Navman 3450 or Bluetooth???

dmarti32 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 7

hello: I have a Ipaq 3830 currently running copilot europe via a navman sleeve with a 1gb microdrive for maps.

Should i replace the 3400 with the later 3450 SE sleev or go Bluetooth?

If bluetooth, whats considered, best value at the moment.

Thanks

dave.

Tim Buxton · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:09 am Post subject:

The 3830 doesn't support Bluetooth, does it? Also, the Navman sleeve is getting on a bit, now, although the presence of the CF slot is extremely handy. Have you considered a CF expansion jacket and a wired receiver?
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dmarti32 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 7

Hi Tim,

I do have a bluetooth CF sleeve for the Ipaq, this will take the microdrive.

As I travel a lot and hire cars I really either need to replace the navman or go bluetooth. This rules out a wired solution.

From what you know whats better the improved 3450 or bluetooth, if bluetooth which one and circa how much.

Another question:

Can the bluetooth GPS be left "on" in the car all the time ? So that you always have a fix or has the technology moved on and you dont have to wait up to five minutes for a fix?

Tim Buxton · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject:

In that case I would definitely go for a modern BT receiver. Look for a SiRFStar 3 one. I'm afraid I've no idea which ones can be kept on all the time but hopefully someone else will jump in to help.
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