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Subject: USB/Bluetooth GPS recommendation
Category: Computers > Hardware
Asked by: yellowsub-ga
List Price: $12.00
Posted: 27 Jan 2004 05:15 PST
Expires: 07 Feb 2004 15:07 PST
Question ID: 300678
Hi

I have a bluetooth compatible laptop. I was thinking of buying a GPS
system for my car but they are very expensive. Just stumbled accross a
USB add on for my laptop on EBAY (Bluetooth ones are available) at a
much better price.

I know very little about these things and would like some
recommendations as to which models I should consider. I'm a UK buyer
so links to UK EBAY and sites would be prefered.

I'd spend around £150 or under and would like a choice between the USB
and Bluetooth versions.

The system will be used in my car so I want a pretty accurate one.

I've already looked at a Rikaline bluetooth product, available on Ebay at :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15005&item=3072690069

Also, what software do I need to get...anything else I need to know.

Many thanks for your help!!
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Subject: Re: USB/Bluetooth GPS recommendation
From: pugwashjw-ga on 27 Jan 2004 05:27 PST
 
Hi 










Hi Yellowsub. As a sailor, I have a handheld Lowrance Globalmap 100
for use at sea, but am still able to use it in my vehicle. It will
track and record your journeys and give a very accurate speed reading.
Not too sure about any software packages available to match your
position [ latitude and longitude] to your particular town road
network. Some simple GPS units can be had secondhand for as low as
$Aus100. Hope this helps.

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