Converting my PDA so it is GPS compatible????

[JimmyB]

Hey all...

Just after some advice on PDA GPS systems...

I have a HP 2210 PDA

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?&lang=en&cc=au&prodTypeId=215348&prodSeriesId=322908&lang=en&cc=au

which I am not using at all for work anymore so I am thinking of getting it GPS capable... only thing is I don't have a clue where to start.

It's bog standard... any suggestions on what I will need to get it up and running??? and which programs are beter etc..

Greatly appreciated,
JimmyB

[incisor]

you can get gps sdio cards to suit, i actually have one i could sell you come to think of it... they cost about $120 landed at your doorstop new, i will sell you my very lightly used one for $80.

[loanrangie]

I have recently bought a bluetooth gps for my Ipaq, $100 to my door, works great and means i can have the sd card slot free for a 1 gig sd card with maps etc on it and no leads. It came with a cigi lighter charger that will also power/ charge the pda.

[incisor]

does that model have bluetooth?

i had a quick look at the specs and didnt see it?

the bluetooth is better if it has it...

[EchiDna]

inc, there is a little bluetooth pic on the GPS receiver in the photo :) or are you talkin about the PDA itself? ;)

personally I've got a Holux GPSlim236 - available locally (to me in Singapore) and runs the Sirf III low power, ultra sensititve chipset - runs for about 10 hours before recharging and can use *cough* free *cough* garmin maps on my PDA. I use GPS proxy (open source software) and Garmin Que mapping software. Garmin routable maps are available all over the place for download and you can use the tracks4australia set to navigate everywhere but the fine print in cities.

Total cost: S$199 or about A$160

some links:
review of my receiver:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/gr236.php
GPS proxy site:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gpsproxy
Garmin Que download:
http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00378-00
Garmin maps:
http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/catalogue.php

[incisor]

the pda :P

[loanrangie]

I went to the drivers / software page and it had an updated bt driver but it may not have bt on the pda.

[ladas]

Hey all...

Just after some advice on PDA GPS systems...

I have a HP 2210 PDA

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?&lang=en&cc=au&prodTypeId=215348&prodSeriesId=322908&lang=en&cc=au

which I am not using at all for work anymore so I am thinking of getting it GPS capable... only thing is I don't have a clue where to start.

It's bog standard... any suggestions on what I will need to get it up and running??? and which programs are beter etc..

Greatly appreciated,
JimmyB

I have a PDA compatible GPS (SDIO type) here, complete with carry case and an external antenna with about 3 m of cable.

My PDA didn't live through the rather harsh interjection with a narrow bridge wall and the following roll over into the river - but the GPS survived

Without the mapping software it just shows direction, elevation and vehicle speed.

I don't need it - you are welcome to it if you cover the postage - would be no more than 8-10$.

[JimmyB]

Yeah it does have Bluetooth....

[JimmyB]

I have a PDA compatible GPS (SDIO type) here, complete with carry case and an external antenna with about 3 m of cable.

My PDA didn't live through the rather harsh interjection with a narrow bridge wall and the following roll over into the river - but the GPS survived

Without the mapping software it just shows direction, elevation and vehicle speed.

I don't need it - you are welcome to it if you cover the postage - would be no more than 8-10$.

That would be great...... What sort of software should I look at getting to suit...

[ladas]

That would be great...... What sort of software should I look at getting to suit...

Not really sure - but have a look at the attached manual

[dullbird]

personally i prefer a gps unit seperate from the pda

one because i need the sd slot for maps but at least on the 2210 you can get a gps card that runs from your compact flash slot.....

becareful i have heard they do fail

the other reason i prefer to have seperate gps is you can sync it with other things that are bluetooth compatible ie. a laptop or a mobile phone that may run navigation software

also you can move it around the car if for say might have a clearer passage to the sky out of your back window then you do out of the front windscreen due to the angle.....

but if your getting a freebee thats great but obviously things to consider