::.. PocketPC Navigation

[Qube]

Selling. See HERE:
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=18009


Per request, here's my setup in general...



Actual components:
- HP iPAQ h4150 PDA (bluetooth)
- Belkin bluetooth GPS
- Cheap eBay PDA holder

Note: Unfortunately I forgot to turn it off today so it didn't turn on. Although I could hook up the car charger, I didn't want to have it complicate the setup so I used my phone... essentially the same thing but bit bigger.

All the components in the set up cost me about $20. I got the PDA and the GPS almost free but you can get a bluetooth PPC and GPS for cheap on eBay.

For navigation, I have several GPS/SAT/Compass programs loaded, plus the GPS bundled software (Belkin Nav), Mapopolis, and Streets & Trips 2005. I'm one to get lost so I also have a black and white eTrek Legend as a backup (not shown). The eTrek didn't cost me anything either

Oh for those wondering... there is a non-volatile flash memory (iPAQ Storage) that I backup the settings to. If it loses power, I just plug it in and restore.

[dacoyote]

WOT... but where did you get that radio....

From the pictures it doesn't look really getto against the color of the rest of the car....

[Qube]

Radio: http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?model...thId=54&page=1

It can change to a lot of colours. You can fine tune the RGB value and set day/night colors etc. Took me a long time to find one that flows with the interior... especially since I can tweak the color by small increments.

[uscharalph]

Per request, here's my setup in general...



Actual components:
- HP iPAQ h4150 PDA (bluetooth)
- Belkin bluetooth GPS
- Cheap eBay PDA holder

Note: Unfortunately I forgot to turn it off today so it didn't turn on. Although I could hook up the car charger, I didn't want to have it complicate the setup so I used my phone... essentially the same thing but bit bigger.

All the components in the set up cost me about $20. I got the PDA and the GPS almost free but you can get a bluetooth PPC and GPS for cheap on eBay.

For navigation, I have several GPS/SAT/Compass programs loaded, plus the GPS bundled software (Belkin Nav), Mapopolis, and Streets & Trips 2005. I'm one to get lost so I also have a black and white eTrek Legend as a backup (not shown). The eTrek didn't cost me anything either

Oh for those wondering... there is a non-volatile flash memory (iPAQ Storage) that I backup the settings to. If it loses power, I just plug it in and restore.

Cool! Thanks for the info!

[Dave M]

I do love having the hand held garmin unit in the car on road trips, but you taken it a few steps further and done a beauty job with the set-up. I'm not familiar with all this bluetooth stuff. Is all the nav info (gps coverages of various cities) you need available online au gratis? Will the unit handle topo and allow you to waypoint ect. ? Just wondering,

Later,

Dave M

[Jon K]

i find those screens way too small to use

[JD525IA]

1. Was the install difficult, with the stock wiring and mounting?

2. You can play MP3/WMA's on this unit?

3. Is the SD slot for data transfers or for extended memory?

4. How would you rate the unit as a $300+ value?

Thanks, I've been shopping and this looks promising.

JD

[Incantation]

nice setup.. how much does the tracking service cost?

[Qube]

1. Was the install difficult, with the stock wiring and mounting?

2. You can play MP3/WMA's on this unit?

3. Is the SD slot for data transfers or for extended memory?

4. How would you rate the unit as a $300+ value?

Thanks, I've been shopping and this looks promising.

JD

1. Very easy to install. Just find the stock wiring diagram and splice away!

2. MP3, no WMA... I haven't tried WMA but I don't believe so.

3. SD for extended memory. I keep a 1GB in there all the time. Whoops

4. I got it for $198 CAD. More that $300? I wouldn't buy it for that. I MIGHT pay $250 CAD as a premium for getting matching colors...

[Qube]

nice setup.. how much does the tracking service cost?

GPS is free for anyone that has a receiver to get the signal.

The software is free and comes with most GPS... or better versions can be procured.