Ambicom Compact Flash GPS Receiver

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009XT22
• Item model number: GPS-CF
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,316 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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  #52 in	Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Computer Accessories > Handheld & PDA Accessories > GPS Products
  #57 in	Electronics > GPS & Navigation > PDA, Mobile & PC GPS

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The AmbiCom GPS Navigation Receiver CompactFlash Card is the Global Positioning System Receiver for your mobile device and the perfect accessory to your Pocket PC device. The GPS Navigation Receiver comes with a full feature 30-day trial version software that is loaded with fantastic features such as dynamic voice navigation, off-route warning, and detailed street maps. Now you can turn your Pocket PC into a true GPS navigation system and never worry about getting lost! In-Vehicle Navigation The GPS-CF comes with a free full feature 30-day trial navigation software that provides long distance route planning, intelligent backtracking, real time location updates and more. Now you will never be lost again! Turn-by-Turn Voice and Visual Instructions Dynamic voice prompts will guide you through the routes and enable hands-free navigation so you won't have to take your attention away from the road. Ultra Compact Design Weighing only 1.5 oz. and small enough to fit in your pocket, the GPS-CF is perfect from everyday route planning to cross-country road trips. Bring it with you wherever you go! Continuous GPS Position Update Comprehensive real time connection to satellites pinpoints your current location and refreshes your map every second so your position is reflected on a moving map as you drive. Easy Installation and Configuration User-friendly installation and setup wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration in a breeze.

Product Description

Product Name: GPS-CF CompactFlash GPS Receiver

Marketing Information:

CompactFlash GPS Receiver is loaded with extra features such as off-route warning and detailed street maps in the 50 states. Now you can turn your Pocket PC into a true GPS navigation system and never worry about getting lost. In addition to PocketMap Navigator, you can also use other forms of navigation software in conjunction with AmbiCom"s Navigation Receiver.

Aviation, nautical, outdoor camping and hiking software are just some examples of the variety of softwares you can use with AmbiCom"s Navigation Receiver. Simply ensure the software is compatible with NMEA-0183 and SiRF Binary protocols and you are free to explore the world with your new GPS navigation system. Comprehensive real time connection to satellites pinpoints your current location and refreshes your map every second so your position is reflected on a moving map as you drive.

Technical Information

Connectivity Technology: Docking

Number of Channels: 12

Acquisition Time: Hot Start 5 Second(s) Maximum

Acquisition Time: Warm Start 36 Second(s) Maximum

Acquisition Time: Cold Start 45 Second(s) Maximum With active antenna

Navigation Instructions: Voice

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor: Plug-in Card

Dimensions: 3.7" x 1.7" x 0.4"

Weight: 1.5 oz

Miscellaneous

Compatibility:

Microsoft Pocket PC/PDA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product but .... !, June 29, 2003

By	I. Bajwa (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The product package includes

1. 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 doesn't 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 doesn't drain too much power (I don't 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 POI's (grocery stores, motels, fitness clubs etc)

What I don't like about it:
1. Map software is 30-day trial version. At the time of writing this review its price is $...
2. Navigator software doesn't 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 can't use CF slot for map storage.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Compatibility problem, June 30, 2005

By	Don R. (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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. It's only for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003. Sorry for this incovenient caused."
Amazon's product description and the (sparse) Ambicom documentation did not reveal this detail. Now I'm stuck with something I probably can't use.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars COMPACT FLASH GPS, June 25, 2007

By	D. W. Stowell (Merritt Island, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Unit is not the most accurate on the market. Averages 30 feet from location. Tends to "wander" when at a stop.