GPS for AXIM X51V // HELP

[drs244]

Hi Everyone,

I just purchased a Dell Axim X51V to use while Geocaching. I know there are a lot of different GPS programs and gadgets on the market. I saw an advertisement for a compact flash GPS unit and was wondering if anyone has experience using these and can offer their recommendations.

 

I am open to any suggestions at this point so please give me your PROS and CONS of any and all types.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Dave

[+Lefty425]

I recently bought a Spectec SDG 810 to use in an HP Ipaq and I'm not too impressed with it. It is an SDIO rather than a Compact Flash, but along the same lines.

 

Spectec SDG 810

 

The unit shows a strong sat. signal in a program called "GPS viewer", but when I open the mapping software (Oddysey Mobile) it doesn't recognize the GPS receiver. It did work one time - briefly, but when I moved the handheld around, the signal was lost completely and no amount of repositioning could get it back.

 

I have downloaded all the necessary drivers and followed all installation instructions to the letter. As I said before, I haven't had it very long and have not had much time to "fiddle" with it. Maybe I got a bad unit or maybe they're just junk. I've noticed that Semson's has discontinued the item.....hmmm.

 

If you find a Compact Flash for your Dell that works better than this, please keep us updated.

[+JSWilson64]

Does the Axim have bluetooth? If so, US Globalsat has some units with the Sirf III chipset. It didn't work too well with a Palm, but the software options for Windows based handhelds are better.

[+PocketSierra]

A bluetooth GPS, preferably with SIRF III chipset, will work fine.

 

My mom has the Axim X51v and uses it with a bluetooth GPS.

[drs244]

Thanks for the information and yes it has bluetooth. I guess I'll try several different types and return the ones that don't measure up.

 

V/R,

 

Dave