Ambicom Compact Flash GPS Receiver
By: Ambicom Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 3
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 On: 2007-06-25
Unit is not the most accurate on the market. Averages 30 feet from location. Tends to "wander" when at a stop.
 On: 2005-07-01
I got this for Christmas for use with a Cassiopeia E125. The software loaded fine, but the receiver did not appear to get a signal. The Ambicom office was closed during Christmas break, so I put it aside. This week I e-mailed Ambicom. Their response is as follows:
"Unfortunately, the software is not compatible with PDA OS. Its only for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003. Sorry for this incovenient caused."
Amazons product description and the (sparse) Ambicom documentation did not reveal this detail. Now Im stuck with something I probably cant use.
 On: 2003-06-30
The product package includes1. CF GPS receiver.
2. PocketMap Navigator Software 30 days trial version.
3. Antenna booster for in car use (it does not require any power from car) I am using it with my Dell AXIM 5, PPC Windows 2002 system. Once it is up it tracks on average 6 satellites (maximum display limit is 12 and the maximum i have seen it track is 8) with a CEP of 17 on average. On a overcast day antenna is must otherwise it doesnt track any satellites on my system. On a clear day it works well out doors without the antenna. What I like about it:
1. It doesnt drain too much power (I dont have to recharge my PPC more often)
2. Its easy to install and use.
3. Reasonably accuracy (25 CEP per specs - in most cases its better than that)
4. Navigation software comes with voice navigation (voice itself is digitally synthesized - so its little bit hard to understand). The software has nice list of POIs (grocery stores, motels, fitness clubs etc) What I dont like about it:
1. Map software is 30-day trial version. At the time of writing this review its price is $...
2. Navigator software doesnt give you route optimization options (e.g. you will prefer using highways/interstates or other road ... etc) Note: For Dell Axim 5 users - it takes up the CF slot and you cant use CF slot for map storage.
On: 2003-06-29
The product package includes1. CF GPS receiver.
2. PocketMap Navigator Software 30 days trial version.
3. Antenna booster for in car use (it does not require any power from car) I am using it with my Dell AXIM 5, PPC Windows 2002 system. Once it is up it tracks on average 6 satellites (maximum display limit is 12 and the maximum i have seen it track is 8) with a CEP of 17 on average. On a overcast day antenna is must otherwise it doesnt track any satellites on my system. On a clear day it works well out doors without the antenna. What I like about it:
1. It doesnt drain too much power (I dont have to recharge my PPC more often)
2. Its easy to install and use.
3. Reasonably accuracy (25 CEP per specs - in most cases its better than that)
4. Navigation software comes with voice navigation (voice itself is digitally synthesized - so its little bit hard to understand). The software has nice list of POIs (grocery stores, motels, fitness clubs etc) What I dont like about it:
1. Map software is 30-day trial version. At the time of writing this review its price is $...
2. Navigator software doesnt give you route optimization options (e.g. you will prefer using highways/interstates or other road ... etc) Note: For Dell Axim 5 users - it takes up the CF slot and you cant use CF slot for map storage.
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