PDA with inbuilt GPS

Just worked out the HP 300 doesn't have PDA functionality.

Hi I have an ASUS A 639 pda with built in gps.
With Destinator loaded on it for turn by turn directions.
And ozi explorer ce for off road mapping with hema maps.
all works very well on and off road.
Ozi explorer ce is very easy to load and get running they have just released a new version.
The one draw back with pda's they are not made for extreme outdoor use dust water etc.
Search this forum key word Asus or pda there is a heap of info on here.

I run an Asus 639N which has been superseded by the A696. I use GPSGate which allows me to run both CoPilot street directory and [url=http://www.oziexplorer.com/]Oziexplorer[/url . Find it very easy to use. Had it for 2 years now with no problems at all. Oh and the GPS in the ASus if much much much better than the one in my Garmin - never lose satellites now!

Cant beat the HP IPAQ

I use a RX 5765.. This comes with inbuilt GPS, TomTom and I then run Oziexplorer as well.

So it is the best of both worlds

You can also get th RX 5965,this unit is also wireless...

Hope this helps..

Cant beat the HP IPAQ

I use a RX 5765.. This comes with inbuilt GPS, TomTom and I then run Oziexplorer as well.

So it is the best of both worlds

You can also get th RX 5965,this unit is also wireless...

Hope this helps..

G'day,
I use a HP Ipaq HX4700 PDA with a Blue Tooth GPS set up.
Software wise I run OziExplorer CE and Tom Tom. This model PDA is superseded but the whole set up works very well. It is important to have a good mount for the PDA otherwise the constant shaking of the PDA can get quite annoying. After earlier disappointments with the bendable shaft type mounts (Mine was a Haicom with in built speaker) I finally bought a RAM mount to hold the PDA. I now use an FM transmitter to transmit the voice from the PDA to my car radio.

My preference is to keep the PDA and the GPS as separate entities rather than have them combined. This gives me some flexibility as to where I position the GPS in the vehicle, although if you have an mmcx socket on you PDA/GPS you can attach a GPS Antenna which serves the same purpose.

As an Example of current PDA's, I notice that you can buy a HP IPAQ 212 PDA for $599 from Harris Technologies which has a good size screen and two memory card slots -an SD slot and a CF Slot which means you have greater flexibility with how you store your data and run your Navigation systems. Obviously t you can shop around for a better prices on ebay etc. A Bluetooth GPS will cost about $130 ( from GPSOZ online store)

I don't presume to have the ideal or best set-up. It is just what I have and I'm sure others have differing views and set-ups that work as well or better.

Toolman

I have been using HP2210 with a HOLUX CF GPS card plus maps on a SD card. It was all OK until I bought a new computer with Vista. I have managed to patch up a sync arrangement thanks to someone on the forum, but the PDA is six years old and I am looking for a replacement. I do like mucking about with OziExplorer too.

At this stage I am keen on the HP 312 travel companion. It has inbuilt GPS, Turn by Turn Street Nav (HPsupplied mapping) and I believe it would run Ozi CE OK. There is no normal PDA functionality except for Contacts. But it gets a good review.

My old Garmin GPS 2+ is still going well but definitely pales against the modern Garmin range.

I would be interested in other opinions on current gear. I have been thinking about putting up a post on the necessity or otherwise for this sort of gear. After all when we go to really remote locations it is always in convoy and someone has the latest gear. A good paper map and an alert navigator still works. Steet Navigation is a bit of a gimmick. I reckon I would use it whenever I need to look at a street directory, which isn't often in my hometown.

Kingo

Thanks a lot for all the replies.

I'm starting to get my head around it.

I think I need (correct me if I'm wrong):

PDA with inbuilt GPS- what's the best up to around $5-600??
Street navigation software- Desstinator or Tom Tom etc.
Oziexplorer CE
Maps from Hema, etc.
All the accessories like charger etc.

Is this right?