I tried this on a different thread and got zero hits. C'mon guys, I thought y'all were the techno studs.

So, since all the geeks got new PDA's for Christmas, I was able to pick up a used Ipaq(5555) on E-bay fairly cheap.

I would like to get a bluetooth GPS receiver and NAV software. The Dell, HP, and I think a NAVMN kits come with their own software bundles, but they are $200.

Obviously, the cheap GPS recievers don't come with any NAV software.

So, if I got a bluetooth GPS receiver for around $75, what would be a good NAV product to get? Does MS Streets have 3D view? What about Pharos? PocketMap? MapSonic?

Are there any freeware NAV products? I would really like a 3D or "birdseye" view, and voice commands, but I could sacrifice those for FREE.

Probably needs to be legal, so I can get updates. They are building new roads by the day in my town.

But cheap is always a good thing.

 

Hey what's up,
Yeah I did research back a few months ago about this option... but I finally bit the bullet and did the double-din and added navigation... but here is a website that might help.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4502-3490_7-...8id=&502815id=

 

I would go with a bluetooth GPS if possible. its so much more convenient because you can place it on the dash for best reception, and not have to worry about any cables. I use a rayming tn-206 with ipaq 4155. As far as software goes I think the best ones are:
ALK Copilot
Intellinav/Iguidance/Routis (all the same thing)
TomTom

 

Oh yeah, dont get MS streets. It sucks bigtime. If you insist on getting something off the shelf at Bestbuy or something, go with Delorme

 

Thanks for the tips. I am definately going with a Bluetooth reciever. Just looking for the software to go with it.

I might go the double din route for in car, but I want the GPS for other stuff too. Golf courses, SCUBA and camping sites, stuff like that.

Besides, I'm supposed to be a techie and didn't have a PDA!

 

Check out http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/menu_gpssoftware.php