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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Now how can I put this...............
I collected the unit and got it connected up, it picked up the satelites very quickly and all seemed OK.
Plotted a route home and it coped quite well. Not very user friendly to operate so I was running on defaults.
Once at home I opened the enclosed CD to have a look at what else was available - CD kept crashing with a C++ runtime error so that wasn't impressive. Give up on CD and put back in box.
Then setup the route to the mother-in-laws which I know is 104 miles in short route mode........... = "Memory Allocation Error" followed by another, then another as I acknowledged each one.
Cancelled that and plotted the route to work - that started OK, then after a few minutes the dreaded memory allocation error again.
Factory reset and started again only to be greeted with more memory allocation errors on some routes in between successful route planning.
Having spent a few hours playing with it I have these issues that also add to the overall dissatisfaction:
CD won't load (C++ runtime error)
Random crashing with Memory Allocation errors
Actual speed display very small (once found hidden in options)
Inability to easily load POI's (ala TomTom)
Not impressed with the gold on red text background
Annoying American accent
Very large power socket adapter
All POI's On or Off, (no independent selector)
Good points
Quick aquisition of satelites (SirfIII)
Solid build
Holder grips top and bottom
USB power connector
Depending on the outcome of the reported PGPSW SCD/Cameras venture I will just get a TT One XL for use as my SCD unit once my Talex subs expire.
I had a TT One v1 before I got a new car with built in SatNav which prompted me to sell the TT1 (mistake). _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
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gazphone Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Northern monkey, living in Kent
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Hi Kremmen,
Before you take it back, Can you boot the unit back to the operating system and run TomTom software along side? or can you back it up and install TomTom software instead?
Garry |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: |
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I have it all packed away now but I would be surprised if you could run TT software on it ? _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:02 am Post subject: |
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It's WinCE so 'if' you can get to the underlying OS you should be able to install the PocketPC version of TT. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:17 am Post subject: |
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With M$ Active Sync (v 4.5) you can get right into the devices folder and file structure.
I think Teco/Becker might smell a rat if I went playing though.
My latest is to consider a TT1 v3 from EasyDevices. The cost of the 'discounted' unit is virtually the same as the Becker plus the POIWarner membership.
Being as I have no intentions of going overseas it's becoming an attractive proposition. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:33 am Post subject: |
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A god option, you have much better options for customisation then, using the 44x44 custom icons, .ogg file alerts etc etc _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Not quite as easy as that unfortunately. I had a good look around the structure and nothing seems obvious. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
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portman Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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I think the issue with this unit and many others is the fact that the maps will be £100 to update. You need to decide if you are happy to use the unit as it is then in a couple of years just buy another unit, or buy a Garmin/Tomtom for a bit more, keep it and get cheaper map updates. _________________ Samsung Mega
Tomtom 500
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gazphone Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Northern monkey, living in Kent
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Kremmen wrote: | My latest is to consider a TT1 v3 from EasyDevices. The cost of the 'discounted' unit is virtually the same as the Becker plus the POIWarner membership. |
Ive looked at the TomTom on EasyDevices and it will cost £98 where the Becker price is £58 can you get more discount from EasyDevices and how.
Garry |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: |
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If you become a 'subscriber' here then you get additional discount at EasyDevices
Which can save you the subs fee in a single purchase.
Stop Press:
Just checked and the prices quoted are pre VAT - not so attractive now _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
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ivanmx6 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 28, 2006 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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This seems to be no longer available on Tesco Direct. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Offers such as these will always have a very short validity period. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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farcrygamer Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 13
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Did anyone manage to install pocket pc version of tomtom on this becker? |
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motley Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 24, 2007 Posts: 10
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:22 am Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | It's WinCE so 'if' you can get to the underlying OS you should be able to install the PocketPC version of TT. |
Is there any info on how to access the WinCE operating system on this device? |
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