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



Blah I just cameback from HK - I could have got some and sold'em!

On 08/12/06, Ho Yin Ng <me@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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 th=
e
> > Axim!
> >
> > My recommendation for a GPS is the Holux GPSlim236 SiRF star III,
> > absolutely tiny, accurate, fast acquisition, long lasting battery
(10hr=
s)
> > 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 fro=
m Hong
> > Kong.. didn't get stopped by customs so no extra charges :-))
> >
> > Marcus
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ukha_d@=
yahoogroups.com<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
> > cannot
> > 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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> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >=20=20
> >
>
>


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