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IMHO, talking GPS is the only way to go! I just punch up my destination on
my Mio 168, and turn when it says to turn. You can't imagine how liberating
it is to drive without worrying where you are or when to turn. Sometimes I
deliberately go off course just for the scenery. The Mio recalculates the
route automatically, and always gets me where I'm going.
Two FYIs:
Contrary to what some say, the TFT displays on PDAs are useless in
direct sunlight. (And still not so good in the shade, like in a car.) Even
with good visibility, the driver shouldn't take his eyes off the road. GPS
should be heard, not seen (at least in a car).
PDAs aren't very loud. If you drive with the top or windows down, you
will need to patch your PDA into your radio for extra volume.
--
Bob D.
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>I have that same Axim, and I just bought a GPS system for it. I tend
> to fixate on researching this sort of thing, and for my needs, the
> Deluo Routis was the best choice. It worked on both my Axim and my
> laptop.
>
> I just went to check on a link for you, but apparently, right after I
> bought it, they stopped selling Routis. One of my other criteria was
> that I wanted it to speak the directions so I wouldn't have to look at
> the screen. Well, in hindsight, I always look at it anyway, so the
> speech thing is only handy when I'm on the phone or daydreaming, and
> it serves as a reminder to look at the screen.
>
> The other one I almost bought was a CF version with TomTom Navigator.
> That may be the best bet. This way, if you decide to go with a
> different PDA inthe future, you can utilize the GPS in the new one.
> Although the new PDA would mostlikely have bluetooth in it, in which
> case the CF card would be antiquated. *shrug*
>
> It's a tough call. Personally, if I were buying a new car anyway, and
> the option for a GPS were there, I'd go that route. Easier all around.
> Sure, you're literally paying 10 times as much, but it is $2000 spread
> out over payments, probably covered under warranty, no extra wires and
> used lighter outlets cluttering up the car, and you get the resale
> value.
>
> John
> On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 11:45:49 -0500, "paul b" <pb_public@operamail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Jeff Hansman wrote:
>>
>>> You don't say which Axim you have ( X5/X3/X30)X50?), so if it has
>>> Bluetooth,
>>> you can get anyone of a dozen good BT receivers bundled with good
>>> software.
>>> That will give you portabilty, not just in the car, but on foot too.
>>> Also,
>>> this solution, while not quite as elegant as a built in, is far less
>>> expensive. If your Axim has, instead, a CF slot, you can get a CF
>>> receiver
>>> that will give you the same portability. Much can be learned at
>>> www.gpspassion.com
>>
>>
>>The 400 is the X5, I think; it was the more powerful of the
>>original two models, but it lacks bluetooth.
>>
>>I found that site a bit hard to navigate, but I'm sure it's got
>>good info and I've bookmarked it. I did find this one-piece addon
>>for compact flash out on the Web:
>>
>>Pharos Science Pocket GPS Portable Navigator for Dell Axim X5
>>PDAs (Compact Flash Card)
>>http
/www.westcoin.com/pharospfd22.html
>>
>>And also this review of it:
>>http
/www.epinions.com/content_145806560900
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Paul
>
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