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Old 09-16-2007, 12:54 PM
     
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I've tried that, no joy
 
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Old 09-17-2007, 06:39 AM
     
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Hi,

Sorry to hear you are having a problem with our Freedom Mini GPS Receiver.

Paul, in our Tech support, is the person to help here but he is off sick today. He will definitely be around tomorrow and I will get him to look at these posts and come back to you. If you want to PM me a phone number, I can ask him to phone you tomorrow if that helps?

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Old 09-28-2007, 01:12 AM
     
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I also got the Mini Freedom GPS, the shipment was very fast.
and it is a great unit, I have a Samsung I730, it work WLS,Googlemap, TOMTOM, Iguide 4. and the range it great, i could not be happier, if it does not works for any, they are doing something wrong, becuse this unit is the best, Thanks Chris.
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Im planning on buying this unit alone, I do NOT have Verizon DATA package.


What GPS software could I use , for my situation?


Thanks in advance!

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Im not understanding the concept?

So I do NOT need a data package. I can just buy this unit, pair it up with my i760, and get google maps and other GPS software running on my phone?

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WRONG.

If you want to use Google Earth (I personally prefer Live Search) you have to have a data package because you are actually downloading maps from the internet.

BUT

If you run TomTom or any other local map based nav software, you DO NOT need a data package. By "Local" I mean the maps reside on the phones memory card.

I do have TomTom and sometimes use Live search but I really like both. For quick local trips I can fire up Live Search faster and get the exact location (Walgreen's on 30th) and turn by turn faster than using TomTom. I prefer TomTom for longer trips, out of state or when I have time to plan the route before leaving.

So if you don't want to spend $15 for unlimited data (what a steal) then you'll have to pay around $100 for any of the local map based navigation software.
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Thanks for the detailed response mrrogers- by the way, nice avatar =).


I tried searching for TomTom software for PDA, and I can only find software for Europe/EU?
 
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Thanks for the detailed response mrrogers- by the way, nice avatar =).


I tried searching for TomTom software for PDA, and I can only find software for Europe/EU?
No problem, I was new to GPS when I stumbled onto the Freedom Mini bt. The avatar is one of my toys. I need to update it, I added a TLR2 (rail mounted light/laser combo) to it since it's the "house" gun for the wife. (*suppressor detached of course)

Here is the US/Canada version TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems - TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 - Software & maps of the US/Canada on DVD
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YEAH!! Thanks a bunch again Mrrogers. Yeah that extended magazine caught my eye in your avatar.

And yep I am brand spankin new to this GPS unit/concept. Do you own the Freedom? I think your answer and purchase will sway my decision to purchasing one today =)
 
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the freedom is a nice toy to have. works very well....
 
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YEAH!! Thanks a bunch again Mrrogers. Yeah that extended magazine caught my eye in your avatar.

And yep I am brand spankin new to this GPS unit/concept. Do you own the Freedom? I think your answer and purchase will sway my decision to purchasing one today =)

Yes I have one. I was one of the early purchasers before they were available through state side distributors. I has to be one of the best purchases for my Mogul (next to the Seidio stylus) I have made. It works great, and is very convenient.
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Found this little beauty on sale for $89 + 9.14 shipping here:

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Long Sat Connection Times

Anyone else been experiencing extremely LONG connection times to satellites? I waited over 15 minutes the other day.
 
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are you starting from a cold boot or warm boot? cold boots take a long time but not 15 minutes....

i would contact the folks who make the device. they have posted in this thread... you could have some issues with your particular device...
 
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Anyone else been experiencing extremely LONG connection times to satellites? I waited over 15 minutes the other day.
Are you inside or outside when you are initially connecting. from a completely cold start any satellite receiver needs to have at least a reasonable signal quality to get the information on what satellites are in view.

Once it has this initial information it is then able to use much lower satellite signals. If you are inside then try going outside, getting the first lock and then going back inside again.

Does the orange light flash on the unit during these 15 minutes? If so then the unit does have a GPS lock and it is most likely a communication issue between your PDA and the GPS unit.

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I am outside

I am usually outside. Put the receiver on the dash. The orange light is solid.
 
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Old 11-21-2007, 03:10 AM
     
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Is this price still available?
 
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no its not, but chris from freedom will be starting to ship version 2 of this product soon and it is $89.00 bux shipping included. i placed my order a few days ago. this is only for forum members. ill send chris an email and ask her to respond...
 
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Try one of the US retailers. I got one for $89 from Blackberrysource.com. Their shipping is very fast - it only took one day to ship to me in the NJ. I used a coupon code to get an extra 10% off. Check google to find coupon codes.
 
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Since im getting version 2 ill sell my mint version 1 for 80 bux shipped anywhere in the US... usps priority mail...
 
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