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forge Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:28 am Post subject: Best PDA with in-built GPS + 802.11g? |
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Hi,
I am looking to replace my loox 600 and old emtac Bluetooth GPS with a new PDA with in-built GPS and 802.11g. Blue tooth would be nice but not essential.
I was looking at the new Loox N520 but read the reception doesn't hold up to other SiRFStarIII GPS chipset GPS modules.
Maybe the Mitac? I am put off by the GPS antenna being an appendage that might get in the way of the mounting.
There are a couple more PDAs floating around, any news of up and coming PDAs that will be better?
Has anyone got first hand experience of any of these new PDAs? |
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forge Occasional Visitor
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NavEx Regular Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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I would say the ipaq HX4700 using the tomtom 5 software
On it's 4" vga screen its graphics are perfect and with bluetooth and wifi as standard, I have owned one for several years(alaong with all the others!)
Ok they are pricey, but windows mobile 5 is out in 3 wweks for it as an upgrade
Paul _________________ VISTA!!! Don't do it you know it makes sense!!!!.. :-)Original TT Go,TomTom Go 300,TomTom One,tomTom Rider,TomTom 910, TOO MANY PDA'S TO MENTION! |
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forge Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the info. I will keep with the old loox 600 and bluetooth GPS for a little while and see what else comes up. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Looking at your original post, it might be some time before such a device actually hits the streets, PDA's normally only have WIFI 802.11b not the faster G speed that you want, whilst the two standards can operate together it will default to the lower speed - Mike |
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forge Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:54 am Post subject: |
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The n520 has 802.11g, I just wanted the GPS signal to be a bit better. |
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amer Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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The Fujitsu N520 is a top PDA but I think its a bit slower on the processing side. This I think is the only PDA with 802.11g mark on it. The rest are all 802.11b. That is a big difference when connecting to the internet and fetching pages.
Builtin GPS is another big saver in space saving. I am not really much bothered about the bluetooth functionality as one can live without it.
My only question is the speed of this device. You can get a Dell Axim 624 mhz for around £262 with built in Bluetooth and Wifi 802.11b -
Again its a very difficult situation to compromise. On Dell you get the processor speed with Bluetooth and Wifi but slower speed. On Fujitsu, you get the Faster Wifi, Built in GPS but half the processor speed but price is nearly the same.
Tricky when choosing which one to go for. both |
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NavEx Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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See for sale section
I am selling as a one off, a HW6510 which includes tt5 uk maps on sd card for £350 CASH
OR A Trade in
no wifi, but you dont need it as its a phone and supports GPRS,GSM,EDGE and has built in sat receiver
you will not get a new one at this price anywhere!!!! _________________ VISTA!!! Don't do it you know it makes sense!!!!.. :-)Original TT Go,TomTom Go 300,TomTom One,tomTom Rider,TomTom 910, TOO MANY PDA'S TO MENTION! |
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DougWeller Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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amer wrote: | The Fujitsu N520 is a top PDA but I think its a bit slower on the processing side. This I think is the only PDA with 802.11g mark on it. The rest are all 802.11b. That is a big difference when connecting to the internet and fetching pages.
Builtin GPS is another big saver in space saving. I am not really much bothered about the bluetooth functionality as one can live without it.
My only question is the speed of this device. You can get a Dell Axim 624 mhz for around £262 with built in Bluetooth and Wifi 802.11b -
Again its a very difficult situation to compromise. On Dell you get the processor speed with Bluetooth and Wifi but slower speed. On Fujitsu, you get the Faster Wifi, Built in GPS but half the processor speed but price is nearly the same.
Tricky when choosing which one to go for. both |
Did you decide? The 560 is the same speed as the Axim, 624. |
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forge Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject: dell axim x51 |
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I have just seen the dell Axim x51, looks like it has all I want!
Any views on this machine? |
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forge Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, it looks like the GPS is not in-built |
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