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I have activated Mobile PC on a laptop, my main PC and a UMPC with no issues.
Terry
Terry
The serial model requires power (12v). I assume you are supplying power if you can use it with the config program. There were updates for the GPS 18 quite a while ago.
If I recall correctly, The serial GPS 18 comes up in NMEA mode and switches to Garmin mode automatically under control of nRoute or, I assume, Mobile PC. The GPS 10 and GPS 10x work the same way and they usually work with Mobile PC. Try removing and repowering the 18 and then restart Mobile PC.
Terry
If I recall correctly, The serial GPS 18 comes up in NMEA mode and switches to Garmin mode automatically under control of nRoute or, I assume, Mobile PC. The GPS 10 and GPS 10x work the same way and they usually work with Mobile PC. Try removing and repowering the 18 and then restart Mobile PC.
Terry
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Originally Posted by tcassidy
I have activated Mobile PC on a laptop, my main PC and a UMPC with no issues.
Terry
Terry
Based on this statement, I went ahead and activated it. It found the receiver right off. It hasn't found any satellites yet (I'm indoors and this isn't a very sensitive receiver) but I suspect it'll function fine now.
Thanks for your help!
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Originally Posted by tcassidy
If I recall correctly, The serial GPS 18 comes up in NMEA mode and switches to Garmin mode automatically under control of nRoute or, I assume, Mobile PC.
Tomorrow I'll install it on another laptop at work and see if it finds the receiver without activating it.
Drove to work this morning...it searched for satellites the whole way there.
It looks like I still have some configuring to do.
It looks like I still have some configuring to do.
Searching for Satellites means that it is definitely seeing the GPS 18. I did see this though when it couldn't ID the GPS. If you go back one screen, it would put up a warning about that.
Terry
Terry
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I just received e-mail from Semsons. They will carry Garmin Mobile PC. They are expecting to receive shipment in about two weeks. For those who don't know yet, Semsons gives discount to Laptop GPS World members.
(I put xxxxxxxx in this note but it posted the proper code).
Guess the code is not activated yet? The software appears to be in stock.
Jim
Wondering if anyone has come to any overall conclusions - Garmin Mobile PC vs MS Streets & Trips. I use S&T but would be interested in switching if the Garmin product is significantly better for my type of driving (I volunteer for a wildlife rescue/rehab organization and the work involves a lot of driving in and around the city and southern Alberta to an assortment of destinations).
Has anyone progressed far enough to prepare a list of pros and cons??
Has anyone progressed far enough to prepare a list of pros and cons??
Hi jaamsk,
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
Could you please wait a little bit. I just sent Semsons a quick e-mail regarding your question. My guess is that since Garmin Mobile PC is a brand new product, and Semsons just added it to their line of products they sell, they might have overlooked adding it to the discount coupon. But that's just my wild guess based on no knowledge of the facts. As soon as I receive the reply I will post here. Or better yet, Carlon, or someone else from Semsons, may post here directly, if they wish.
lforbes, I'm looking forward to hearing from users how they compare the two products, too. There is no clear winner, both products are very good in what they do.
What kind of computer are you using? Laptop, UMPC, or TabletPC? Keyboard, or touch-screen? What is your screen size? Do you need to print maps?
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
Could you please wait a little bit. I just sent Semsons a quick e-mail regarding your question. My guess is that since Garmin Mobile PC is a brand new product, and Semsons just added it to their line of products they sell, they might have overlooked adding it to the discount coupon. But that's just my wild guess based on no knowledge of the facts. As soon as I receive the reply I will post here. Or better yet, Carlon, or someone else from Semsons, may post here directly, if they wish.
lforbes, I'm looking forward to hearing from users how they compare the two products, too. There is no clear winner, both products are very good in what they do.
What kind of computer are you using? Laptop, UMPC, or TabletPC? Keyboard, or touch-screen? What is your screen size? Do you need to print maps?
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Originally Posted by Marvin Hlavac
Hi jaamsk,
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
Could you please wait a little bit. I just sent Semsons a quick e-mail regarding your question. My guess is that since Garmin Mobile PC is a brand new product, and Semsons just added it to their line of products they sell, they might have overlooked adding it to the discount coupon. But that's just my wild guess based on no knowledge of the facts. As soon as I receive the reply I will post here. Or better yet, Carlon, or someone else from Semsons, may post here directly, if they wish.
Welcome to Laptop GPS World.
Could you please wait a little bit. I just sent Semsons a quick e-mail regarding your question. My guess is that since Garmin Mobile PC is a brand new product, and Semsons just added it to their line of products they sell, they might have overlooked adding it to the discount coupon. But that's just my wild guess based on no knowledge of the facts. As soon as I receive the reply I will post here. Or better yet, Carlon, or someone else from Semsons, may post here directly, if they wish.
The problem with using S&T (newer than 2002) in Alberta is the Canadian maps are atrocious. Mobile PC with CNNA NT 2009 is a lot better but Garmin Metroguide Can v4 can't be beat.
On a laptop, Mobile PC has a better display. I think entering addresses in S&T is more user friendly though. Again, the Garmin maps are better but this might be fixed with a newer version of S&T (ie 2009).
On a UMPC, Garmin and iNav are neck and neck but the newer maps for Garmin wins. Still needs an on-screen keyboard though.
On a PDA, Garmin Que is good but Garmin Mobile XT is better. iNav is ok except for the maps.
On all the devices I have tried, Garmin Mobile PC or Mobile XT has the advantage of automatically finding my GPS. But then I am using a Garmin GPS.
Terry
On a laptop, Mobile PC has a better display. I think entering addresses in S&T is more user friendly though. Again, the Garmin maps are better but this might be fixed with a newer version of S&T (ie 2009).
On a UMPC, Garmin and iNav are neck and neck but the newer maps for Garmin wins. Still needs an on-screen keyboard though.
On a PDA, Garmin Que is good but Garmin Mobile XT is better. iNav is ok except for the maps.
On all the devices I have tried, Garmin Mobile PC or Mobile XT has the advantage of automatically finding my GPS. But then I am using a Garmin GPS.
Terry
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Originally Posted by Marvin Hlavac
lforbes, I'm looking forward to hearing from users how they compare the two products, too. There is no clear winner, both products are very good in what they do.
What kind of computer are you using? Laptop, UMPC, or TabletPC? Keyboard, or touch-screen? What is your screen size? Do you need to print maps?
What kind of computer are you using? Laptop, UMPC, or TabletPC? Keyboard, or touch-screen? What is your screen size? Do you need to print maps?
I'm currently using a PC with a 15" screen and mini-keyboard. No need to print maps. I find S&T pretty good with the possible exception of quirky address/place finding and the distinctly non-intuitive UI (although S&T Keys is a definite help). One thing that does bug me is the loss of satellite signal when the PC is brought up from hibernation (sometimes have to do a Windows restart to get it to work). If the Garmin product is better, I'd try it but I don't wish to buy it on spec just to see.
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Originally Posted by tcassidy
The problem with using S&T (newer than 2002) in Alberta is the Canadian maps are atrocious. Mobile PC with CNNA NT 2009 is a lot better but Garmin Metroguide Can v4 can't be beat.
On a laptop, Mobile PC has a better display. I think entering addresses in S&T is more user friendly though. Again, the Garmin maps are better but this might be fixed with a newer version of S&T (ie 2009).
On a laptop, Mobile PC has a better display. I think entering addresses in S&T is more user friendly though. Again, the Garmin maps are better but this might be fixed with a newer version of S&T (ie 2009).
Laurie Forbes
Sorry, I only have 2007. S&T maps have been so bad, I've been ignoring them.
Terry
Terry
lforbes,
Your problem with loss of signal may be loss of power to the USB port on hibernation. See if there is an option to maintain USB power during Hibernation (maybe in the bios). I suspect this is a computer or os issue, so Garmin's product likely wouldn't make it better. I haven't had the opportunity to try GPS programs and hibernation on the UMPC though. I usually use Standby. I could set up a test late Sunday but I don't have a USB GPS unit so it may not help you.
I was going to try it on the laptop which does hibernate (Mobile PC finds the Bluetooth GPS within 30 seconds of a return from hibernation). However it has S&T v11 (2002?/ non GPS) and I don't wish to upgrade it.
I had given up S&T due to the poor Navteq maps with 2005, however the UMPC came with 2006 and a disk for 2007 (supposedly a UMPC-friendly version). I was less than impressed and thought I should miss a year or 2.
Terry
Your problem with loss of signal may be loss of power to the USB port on hibernation. See if there is an option to maintain USB power during Hibernation (maybe in the bios). I suspect this is a computer or os issue, so Garmin's product likely wouldn't make it better. I haven't had the opportunity to try GPS programs and hibernation on the UMPC though. I usually use Standby. I could set up a test late Sunday but I don't have a USB GPS unit so it may not help you.
I was going to try it on the laptop which does hibernate (Mobile PC finds the Bluetooth GPS within 30 seconds of a return from hibernation). However it has S&T v11 (2002?/ non GPS) and I don't wish to upgrade it.
I had given up S&T due to the poor Navteq maps with 2005, however the UMPC came with 2006 and a disk for 2007 (supposedly a UMPC-friendly version). I was less than impressed and thought I should miss a year or 2.
Terry
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