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Re: [OT] Bluetooth GPS Kit & TomTom 6...



Exactly what Marcus said.

Works very well - very quick I have the same Holux GPS receiver as well.

Awesome! Makes the device untouchable!

Ho yin

On 08/12/06, Marcus Warrington <marcus.warrington@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   Dave,
>
> Yes TomTom6 works great on the VarioII. I find it actually runs
quicker
> than on my DellAxim X51V... but that's probably more a reflection of
the
> Axim!
>
> My recommendation for a GPS is the Holux GPSlim236 SiRF star III,
> absolutely tiny, accurate, fast acquisition, long lasting battery
(10hrs)
> and stylish looks. And it uses a mini usb connector like you want :-).
At=
PC
> world they cost around =A380 but there are loads on eBay (mostly from
> HongKong) I managed to get mine for =A340 inlcuding postage (direct
from =
Hong
> Kong.. didn't get stopped by customs so no extra charges :-))
>
> Marcus
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of David
> Irwin (Home)
> Sent: 08 December 2006 12:26
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Bluetooth GPS Kit & TomTom 6...
>
> Firstly apologies for the OT, but I know loads of you are have
probably
> answered this already so...
>
> I have a Vario II. And love it.
>
> 2 Questions really:
>
> 1) Has anyone tested it with Tom Tom Navigator 6? Unfortunately they
do
> not list this particular phone on their tested list and I don't really
> want
> to buy TomTom and find it does not work properly!
>
> 2) Which Bluetooth GPS unit are people using? On paper the Rikaline
> 6033 looks really good, but is not a SirfStar III chipset (which most
> units
> seem to be) and it does not charge from a miniUSB socket meaning it
canno=
t
> share a charger lead with my phone.
>
> That leaves me asking for recommendations from those who have a
working
> solution for me.
>
> Thanks all
>
> Dave
>
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>=20=20
>


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