Re: [NTLK] GPS (WAS) newtontalk Digest V3 #422

From: Donald Wilson (marchie_at_mac.com)
Date: Tue Aug 12 2003 - 07:31:09 PDT


On Monday, August 11, 2003, at 08:52 PM, Matthew Boulanger wrote:

> A 199$ Magellan handheld unit will give most people the accuracy they
> need for boating, hiking, driving, etc. Couple that with a 20$ serial
> cable (or build your own at home!) and it connects right to the
> Newton. For my money, it's a much better investment.
>

So the Magellan units are Newton Compatible?

The RadioShack online store has a $50 rebate on the $199 Magellan
SporTrak Map GPS Cat # 20-1610

It says accurate within +/- 3 meters, which is all I need.

Personally, I want the GPS unit to give my Newton the co-ords of where
I am, then then when the newton has an internet connection (much of the
time) it'll send updates to my webpage, where you can see a Harry
Potter-esque like map that shows where I am.

Novelty, yes... but cool.

~Donald

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