GPS / PDA

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 16:21
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Hey guys,

I have a Garmin GPSMap60C and also an IPAQ.

I can use the GPS to map tracks and save to computer etc., but am looking for a set of maps for travel directions etc.

What is the best way to set these two up so I can have the best solution...

Basically I want to enter an address and it show 'Turn Left here' etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Nick.
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Reply By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 16:31

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 16:31
Destinator sounds like it will do what you want ..

ExplorOz.com/Shop/DisplayItems.asp?CategoryID=12&ClassID=24" target="EOF" class="lbg">Destinator

No idea if there are cheaper options (considering you already have the hardware).

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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 20:01

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 20:01
What sort of a link was that! - my worst yet!! At least you got the message.
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Reply By: NJC - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 17:08

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 17:08
COOL!

So seems all I need is a cable from PDA to GPS and then I am up and running!

($500 later.... )

Thanks.

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Follow Up By: arthurking83 - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 18:17

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 18:17
I would have though that the best(cheapest??) option for autorouting for your GPSMap60C would be a copy of the City Navigator??

I don't know excactly how much a copy of the Garmin City Navigator mapping software costs....

The larger screen of the PDA would be an advantage, but as the GPSMap is autorouting capable!!!

I would have set the Garmin up as the 'navigator', and use OziCE to view a larger map of the current position area!!

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Follow Up By: guzzi - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 22:41

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 22:41
Garmin city navigator 6 roughly $365
Will do auto routeing ie punch in the address it will tell you how to get there.
Checkout johnny appleseed for current priceing and Garmin software
www.ja-gps.com.au/

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Reply By: Member - Paul P (Bris) - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 19:35

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 19:35
G'day Nick

Two products CoPilot Live and Destinator for the PDA. You will need to check you PDA specs against the product requirement. Add a GPS cable from your GPS to your PDA ( does your GPS have this capability?) purchase some RAM mounts. USB charging cable for the PDA ( 12/24volt adapter)

Destinator Australia and CoPilot Live Site and RAM mounts at Johnny Appleseed GPS

Volume from the PDA speaker may be a problem. Use a FM transmitter to overcome this or a powered RAM mount.

Regards

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Reply By: Jarrod - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 21:16

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 21:16
Hey Nick, Destinator PN is the answer.

Where are you ( state, suburb?)

May have some trial software .....

Jarrod.
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Follow Up By: NJC - Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 23:45

Wednesday, Feb 08, 2006 at 23:45
In Brisbane!

THanks all for your help.

Nick
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Reply By: wheeler - Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 at 07:08

Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 at 07:08
Just buy a copy of city naviagator 6. I use it my 60cs and it works a treat. No need to cart a pda around.
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Reply By: NJC - Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 at 09:32

Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 at 09:32
One question... I love the voice commands.... I assume the GSP MAP60 alone doesn't provide voice, but does Destinator PN?

Thanks

Nick
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Feb 10, 2006 at 17:17

Friday, Feb 10, 2006 at 17:17
Destinator does but I found them annoying, City Navigator has a beep for the initial notice of a turn and two beeps when you get closer its much more aurally pleasing.
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