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Old 27-04-2005, 15:43   #1
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GPS tomtom maps
Hi all

I am thinking about buying a ipaq 1710 with tomtom gps. Question is are tomtom maps all the same or do you get different products offering different maps etc.

Also can you go walk about with a 1710 I heard some where you can not but I am not sure why

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Old 27-04-2005, 15:49   #2
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Re: GPS tomtom maps
I have the TomTom software on an Axim, and you will find that hte product comes with a number of maps, which you can choose between depending on the size of the memory card in your PDA.
(and I noticed that the M6 toll is not on the UK map, so I am waiting to see if there is a newer version of the map available....)
With the TomTom GPS receiver, It needs its own power, so you cannot walk with it, however you could get a different GPS, that has its own batteries, and connect that instead (more expensive, but also more flexible)..

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Old 27-04-2005, 15:58   #3
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Re: GPS tomtom maps
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I have the TomTom software on an Axim, and you will find that hte product comes with a number of maps, which you can choose between depending on the size of the memory card in your PDA.
(and I noticed that the M6 toll is not on the UK map, so I am waiting to see if there is a newer version of the map available....)
With the TomTom GPS receiver, It needs its own power, so you cannot walk with it, however you could get a different GPS, that has its own batteries, and connect that instead (more expensive, but also more flexible)..

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Any recommendations for a GPS system which would fit into a ipaq which could be moved around (walk about)

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Re: GPS tomtom maps
Your best bet is waiting for Tomtom5 to hit the high street its for using with a mobile phone and should be out end of April ish

The Ipaq 1710 kit is for using in a vehicle and needs to be powered and as it does not come with Bluetooth you donââ‚Âà ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢t have the option of purchasing the other Bluetooth GPS.
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GPS Tomtom v's the AA
Hi all

Was thinking of getting an Ipaq 1710 with GPS(tomtom) however I have now seen it supplied with maps from the AA http://www.aanavigator.com/aanavigator-ppc-demo-int.htm

which look ok apart from no 3D maps.

Has anyone used the AA maps or could comment on what they think is the best.

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Re: GPS Tomtom v's the AA
Hi there Mike, I've used something similar to TomTom, Can't remember what it was called exactly, looks pretty much the same as the AA's version, which looks cool, might have a stab at that myself.
Thanks for the link
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Re: GPS Tomtom v's the AA
It just looks like the older version of tom tom software. You'lll find that the tom tom software is pretty much one of the best though.
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Re: GPS Tomtom v's the AA
On the subject of Tom Tom - does anybody here own one of the GO devices? Do you know if the maps cover the Channel Islands?

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Re: GPS Tomtom v's the AA
Mike, you already had a thread running on a 1710 you were thinking of buying, there was no need to start another one.

I have now merged the 2 together.
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