Creating a Pocket PC GPS solution is easy

For users of the Pocket PC, there is a new addition to your system that can help with all your navigation needs, whether you are on foot, in your car, or even out at sea. Creating a Pocket PC GPS solution is easy – all that you need is a GPS antenna, and some clever software to interpret the satellite signals that it receives. In fact, many manufactures create Pocket PC GPS solutions for you that will work right out of the box.

If you already have a Pocket PC, then you need to look for a compatible extension to create the Pocket PC GPS which will suit you. These are usually available in two flavors. The first is a kind of cradle into which you stow your Pocket PC, and the cradle contains the GPS antenna and some electronics to draw power from your PDA.

The other kind of Pocket PC GPS system uses a separately powered GPS antenna, which communicates with the PC using Bluetooth. This means that the system does not draw PDA power, and also that the receiver can be placed on the outside of the vehicle, where it will get the best signal reception. Not all Pocket PCs support Bluetooth, however, so you will need to check before you buy.

There is a price advantage in setting up a Pocket PC GPS which may not be immediately apparent. It is true that the combination of the GPS software, antenna and Pocket PC itself represents a cost which is larger than a handheld GPS unit on its own. However, the cost of adding a GPS to a Pocket PC is far less, and in buying a Pocket PC the user is getting more than just a GPS device – it is a PDA and computer in its’ own right.

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Guy Lecky-Thompson is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-gps-tracking.com. Recommending gps equipment and associated products
04-07-04