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    which gps recivers work with cf-29 and pc navigator?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by lortech, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. lortech

    lortech Notebook Consultant

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    Ideally, I would buy or make a gps that fits inside my cf-29. Being a cheap skate, I saw the gps kit that cost 180.00 and decided for now, go with a option that cost less.


    Also, downloaded http://navigatorfree.mapfactor.com/en/. nice software. But I will not know how well it works or how accurate it is untill I obtain a new gps receiver.


    I was thinking of a gps receiver that is powered by the vehicles power and provides blue tooth connectivity to the laptop. Any recommendations that provides these features?

    Thanks much!
     
    lortech, Apr 28, 2012
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Woops...wrong spot (BST forum) :D . I'll move that for you
     
    toughasnails, Apr 28, 2012
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  3. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    You have posted in the wrong place but Blair will be along to fix that. When you go looking for your post in the main forum take a second to look at the "stickies" at the top of the page. Welcome to the forum, you will find a ton of info on map software and GPS here.
    CAP
    He's quick that Blair!!
     
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  4. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    If you are wanting cheap software look for some of the older software on ebay or amazon. I got TOPO 7 for under 10 bucks.

    For a internal GPS you will spend more unless you do the modding yourself. So for price you are going to have to go with a external gps. Here is a couple of examples for you.

    I have this same one, but the charger hasn't showed up to test it out yet. It's usb voltage powered but I didn't have the right connector.

    New TomTom MKii Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver For HP TouchPad 16Gb 32Gb WiFi | eBay

    with car only charger
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    On usb gps they have some that look like flash drives and others that have a cable and antenna built in. From what others have said the ones with the antenna work better signal wise.

    PCMCIA to Compact flash adapter, compact flash GPS CARD.
     
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  5. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Modding one in yourself will be far better than stock or any kit you can buy on ebay!
     
    Toughbook, Apr 29, 2012
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