questions about gps reciever and software

[hiimcliff]

thinking about getting a bluetooth gps receiver and software. i did a little research but i still didn't get any definite answers for a couple of my questions. can any receiver work with any pocket pc? or can any receiver work with the wizard? can any software work with any gps receiver? if they aren't what are the best match ups for the wizard? I've read that the garmin doesn't work well with the wizard. true or not true?

i just need to know some opinions also of people using a gps receivers and software on their wizards

[paulthepwner]

I use the Nokia LD-3w reciever and TomTom for software. Setup was a little weird with the reciever, although I blame that on the fact that at the time I knew nothing about bluetooth. Since then I've had no complaints about it. Make sure you get a reciever with a SirfStar III chip, that's the most important thing. After that look at battery life and price. The nokia has tremendous battery life, I generally use it for 3 weeks or so in the car between charges.

[jwzg]

Holux GPSlim 236 here. Sensitive and good battery life. No issues in pairing.

[isw@ukonline.co.uk]

Hi,

Im also interested in using SatNav, I have a MDA Vario! (Also very much a novice!!). Just to clear things up, do you need a seperate Bluetooth GPRS receiver? I thought this phone could receive GPRS? Also ive read somewhere about enabling the GPRS on the phone, is there something else i need to do?!! :)

[demontefixo]

Hi,

Im also interested in using SatNav, I have a MDA Vario! (Also very much a novice!!). Just to clear things up, do you need a seperate Bluetooth GPRS receiver? I thought this phone could receive GPRS? Also ive read somewhere about enabling the GPRS on the phone, is there something else i need to do?!! :)Posting your question once is enough :) see your other thread for the answer...

--M

[isw@ukonline.co.uk]

Sorry, i posted that, then thought it might be best to start another thread!! :) Thanks for the advice tho man!!

[demontefixo]

Sorry, i posted that, then thought it might be best to start another thread!! :) Thanks for the advice tho man!!No problem. :D Just trying to make my reading day shorter. lol. For what it is worth, I am using a BT359 and I love it. http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=134

--M

[hiimcliff]

No problem. :D Just trying to make my reading day shorter. lol. For what it is worth, I am using a BT359 and I love it. http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=134

--M

i hope your right. i just purchased it. i didn't do my own research this time. just went on your word and what i read about the sirf star iii chip.

[demontefixo]

i hope your right. i just purchased it. i didn't do my own research this time. just went on your word and what i read about the sirf star iii chip.Well, no problems on my end with the unit. One caution, if you leave it on your car's dahboard, make sure it is larger than your "defrost" vents. I slammed on the brakes one day and the thing almost disappeared on me. :D lol. (I guess I could use velcro...hmmm)

--M

[kingsizeriz]

im going to buy the official tomtom one
may be £66 but its probably one of the best matches ive heard of being used.

[ladude626]

i hope your right. i just purchased it. i didn't do my own research this time. just went on your word and what i read about the sirf star iii chip.

Dude, you just got jacked :eek: ! Cancel the order while if you can!

You can get a better GPS receiver and a car mount for your Wizard for a fraction of the price you paid for the BT359W. I recommend the iBlue 737 (I use this personally) which goes for ~$90 shipped with the mount:

http://www.buygpsnow.com/i-blue-edition-2-i-blue-737-32-channel-waas-auto-on-off-powered-gps-ready-cradle-mount-731.aspx

Review of iBlue 737: http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=175&page=5

[gogogubbins]

Most BT GPS recievrs work with Wizard. I personally have used Holux, TomTom, iBlue and Rikaline- and they all worked.

SiRF III chip is good and improves both accuracy as well as reception. Battery life would be next important issue.

At present I am using Holux GR 230 XX with TomTom 5.2 as well as MapKing 7. Both run work fine on the wizard.

[hiimcliff]

I don't care about price as long as it comes highly recommended. besides the battery life seems pretty good from the specs. thanks anyway though.Dude, you just got jacked :eek: ! Cancel the order while if you can!

You can get a better GPS receiver and a car mount for your Wizard for a fraction of the price you paid for the BT359W. I recommend the iBlue 737 (I use this personally) which goes for ~$90 shipped with the mount:

http://www.buygpsnow.com/i-blue-edition-2-i-blue-737-32-channel-waas-auto-on-off-powered-gps-ready-cradle-mount-731.aspx

Review of iBlue 737: http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=175&page=5

[ladude626]

I don't care about price as long as it comes highly recommended. besides the battery life seems pretty good from the specs. thanks anyway though.

It is highly recommended from one person. If you read the forums and reviews at gpspassion.com, you'll see why everyone is raving about the iBlue 737. And if you think 11 hours is good, the iBlue 737 gets 27 hours. Plus the chip on the iBlue 737 is much more sensitive and acquires signal much faster. There's also another version that has 32 hours of battery life:

http://www.buygpsnow.com/qstarz-bt-q818-32ch-bluetooth-gps-qstarz-818-qstarz-bluetooth-gps-754.aspx

Why have just OK when you can have the BEST??? But if you're happy throwing your money at 2nd-rated products, it's fine with me :D.

[demontefixo]

It is highly recommended from one person. If you read the forums and reviews at gpspassion.com, you'll see why everyone is raving about the iBlue 737. And if you think 11 hours is good, the iBlue 737 gets 27 hours. Plus the chip on the iBlue 737 is much more sensitive and acquires signal much faster. There's also another version that has 32 hours of battery life:

http://www.buygpsnow.com/qstarz-bt-q818-32ch-bluetooth-gps-qstarz-818-qstarz-bluetooth-gps-754.aspx

Why have just OK when you can have the BEST??? But if you're happy throwing your money at 2nd-rated products, it's fine with me :D.And tomorrow there will be another really great product. I guess I will refrain from posting suggestions.

The BT359 works very well for me accross multiple platforms, if the iB737 had been around or if you had been here months ago to recommend it I might have purchased that, who knows. Your tone however, is not appreciated, it makes it sound like you are marketing the product for that website.

Have a good day.

--M

[hiimcliff]

And tomorrow there will be another really great product. I guess I will refrain from posting suggestions.

The BT359 works very well for me accross multiple platforms, if the iB737 had been around or if you had been here months ago to recommend it I might have purchased that, who knows. Your tone however, is not appreciated, it makes it sound like you are marketing the product for that website.

Have a good day.

--M

i agree. a few dollars more is not a huge deal for me.

and the product is already on its way to me. if im not happy with it, ill send it back. if its good enough for me, ill keep it. not a big deal at all.

[ladude626]

And tomorrow there will be another really great product. I guess I will refrain from posting suggestions.

The BT359 works very well for me accross multiple platforms, if the iB737 had been around or if you had been here months ago to recommend it I might have purchased that, who knows. Your tone however, is not appreciated, it makes it sound like you are marketing the product for that website.

Have a good day.

--M
If I were marketing for their websites, I'd be making pocket change recommending these products to you fools :eek:.

[demontefixo]

If I were marketing for their websites, I'd be making pocket change recommending these products to you fools :eek:.Your charm continues to impress us, you can be certain of that.

--M

[atdavie]

I have a Qstarz 810. It's pretty similar to the SIRF III characteristics wise but seems to have better battery life (20 odd hours). The newer models are even more battery efficient.

I have certainly had no probs with it. It is much more sensitive than my old compact flash GPS I had in my PDA.

A friend has the Sirf III based Holux and swears by it.

Holux has comms over USB if it is any good to you, but battery life isnt as good.

I decided Qstarz was slightly better on stats and I wanted the battery life - almost swayed by USB comms on Holux tho.

Either way you get a good senistive GPS.

pdamods.com have some nice mounts with built in sirf III gps for anyone who is interested (and some without).

One question for anyone out there who has used it. External GPS app doesnt work for me. I access GPS direct. Anyone have this working ?

[hiimcliff]

Well, no problems on my end with the unit. One caution, if you leave it on your car's dahboard, make sure it is larger than your "defrost" vents. I slammed on the brakes one day and the thing almost disappeared on me. :D lol. (I guess I could use velcro...hmmm)

--M

i've been using it for about 3 weeks now. works GREAT!!!! i love it. battery life is adequate. i love the accessories it comes with. usb > wall charger and/or usb > car charger. i can use the usb car charger with my other devices too. thanks for the advice.

[demontefixo]

i've been using it for about 3 weeks now. works GREAT!!!! i love it. battery life is adequate. i love the accessories it comes with. usb > wall charger and/or usb > car charger. i can use the usb car charger with my other devices too. thanks for the advice.Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

--M

[lanint]

Hi,
Can anybody help please!!! I have a gps BT74R which I have been trying to pair with my MDA vario. I have installed a Medion Navigator, tomtom and some other route planners in an effort to make it work.
The problem is I keep getting a "no GPS" message after trying to pair.
What can the problem be, does the GPS need an external Antenna, is it a serial port or COM port problem?

How can you help please

[demontefixo]

Hi,
Can anybody help please!!! I have a gps BT74R which I have been trying to pair with my MDA vario. I have installed a Medion Navigator, tomtom and some other route planners in an effort to make it work.
The problem is I keep getting a "no GPS" message after trying to pair.
What can the problem be, does the GPS need an external Antenna, is it a serial port or COM port problem?

How can you help pleaseProbably. You need to check Settings > Connections > GPS and see what the settings are.

--M

[tigrisimo]

hello ther, i use tomtom v7 on my wizard, and a HOLUX GPSLim 236 and works amazing!!!
i have installed SV, DK, NO maps (Scandinavian Maps) and i did on the memory card (2 Gb) so, if there is some one looking perhaps a little help i will try to do it!!

[PrometheusUnbound]

Hi there everyone!!!!! I've been reading the post here, and well how do i go about installing GPS on my phone??? I'm a noob at this and was wondering if anyone could help me out, and or point me in the right direction as to doing the whole process!!!!!!! Thnx in advance!!!!!!

[LivArt]

Hi,
if You want navi, You must buy BT GPS reciever (for example Nokia LD-3W). Then install soft for navi (for ex. TomTom).
I had Navibe GB732, no problem in car, for GC it can't turn static navigation.
Now I have Nokia LD-3W with static navi turned off from Nokia. It is beest.