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New Trucker Needs GPS Receiver Advice (laptop/USB)
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| Crazy Horse 2007-06-27, 3:33 pm |
| I dunno nuttin' from nuttin'... but I'm trying to figure it out.
I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port=20
to use with navigational software. I found this website
http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html
that seems to have a good assortment to choose from, but don't which (if=20
any) of these to select. Any advice you might have in terms of make and=20
model (on this website or others) will be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
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-CH
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| Dave Ferguson 2007-06-27, 10:33 pm |
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I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port
to use with navigational software. I found this website
http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html
that seems to have a good assortment to choose from, but don't which (if
any) of these to select. Any advice you might have in terms of make and
model (on this website or others) will be greatly appreciated.
Do you already have the navigational software to go with it?
Sometimes you can find the software bundled with a receiver for a good
price.
Just checking Bestbuy you can get Delorme Street Atlas and a receiver for
$70.
Dave
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| Jack Erbes 2007-06-27, 10:33 pm |
| Crazy Horse wrote:
> I dunno nuttin' from nuttin'... but I'm trying to figure it out.
>
> I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port
> to use with navigational software. I found this website
> http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html
> that seems to have a good assortment to choose from, but don't which (if
> any) of these to select. Any advice you might have in terms of make and
> model (on this website or others) will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks in advance.
Try the Holux GR-213. That has the SiRF III chip set and has excellent
sensitivity. I bought the model that has the two piece cable with a
PS/2 connector in the center. It comes with a USB adapter but various
optional adapters can be purchased so that can be adapted to various
PDAs, RS-232 serial ports, etc.
Jack
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| Lars Thorwald 2007-06-27, 10:33 pm |
| Is there a particular reason you need a laptop? If not, you could go with a
self contained navigation system that would allow you to route to your
destinations. I recently bought a Lowrance iWay250C and I love it. It was
about $200 and has approximately 2 milliion points of interest which
includes gas, ATM, restraunts etc. You can type in a destination address
and route straight to it from your present location. It runs off of the
power point in the vehicle and has rechargeable batteries that last quite a
long time in between charges. Another cool feature that the iWay includes
is a MP3 player. You can purchase a larger memory card, transfer the maps
and then add your favorite music to have the whole package. If the iWay
doesnt appeal to you, you can choose a Garmin or other type, but you will
likely pay more and they all do about the same thing when it comes to
showing you where you are and where you want to go.
"Crazy Horse" <spitting@spammers.is.never.invalid> wrote in message
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I dunno nuttin' from nuttin'... but I'm trying to figure it out.
I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port
to use with navigational software. I found this website
http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html
that seems to have a good assortment to choose from, but don't which (if
any) of these to select. Any advice you might have in terms of make and
model (on this website or others) will be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
--
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-CH
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| Frank Tabor 2007-06-27, 10:33 pm |
| On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:39:10 +0000, Dave Ferguson wrote:
> I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port
> to use with navigational software. I found this website
> http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html that seems to have a good
> assortment to choose from, but don't which (if any) of these to select.
> Any advice you might have in terms of make and model (on this website or
> others) will be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
>
> Do you already have the navigational software to go with it? Sometimes
> you can find the software bundled with a receiver for a good price.
> Just checking Bestbuy you can get Delorme Street Atlas and a receiver
> for $70.
>
> Dave
For a beginner, Delorme is a good deal. It's easy to work with and does
a darn good job of routing. I used it when I was still driving.
--
Frank Tabor
Every suicide is a solution to a problem.
-- Jean Baechler
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| If the op is talking about driving a "big rig" then CH'll need gps software
designed for that kind of driving. (If you driving a 13'6" high trailer you
don't want software that takes you under a 12'9" bridge or tunnel!)
According to my daughter (who just quit driving otr last year) there is
laptop gps software out there for truckers. They need to consider all
pertinent factors--weight, width, height, type of cargo, hazardous
restrictions, etc. I don't think that something designed for automobiles
will be much good.
--
Gary
Visit Lucy & Gary and do the jigsaw puzzle at
www.under-1-roof.com
"Lars Thorwald" <none@thistime.com> wrote in message
news:vxDgi.22763$C96.21335@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net...
> Is there a particular reason you need a laptop? If not, you could go with
> a self contained navigation system that would allow you to route to your
> destinations. I recently bought a Lowrance iWay250C and I love it. It
> was about $200 and has approximately 2 milliion points of interest which
> includes gas, ATM, restraunts etc. You can type in a destination address
> and route straight to it from your present location. It runs off of the
> power point in the vehicle and has rechargeable batteries that last quite
> a long time in between charges. Another cool feature that the iWay
> includes is a MP3 player. You can purchase a larger memory card, transfer
> the maps and then add your favorite music to have the whole package. If
> the iWay doesnt appeal to you, you can choose a Garmin or other type, but
> you will likely pay more and they all do about the same thing when it
> comes to showing you where you are and where you want to go.
>
>
> "Crazy Horse" <spitting@spammers.is.never.invalid> wrote in message
> news:MPG. 20ec935d3c534eff9896
b2@news.west.earthlink.net...
> I dunno nuttin' from nuttin'... but I'm trying to figure it out.
>
> I'm looking for a good GPS receiver to connect to my laptop's USB port
> to use with navigational software. I found this website
> http://www.semsons.com/mousgpsrec.html
> that seems to have a good assortment to choose from, but don't which (if
> any) of these to select. Any advice you might have in terms of make and
> model (on this website or others) will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks in advance.
> --
> _______
> -CH
> ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ
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| Noweldrecumbent 2007-06-27, 10:33 pm |
| I'll second Jacks opinion of the Holux SirFII receiver. I'm using the slim
bluetooth version on my laptop/ with a bluetooth antenna, and on a ipaq
pda. Very sensitive, and fast.Very nice unit s.
Dave
"Gary" <gary@under-1-roof.com> wrote in message
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> If the op is talking about driving a "big rig" then CH'll need gps
> software designed for that kind of driving. (If you driving a 13'6" high
> trailer you don't want software that takes you under a 12'9" bridge or
> tunnel!) According to my daughter (who just quit driving otr last year)
> there is laptop gps software out there for truckers. They need to
> consider all pertinent factors--weight, width, height, type of cargo,
> hazardous restrictions, etc. I don't think that something designed for
> automobiles will be much good.
> --
> Gary
> Visit Lucy & Gary and do the jigsaw puzzle at
> www.under-1-roof.com
>
>
> "Lars Thorwald" <none@thistime.com> wrote in message
> news:vxDgi.22763$C96.21335@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net...
>
>
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| Lars Thorwald 2007-06-28, 7:33 am |
| Great points. Totally agree with your assessment.
Crazy Horse, dont listen to me ;-)
"Gary" <gary@under-1-roof.com> wrote in message
news:5ba97$46831cba$
c9c7841$20513@CTITEC
H.COM...
> If the op is talking about driving a "big rig" then CH'll need gps
> software designed for that kind of driving. (If you driving a 13'6" high
> trailer you don't want software that takes you under a 12'9" bridge or
> tunnel!) According to my daughter (who just quit driving otr last year)
> there is laptop gps software out there for truckers. They need to
> consider all pertinent factors--weight, width, height, type of cargo,
> hazardous restrictions, etc. I don't think that something designed for
> automobiles will be much good.
> --
> Gary
> Visit Lucy & Gary and do the jigsaw puzzle at
> www.under-1-roof.com
>
>
> "Lars Thorwald" <none@thistime.com> wrote in message
> news:vxDgi.22763$C96.21335@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net...
>
>
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| CH, suggest that you head over to the nearest Pilot, Flying-J, or TofA and
talk with other "professional drivers" to find out what they're using.
You'll probably find that the "company drivers" have hardware installed
that runs proprietary software but the o/o's (owner/operators) might be a
source of good info for you.
--
Gary
Visit Lucy & Gary and do the jigsaw puzzle at
www.under-1-roof.com
"Lars Thorwald" <none@thistime.com> wrote in message
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> Great points. Totally agree with your assessment.
>
> Crazy Horse, dont listen to me ;-)
>
>
> "Gary" <gary@under-1-roof.com> wrote in message
> news:5ba97$46831cba$
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H.COM...
>
>
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| lostparts 2007-06-28, 10:33 am |
| You might look at CoPilot Live they have a program for
truckers.
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| Drifter 2007-06-28, 10:33 pm |
| lostparts wrote:
> You might look at CoPilot Live they have a program for
> truckers.
>
>
You might want to try - thetruckersreport.com -. go into the
forum and post you question there. i believe i read about
trucker software, bridges/ height etc. worth a shot.
Drifter...
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| Plug 'trucker gps software ' and you will find all the information you could
want.....
"Drifter" <drifter@pgh.net> wrote in message
news:6EXgi.1876$Od7.1695@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> lostparts wrote:
> You might want to try - thetruckersreport.com -. go into the
>
> forum and post you question there. i believe i read about
>
> trucker software, bridges/ height etc. worth a shot.
>
> Drifter...
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <2OAgi.1629$zA4.823@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net>,=20
yince72627@mypacks.net says...
> Do you already have the navigational software to go with it?
> Sometimes you can find the software bundled with a receiver for a good
> price.
> Just checking Bestbuy you can get Delorme Street Atlas and a receiver for
> $70.
Dave, thanks for the reply. I don't yet have the software but am=20
looking to get a pgm. that's specific to truckers. I'm aware of=20
DeLorme... have an old version of the s/w. I know they make a good=20
product, but don't think what they have is sufficiently trucker-
specific.
Thanks again for the reply.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article < 138624u585fbtab@corp
.supernews.com>, ftabor@gmail.com=20
says...
> For a beginner, Delorme is a good deal. It's easy to work with and does=
=20
> a darn good job of routing. I used it when I was still driving.
Thanks for the reply. See my response to Dave.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article < 4682eb64$0$20593$4c3
68faf@roadrunner.com>,=20
jacker@midmaine.com says...
> Try the Holux GR-213. That has the SiRF III chip set and has excellent=
=20
> sensitivity. I bought the model that has the two piece cable with a=20
> PS/2 connector in the center. It comes with a USB adapter but various=20
> optional adapters can be purchased so that can be adapted to various=20
> PDAs, RS-232 serial ports, etc.
Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a good one. The woman I spoke with at=20
semsons.com spoke highly of this Holux and also the GlobalSat BU-353
http://www.semsons.com/glbuusbgpsre.html
She seemed to think they were comparable but thought there might be a=20
support advantage with the GlobalSat, since Holux is based in Taiwan. I=20
think I'll likely end up getting one of these two.
Thanks again.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <vxDgi.22763$C96.21335@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net>,=20
none@thistime.com says...
> Is there a particular reason you need a laptop?
Yes, to run trucker-specific navigational software (see other posts). =20
But thanks for the reply. Appreciate it.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article < 5ba97$46831cba$c9c78
41$20513@CTITECH.COM>, gary@under-1-
roof.com says...
> If the op is talking about driving a "big rig" then CH'll need gps softwa=
re=20
> designed for that kind of driving. (If you driving a 13'6" high trailer =
you=20
> don't want software that takes you under a 12'9" bridge or tunnel!)=20
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Yes, this is it, exactly.
> According to my daughter (who just quit driving otr last year) there is=
=20
> laptop gps software out there for truckers.
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I'm a little familiar with Co-Pilot Trucker, and though it's pricey,=20
it's the only one I know about so far, that's significantly trucker=20
specific.
Thanks for your reply. Appreciate it.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <qFFgi.7146$Rw1.2745@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net>,=20
noweldrecumbent2@hot
mail.com says...
> I'll second Jacks opinion of the Holux SirFII receiver. I'm using the sli=
m=20
> bluetooth version on my laptop/ with a bluetooth antenna, and on a ipaq=
=20
> pda. Very sensitive, and fast.Very nice unit s.
Good to know. Holux is looking better all the time.
Thanks for your reply.
--=20
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-CH
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F
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <SxGgi.16149$2v1.10586@newssvr14.news.prodigy.net>,=20
none@thistime.com says...
> Great points. Totally agree with your assessment.
>=20
> Crazy Horse, dont listen to me ;-)
Such humility! You're an inspiration. ;-)
But, I *do* appreciate your previous reply, anyway!
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article < f2955$4683b2c3$c9c78
41$10565@CTITECH.COM>, gary@under-1-
roof.com says...
> CH, suggest that you head over to the nearest Pilot, Flying-J, or TofA an=
d=20
> talk with other "professional drivers" to find out what they're using.=20
> You'll probably find that the "company drivers" have hardware installed=
=20
> that runs proprietary software but the o/o's (owner/operators) might be a=
=20
> source of good info for you.
A reasonable suggestion, for sure. But, I've already been on the road=20
and have been at a number of truck stops, etc. At this point, it'll be=20
more expeditious for me to try to dig up this info online.
Anyway, thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <YLPgi.6462$s8.2902@bignews1.bellsouth.net>, clem641
@bellsouth.net says...
> You might look at CoPilot Live they have a program for
> truckers.=20
I'm not sure about the "Live" part, but I'm looking into their CD-ROM=20
software: "CoPilot Trucker Version 9."
Thanks for the tip.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <6EXgi.1876$Od7.1695@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,=20
drifter@pgh.net says...
> You might want to try - thetruckersreport.com -. go into the
> forum and post you question there. i believe i read about
> trucker software, bridges/ height etc. worth a shot.
Drifter-
Great suggestion. Never heard of the site before but I'll going their=20
soon, thanks to your suggestion.
Thanks again.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <hUxhi.18787$RX.3468@newssvr11.news.prodigy.net>,=20
TheDuck@pond.net says...
> Plug 'trucker gps software ' and you will find all the information you co=
uld=20
> want.....
Thanks! Will do.
--=20
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-CH
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| In article <6EXgi.1876$Od7.1695@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,=20
drifter@pgh.net says...
> lostparts wrote:
> You might want to try - thetruckersreport.com -. go into the
> forum and post you question there. i believe i read about
> trucker software, bridges/ height etc. worth a shot.
Drifter-
Just wanted to mention I've been pokin' around on thetruckersreport.com=20
and it's an excellent resource.
Thanks so much for turning me onto this.
--=20
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-CH
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| Drifter 2007-07-02, 10:34 pm |
| Crazy Horse wrote:
> In article <6EXgi.1876$Od7.1695@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
> drifter@pgh.net says...
>
> Drifter-
>
> Just wanted to mention I've been pokin' around on thetruckersreport.com
> and it's an excellent resource.
>
> Thanks so much for turning me onto this.
Glad i could help. i have been on your end of the wheel, drove
local P&D. can be a hard life. that's a great site. good luck.
Drifter...
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| Crazy Horse 2007-07-04, 3:33 pm |
| In article <pSfii.3050$Od7.2036@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,=20
drifter@pgh.net says...
> Glad i could help.
> i have been on your end of the wheel, drove local P&D.
> can be a hard life.
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Yeah... and I'm no spring chicken: well over fifty and on my third=20
career.
> that's a great site.
Yup... I could tell right away. It looks like it's quite popular and=20
well organized.
> good luck.
Thanks. I'll need it!
And thanks again for the help.
--=20
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-CH
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| Hey CH! Age is just a number! I've got a few years on you and I'm feeling
like I've got a whole 'nuther career still ahead of me. Not sure what it is
yet but "I'll know it when I see it!"
Keep the shiny side up!
--
Gary
Visit Lucy & Gary and do the jigsaw puzzle at
www.under-1-roof.com/PuzzlePage.html
"Crazy Horse" <spitting@spammers.is.never.invalid> wrote in message
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bf@news.west.earthlink.net...
In article <pSfii.3050$Od7.2036@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
drifter@pgh.net says...
> Glad i could help.
> i have been on your end of the wheel, drove local P&D.
> can be a hard life.
-------------------
Yeah... and I'm no spring chicken: well over fifty and on my third
career.
> that's a great site.
Yup... I could tell right away. It looks like it's quite popular and
well organized.
> good luck.
Thanks. I'll need it!
And thanks again for the help.
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-CH
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