Best GPS solution?

[hm2k]

What would be the best PSP solution?

It looks to me like there are two or three...

1, "Sony GPS Receiver"
http://www.jp.playstation.com/info/release/nr_20060831_camera_gps.html
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bh-49-en-70-1mij.html
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONY-GPS-RECEIVER-PSP-290-Direct-from-JAPAN-new_W0QQitemZ150093901603QQihZ005QQcategoryZ127746 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

2, "Edia Co. Maplus: Portable Navi"
http://maplus-navi.jp/
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-70-1mih-4-6.html

3, DIY
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/diy/diy-psp-gps-connection-189480.php
http://www.qj.net/Jazz-Up-Your-PSP-with-GPS/pg/49/aid/59709
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PSP-GPS-CABLE-GPSP_W0QQitemZ330089853724QQihZ014QQcategoryZ12774 4QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Holux+236

[meme me]

i've got one of those pspgps cables from ebay just waiting for a 236 to arrive from ebay £39.00 all in.
i will let you know when it is here

[hm2k]

So you went for the DIY option.

The best thing is you can use that GPS device on other systems, such as a laptop.

But its very unofficial.

Besides I don't think the other options will really work in the UK yet.

Let me know on your verdict.

[meme me]

the 236 is at the post office, so i will pick up sat am. i have a busy weekend ahead maybe late sunday before i get to play.
i will post what i find

[MIB.42]

So you went for the DIY option.

The best thing is you can use that GPS device on other systems, such as a laptop.

But its very unofficial.

Besides I don't think the other options will really work in the UK yet.

Let me know on your verdict.

What exactly are you interested in?

Acquiring and keeping the signal, 236 and 240 is superior, the SONY GPS is small and no cable is required. Tried my 240 on a plane, it worked, tried it in Tokyo, it did work ( albeit weak signals ), works perfectly in the US, including downtown major cities.

Restate your question taking into consideration all your criteria, plz.

[zsc]

What do you mean "unofficial"? as in, "not Sony"?

If that's the case, perhaps you should just wait until Sony release the PSP290 w/ software for your country. Currently, the PSP290 and Maplus is only "officially" released in Japan.

From what i've gathered from the MapThis! 0.461S forum, a lot of people are having problems using the PSP290 with MapThis!, actually, with the PSP290TEST also, so I think it's the PSP290 and PSP.

As for the GPSlim 240, it also has bluetooth built-in, so it'll work with most if not all bluetooth-enabled smartphones/PDAs, and in my case, my Motorola SLVR L7. This is in addition to my bluetooth-enabled laptop.

Also, the 240 is very small, see this post, http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=359488&postcount=317.

And to go the 240 route would not necessarily be the DIY route since you can get both the 240 and the cable on the internet. The only "con" would be higher cost compared to the PSP290.

[meme me]

got the 236 up and running using the .488b (on 3.03OE-C)
12 sats in view at home indoors.:thumbup:
:D :D :D
i will have a drive later and post more

[markdevas]

hi

TomTom navigator 5 and Holux GPSLim 236 Bluetooth GPS, if you looking for high quality GPS system without the hassle of wires around while you driving, This will be the best GPS solution!

[fischauge]

you know, this thread is more than one year old xD