Dopod 818 Pro and TomTom

[sertian]

I managed to successfully install TomTom on my Dopod 818 Pro, but TomTom is unable to locate a GPS. Is this someting I must buy separately? My really old Zack Morris Nokia had a built in GPS that connected to satellites okay. Doesn't the Dopod have GPS capability? Is it a config problem? Thanks for your advise.

[digger]

No the 818 Pro does not have a built in GPS, you need to go and buy a Bluetooth (or cable) GPS separately.

[TheBrit]

No the 818 Pro does not have a built in GPS, you need to go and buy a Bluetooth (or cable) GPS separately.
No cable - it MUST be bluetooth.

[sertian]

Thanks a bunch. Now I am thinking of buying a GPS receiver with Sirf Star 3 chipset. Ones from ebay are: New Solar Bluetooth GPS Receiver 20 CH SiRF Star III 3, or Holux GR 236 Bluetooth GPS Receiver SiRF Star 3 III. Anyone have any problems with these in the past?

[slvrbllt]

Hi,

I'm currently using the Holux receiver without any problems at all.

As far as I know, given most BT GPS receivers comply with NEMEA standards and Bluetooth SPP protocol, it is quite hard to find one that's not working with our devices.

I bought the Holux 236 because it uses the same mini USB connector as the Prophet to recharge the battery...
This way I have to take with me just one charger (or car charger) for both devices.

Bye!

[Matterhorn]

Hi,

I'm currently using the Holux receiver without any problems at all.

As far as I know, given most BT GPS receivers comply with NEMEA standards and Bluetooth SPP protocol, it is quite hard to find one that's not working with our devices.

I bought the Holux 236 because it uses the same mini USB connector as the Prophet to recharge the battery...
This way I have to take with me just one charger (or car charger) for both devices.

Bye!

Me too, using the Holux 236. So far it has been flawless and it is a tiny little thing.