RE: I want to mount some gadgets ...?
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RE: I want to mount some gadgets ...? - 9/12/2006 9:15:57 AM
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AlanH3
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Hey thanks for posting all the pictures! You have given me some ideas to work with.
It sounds like getting into the dash isn't so bad. If I break anything, I will blame you! 
-Alan
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/12/2006 9:17:33 AM
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AlanH3
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Dennis, which model Garmin do you have? Does it come out of the truck easily?
-Alan
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/12/2006 9:30:33 AM
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HummerGuy
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Yes, I am a gadget Freak
I don't like clutter either. If I can now get a GPS that holds data for the entire country as you say, I will gladly get rid of my laptop for that, but still keep the connections there just in case.
I just looked at Crutchfield. I had no idea they had so many GPS units out now. I guess my system is a little outdated ;-) BUt you have to admit, it would be cool to have real-time streaming of satellite imagery on whatever road you are on. I would still like to do that :)
Can you see how I contradict myself :)
Alan: I have all kinds of ideas on things to do, but I don't know how to fabricate fiberglass and all that. I'm hoping once I get my house that I'll start getting into that and make some cool mods. If you need help with anything, just let me know.
I'll post a pic of my GPS receiver later. It's hard to take pics in the parking garage i'm parked in at work. I'll try to find a link to it.
< Message edited by HummerGuy -- 9/12/2006 9:36:49 AM >
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/12/2006 9:54:36 AM
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HummerGuy
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The receiver I use is WAAP compatible. I paid extra money for it because of that, but I don't know if the laptop needs any special software installed to take advantage of it, or if it's built into the receiver, because honestly, I don't know exactly what it does, other then being more accurate.
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/12/2006 10:03:17 AM
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HummerGuy
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OOps, I meant WAAS :)
Sorry dad
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/12/2006 9:30:25 PM
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MyH3hummer
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It was $79 for the USB GPS receiver as compared to $500 to $600 for a decent one that has a tiny screen.
where do you buy that ? on line......any link ? thanks
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 9/15/2006 2:40:36 AM
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usmcman001
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Ypu guys need to check out Garmin...They have many units that are loaded with all streets for the entire united states. The c330 was only 399.99 at boaters world for awhile. They cam eout with new units that have bluetooth and other stuff not needed. If you want to do the laptop thing get a gps 18 or the new thing that is wireless from garmin...I can tthink of the model. It has a antenna that plugs into your usb port. I have one and it is WAAS capable. I sell this stuff (gps's) for marine applications so I know what I am talking about. If you have any questions message me. The gps 18 works great and you can get on RAM mounts webpage and get laptop mounts like cops use in thier cars. Great application...
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp330/
http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps18/
http://www.garmin.com/products/garminmobile10/
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RE: Laptop GPS Connection - 11/21/2006 10:56:04 PM
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bobopotato
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Hi folks...
New here, but been "lurking" for a while... Lurking coz we're really considering getting a H3... do some serious off-roading...
which brings me back to this reply, wifey and myself do go off-roads sometimes, nothing serious, but we love navigating in the wild.
Here's the system we use (and recommend):
Teletype GPS (star sirf 3) receiver, bluetooths to our pda which runs the teletype software.
Mike, if you're looking for google earth (aerial photo) type navigation, that's exactly what we do.
Its the only software I've found so far (not that I've looked around for too much) that if you get the add-on premium pack, allows you to download (for free) aerial photos (which we use primarily) and also topo maps from the terra server.
I usually download the aerial photos in real small pieces so as to get the resolution high and when we are travelling in the forests (we're from NJ, off-roading/exploring in the pine barrens), the maps autoload so you travel in the aerial photos rather than the streetmaps... its amazing because most of the forest roads aren't street-mapped but they show up in the aerial photo and you can gauge if they are dense/easy etc. We love it!
Let me know if you need more info, but so far its been working like a charm for us!
Hope I helped you folks out, having gained so much knowledge from this forum, hopefully I can contribute a little back!
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