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floepie
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 Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:32 pm Post subject: Does this unit have auto power on/off? |
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Hi, I'm curious to know whether the unit can be activated by the 12V car power adapter upon startup. Call me lazy, but I'd just as soon have it power up/down automatically in the car.
Also, not too clear as to whether all the functions of WM2003 are available as well. I realize the software runs on that platform, but does that mean you can "minimize" the GPS functions to the background and use PIE, etc. on the unit?
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DavidW
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The iCNs uses Windows CE .NET, but they don't have Pocket PC, just the base OS.
I don't know if any way has been found to access the CE .NET shell on the ICN 510. If you want a Pocket PC and Smart ST 3, why not buy a PiN instead?
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floepie
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Well, I'm not really looking for any PDA functions per se, but would only be a bonus. I intend to keep the unit in the car at all times, and I want it to power up with the vehicle. Is that possible at this time with this unit?
I'm just looking for a fairly robust dedicated setup for the car that is large enough to be readible but not too big to solicit looks from passers by. |
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Gee-Pee
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Does this unit have auto power on/off? |
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| floepie wrote: | Call me lazy, but I'd just as soon have it power up/down automatically in the car.
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Well! You said it - I don't intend to be rude but it's only one button to power up. :o But it does have a power down function so you're half way there. But then you do have to enter your trip details.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Does this unit have auto power on/off? |
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| floepie wrote: | Hi, I'm curious to know whether the unit can be activated by the 12V car power adapter upon startup. Call me lazy, but I'd just as soon have it power up/down automatically in the car.
Also, not too clear as to whether all the functions of WM2003 are available as well. I realize the software runs on that platform, but does that mean you can "minimize" the GPS functions to the background and use PIE, etc. on the unit?
TIA! |
I`m also looking for a unit that will start up / shut down and input my directions for me, oh and to also remove itself from the windscreen mount and slide into my pocket, anyone any ideas ?  |
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i could get in soooooooo much trouble here :o :o :o oh thats never stopped me before usually its called the other half isnt it
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