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Originally Posted by a4_attitude Is there any GPS avialable in market which also works as mobile, its a great gadget, but worth only if it has mobile facility tooo, carrying two geomectry box is a tough job..
I heard some company launching it soon in India
any clues??
Cheers
Wadhwa Ajay |
The Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-1W connects to any Bluetooth compatible Nokia phone, such as the Nokia 3230 or 6681.
What's nice is that your existing Nokia charger can recharge the LD-1W's battery and it has an external antenna connector for use in severe conditions.
Besides you don't want the GPS feature to spend away the battery power on your mobile, struggling to track satellites when there is poor GPS signal visibility.
GPS receivers can cost anywhere from Rs. 4,000 to well over Rs. 4 lakhs.
Beware of cheap GPS toys. All the high-end and expensive GPS receivers can work even where there are trees, steep hills, heavily built-up areas or poor satellite orientation, by using an external antenna. They also can see 7-8 satellites
To get good GPS signals with a handheld unit, the receiver's antenna must be oriented correctly. Garmin units with a built-in patch antenna work best when held horizontally so the face of the unit looks up at the sky.
Trying to maintain an ideal antenna orientation can be annoying if you are driving, hiking or doing other field work. With an external antenna connected you have no such problems.