RE: Re: TomTom GPS and an Ipaq question

["Ward, David" <DAvid.Ward@xxxxxxxxxx>]

try http://www.touratech.de/ a
college has a mount for her GPS - very well
made piece of kit


-----Original Message-----
From: darren_karp2001 [mailto:darren@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 19 July 2004 14:18
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: TomTom GPS and an Ipaq question


Hi and thanks for the reply. I was just wondering whether anyone
knew of any mounting kits for scooters...I'm sure I'm not the only
one who wants to be able to mount a GPS on their scooter. It's a
pretty wacky idea, I know but there have been a few times when I've
got lost!



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Ben Geach" <BenUKHA@o...> wrote:
> Hi Darren,
> I have the TomTom 3 Bluetooth gps with an ipaq 4150.
>
> For most of the journeys i do, i dont use the power cord for the
car
> as the battery life is fine.
>
> Therefore if u can find a suitable mount for your handlebar area,
> there shouldnt be a problem, it will probably be best to use a
> custom built one not the universal (foam arm) style clamp one that
I
> have as it could easily slide out of that.
>
> As for the Bluetooth GPS receiver, i think that it needs direct
sky
> sight, so maybe you could mount above your speedometer?
>
> It all depends on what scooter you have really.
>
> Also, will you be using voice instructions? Maybe a earphones from
> the ipaqs headphone jack? Remember in bright sun, i find it
> difficult to read my ipaqs screen without taking my eyes off the
> road for a dangerous amount of time.
>
> HTH,
> Ben
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I like many am interested in getting an Ipaq (or similar, feel
> free
> > to recommend!) and TomTom 3. The only problem is that I don't
> drive a
> > car but ride a scooter!
> >
> > The question is will the GPS receiver work if it's tucked away
> either
> > inside my helmet bay or my jacket? I assume I would want a
> bluetooth
> > GPS receiver, and particular makes which are better than others?
> >
> > TIA
> > Darren