GPS Nav

[sir_italia]

Hi this might sound like a dumb question. But I was just wondering if I can use my imate jasjam as a navigation system to be able to get street directions I know it is possible on other PDA/Phones like the O2. Also would I have to pay as this is done via GPS on other fones which the jasjam doesn't have.

[hookhook]

Sure you can use GPS with jasjam/Tytn.

1. Buy a 1GB or 2GB microSD card.

2. Buy PPC GPS Nav software from www.66.com or www.tomtom.com

3. Buy a Nokia LD-3W or Globalsat BT-338 bluetooth GPS receiver from eBay.

That's all you need.

[sir_italia]

Thanxs for the fast reply I have looked at the GPS receivers on ebay and they dont say the jasjam? Also do you know any software that will work in Australia?

[PPCNUT]

Well I have got a Jasjam on order (been waiting 6 weeks but should be here in 2-3 days) and I have a I-Blue GPS. I also have a TomTom 6 on my IIs which runs great and has maps of the whole of Australia and you can get maps for all over the world. When I get the Jasjam I will pair it with the I-Blue and see how it goes. I will let you know how I get on. Also how are you finding your Jasjam? Also how are you finding battery life?

[sir_italia]

To be honest I got it when it first came out and I have a few issues like the keyboard not working sometimes, the fone freezeing a coulpe of times the active sync screwing up on the PDA forceing a hard reset to fix the problem. Battery lIfe not sure I listen to it on the train and it goes from 100% to 90% and this is every day so I charge it like twice a week. Also the bluetooth plays Up. I have performed 2 hard resets. But in all honestly I have learnt to live with the porblems but after a hard resset all the problems disappear. I love my JASJAM. Which also comes unlocked from TELSTRA :) :):)

[PPCNUT]

I am getting mine from Telstra. Thanks for the info. I take it you didn't get yours from Telstra? Because if you did I am a bit worried.

[sir_italia]

Of course I got it from TELSTRA. The guy who sold it to me said "you can expect this as it is a new product which is the first in its class". Also if they tell you that you get 2 months free internet it is not true they told me that can then i noticed by bill said $150 for data usage so I rang up and complained and got two months for free for real and also a credit on my bill :) Also it is pretty expensive if you dont get a data pack I only use the net on it at home on my wireless so it doesnot worry me. Just becareful of what they say

[PPCNUT]

I once got hit for $200 because Journal Bar http://www.omegaone.com/journalbar/ppc/default.htm connected to the internet to update the news and I didn't realise for 9 hours and in that time it had updated 9 times!!!!!!! Because I am getting the Jasjam on a business plan it is 50c per KB so I thought that it was best to get a $29 data pack or their could be a nasty surprise on the bill. Over in the UK on T-Mobile you can get unlimited GPRS for seven pound and here it is sometimes 50c a KB!!!!!!!!! As soon as they were released I got over to the Telstra shop to look at them and to see on their pricing and I got told that I could have one included on a $50 business plan so I went away and made a appointment with the accounts manager to get a few of them and he said that it would have to be on a $70 plan and I have been waiting 6 weeks for them to get them in and they said on Thursday that they would have them in within a week so I should finally get them. So it all just goes to show that with Telstra you have to do all the research yourself or they will stuff you round.

[sir_italia]

Ok got mine on the $80 plan but the options are pretty crap. Also this fone as present can not be insured I asked for it and they said sure no probs fill in this form and we will fax it of and it will be insured for $8 a month. Then a lady ring me and say no insurance cuase it is a PDA/Phone what is the go with this?? miss informed again. Also you are unable to check the account balance on the phone form the phone for some reason or if you manage to you get charged for it whre as every other provider offers it as a free service. But telstra makes you pay for everything :(:(:(

[PPCNUT]

I have rung the accounts manager each week to see when they will be coming in and each week he is "I don't know and don't care I have other customers to deal with bye" and that is what they are like when you have you have a business and all the mobiles with them!!!!!!!! I felt just getting them online from the USA but I was concerned about the warranty and as Telstra is the only store that sells them you are at their mercy!!! :( :( :( :(

[sir_italia]

That is kind of true you could of purchased them from 3 but they only have stock of 500 in AUS, and you have to pay for them whereas with Telstra you own them and they also come with 2yrs warranty standard. Do you know where I can buy a cheap bluetooth GPS receiver from as I want to try the GPS. I think that any bluetooth reciever will work cause all it is doing is just sending and recieving a signal. Then I just have to find the software I had it before but I lost it :(:(

[PPCNUT]

All the GPS software on E-Bay http://computers.listings.ebay.com.au/PDA-Accessories_GPS-Software_W0QQfromZR4QQsacatZ64371QQsocmdZListingIt emList

[PPCNUT]

How much do you want to pay for the GPS? A good one is about $150 inc postage.

[sir_italia]

$150 is fine.
"For Sale - Unofficial TomTom 6 Navigation Software for Pocket PC. This software will work on any bluetooth enabled Pocket PC running windows Mobile 2002 onwards with a SD Card Slot. The Software will be delivered on cd with easy instructions on how to load it on to your memory card." Man this sounds like the guy has downloaded the sw from the net and is just selling it LOL.
Also how big are the maps and program if I need a min o 512mb I currenty have 1024 which is half full with music?? Cause others say min 256mb

[PPCNUT]

Sorry about the link to the TomTom software it is unofficial so DON'T buy it I just looked at it again and realised. I am really sorry.

[sir_italia]

Nah man it is fine it is pretty funny. He should just say this is the link pay me $120 and you can dl it straight away no need to wait for it in the mail LOL

[PPCNUT]

Well on my device which has maps of Aus and the program it adds up to about 100mb so if you have a 1Gb half full it should be fine.

[PPCNUT]

Well I have used Destinator 5 on my IIs and it was so slow that you would be going along the highway and then you take the exit and you would have been of the highway for about 4 minutes and it still said that you were on it so I changed to TomTom 6 and I find it great.

[PPCNUT]

Here is the I-Blue GPS http://cgi.ebay.com.au/i-Blue-PS-737-30HR-32CH-Bluetooth-GPS-Receiver-OZ_W0QQitemZ260050544434QQihZ016QQcategoryZ129259Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I use the I-blue but it is the previous model but I still find it great and the battery just keeps going. I find it has great accuracy and picks the signal up very quickly. I found that TomTom only registers it if it is on COM6 so you just create a new COM port and it works fine.

[sir_italia]

That is good to know so I should go for the TomTom 6 and this is like 100mb installed. Also are the maps free to update via the net or do i have to pay to dl them. Cause there are so many ppl on ebay selling the software on flash memory

[PPCNUT]

Well on my device it takes about 8 MB internal memory for the software as it runs faster if it is on the internal memory and the maps and POIs are about 100 MB so it doesn't take up much memory which is great. As for maps you get Aus when you get it but then I think the Aus maps have a fee if you want to get the updated ones but their won't be new maps out till this time next year. You can get maps for most of the world.

[sir_italia]

Thank you at least I know which way to go now. I will research more when I get home tonite from work and have full internet access. But you have been a great help Where abouts in Aus you from if you dont mind me asking.

[PPCNUT]

Well I live between Launceston in Tasmania and Townsville in Queensland as I have a business up in Townsville but I like Tasmania. One thing is with TomTom if you get the package I think they have a Bluetooth GPS included.

[PPCNUT]

Have a look here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GPS-SOFTWARE-TT6-SEPT-06-MAPS_W0QQitemZ170048410638QQihZ007QQcategoryZ34290 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This has TomTom 6 and the fellow selling it is the guy that I got my IIs off and he has great support, very helpful, and you should be able to get everything for about $300. He is who I got TomTom off to.

[PPCNUT]

What do you think?

[sir_italia]

Thanxs for the link but it comes up invalid I managed to get a copy of the tomtom 6 form one of my mates last night who has it on his PDA. I just need to get Bluetooth GPS. Then I am all set to go I cant wait

[mmacintyre]

Has anyone tried one of the cheap GPS recievers from eBay? It seems some of they are only $25 or so. What are the down sides to a cheap GPS?

thanks,

Mike

[PPCNUT]

The downsides are the technology in them is older and they are not always as accurate and can take longer to get a fix.

[PPCNUT]

I use a I-Blue Blue tooth GPS receiver and I find it great.

[jeutaw]

I have the Garmin GPS 10 (BT) and I use Garmin Que Software and it works great for Turn By Turn with voice prompts. It uses 31 MB for the World Base Map and additional 39 MB for both Street Level Maps (with Turn By Turn and Voice Navigation) and Topo for the entire State of Colorado. Garmin Que (program) is only 3MB.

I like it!

[sir_italia]

Ok I have now got a blue tooth receiver it is a HP iPAQ Navigation System. I have tested it and it works fine I have tried taking wrong turns and it find the new route in seconds. It is the older technology but it works very good for what it is.

[cnynrpr]

Does anyone use Map4PDA as the mapping software with a GPS receiver? If so, are there disadvantages compared to using a real mapping software like TomTom or the like?

[URPREY]

Does anyone use Map4PDA as the mapping software with a GPS receiver? If so, are there disadvantages compared to using a real mapping software like TomTom or the like?
You should check out the new Windows Live Search :

http://wls.live.com

It works great on my phone, and when I use it with my GPS it is a very useful, free program. No voice directions in this version, but the aerial maps are accurate for me and directions seem to be fine.

[PPCNUT]

I am using TomTom on my Jasjam with a I-Blue GPS and it works perfectly.

[cnynrpr]

You should check out the new Windows Live Search :

http://wls.live.com

It works great on my phone, and when I use it with my GPS it is a very useful, free program. No voice directions in this version, but the aerial maps are accurate for me and directions seem to be fine.

Thanks, I downloaded this, it's an awesome software. It's kinda buggy when using it over Wifi, but it's perfect over cellular data. The directory service are really nice for finding restaurants

[JohnieWalker007]

Does anybody have problems with proper running Mobile XT on TyTN ? I have problems after using XT's online services, especially if I receive POP3/IMAP mail while Mobile XT is running. I found that emptying mailboxes and restarting TyTN sometimes help BUT sometime NOT. I'd appreciate any advice about this problem.