Re: no gps solution, so laptop? or pda? or what?


AINut wrote:
> Since I can't find a standalone gps with the features I want (for any

> amount of money,) maybe I should go the other way and use a laptop or

> small computer fed by a gps.
> Here's what I wish to do:
> 1) Be able to use Streets & Trips, Delorme, or other PC software for
> routes and mapping while moving
> 2) be able to use it on a motorcycle, in the car, or walking
> 3) ideal screen size is about 6 inches
> 4) color is ideal
> 5) address to address routing
> 6) moving map display.
>
> There a billions of google hits on pda's, laptops, and etc, but I
can't
> zero in on the features I need, so can you guys help me, please?
>

likely this is something you would need (except maybe for a motorbike)
it is available in the far east and should be in the U S later on this
year
http://vaio-online.sony.com/prod_info/vgn-u8g/specifications.html
it is a full blown comp running xp size-wise between a tablet and a pda

daniel

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