Looking to purchase GPS

[paulrrulon]

I currently own a hpIPAQhx4700 and would like to get a portable GPS. i am some what new to this and could sure use some help. i would mostly be using the product in a vehicle but 15 % of the time outdoors. I have researced this web site but confusion follows the more I read. i did read the review about the syson chip reciever but also read some folks were unhappy with this product. It sounds like a nice reciever and the size factor suits my needs. Any comments on this unit or any other similar size unit. I currently own an earthmate reciever that came with delorme software. It is quite old and has the serial 9 pin so time to update. i also have a current copy of microsofts streets and trips. i am assuming alot of the map software that gets mentioned here is much more powerfull. mabey time to update this as well. Also i see packaged products with reciever and software any advatages to purchasing this way verses buying seperate products. Here is some other data that may be helpfull.

1. I live in the USA so mostly driving here and occasionaly Canada.
2. Are their any recievers with a small form factor and SIRF 3 technology.
3. Ease of use and setup.
4. Accuracy.
5. Updatable ?
6. Spoken commands on turns and such.
7. Dependable.
8. Would help if compatable with outlook.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[DavidW]

SiRFstar III products aren't widely available yet, to my knowledge. There are a few designs around - these include the new Bluetooth GPS that TomTom have shown off with the forthcoming TomTom Mobile 5 product.

Be aware that you're talking about two things - software and GPS hardware. Increasingly you can buy these two things separately, though you may get a better deal if you buy a bundle. Some software packages only work with a particular GPS.


As I'm in Europe, I'll leave more detailed advice to our North American readers - though be aware that there's many products that will meet your requirements. Don't forget to look at our reviews section - Lutz has reviewed quite a few US-centric products.



David

[paulrrulon]

Thanks for taking time to answer I guess I will just keep reading and try to educate myself on the subject.
Thanks again.
Respectfully
Paul

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