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    mini-PCI GPS board

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gothed, May 4, 2010.

  1. gothed

    gothed Notebook Consultant

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    Figure i would ask this here: Where can I find a mini-PCI GPS board like this one:

    MP-954GPS - Mini-PCI GPS Module from BVM Limited

    they have to be easier to get then that.

    I know you guys mod GPS all the time so I figured you could help me.

    Also do you think a built in antenna designed for GOBI + GPS will be good enough, given a sirf III chip?

    thanks - Dominik
     
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    gothed Notebook Consultant

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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Here's one source.
     
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    You might want to look carefully at that MCX antenna connection with regards to whether or not there is room to hook it up inside the computer. Others here have investigated that card and it has not turned out to be an optimum solution.
    CAP
     
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  6. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I might try this in a CF-28.... If it would fit.... Then you have the whole, "Where do I mount the antenna?" thing... Though I still think Teo's idea of using the CF-18/19 GPS bump-out on the CF-28 was a brilliant idea.... I think this is a very BAD idea for the CF-29/30/18/19 series...


    But that is just me....
     
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Won't work in a Cf-28; you'd never be able to install the HDD caddy with that MMCX connector in the way. I suppose one could hacksolder a uFL connector there; but then you'd void yer warranty and at THAT price, I wouldn't wanna Dew it.

    mnem
    Dewin' it.
     
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    Good point!
     
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    gothed Notebook Consultant

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    To be honest this is not for a toughbook, it is for a thinkpad x201 (I can't afford a cf30).

    This thinkpad has antennas build into the lid for WWAN and GPS, you usually upgrade it with a GOBI + GPS module.

    I was investigating this as a better GPS solution then the GOBI+GPS module.

    thanks guys - Dominik
     
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  10. Toughbook

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    Stinkpad? We don't need no stinking Stinkpads! ;)
     
    Toughbook, May 6, 2010
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  11. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    HEY!

    I have a 380XD that serves as my OBDII monitor; you're going to hurt its feelings!

    Interesting point of fact: the 380XD is the first laptop ever made with a built-in subwoofer!

    mnem
    There, there... I won't let the mean old internet man get you... :wink:
     
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