From: Paul Curtis (MicroSSG_at_Comcast.net)
Date: Mon Dec 01 2003 - 08:35:25 PST
Ed,
Say it ain't so!
I need to find some solution that is a neat and clean (self-contained)
system and I wanted to use the Newton's [MP 130 (because of the charging
cradle) / MP 2100 (for the latest hardware)] large backlit screen. I'm
also working on creating a mobile wireless network for the other trucks,
while we're off-roading. This way we can share trail data back at the
camp site, e-mail and surf from the server in my truck. Maybe even order
replacement parts while on the trail for pick-up. Additionally, the
tri-band/wi-fi card would give us the additional cell back-up and the
wi-fi connectivity.
I love my Siemens SX56 Cell Phone/PDA, but not as much as my Newton's.
I'm gonna buy a card that looks like it might work, would you be willing
to assist me with the troubleshooting?
Desperately seeking Newton MP solution,
Paul Curtis
-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Ed Kummel
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:07 PM
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Sorry for being slow... GPS Help Please!
yeah...ain't gonna happen...the PC card slot on the
Newt is not universally compatible with the rest of
the world...Becuase of that, and that funky NIC port,
the Newt's ability to interact with the outside world
is severly limited.
What you will need to do is get a SER-001, install it,
then create a Din - to mini plug converter, then use
the serial cable that comes with your GPS receiver and
you should be good to go.
Heartland America has a really nice Magellan Pro on
sale (36MB of storage) for like $150...I wish I would
have waited...I'm using a Matellan MapTrack Map. Only
6MB storage...Now, I fighting on Ebay for the map
software...
Ed
web/gadget guru
--- Paul Curtis <MicroSSG_at_Comcast.net> wrote:
> This may be my problem, I'm specifically looking for
> a PC Card solution.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Victor Rehorst
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 11:30 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Sorry for being slow... GPS Help
> Please!
>
>
> Paul Curtis wrote:
> > I know this has been covered like a 70's couch
> over and over again,
> > but I need it one more time... I want to run my
> 2100 mounted in my
> > truck as a GPS guidance/recording system for
> off-road treks, and with
> > the second pc-card slot a GPRS/WiFi Globetrotter (
> I think) for Voice
> > and data backup to my cell phone. I want
> <snip>
> >
> > 1. GPS Software - Map Lite
> > 2. GPS PC Card receiver - ?
> http://mightygps.com/pccard.htm 3.
> > Something I'm overlooking?
>
> Yes, you can use any GPS reciever that has serial
> output and understands
> NMEA
> commands. Most do. I had a Garmin brochure on my
> desk and I had picked
> out
> the cheapest Garmin reciever that has serial
> output... but I think I
> threw it
> out. I think it was the Garmin Geko 201:
>
> http://www.garmin.com/products/geko201/
>
> MSRP of $149 USD. Also has WAAS correction so it's
> pretty durn
> accurate.
=====
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