RE: Speed trap detection

["Pedro de Oliveira" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Graham

I have exactly this setup but with different models. I have iPaq 4150 +
Rikaline GPS + POIPlace + Checkpoint

4150 + Rikaline GPS (Bluetooth) means no cables - the gps normally sits in
my glove box even when I am using it so all I do is put the ipaq in a
cradle, put in where I want to go and I am off.

POIPlace + Checkpoint is the software you want, especially since it is free
- connect to the internet whenever you want and download the latest
cameras/mobile speed traps/others.  The beauty of this is that each user is
a contributor to the accuracy of the POI dbase.  If you find a camera which
is not on the dbase then you can add it.  I have to admit that I travel a
fair bit and have never had to do this since the dbase has always had each
camera I see.

This setup is extremely reliable but sometimes thinks I am about 10 meters
behind where I actually am - which is fine because I get a warning 30 secs
before a speed trap and then another one 10 secs before so even if the gps
has 20 meters of lag I will still know there is a camera in front of me
because of the 30 sec warning.

The cradle I have is a vent mounted one so if I wanted to change cars all I
would have to do is unclip it and move it - easy.

I considered many options when deciding what GPS system to buy and ended up
buying this one.  Your needs may vary but for mine this set up is perfect.
Do some research and see which option is best for you - it will pay off in
the long run.

Regards
Pedro
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Howe [mailto:graham@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 24 June 2004 07:57
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Speed trap detection


Due to an unfortunate points situation, I find myself in urgent need of
buying something to warn me of the presence of speed cameras. I have been
looking at the Road Angel products which use GPS and an annual subscription
but the it was suggested that the same can be done with iPaq and a GPS.

As I don't have an iPAQ or any SatNav, I thought I could kill several birds
with one stone by going down that route. So what I am looking for is a
recommendation on the components I need to provide PDA, SatNav and camera
detection/warning.

>From eBuyer I have seen the following:
TOMTOM Navigator 3 - Bluetooth Gps + Map Of Great Britain (060211)
=A3139.3=
2
TOMTOM Holder - For Ipaq 38xx/39xx/4150/5xxx (060971) =A333.89
HP iPAQ Pocket PC H2210 Intel XScale 400MHz 64M 3.8"TFT Bluetooth
Pocket PC
2003 (050344) =A3186.37

So that is a total of =A3359.58 + VAT and then I would need the 'Camera
Location' software on top (not sure where I get this).

Does anyone have this sort of set up, how reliable is the SatNav (and
camer=
a
detection if you have it)? Does the camera detection software require a
regular subscription? How easy is it to set it all up and to move it from
one car to another? Anything else I should consider?=20