what do i need??

[ravofireman]

well i have myself a laptop.. i am wanting to set it ujp good with gps and mappin stuff on the computer..


so i am asking to all u gps nerds lol

what do i need lol

cheers
Ravo

[cpt-mud]

software, gps unit or usb antenna and conecting cable.
thats about it

[Patrolman Pat]

and maps

[ravofireman]

were do i get all the stuff,,

The lappy o got is a aspire 3683 wiv vista on it

[timespast]

you may not want to use a good laptop for incar since its gonna get bumped round, dusty and shaken to the shit.

GPS antena ebay
maps - depends on the software u use, some come with maps others allow you to scan in or use digital maps.

comes down to how much you want to throw at it

[ravofireman]

i want a decent set up lol

well the only lappy oi have is this one,, i am lookin at buld a in built computer fro the nav,, but that gotta wait till i have money

[Wally3218]

Im using a Acer laptop with a Haicom gps receviver I got it from Johnny Appleseed in Melbourne It plugs in by usb cable and using oziexplorer works great. cost about $125 check it out http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gps-haicom-204.html

Wally

[prado4x4]

Im using a Acer laptop with a Haicom gps receviver I got it from Johnny Appleseed in Melbourne It plugs in by usb cable and using oziexplorer works great. cost about $125 check it out http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gps-haicom-204.html

Wally

The Haicom 'mouse' type GPS's are pretty good as Wally mentions. I use one of these myself as well.

Software wise, one of the most popular programs is oziexplorer (http://www.oziexplorer.com). You'll still need to obtain maps - The Natmap 1:250,000 series covers all of Australia. These can be purchased on CD, and I believe it can be downloaded for free from the govt site (not sure of the addr).

Note though: Ozi is not currently certified for use with Vista. Put simply, Vista is too new, for the GPS/Mapping software guys to have released a 'Vista' version yet. The ozi website has a page showing what to do/expect when installing the latest available version though. Seems it will work with some configuration changes, etc.

[ravofireman]

cool thanks guys ill look into it