newbie: iCN 510 or PiN pocket pc or laptop based system

[cy]

I went to the store to buy the iCN 510 but the store guy insisted that the pocket pc version will be much better as the software is same.

I have about 15 days and since this is my first gps system, i am hoping you guys can shed some light on this.

It seemed allright but had my street listed in a place there is no street.

COuple of other things, I was thinking out aloud.

1. Are there decent laptop gps systems since I always have my laptop with me.

2. Are there other programs avaiable that give you bread crumb feature useful for hikes that run on pocket pc using the gps data from the navman unit ? I dont want to buy two units..

Or is there documentation available so that one could add that feature ?

Thanks

[Tim Buxton]

[robertn]

From what you say you want a setup you can use it hiking and in the car. I suggest you go for a PPC running SmartSt Pro or TomTom etc for car navigation. For hiking, switch to using topographical software such as Oziexplorer CE

As for GPS receivers, I would look for a Bluetooth reciever that can do data logging - e.g the RoyalTek. That way you can put the PDA safely away in your backpack and have the GPS logging where you go. Built in GPS recievers are easier, but you have to leave your PDA turned on, and can't pack it away for safe keeping. You will need to watch battery life carefully no matter which way you go.

The alternate is a dedicated incar system with a dedicated handheld for hiking.

[cy]

Thanks Tim & Robert.

I have been playing with it for three days now and I really hate the way I have to enter addresses in this unit.

I have decided after much thinking that there really isnt a all in one gps system for my needs and might have to invest in both separately. Since I need to track co-ordinates when I spot animals to mark range etc and need something dependable when I go hiking...

So initially will return this and buy a gps for hiking followed by a laptop based driving thingy for now (since i can always get the co-ordinates from the handheld unit as input for the laptop based systems) and when I can afford it complement it with a real gps unit for driving.

Love that Neverlost system on Hertz.. Its simply amazing ...

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