GPS Receiver question...

**neon_eddy** · 11-01-2005, 07:56 PM

well
usb: more flexable, as most laptops and such have USB but not serial anymore. but the com port can switch on ya in resume from hibernate (mine did, not anymore though).

serial, won't port switch on ya, and doesn't use a valuable USB port especially on those VIA boards.

I like usb and I go with that it's nice to have the option to use it with my lappy. but I think you can get a serial to USB adapter.. to really pick your poison.

**acura cl** · 11-01-2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by albysure

funny thing..since the interior is being sanded now i havent had the opportunity to play with the gps lately. i went online and got that update file and installed it. well now it works...everywhere, on my deck, on the ground and on my dash board! so i guess im not going to have this problem anymore. i get a ton of satellites too. thanks for all your help guys on this

what update file are you talking about? i have the same pharos/ms gps and was wondering if it was an updated driver you were talking about.

**albysure** · 11-02-2005, 12:12 PM

i don't think it is an update really. it can start with windows and finds the satellites before you start the program. tells you how many satellites you're locked on to. after i ran this my earthmate works perfect. i think it is some kind of serial/usb thing--puts the receiver on com 3. i will find the file name when i get home from work