New GPS with OS maps

[Mucky Helmetier]

Just found this new GPS, could be a winner with the Byways etc,

http://www.memory-map.co.uk/road_angel_adventurer_satnav.htm

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Made by Road Angel

I wonder if it lists the Byways that Plod will be sticking speed traps on ???

 

[y2blade]

ive emailed them for more details as they are released

nice one

 

[Firebird]

I currently use the Memory Map software with both OS and Aviation Maps and think it's great. I have it on an iPaq which (until I blew it up recently ) was great. With a seperate GPS receiver you can run the Memory Map software when you're walking, cycling, flying, sailing, green laning etc, then run up TomTom for the Pocket PC and you've got a true Sat Nav.

Using the Memory Map software on the PC you can even scan paper maps orientate them using known references and then upload them to your Sat Nav. I've not tried this yet, but may well try soon with the Michelin map of Morocco.

Memory Map is not a 'navigation' package. You can plan and record tracks and waypoints etc, but it does not tell you how to get from A to B. That's where the colaboration with Road Angel comes in.

The am contemplating updating to a QTEK 9100. This would give me all the advantages of the iPaq (web browsing, email, Pocket Word, games, music) as well as the functionality of a mobile phone and WiFi.

I accept that (as proved by me blowing my iPaq up (I think I shorted the charging circuitry )) these devices can be a bit fragile for use on a GS, however, the level of functionality they offer outstrips anything else on the market.

There are already ruggedized handhelds on the market, but I think this Road Angel device will be an interesting halfway house.

 

[Nin]

It works

I have Memory Map on my IpaQ mounted in an otter box on the handelbars, with a blue-tooth GPS reciever in my pocket. It works a treat. Now I have every OS map in the country, with my position (and track if you want it) marked clearly. I certainly helps close down those "you can't ride here" arguments.

Nin

 

[Mucky Helmetier]

RAM-MAN INTEVENTION REQUIRED

Just got my hands on one as a pre-release.

It is the same unit as the Navigator 7000 but is waterproof (not submerged in water waterproof though.)

It is really good, you can track yourself through Byways watching the moving OS map from Memory Map, it comes with Memory Map 2006 and is approx £350 all in.

The only downside is the mount, it isn't up to it really.

This is where we need the RAM MAN to intervene. Is there a suitable mount for this on the way???

 

[y2blade]

Just got my hands on one as a pre-release.

It is the same unit as the Navigator 7000 but is waterproof (not submerged in water waterproof though.)

It is really good, you can track yourself through Byways watching the moving OS map from Memory Map, it comes with Memory Map 2006 and is approx £350 all in.

any idea when they are avail to buy..."i want that one"

 

[Mucky Helmetier]

any idea when they are avail to buy..."i want that one"

Around 2 weeks, seriously needs the mount looking at though..

 

[SilverFish]

Just got my hands on one as a pre-release.

It is the same unit as the Navigator 7000 but is waterproof (not submerged in water waterproof though.)

It is really good, you can track yourself through Byways watching the moving OS map from Memory Map, it comes with Memory Map 2006 and is approx £350 all in.

The only downside is the mount, it isn't up to it really.

This is where we need the RAM MAN to intervene. Is there a suitable mount for this on the way???

Is the display clearly readable in the sunlight?

Mike

 

[Mucky Helmetier]

Is the display clearly readable in the sunlight?

Mike

Yep..

There is a stylus for input on the touch screen. but it works well with un-gloved fingers too.

The display is very clear...

 

[Wreford Miles]

The O2 orbit is a good device for loading memory maps and using the in built GPS

 

[Mucky Helmetier]

Been using mine now for a week.

It rocks... The only downside is that you need to buy the maps to download onto the SD card...

Unless you have a 'friend' that can help you... ahem.. cough ...cough..

 

[Desert Rat]

ive emailed them for more details as they are released

nice one

Not sure how close to Bracknell you are but the KTM dealer there is stocking it.

http://www.tricountymotorcycles.co.uk/

Ask for Clive, he's a keen expert

 

[Desert Rat]

Just got my hands on one as a pre-release.

It is the same unit as the Navigator 7000 but is waterproof (not submerged in water waterproof though.)

It is really good, you can track yourself through Byways watching the moving OS map from Memory Map, it comes with Memory Map 2006 and is approx £350 all in.

The only downside is the mount, it isn't up to it really.

This is where we need the RAM MAN to intervene. Is there a suitable mount for this on the way???

I spoke to him last week and they ARE working on a stronger mount from the existing mount to the RAM ball.

 

[jimbo]

for those with Ipaq or the like, you like to look a Fugawi. I, err, acquired an evaluation copy a while ago and whilst, its not the most user friendly, it allows you to plan on the PC download maps, routes etc to the PDA and then tracks on the PDA through the GPS.
Prices look keener than memory map.