Computer as GPS

Sorry mucked up link hope this one works


http://www.oo.com.au/EasyNotebook_Ultra_Portable_La_P26871C1397.cfm?cm_mmc=newsletter-_-20100221-_-null-_-null

Hi Gopher,

Personally I would go for a 10 inch netbook such as an EEPC or similar, with either XP or Windows 7. These have a reasonable hard drive (generally around 160GB or more) whereas the one you mention appears to have a mere 2GB. It has a pretty low resolution screen as well. I know the 10 inch is double the price, but in my opinion, twice as useful and still pretty cheap.

Interested to hear other's thoughts...

Cheers
Gerry

Not aware of any computer that has an inbuilt GPS. You would have to connect a GPS to the computer. So in fact you would be using the computer in place of the GPS scree/monitor.

Gopher,
Broadly agree with Gerry.

64MB of memory would be limiting for program and map space, making the system page and therefore slow.

The 2GB of storage would not hold much in the way of maps once the programs are loaded. True you can use a USB stick or SD card but still limiting.

I would go for the EEEPC which has a proven track record.

alastair

Yes i agree already have a EEPC with a buffallo shockproof 250gig external HD & Gps mouse just thought someone might have been interested in them, pretty cheap.

They're great - I've had a 9" and now have a 10" eeepc and use a $40 bluetooth GPS receiver bought off ebay from China. It sits on a PVC "table" in the middle of the dash and held in place with velco. I have oziexplorer for off road work and street navigation software to find places. with 160 gig HDD I also have my car manual installed and can upload my digital pics and video on a trip. I've also installed a touch screen which really assists in its useability.