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Car Mount for Exec held open with keyboard and charging

I would ideally like a car mount that holds the exec with it in landscape mode opened up so the keyboard could be used and if not, at least holding it in landscape mode. In both cases it would need to allow it to be charged so I can use it with bluetooth GPS system.
Anyone have any recommendations?
Cheers,
Roger

according to good reliable source, Brodit are issuing a cradle in the next few weeks, both active and passive.

Tomtom has run in Landscape mode for the past 2 versions Tomtom USA 2004 ( aka 4.4 ) and TomTom 5.
Check in Settings, last page, smiley face. Its indepandent of the current OS setting.
Cya
Stot

yeah thanks for that, just must be an issue with 5.1 on the exec, it runs then looses itself on occaisons, we need the update from tomtom for WM5 I guess......
Ta

The thing I was interested in in 5.1 was the increased support for GPS devices so Im running 5.0 with the 5.1 GPS cab file. The program runs fine but ive yet to pair it to my BT Gps reciever as its currently 4000 miles away! :lol:
Ill wait for Tomtom 5.WM5 to upgrade further as its working for me ( so far )
Cya
Stot

stot said:
The thing I was interested in in 5.1 was the increased support for GPS devices so Im running 5.0 with the 5.1 GPS cab file. The program runs fine but ive yet to pair it to my BT Gps reciever as its currently 4000 miles away! :lol:
Ill wait for Tomtom 5.WM5 to upgrade further as its working for me ( so far )
Cya
Stot
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Doesn't your BT connection work at that distance? :roll: :twisted: :wink:

Brody has one....
http://www.brodit.com/news.jsp?path=static/news/int/051101.html[/url]

Hi,
Please visit my site for all Brodit cradles and proclips etc.
Many Thanks
Bryson

This one? And it's cheap http://shop.brando.com.hk/universalwindshieldholder2.php

eeeeeeeek, no offence but thats not my sort of cradle, it might be cheap but i would trust my pride and joy in it. Thanks anyway

02XDA2S cradle/wired TomTom Probs

Hi, new member so be gentle... :lol:
I've just got my XDA2S and installed tomtom, tried to connect it through a cradle bought from pdamods which clearly states tomtom on it, also a wired receiver, unfortunately the tomtom cant see the receiver. Am I doing something wrong here?
The receiver works ok as I have a HP4150 with tomtom on that recognises it and can do its usual nav stuff without any issues.
Tips/Help much appreciated.
Tony

Tom Tom + GPS Reciver for TYTN

Hi,
Thinking about getting a TYTN and never had GPS navigation before so a bit of a noob. Whats the best kit to get, I would need the software and a GPS reciever so whats best to get.
I have found this - http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=142&xSec=8
Or is a bluetooth GPS receiver better? - http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=154&xSec=8
If its agains the rules to link to those websites I will delete them.

If you get the TomTom software then get the TomTom receiver as well because it will work right out of the box. Setting up non-TomTom satellite receivers in TomTom is a real pain in the backside.

I had absolutely no problems setting up TomTom with Holux GPSlim236.
Just pair the gpsreceiver with the phone and assing it a com port,
then select the correct port in TomTom. Works like a charm.
TomTom will even enable blutooth by itself.

Holux GPSlim 236
Also using the Holux without any problems. Small device with good battery lifetime and fast fix. Buy a small GPS so you don't have to leave it in your car. Thieves like them now everyone is taking his mobile out and radios tend to be build in by the car manufacturer.
Also take a look at i-Go software instead of TomTom. More maps available for East Europe and many nice features. Very fast on a TyTN! Can be installed from SD card.
Or look out for the SD version of TT5. It's always handy to be able to install a fresh version from the SD card after a PDA crash when there is no PC near. All other versions need Activesync to install, which you probably won't habe able to do on a holiday trip!
pbw

Build in GPS

Hello,
I was planning to buy the HTC P3300 one of the main reasons is the build in GPS (which I want to use in my car). Is the build in GPS good enough to use in a car? I start having doubts when I saw a package offered with a external gps as well?
Thanks in advance,
Luigi

Of course it is usable in car. I had the p3300 gps (now the p3600 trinity gps). both devices have very good signal. So no external gps recommended.

Luigi2007 said:
Hello,
I was planning to buy the HTC P3300 one of the main reasons is the build in GPS (which I want to use in my car). Is the build in GPS good enough to use in a car? I start having doubts when I saw a package offered with a external gps as well?
Luigi
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Yep, works totally great. The Orbit has a very good GPS receiver, v. good at receiving signals, and the units volume level make it equally good for hearing the voices. I've used prevoius PDA's with an external GPS, but the Orbit does just as good, without all the hassle of extra leads.

GPS settings
Can anyone help me?? i have got the Artemis since 4 weeks, TomTom was pre-installed and worked actually, but couldn't find some maps for it. Therefore I removed the app and installed iGo 2006 and some other GPS apps. Now I cannot find TomTom and all the other apps throwing me the same "cannot find GPS receiver" message. Is there something wrong with the TomTom removing or there is some way I can tune the receiver to answer for the other apps.
Thanks in advance

Tingusz said:
Can anyone help me?? i have got the Artemis since 4 weeks, TomTom was pre-installed and worked actually, but couldn't find some maps for it. Therefore I removed the app and installed iGo 2006 and some other GPS apps. Now I cannot find TomTom and all the other apps throwing me the same "cannot find GPS receiver" message. Is there something wrong with the TomTom removing or there is some way I can tune the receiver to answer for the other apps.
Thanks in advance
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In tomtom you have to select the Internal GPS receiver.
serch for settings in the other apps where you can select the GPS receiver.
It is connected to COM4 by default.

Yes, in TomTom you must go to the menu screen, select 'Change Preferences' then select 'Show GPS Status' then select the 'Configure' tab. Once your there select look for an option for 'Built In GPS Receiver' if it is there your done, if not you need to select 'Other NMEA GPS Receiver' set the GPS Baud Rate to 4800 then select the COM Port your GPS is on, usually COM4 by default.

Hi
I have the same problem, I've checked all the settings (tomtom and device)and they're correct but still Tomtom says no gps device.
I've just hard reset my device, is there anything I need to do?
I have a xda orbit.
edit: sorted, just me being stupid (as always)

Try with this settings
Try your mobile under system settings you can find GPS icon.
Check GPS program port is COM4 and Hardware port is COM3 with baud rate 4800 selected. Access tab click Manage GPS automatically
Once these settings are same as above try with your GPS software (TOMTOM or any other) with the GPS port as COM4 selected.
Please let me know if it works

Imate PDA2K as GPS

hi all is that possible i use Imate PDA2K as GPS
plz tell me any kind of help....
tnx in Adv:
AddAn

Yes it is. It works with most major GPS applications, TOM TOM, Handymap etc. You just need a bluetooth GPS receiver. I use it is my primary GPS device.

of course... just buy a gps receiver, garmin should b a good brand for it as well as the software.

Yes with BT GPS receiver it works like a charm. I'm using garmin software and BT138 (4 years old). I've also tried TomTom, IGO and others but because my specific needs I'm using garmin.