GPS Naviagtion system

[sp3GT]

Hey everyone,

I\'m thinking of getting a GPS for the car, does anyone have one? Are they good? I don\'t want to go spend $400 buks and then see that it\'s crap.

[bluntman]

http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=6838
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=5852
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=3359
http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=3472

FLIPSPEED ans Xenon both have GPS nav systems in their respective vehicles.

[Skarbro]

Bah! Who needs GPS? I can smell where I\'m going.

[sp3GT]

I was thinking of this GPS,
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[Broli]

i have a gps in the car, but it is running off a carputer,
don\'t know too much about the portable units, but u can probably
put together a carputer pretty cheap!

software is . . . well free
reciever = 100 bux

[sp3GT]

What do you guys mean by running of a computer? I\'m confused.

[majic]

Originally posted by sp3GT


What do you guys mean by running of a computer? I\'m confused.

gps sensor connected to a carPC via some interface (usb/serial)

[MAZDA Kitten]

i think you just confused him more lol

[Broli]

just in case that is the situation

for instance . . .

if you had a laptop
you could purchases a GPS reciever (a computer peripheral, like a mouse, it hooks into the USB port (or serial). You install a driver and you are half way there.

now you can obtain your local position from your reciever, but what does it mean?
and how do you get to majic\'s house?

well thats the next step, you need some sort of navigation software
microsoft streets and trips, or iguidance, or something,

obtain that program and install it!

you almost done!!

now, go to the options of your program and tell it to read from the correct port, or to autoscan everytime!

now you are done!



if you already have a laptop, this is a better option for you then buying a standalone unit, if not, and you don\'t have anyneed for a carputer, then it may be better to get a single unit!

good luck!

[3GFX]

I\'m in the process of looking for a GPS reciever and software for my pocket PC. Same idea as a laptop. Anyone have any suggestions on a package? I don\'t really wanna spend to much. (I already have the pocket PC).

[Broli]

yo, the iguidance i have, says it has a pocket pc componenent, if you want it, will burn u a copy, it is huge, like 2.2 gb or so.
but u can just install ontario!

let me know (by PM)

[sp3GT]

Okay, so if i don\'t have a laptop and don\'t plan to buy one, should I get one of those portable ones from Crappy Tire?

[majic]

Originally posted by sp3GT


Okay, so if i don\'t have a laptop and don\'t plan to buy one, should I get one of those portable ones from Crappy Tire?

or you could just buy a map for no more than 10% of the price of a portable GPS ;) :D

[Broli]

hey man,

if you really want the gps, and you don\'t have a laptop or pocket pc,
i would suggest that you get a decent one, they are portable, so they can go out of one car and into another,

maybe look around for a used on,

i am not sure if the software is updatable, i would imagine it is, since the maps may change,
just keep that in mind when looking,

or the cheapest gps,
mapquest it b4 u leave and bring the directions,

hope that helps,

good luck and happy shopping!

[ZeroChalk]

I have a Garmin I3 and it\'s pretty darn fun. Having a GPS is so handy for trips to the cottage / camping, or unfamiliar places. Just this weekend I used it to go camping and it proved itself very worthy. Being able to plot detour routes to avoid heavy traffic is a blast and you simply never get lost. However with detours, sometimes traffic really clears up around the next bend so you gotta weigh your options wisely.

The unit has some downfalls, it doesn\'t seem to last too long with NIHM rechargeable batteries - (2-3 hours) I think.. but that\'s somewhat expected. For long trips I usually connect it to the cigarette lighter and suction cup it right under my rear view mirror. It got a little confused the other day when I hit the highway DVP/404/401 junction but that\'s probably attributed to the recent construction. Other than that, it\'s a fun investment for those who love road trips.

[LOCKDOWN-P5]

Hello Everyone

We have a clearence Fine Drive FD300 handheled GPS unit that we are selling for $299.99 plus GST/PST. It is a full GPS navigation system with Canada and US maps.

Call us at 647-435-5896 for more information.

Regards

LOCKDOWN Enterprises Inc.

[Rick]

I have a dell axim and ended up buying a compact flash gps unit. I managed to get a hold of Destinator and I\'m really impressed with it. If anyone wants details of where I got the gps unit or more info, just PM me.