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Re: [OT] Bluetooth GPS Kit & TomTom 6...



Oh whilst I was there I saw the new Holux 240 GPS which is about the
size o=
f
a lighter. Almost bought one, but decided to save my pennies - why would I
need two GPS devices?

So un UKHA like! I don't know what came over me!

On 08/12/06, Ho Yin Ng <me@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Blah I just cameback from HK - I could have got some and sold'em!
>
> On 08/12/06, Ho Yin Ng <me@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Exactly what Marcus said.
> >
> > Works very well - very quick I have the same Holux GPS receiver
as well=
.
> >
> >
> > Awesome! Makes the device untouchable!
> >
> > Ho yin
> >
> > On 08/12/06, Marcus Warrington <marcus.warrington@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
> > >
> > >   Dave,
> > >
> > > Yes TomTom6 works great on the VarioII. I find it actually
runs
> > > quicker than on my DellAxim X51V... but that's probably more
a reflec=
tion of
> > > the Axim!
> > >
> > > My recommendation for a GPS is the Holux GPSlim236 SiRF star
III,
> > > absolutely tiny, accurate, fast acquisition, long lasting
battery (10=
hrs)
> > > and stylish looks. And it uses a mini usb connector like you
want :-)=
. At PC
> > > world they cost around =A380 but there are loads on eBay
(mostly from
> > > HongKong) I managed to get mine for =A340 inlcuding postage
(direct f=
rom Hong
> > > Kong.. didn't get stopped by customs so no extra charges
:-))
> > >
> > > Marcus
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > >
> > > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ukha_=
d@xxxxxxx<ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > On Behalf Of David Irwin (Home)
> > > Sent: 08 December 2006 12:26
> > > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Bluetooth GPS Kit & TomTom 6...
> > >
> > > Firstly apologies for the OT, but I know loads of you are
have
> > > probably
> > > answered this already so...
> > >
> > > I have a Vario II. And love it.
> > >
> > > 2 Questions really:
> > >
> > > 1) Has anyone tested it with Tom Tom Navigator 6?
Unfortunately they
> > > do
> > > not list this particular phone on their tested list and I
don't reall=
y
> > > want
> > > to buy TomTom and find it does not work properly!
> > >
> > > 2) Which Bluetooth GPS unit are people using? On paper the
Rikaline
> > > 6033 looks really good, but is not a SirfStar III chipset
(which most
> > > units
> > > seem to be) and it does not charge from a miniUSB socket
meaning it
> > > cannot
> > > share a charger lead with my phone.
> > >
> > > That leaves me asking for recommendations from those who
have a
> > > working
> > > solution for me.
> > >
> > > Thanks all
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >=20=20
> > >
> >
> >
>


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