GPS setup in Google Maps is under Menu > Options > My Location Settings

I just set it up yesterday with a Freedom Mini GPS. I only played with it for a few minutes. While I could get it to zero in on my location by clicking "Menu > Show My Location" I couldn't get it to track my location in real time.

An issue for another day, I suppose. I prefer Windows Live Search anyway.

We have two i760s and Freedom GPSs in the office. I installed the Freedom on the first one with no issues whatsoever. The second one gave me FITS! No matter what I did Windows Live Search would hang at "Getting GPS location" and ultimately time out. I finally got it working with Google Maps, then when I went back to WLS it worked.

Maybe a coincidence. Maybe not.

F R U S T R A T E D! I have been trying to get this set up all day. I've tried everything in this thread and still no luck.

OK - so starting over, here are the steps I have taken....
- Added device in Bluetooth
- Left ActiveSync UNCHECKed
- Added COM PORT 6

Went into External GPS
- Changed PROGRAM PORT to COM 6
- Left Hardware at NONE

Went into LIVE and set it to COM6

Got error saying could not work with GPS device...

R E S O L U T I O N
Well, many hours of frustration and I finally got it. First, I uninstalled MSLIVE and reinstalled it. Then changed my settings to the following:
Here are my settings-
UNDER BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
- I discovered the device
- Checked ActiveSync
- Chose COM 6 in com ports

UNDER GPS EXTERNAL
- Chose COM3 in Programs
- Chose COM6 at 57600 baud in HARDWARE

IN LIVE APPLICATION SETTINGS
- Chose COM6

TADA - those are the settings that worked for me.

Found the Freedom Mini for $89 here.....
eAccess eStore - Freedom Keychain BlackBerry GPS

Why buy from eAccess? The PDAPhoneHome store sells it for the same price, and you support the site when you buy from there.

http://store.pdaphonehome.com/produc...s.asp?id=14224


--Chris

Looks like a new version is imminent with the MTK chipset.

Freedom Input Ltd - Freedom Keychain GPS 2000

Here's the only place I've found advertising it.

Will the PDAPhoneHome store carry the MTK version?

Any clue when it will come out?? I just got the "old version". Stinks! Will probably send it back and wait.

I'm curious...what do you find that stinks about it? I just recieved it also and it seems to work great.

Incidentally, the new one is available now at Freedom Input Ltd - Home

I ordered the Freedom Keychain GPS 2000 a couple of days ago and received an e-mail today letting me know it will be shipped next week. $89 w/ no shipping charges!

I just ordered one of the version 2 models. I have an older GPS with the SiRFStar III chipset and it is awesome pulling in a signal... even inside a room with no windows. I hope the MTK chipset is equal to that.

But the old GPS won't fit on a keychain like ver 1 and ver 2 will. I see no reason why you would not be happy with ver 1 either. I suspect performance will be about the same. Thought I'd try the MTK version and see how it performs.

I can atually throw my version 1 (the old one) in the center console of my jeep and it still holds a signal. That seems good enough for me.

How did you get this price? Im getting $99.00 + ship when I put it in my cart.

I went through Chris at Freedom...Special price until Christmas. I'll send you a PM.

Thanks Brotha!

mynticelx - used your settings for an old Pharos BT receiver and it worked like a charm for both Live Search and Googloe Mobile Maps. Thanks!!!

one thing you have to remember is....you have to have your freedom up and running for a bit before you launch WLS.....otherwise it wont connect...

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I want the storm and I want it now!

I'm the technical manager for Freedom Input so if you are having problems please let me know. The previous version is still being made and sold and there are no issues with it so you shouldn't be having any problems.

We do have a special offer for members of this forum and for one other forum until Christmas. Unfortunately we can not post the details on this forum though due to the rules about advertising/selling on the forums.

There should be a review of the new unit coming soon and we will hopefully be able to give you the offer on the tail end of that.

Paul,

Where will that review be posted?

Good question It will be on here somewhere... I "think" Marty is doing it but don't quote me on that.