Build-in SiRF III GPS receiver for Blackjack II, Build-in SiRF III GPS receiver for Blackjack II |
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I'm assuming you need the internet plan to use this, am I correct?
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May 11 2008, 02:07
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QUOTE(smahmood2 @ May 10 2008, 21:31)  I'm assuming you need the internet plan to use this, am I correct? No data plan necessary. |
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May 11 2008, 08:10
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 39 Joined: 24th February 2008 Member No.: 360,167 Device(s): BlackJack II |
QUOTE(FAF_DRAKO @ May 8 2008, 11:18) By the way... I just downloaded and installed version 42.0.50w update. Let's see how it runs. http://www8.garmin.com/software/GarminMobi...bile_42050w.exe Well here's my review so far of the Garmin Mobile XT Update v42.0.52w: With the new update... I've noticed that the Recalculations of routes takes much longer now than Original Install. This Kinda SUCKS!!! Also noticed that my GPS now uses some "Intermediate Drivers" instead of COM4. I seem to get more lose of GPS with these Drivers. Even when I manually set it back to COM4... the damn software gives me some crappy Icon on the top left for a bit and then goes back to those damn "Intermediate Drivers". I think I will uninstall my Garmin and Go back to Original Install till they come out with better drivers. Anyone else who's tried the Update experience this as well? NOTE: I just noticed on another Thread that the COM4 Unlock can interfere with the Intermediate Drivers so I just Uninstalled them. Will try this one more time before I Revert Back to original Drivers with COM4. This post has been edited by FAF_DRAKO: May 11 2008, 08:35 |
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May 15 2008, 10:27
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 2 Joined: 15th May 2008 Member No.: 388,746 Device(s): Samsung Blackjack II |
Hi Everyone,
I thought I would just drop in and say how impressed I have been with this forum and especially the very helpful people and useful tips on this thread I have been reading regarding the BJII. Excuse me if this question has been asked before, as I'm a NOOB at this and I'm eagerly awaiting for my BJII to arrive here in Oz ( Australia ), but has anyone here had any experience or heard of others who have tried the Tom Tom GPS software with the BJII ? Interested to know if there are any know issues with it ? I realise from reading the posts here that the common thread for what seems to be successful is the Garmin NT, but on first look, it seems difficult ( and expensive ) to purchase this with the Australian maps here. I can probably buy a small handheld GPS unit for the same money as the GPS software alone ! Keep up the good work guys and I'm looking forward to getting my BJII very soon ! |
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May 16 2008, 00:29
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QUOTE(loweart @ May 15 2008, 10:27) Hi Everyone, has anyone here had any experience or heard of others who have tried the Tom Tom GPS software with the BJII ? Interested to know if there are any know issues with it ? Hi loweart and welcome to the forums! I love this place too and people are very cool and helpful here. Read the following thread for Tom Tom information: http://www.modaco.com/content/samsung-i617...n-blackjack-ii/ I think there is another thread or two here also. |
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May 16 2008, 04:14
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 124 Joined: 18th December 2007 From: The land of the Kangaroo Member No.: 334,419 Device(s): Blackjack II, Windbook Air |
QUOTE(FAF_DRAKO @ May 11 2008, 18:10) Well here's my review so far of the Garmin Mobile XT Update v42.0.52w: With the new update... I've noticed that the Recalculations of routes takes much longer now than Original Install. This Kinda SUCKS!!! Also noticed that my GPS now uses some "Intermediate Drivers" instead of COM4. I seem to get more lose of GPS with these Drivers. Even when I manually set it back to COM4... the damn software gives me some crappy Icon on the top left for a bit and then goes back to those damn "Intermediate Drivers". I think I will uninstall my Garmin and Go back to Original Install till they come out with better drivers. Anyone else who's tried the Update experience this as well? NOTE: I just noticed on another Thread that the COM4 Unlock can interfere with the Intermediate Drivers so I just Uninstalled them. Will try this one more time before I Revert Back to original Drivers with COM4. Hi FAF_DRAKO, There's never been a need for the com port hack for Garmin XT...some people use it but it just causes issues. Although the calculating route takes a little while (It was slow to begin with) it's not that bad, I actually get a lock with the intermediate driver in less than two minutes line of sight to the sky....roughly the same in the car. Since this version of Garmin XT it's the most reliable it's ever been!! In fact I have had very little issue apart from installing it since I got my BJII...... Give it another go!! The only thing thats bad about Garmin XT is the map lag....it may be one of two things...the processor in the BJII or the code in Garmin referring the update position of you on the map against the satellite's current data.....the lag is noticeable and something I experienced with my old N73 nokia with a BT GPS unit...despite that unit being flawless with just about anything else it was connected to.... I've played with baud rates and all sorts but the map still pans/scrolls slow as you move along...it's not a big drama as the directions and measurements of distance before a turn are always spot on...It works...but it's not always pretty!! Thing is though if you watch the screen while you are moving (not being the driver LOL) you can see that the map scroll may be fast for roughly two to three movements and then there's one big laggy section and then back to normal.....I've learnt not to be so critical of it now...but it was hard coming from Tom Tom on the AT&T 8525 and all was smooth as glass... Anyway..hope you fix it. I think Garmin will get better on the BJII as more people get on board....there's already been a few updates since I got Garmin 20 so here's hoping they will effectively iron out all the wrinkles in the future!! |
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May 16 2008, 05:28
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 2 Joined: 15th May 2008 Member No.: 388,746 Device(s): Samsung Blackjack II |
QUOTE(jbone @ May 16 2008, 10:29) Hi loweart and welcome to the forums! I love this place too and people are very cool and helpful here. Read the following thread for Tom Tom information: http://www.modaco.com/content/samsung-i617...n-blackjack-ii/ I think there is another thread or two here also. Thanks for the warm welcome and assistance jbone, muchly appreciated ! |
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May 16 2008, 19:27
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 2 Joined: 21st November 2007 Member No.: 324,701 Device(s): Samsung Blackjack |
i finally got all the GPS items to work, and it works like a charm. It already prevented me from getting lost once
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May 16 2008, 22:25
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 39 Joined: 24th February 2008 Member No.: 360,167 Device(s): BlackJack II |
QUOTE(Sed8ed @ May 16 2008, 00:14) Hi FAF_DRAKO, There's never been a need for the com port hack for Garmin XT...some people use it but it just causes issues. Although the calculating route takes a little while (It was slow to begin with) it's not that bad, I actually get a lock with the intermediate driver in less than two minutes line of sight to the sky....roughly the same in the car. Since this version of Garmin XT it's the most reliable it's ever been!! In fact I have had very little issue apart from installing it since I got my BJII...... Give it another go!! The only thing thats bad about Garmin XT is the map lag....it may be one of two things...the processor in the BJII or the code in Garmin referring the update position of you on the map against the satellite's current data.....the lag is noticeable and something I experienced with my old N73 nokia with a BT GPS unit...despite that unit being flawless with just about anything else it was connected to.... I've played with baud rates and all sorts but the map still pans/scrolls slow as you move along...it's not a big drama as the directions and measurements of distance before a turn are always spot on...It works...but it's not always pretty!! Thing is though if you watch the screen while you are moving (not being the driver LOL) you can see that the map scroll may be fast for roughly two to three movements and then there's one big laggy section and then back to normal.....I've learnt not to be so critical of it now...but it was hard coming from Tom Tom on the AT&T 8525 and all was smooth as glass... Anyway..hope you fix it. I think Garmin will get better on the BJII as more people get on board....there's already been a few updates since I got Garmin 20 so here's hoping they will effectively iron out all the wrinkles in the future!! Actually, when you install the original GarminMobileXTFullImage_4xxxx you need to use the GPS Unlock since that version of Garmin doesn't come with the Intermediate Drivers. However, if you plan to update from that full install to the current one then you would be correct. Garmin Mobile XT v42.0.50w Update: After Uninstalling the GPS Unlock and a Soft Start it seems that the new update works well. If you're running any version of Garmin Mobile XT that already includes the Intermediate Drivers then I advice you to uninstall the GPS Unlock and do a Soft Start. The GPS Unlock COM4 interferes with the Intermediate Drivers even if not selected. I've also read somewhere that having too many Text Messages stored on your phone can cause problems with the GPS Software Calculating and Setting up Routes. Not sure how valid this is but I will test this theory out a bit further later on.  |
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