External Monitor Support from Car GPS ?

Cottycam · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 3

Hi, newbie here in the UK.

Do any GPS satnav systems currently available have the facility to plug up to an external LCD monitor? I have a large vehicle with a reversing camera attached to a 7 inch LCD screen in the cab, and it has a second AV input that I can switch to at the press of a button. I don't want to clutter up dash area with more toys. Satnav would be vehicle-based only, so hard-wired not a problem. Can you recommend anything?

Thanks.

Cotty

Skippy · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

I can't think of any portable units that can do this, but maybe you could try getting a cheap laptop with some sat nav program and connect that to your display?
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Skippy · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject:

Ahh, just seen this which sounds like it's right up your street:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=361

Not sure if it's available in the UK and if the price is reasonable though....
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mikealder · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject:

You could always look into running TomTom (or any other software you want for that matter) on either the HTC Athena (x7500) or the T-Mobile version called the Ameo, both these devices support VGA out or Composite Video output with the correct cable connected - Mike

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Cottycam · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks to all who replied. The Garmin GVN 52 is ideal for what I want - and is available with maps of western Europe. Price is not too expensive, especially as it's a company purchase so thanks again.

Skippy · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

Cottycam · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 3

Will do!

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