GPS Antenna

[orificium]

Is this all I would need to receive a GPS signal on my i-mate JASJAM?

http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html

[Stormdog]

I just sent the following inquiry to them, I'll see what they respond.
It sure would be sweet if that is all it needs!

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Does this item imply that a Cingular 8525 has a built in GPS that will become active using this item?

http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html

Thanks
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[bapski]

think their is a thread about this topic and sad to say it does say a GPS solution other than buying a reciever is very much improbable..

[bapski]

here's the link to the topic: (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_GPS_FAQ)

[Erik Latranyi]

My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com

The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.

Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).

For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.

[bapski]

My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com

The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.

Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).

For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.

promising product but kinda expensive though.

OP, if your considering Erik Latranyi's suggestion, you may want to consider buygpsnow.com, i dont work for them but i can swear by their good service. they have packages too that you can choose from and more cheaper than Erik's setup.

[sambartle]

That antenna on cnn is not for hermes. It plain and simple will not work. The connector on the phone that it is shown linking too is a GSM antenna connector for car kits.. it will not provide GPS.. not now.. not ever.

Bluetooth GPS's are easier/cheaper/faster/tidier and the real killer... possible :)

So go for one of those instead. I use a $50/35GBP Holux bluetooth GPS with my hermes.. works fine.

(on the plus side.. if you are lucky the cnn antenna wont damage your phone.. if you are unlucky it might well)