SAT NAV for Orange SPV M600 ?

[Guest Westy]

Hi this is my first posting so appologies if it's in the wrong location.

I have just ordered the SPV M600 from orange who have said that it can be used as a Sat Nav device - is this true ?

If so, what additional equipment and software do I require and how much does it all cost ?

Regards,

Westy

Edited November 8, 2006 by Westy

[Guest M1TNT]

Hi this is my first posting so appologies if it's in the wrong location.

I have just ordered the SPV M600 from orange who have said that it can be used as a Sat Nav device - is this true ?

If so, what additional equipment and software do I require and how much does it all cost ?

Regards,

Westy

Hi Westy,

Yip that little baby can be used for SatNav - You will need some software and a bit of hardware. TomTom software is fab - you can update the points of interest database so that it includes speed cameras to aid in the protection of your licences. You will need to also get a GPS unit (Blue tooth would be a good and easy option)

For TomTom expect to pay £160 - £200 and a bit more if you get it with a GPS unit.

GPS's units on ebay go for around £40 - £60

Have fun

[Guest Samsonite]

go have a look at a website like Expansys and look through their SatNav offerings.

As M1TNT says, you will need a GPS reciever and the software. There are loads out there;TomTom, CoPilot to name two.

I think with TomTom there is a situation where you HAVE to use their GPS unit. Not entirely sure if thats just for the Smartphone version or if its the case for both PocketPC as well - worth checking out if you to choose your own GPS unit....

[Guest M1TNT]

go have a look at a website like Expansys and look through their SatNav offerings.

As M1TNT says, you will need a GPS reciever and the software. There are loads out there;TomTom, CoPilot to name two.

I think with TomTom there is a situation where you HAVE to use their GPS unit. Not entirely sure if thats just for the Smartphone version or if its the case for both PocketPC as well - worth checking out if you to choose your own GPS unit....

you can use any GPS unit you want on TomTom - you just have to set it up to use a generic GPS unit - This is the case on TomTomV5 and V6. I use a GPS that came with my Navman setup but I was not impressed with the software so I went out and got TomTom :)

There is a site called PocketGPS that will give you loads more info on PDA style type SatNav solluton. As long as the software supports Windows Mobile 5 ( WM5 ) you should be fine