pda means trouble, probably also with the GPS.

[alitech]

Can you provide any urls for these products.

cant find the broadit holder on the website.

[fishmedia]

I have the TOMTOM BT

I have no problems with my XDAIIs .... but i also dont use a BT headset ! i just use speakerphone !

I love the BT, i can take it from car to car and mountain bike ;)

I have the xda charging on a usb car lighter socket and 1 charge of the gps lasts 4 hours - enough for my journeys ... but a car charger for this is only 6quid anyway and i can mount it in the boot!

i agree the BT is crap on this device, but i hope a rom will fix it.

Rich

[jimbo_hippo]

I'm using a Holux GPS cradle with an Orange SPV M2000. Has some issues when you first buy it but if you look for my input on the thread you'll see how I got around it and I now use it daily in my own car and also hire cars without issue. Wouldn't say i'd recommend it wholeheartedly but if the advantages are suitable for you and you're prepared to mod it a bit it might work for you. http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=13307&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[alitech]

Thanks for the comment. Seems like an interesting product.

Does anyone know where I can buy the Brodit Active Cradle For GPS for the XDA IIs?