GPS success in OZ?

Freeman · 11-04-2003, 07:22 PM

hi,

ive had me carpc goin for months now, and i want to expand it to use GPS, though having a little problems on what GPS receiver and software to use, so any Aussies out there that have gps running could you please let me know your specs (receiver and software). this infor would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Andrew

danon · 11-06-2003, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Freeman

hi,

, so any Aussies out there that have gps running could you please let me know your specs (receiver and software). this infor would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Andrew

i use Rand Mcnally "mouse" (since it's the cheapest by that time, 1999), serial port plus custom software since street finder, the cd comes with the RM is only US version. this mouse is tried 'n tested (by me!) using diff. software 'n boy it rocks! i bought it on RM store Online, couldn't find it anywhere but when i openned the device, it's made in NZ.

Freeman · 11-06-2003, 05:12 PM

cool, thanks, Anyone else with gps goin in their pc car in aus?

where did u get the maps? etc.

ob1 · 11-06-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Freeman

cool, thanks, Anyone else with gps goin in their pc car in aus?

where did u get the maps? etc.

I bought a no-name USB GPS "mouse" from ebay ~2months ago for AUD$100. Bargain. Works with all NMEA software (everything).
I use Oziexplorer with the Sydway/Melway maps. It's only moving map functionality, not routing/directions, but it's still OK.

Freeman · 11-06-2003, 10:17 PM

Thanks Ob1

GPS ~ found a few usb gps mouse on ebay, might get one soon :

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting .Though i would like a usb one.

Software ~ozi explorer looks good, also u can get an API for it which is nice.,i cant seem to find how much oziexplorer is on their website.. how much did u pay for it?

ob1 · 11-09-2003, 06:13 AM

actually i am using the trial version of Ozi. It has some limitations, like only running for 1 hour max, but it's OK for my purposes (and free

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UncoCow · 11-09-2003, 08:54 AM

has anyone tried http://www.ospreycomputing.com.au

looks very nice, but pricey at $250 per state... and i'd need 2 states, plus receiver.... really too much to spend!

ozi explorer doesn't have routing does it? it's really down to navigator or destinator i think? both very expensive! we need a cost effective solution...