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Ambicom Compact Flash GPS Receiver

Ambicom Compact Flash GPS Receiver

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Brand: Ambicom
Category: CE

List Price: $159.99
Buy Used: $59.99
You Save: $100.00 (63%)

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New (1) from $199.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.5 x 2

MPN: GPS-CF
Model: GPS-CF
UPC: 646543199377
EAN: 0646543199377

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Real-time in-vehicle navigation
  • Turn-by-turn voice and visual instructions
  • Ultra compact design
  • Continuous GPS position update
  • Compatible with most Pocket PC's with Compact Flash slot

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
- Product Name: GPS-CF CompactFlash GPS Receiver - Marketing Information: CompactFlash GPS Receiver is loaded with extra features such as off-route warning and detailed street maps in the 50 states. Now you can turn your Pocket PC into a true GPS navigation system and never worry about getting lost. In addition to PocketMap Navigator, you can also use other forms of navigation software in conjunction with AmbiComandquot;s Navigation Receiver. Aviation, nautical, outdoor camping and hiking software are just some examples of the variety of softwares you can use with AmbiComandquot;s Navigation Receiver. Simply ensure the software is compatible with NMEA-0183 and SiRF Binary protocols and you are free to explore the world with your new GPS navigation system. Comprehensive real time connection to satellites pinpoints your current location and refreshes your map every second so your position is reflected on a moving map as you drive. Technical Information - Connectivity Technology: Docking - Number of Channels: 12 - Acquisition Time: Hot Start 5 Second(s) Maximum - Acquisition Time: Warm Start 36 Second(s) Maximum - Acquisition Time: Cold Start 45 Second(s) Maximum With active antenna - Navigation Instructions: Voice Physical Characteristics - Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Dimensions: 3.7" x 1.7" x 0.4" - Weight: 1.5 oz Miscellaneous - Compatibility: Microsoft Pocket PC/PDA


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good product but .... !   June 29, 2003
 37 out of 37 found this review helpful

The product package includes

1. CF GPS receiver.
2. PocketMap Navigator Software 30 days trial version.
3. Antenna booster for in car use (it does not require any power from car)

I am using it with my Dell AXIM 5, PPC Windows 2002 system. Once it is up it tracks on average 6 satellites (maximum display limit is 12 and the maximum i have seen it track is 8) with a CEP of 17' on average. On a overcast day antenna is must otherwise it doesn't track any satellites on my system. On a clear day it works well out doors without the antenna.

What I like about it:
1. It doesn't drain too much power (I don't have to recharge my PPC more often)
2. Its easy to install and use.
3. Reasonably accuracy (25 CEP per specs - in most cases its better than that)
4. Navigation software comes with voice navigation (voice itself is digitally synthesized - so its little bit hard to understand). The software has nice list of POI's (grocery stores, motels, fitness clubs etc)

What I don't like about it:
1. Map software is 30-day trial version. At the time of writing this review its price is $...
2. Navigator software doesn't give you route optimization options (e.g. you will prefer using highways/interstates or other road ... etc)

Note: For Dell Axim 5 users - it takes up the CF slot and you can't use CF slot for map storage.


1 out of 5 stars Compatibility problem   July 1, 2005
 7 out of 10 found this review helpful

I got this for Christmas for use with a Cassiopeia E125. The software loaded fine, but the receiver did not appear to get a signal. The Ambicom office was closed during Christmas break, so I put it aside. This week I e-mailed Ambicom. Their response is as follows:
"Unfortunately, the software is not compatible with PDA OS. It's only for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003. Sorry for this incovenient caused."
Amazon's product description and the (sparse) Ambicom documentation did not reveal this detail. Now I'm stuck with something I probably can't use.



3 out of 5 stars COMPACT FLASH GPS   June 25, 2007
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Unit is not the most accurate on the market. Averages 30 feet from location. Tends to "wander" when at a stop.

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