Gps for Laptop

juixy · 06-22-2004, 06:32 AM

i have a dell inspiron and i want it to be my nav system in my truck, would kind of gps reciever would be best for the laptop, and on a quick side note, do they sell 12v power connectors for the laptop?

thanks

stevieg · 06-22-2004, 07:21 AM

Yes you can get 12V adapters - see...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...487759198&rd=1

And a GPS mouse costs around £30

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...703837177&rd=1

I have one like the above shipped from Hong kong (BU-303) and it works a treat. (USB)

Yuriy · 06-22-2004, 07:50 AM

You can also get a CF receiver for about $80. They come with adapters and external antennas. Will also work with Pocket PCs.

juixy · 06-23-2004, 06:13 AM

CF reciever?

whats 20 lbs in usd?

Yuriy · 06-23-2004, 06:18 AM

I'm not sure I get the second question, but to answer your first, here's a CF receiver

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...704856600&rd=1
I have one of there - works great!

juixy · 06-23-2004, 06:39 AM

hehe well cash is an issue here... ill probably have the reciever on my dash...

and ive decided on routis for software...

but what kind of gps mouse works best with routis?

and where could i get routis and this gps mouse?

cash is an issue

i drive a 99 chevy truck for reference

thanks

stevieg · 06-23-2004, 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by juixy

whats 20 lbs in usd?

£20 (£ not lbs, different thing!) is about $50

juixy · 06-23-2004, 05:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stevieg

£20 (£ not lbs, different thing!) is about $50

whoops it was late :P

juixy · 06-24-2004, 02:25 AM

i was thinking about getting a usb mouse off of ebay.. but i wasnt sure which one... ive already decided on routis...

so anthelp would be greatly appreciated

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