Pdas Again - What Software Is Required?

[Eric&Jaz]

So I'm considering dusting off my old iPaq for use as a GPS unit - looking at the Navman GPS receiverit that moujnts onto it.

What I'm having trouble determining is how much software will I need to get in order to give this hardware combo the same feature set as your typical $150-$200 dedicated GSP unit. Am I going to end up forking over a bunch of more money to get the software for setting/navigating waypoints, mapping, compass, etc? Can most/all of it be had for free or cheap (ie, freeware/shareware)?

I'm trying to decide if it is cost-effective to go this route, or just spend the $ on a Garmin instead.

 

Thanks,

Eric

[+NightPilot]

There is free software available. CetusGPS and cotoGPS both work well for geocaching, but I'm not sure they're available for PPC. As for mapping software, there is lots available for a PPC, but it ain't free. Mapopolis has probably the most advanced mapping software. It's free, but the maps aren't. You can get a year of unlimited downloads for $99, or you can buy individual county maps for ~$5 each. Obvious URL. There are others available - any Google search should give you lots of choices if you're using PPC.