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12-31-2004, 09:30 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
Posts: 152
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I'm confused
So all I need to buy is the GPS receiver? Don't I also needs maps? What about the software to use the maps and GPS receiver?
Is there anything specific I should look for in a GPS mouse? Accuracy, number of satellites, anything else?
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12-31-2004, 10:07 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: VaBch VA
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∙ Most GPS receivers(antenna) come packaged with software and drivers (your milage may vary).
∙ A number of folks like to mix/match because their favorite software doesn't come w/ thier preferred antenna or vice versa.
∙ Most software comes w/a variety of maps (check to make sure your area is covered).
∙ Checkout GPSPassions, they've a great selection of reviews on both antenna and software. AND a great source of info regarding GPS knowledge.
∙ http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/default...rentVersion=EN
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•Micke
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12-31-2004, 10:16 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
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OK, thanks. So if the antenna (GPS receiver) that I buy doesn't come with maps then I have to buy maps elsewhere? Does desitinator 3 have maps, or do I need map set to use destinator 3?
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12-31-2004, 05:38 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: South-Central PA
Posts: 1,241
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Get iGuidance 2.0.
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12-31-2004, 06:38 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
Posts: 152
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Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick
Get iGuidance 2.0.
I just looked it up. It seems that comes with the software and the maps, right?
Can I use this with FrodoPalyer or any of the other programs on the site like MediaCar, MediaEngine, etc?
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12-31-2004, 06:43 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: South-Central PA
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Comes with maps, Yes.
I use it in FrodoPlayer, don't know about the others.
Frodo's the best anyway. (IMO)
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12-31-2004, 06:47 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
Posts: 152
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Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick
Comes with maps, Yes.
I use it in FrodoPlayer, don't know about the others.
Frodo's the best anyway. (IMO)
Sweet, thanks. Any recommendations for what to look for in a dongle?
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12-31-2004, 06:55 PM
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Para Laura
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Miami Beach,FL U.S.A
Posts: 3,485
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Don't forget to check Destinator front end by "ninja monkey" His software have bigger fonts and more use friendly.... 
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12-31-2004, 08:01 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: South-Central PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by Paradigm_Guy
Sweet, thanks. Any recommendations for what to look for in a dongle?
You mean GPS receiver?
I use an Earthmate. Whatever software you go with, check their specs and see they want. IE: NMEA compatible.
I never used the Destinator...like Thanatos said, check them out.
It'll also work in FrodoPlayer. (I think)
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12-31-2004, 08:21 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
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Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick
You mean GPS receiver?
I use an Earthmate. Whatever software you go with, check their specs and see they want. IE: NMEA compatible.
I never used the Destinator...like Thanatos said, check them out.
It'll also work in FrodoPlayer. (I think)
Yeah, I meant GPS Receiver. Should I make my choice just by asthetic preference? Anything specific I should look for or are they pretty much the same?
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12-31-2004, 08:41 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: South-Central PA
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Don't really know...sorry. But since you have neither software or hardware, buy a combined package and save some money.
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12-31-2004, 08:47 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Diego & Fort Hood, Texas
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Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick
Don't really know...sorry. But since you have neither software or hardware, buy a combined package and save some money.
I'll look around, thanks. 
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01-01-2005, 04:23 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: VaBch VA
Posts: 575
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really really.... take a look at http://www.GPSpassion.com they've got reviews of every unit we've mentioned here.
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