It is cheap for an integrated PDA and GPS including Sensis mapping. It is the integration that is likely to bring about problems.
Quoting Dav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Hi all > > > This is not a cheap PDA. > > I have worked in the computer business for a fair while and ASUS are > certainly NOT a cheap asian supplier, I reckon they are one of, if not the > best for Desktop PC motherboards and video cards and have had all good > experience with their laptops also. > > They certainly are not cheap-in fact the most expensive of the Taiwan/Asian > brands. > > A Garmin 72 sells locally for $299 for example, and a PDA for between $300 > and $600 + maps!!! > > Dave L > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, 12 April 2006 3:05 PM > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.; Derek Ruddock > Cc: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS Navigator with PDA > > I've worked in the consumer GPS industry for over 14 years and all I can say > is > that in my experience, you get what you pay for. > > Co-pilot mapping uses Sensis map data like most others, but your main issues > > are likely to be hardware/reliability issues in the cheaper Asian PDA based > models. > > Ian > > Quoting Derek Ruddock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > And it's only $619 at camera house > > http://www.ccccamerahouse.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=1166 > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:aus-soaring- > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Ruddock > > > Sent: Wednesday, 12 April 2006 12:14 PM > > > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > > > Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS Navigator with PDA > > > > > > It's an ASUS Mypal A636 if anyone wants to investigate further > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:aus-soaring- > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Dawber > > > > Sent: Sunday, 9 April 2006 2:06 AM > > > > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > > > > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: [Aus-soaring] GPS Navigator with PDA > > > > > > > > As Aldi stores often have great bargains - typically something which > > > is > > > > there for just a week or so, I have remained on their email list. > > > > Perhaps someone here could tell us if the following for $699 is one > > of > > > > those great bargains in case anyone is interested! > > > > ------------------- > > > > ALDI Australia Surprise Buys > > > > ... from Thursday 13th April - While Stocks Last > > > > > > > > Portable GPS Navigator with PDA 416 MHz Processor > > > > > > > > Latest Co-Pilot mapping > > > > Full Pocket PC function including calendar, contacts, file > > explorer, > > > > Internet browser, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, voice recorder, tasks > > and > > > > notes with desktop synchronisation > > > > Latest Microsoft Windows Mobile(TM) 5.0 operating software > > > > Bluetooth > > > > Powerful 416MHz processor > > > > Latest SiRF III in-built GPS receiver with a tilt and swivel > > antenna > > > > for speedy connection > > > > MP3 > > > > 3.5" brilliant transflective screen > > > > 128MB Flash ROM > > > > 64MB SDRAM > > > > 256MB SD card (with pre-loaded maps) > > > > Desktop trip planning software > > > > Front mounted speaker for clearer voice directions > > > > 1300mAh removable/rechargeable Li-ion battery > > > > Includes: power mounting system with suction cup base, 12V in-car > > > > charger, 240V charger, protective carry case > > > > > > > > $ 699. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Aus-soaring mailing list > > > > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > > > > To check or change subscription details, visit: > > > > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Aus-soaring mailing list > > > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > > > To check or change subscription details, visit: > > > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Aus-soaring mailing list > > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > > To check or change subscription details, visit: > > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
