PDA GPS system
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PDA GPS system
I've been inspired by a thread in Private Flying to investigate renewing my PDA and getting the kit to create a PDA based GPS system.
I have three areas of question, as a result:
The iPaq 3870 is about £150 cheaper in the US! If I buy one from there, will there be any differences/hardwired region settings (apart from needing to buy a 240V charger) that might stop me from using UK bought accessories or software?
I think I get the picture that I need a GPS with a remote antenna (I will be flying high wing for the foreseable future). Hiowever, I would also like to be able to use the GPS system for in-car/on-foot nav... any recommendations on a good sleeve GPS that has an add-on remote antenna? Or something else that would do the job?
The Anywhere Map software looks very good - but I can't seem to find an y mention at all on the website about a European database. Anyone know if there is one? Or is there better software to use in the UK?
Questions, questions...
Cheers
Hersh
I have three areas of question, as a result:
The iPaq 3870 is about £150 cheaper in the US! If I buy one from there, will there be any differences/hardwired region settings (apart from needing to buy a 240V charger) that might stop me from using UK bought accessories or software?
I think I get the picture that I need a GPS with a remote antenna (I will be flying high wing for the foreseable future). Hiowever, I would also like to be able to use the GPS system for in-car/on-foot nav... any recommendations on a good sleeve GPS that has an add-on remote antenna? Or something else that would do the job?
The Anywhere Map software looks very good - but I can't seem to find an y mention at all on the website about a European database. Anyone know if there is one? Or is there better software to use in the UK?
Questions, questions...
Cheers
Hersh
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Hersh :
You may well find that, like my Palm Vx, the charger has is capable of working across a large voltage range and may also be supplied with multiple plug types. Because they tend to be used by young, upwardly-mobile and geographically mobile people that makes sense.
Go for the software you like, then buy the PDA to match - not the other way round.
You may well find that, like my Palm Vx, the charger has is capable of working across a large voltage range and may also be supplied with multiple plug types. Because they tend to be used by young, upwardly-mobile and geographically mobile people that makes sense.
Go for the software you like, then buy the PDA to match - not the other way round.
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I got my PDA direct from Casio, its meant to be refurbished but to be honest I couldnt tell the difference and I only paid £200 rather than the £400 they were in the shop at the time.
www.casioextra.com
Julian.
www.casioextra.com
Julian.
