Basically, what software can people recomend and what gps mouse/aerial do i need to get trafiic updates as well as the gps signal?

 

Also do i need to pay some kind of fee to get the traffic updates? Anyone using a system like this (legrath maybe?) After feedback really

I will use Microsoft Autoroute 2006. It can have a split window with a map and a lower window of turn by turn directions with a calafornian voice to iterate directions. It works with most standard USB GPS receivers which you can get of ebay for £40. I have got a Logitech trackball mouse that will be velcro'd to the centre ash tray lid for on the move carputer control. As well as a mini keyboard velcro'd to the right of the gearbox well i have a USB numeric keypad put er.. somewhere for more on the move carputer control.

sounds good, but do you get any traffic master information on this? (ie traiffc jams etc?) also what sort of pick up time to get off the gps? Heard that cheap gps aerials can give long pick up times? (or is that just from those making more expensive ones?)

Dunno about traffic infomation. Not too interested in it myself. GPS signal is fine as long as it has clear line of sight to the skies. So with a USB extension lead will attach it to the top of the rear window.

 

My jap import zed came with a full Sony GPS\TV system with 8" monitor. But its no use to me at all as it comes with a Japan data CD, cant find any other ones and all the buttons, manuals, remote controls are in Japanese lol.

 

I would sell it on Japanese ebay but i cant find a Japanese to English converter website.

Dunno about traffic infomation. Not too interested in it myself. GPS signal is fine as long as it has clear line of sight to the skies. So with a USB extension lead will attach it to the top of the rear window.

 

My jap import zed came with a full Sony GPS\TV system with 8" monitor. But its no use to me at all as it comes with a Japan data CD, cant find any other ones and all the buttons, manuals, remote controls are in Japanese lol.

 

I would sell it on Japanese ebay but i cant find a Japanese to English converter website.

 

free translator for you buddy, does English to Japaneses and then Japaneses to English

 

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/tr

For sat nav and traffic updates you can't go wrong with SmartNav :bow:

 

I've had it fitted to a couple of our rep's cars, the annual sub is £120 and you can upgrade it to give speed camera warnings too.....

 

Richard ;)