all-in-one GPS receiever that outputs to PC

DCU1976 · 02-28-2008, 01:37 AM

I'm looking into GPS and have read the FAQ's and posts. I would like one of the "all-in-one" units (has the touchscreen etc.) I like the idea of having a seperate screen just for GPS(always on), and the idea that I can unattach it from my car and use it while on foot. However I still would like to output its info into a computer so I can still incorporate all the info from the GPS into my front end(speed, direction). Is there such a unit on the market currently. Thanks in Advance!

2k1Toaster · 02-28-2008, 01:50 AM

I keep hearing something about a Garmin unit, but I havent really looked into it.

Ineffigy · 02-28-2008, 02:24 PM

I think you might be able to get one of those Bluetooth navigation devices. I havn't looked into it but you might be able to get both the portable device and your computer to read from the GPS device. Just an idea.. I havn't looked into it at all.

Marvin Hlavac · 02-28-2008, 05:04 PM

I'm not 100% sure I understand exactly your needs, but I doubt there is an all-in-one PND (personal navigation device) on the market today which would output signal which your CarPC could use to display the moving map. Perhaps, if you have enough money allocated to this hobby, you could consider buying one of the very small UMPCs (Ultra-Mobile PC), such as the OQO 2 or Sony UX. These are Windows XP / Vista computers. They are so small they fit into your pocket. Screen size about 5", just like the all-in-ones. You could install some PC GPS navigation software on the tiny computer, and use it anywhere. These devices output VGA, so you could use the monitor of your CarPC to simultaneously display the moving map, or you could try to integrate it with your system in a different way (don't ask me how - I don't know

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Ineffigy · 02-28-2008, 05:29 PM

You know what would be a cheap solution? Just get a USB SirfIII GPS Receiver in addition to your Garmin or whatever. You'll get more options that way and the only downside is that you will have two GPS antenna's instead of one.