navigation unit

[dek86]

i was searching ebay and came accross this, Dead Link Removed
I was wondering if it is possible to just buy a screen and plug it in and have a navigation system... anyone know?
thanks
danny

 

[Hartman]

I'm afraid it's not that easy.

 

[dek86]

haha alright. that sucks!! why is navigation so expensive? i wish there was a cheap way . thanks for the help though.

danny

 

[MONMIX]

For the most part it is expensive cause it is new and popular. A few years, as with any thing they will become more and more affordable.

I want a nav. unit too but I am gonna give it a year or two.

 

[Brans Freestyle]

nav units are costly because when you buy them, your buying the computer that processes the info and then a lcd screen to print it. gps units for the laptop are just like $100, cause it uses your laptops processor for all the info.

 

[Soundguy01tx]

where does one find a GPS unit for a laptop? what would it be called or who makes em?
--Bryan

 

[JLP]

Try www.travroute.com
I personally have the Pocket CoPilot for my iPAQ and it works GREAT. Has a moving map and even gives turn by turn voice directions (sounds like electronic chic).

I also like the "time to destination" readout, lets you know when you will make it to your destination, so you know when to speed or not.

I use the suction cup window mount in the lower left corner and it is not distracting but highly visable.

 

[dek86]

would it be possible to get a palm pilot or whatever with the navigation and hook up a mobile screen to it??
thanks
danny

 

[huskyfan23]

It probably isn't possible. If you want a navigation you're better off getting the flip-out screen with all the options. Remember you have to buy those expensive CDs for your area also.

 

[dek86]

well i guess i will just wait until the prices go down... or just start saving. thank you all for the help!

danny