Htc ... Gps ???

[dotVIBE]

Had the AI Gold software installed today on TyTn .......... now all I need is a GPS.

Buy a bluetooth one. It seems 99% certain that the TyTn does not have the necessary antenna installed to receive satelite information. There might be a hardware mod available, but I don't think any of us will be opening our R8000.00 TyTn's to solder an antenna to the qualcomm chip.

 

[The Guy]

Buy a bluetooth one. It seems 99% certain that the TyTn does not have the necessary antenna installed to receive satelite information. There might be a hardware mod available, but I don't think any of us will be opening our R8000.00 TyTn's to solder an antenna to the qualcomm chip.

the Mod is for better reception ..

 

[dotVIBE]

so, any of you tried out the WM 6 ROM yet? pretty lekker.

 

[dotVIBE]

BTW, linky to ROM was posted under the MTN tytn thread .

 

[MyDraadloos]

BTW, linky to ROM was posted under the MTN tytn thread .

Nou se jy my !

 

[laubscherc]

JasJar and WM6

Hi Running WM6 on a Jasjar, radio 1.13 seems to have an issue. Anyone tried Radio 1.15?

 

[nexushub]

Any news on the Tytn ROM for GPS... I see on HTC's site they have now given out the update to enable the GPS on P3600!! http://www.europe.htc.com/support/software/htcp3600.html

I'm contemplating buying the P3300 for the GPS but if Tytn can be enabled i'd be FAR happier!

 

[The Guy]

Any news on the Tytn ROM for GPS... I see on HTC's site they have now given out the update to enable the GPS on P3600!! http://www.europe.htc.com/support/software/htcp3600.html

I'm contemplating buying the P3300 for the GPS but if Tytn can be enabled i'd be FAR happier!

If i where you i would rather buy the P 3600 .... it has a 400mhz processor as opposed to the 200mhz processor in the P 3300.

 

[nexushub]

If i where you i would rather buy the P 3600 .... it has a 400mhz processor as opposed to the 200mhz processor in the P 3300.

Maybe, but then where do you get the P3600... I tried calling Leaf and they dont have it - so if the sole distributor in SA doesnt have it no one will (unless its grey market)

Also the P3600 doesnt come with the SA maps etc (the new update enables GPS and installs tomtom, but only gives a map of 1 city).

Do you know where I could get a P3600 though?

 

[The Guy]

Maybe, but then where do you get the P3600... I tried calling Leaf and they dont have it - so if the sole distributor in SA doesnt have it no one will (unless its grey market)

Also the P3600 doesnt come with the SA maps etc (the new update enables GPS and installs tomtom, but only gives a map of 1 city).

Do you know where I could get a P3600 though?

You have been PM'ed ...
that sucks that the Sole distributor has just about half of the range of devices ... whats up with that ????

 

[dotVIBE]

yeah, and just so you know, the TyTn GPS chip has been hardware disabled. So no luck there. If you really need built in GPS, get a Trinity from the Guy

 

[nexushub]

yeah, and just so you know, the TyTn GPS chip has been hardware disabled. So no luck there. If you really need built in GPS, get a Trinity from the Guy

Ok well I found someone to sell me a HTC P3600... and as we know HTC's site has the update for the GPS. But how well does it actually work? Also what about the SA maps???

I'm meant to go and buy this phone in a few hours and I dont want to make the mistake of buying it if the GPS is crap and / or no SA maps are available!

HELP!

 

[The Guy]

the GPS receiver works quite well ... surprising well actually .. I have been using Handymap from 2004, handymap 2005 and now i am using Handymap Ai gold

 

[nexushub]

the GPS receiver works quite well ... surprising well actually .. I have been using Handymap from 2004, handymap 2005 and now i am using Handymap Ai gold

Ok well I went to the shop to check it out and YUK!
I don't like the phone at all, the guy had it in the black - which I thought would have been nicer than the white but its that crappy shiny finish, the sort that shows up all your finger prints straight away. After handling the phone for only 5 min (brand new out the box) it looked like it had been used by a mine worker or mechanic for 6 months. I wasnt impressed.

Anyway I got to take a look at the P3300 dummy (he didnt have a real one in stock) and WOW what a sexy phone!!

I was well impressed - I will be getting that one instead...
I dont use it as a permanent internet connection so the 3G/HSDPA isnt a worry. I use it to download email when Im away from the office - which isnt often.

The ONLY issue I have is that the P3600 has a 400mhz processor vs the P3300's 200mhz, but then I'm only going to be using the preinstalled apps along with one extra aviation GPS software called NavGPS which I hope will work well and not get me lost up there

I figure that if it can handle TomTom it will handle NavGPS just fine.

Other than that it is a VERY small phone (the pics on the net dont do it justice) and in all a very nice design.

SOLD!

Now if I can only get those chops at MTN to allow the dealers to order it and give it to clients on contract... Im not keen on paying R7000+ at Leaf Wireless to buy it cash.

 

[Beri]

i installed navigon but something went wrong. i tried to reinstall but now nothing happens. just say unsuccessfull instalation. cannot open cab05 file. can you help