What phone with GPS?

[JJ Crafford]

Having just fitted a Autocom system to my 12gs I now am faced with the option of cluttering my dash with a Garmin quest, mobile phone and mp3/radio combo or getting a phone that does it all. Nokia produce phones that include all these functions plus the added bonus of a camera. The main season for my considering such a set-up would be the advantage of only having one unit to insert into a handle-mounted cradle when I get on the bike.

Please advise.

 

[Andy Hird]

Hi,

I'm in exactly the same boat as you having just bought an AutoCom and quest in the last few weeks. I'm looking at buying the Sony Ericsson W800i. It's the first phone worthy of the "Walkman" brand name. Having said that, I have'nt listened to the sound quality yet, but I'll probably get it anyway. It also has voice activated dialling so you can talk on the phone when on the go.

Cheers,
Andy

 

[Howard Millichap]

Hi,

Sony Ericsson W800i.
It also has voice activated dialling so you can talk on the phone when on the go.

Hate to burst your bubble, but I doubt if you'll be able to voice dial by talking to it with the Autocom. The only connection to the Autocom is via the ear peice jack plug.

I think.

 

[Sergeant Pluck]

I've been using an MDA Compact (free upgrade from T-Mobile) with TomTom Navigator 5 and I've been very happy with it. The phone itself is fine, nice big pda screen and built well enough for general pluck-style dropping onto concrete, accidently stamping on with me big gaernes etc etc. It's about to be superceded too so they should be cheap.

 

[Andy Hird]

Hate to burst your bubble, but I doubt if you'll be able to voice dial by talking to it with the Autocom. The only connection to the Autocom is via the ear peice jack plug.

I think.

Howard,

Thanks for the reply, I haven't connected the AutoCom up yet, but the AutoCom guys at the bikeshow last week, said I'd be able to use it with the phone. Anyone else shed any light on it ?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[swebb]

Howard,

Thanks for the reply, I haven't connected the AutoCom up yet, but the AutoCom guys at the bikeshow last week, said I'd be able to use it with the phone. Anyone else shed any light on it ?

Cheers,
Andy

I've had autocom fitted to mine for years (Pro7) and yes you can use your phone, but generally speaking, to receive calls only.

When you plug the connector into the bottom of the phone, the phone should switch to headphone mode, once in headphone mode you should have a setting on the phone that enables you to switch it to "auto-answer" (once set this will activate everytime you plug the little connector block into the phone)

Then when the phone rings, it will normally ring a few times, then automatically answer, you can then have your conversation like normal, then the other part hangs up and ends your call. It's as simple as that, there is nothing for you to do.

On the other hand, if you ride with a passenger, maybe you could get the passenger to take the phone, then they can dial it, should you need to make an outgoing call?

Be aware that the conversation will be heard in both helmets if you have a passenger, and your passenger will also be able to talk, effectivly conferencing rider, pillion and whoever has called together.

HTH - Stu

 

[JJ Crafford]

gps advise?

I've been using an MDA Compact (free upgrade from T-Mobile) with TomTom Navigator 5 and I've been very happy with it. The phone itself is fine, nice big pda screen and built well enough for general pluck-style dropping onto concrete, accidently stamping on with me big gaernes etc etc. It's about to be superceded too so they should be cheap.

SGT I see you use Tom Tom 5. I have to decide between this, navicore or nokia's route 66. any suggestions? I really hate buying something only to discover that another product actually does what I really needed. Can I plan a route with multiple waypoints on Tom Tom?
Fortunately no mistakes with choosing the 12GS. 17k miles and going strong!!

 

[carcomm89]

I've got a Palm Treo 650 phone with Navman 4470 bt receiver & SmartST navigation software. The sat nav works very well. At the moment I haven't got it mounted on the bike, the bt GPS antenna is in my jacket pocket & works fine. It also has camera, great for email & plays MP3 etc. If anyone knows of a good in-helmet speaker that works with the Treo, the earphone hurts after a while!

 

[Sergeant Pluck]

SGT I see you use Tom Tom 5. I have to decide between this, navicore or nokia's route 66. any suggestions? I really hate buying something only to discover that another product actually does what I really needed. Can I plan a route with multiple waypoints on Tom Tom?
Fortunately no mistakes with choosing the 12GS. 17k miles and going strong!!

I'm not really the best person to ask as TomTom is my first GPS. You can sort of route plan by tapping in POI (points of interest) as well as viewing an 'auto' route conjured up by the software and then alter it to suit. Although IIRC someone somewhere on this forum said that that wasn't proper route-planning I'm not sure, somebody else may have a better 'compare and contrast' post for you... However I do love the 3-D view you get, which is great on unfamiliar twisty roads as you get an idea of what is happening around the next corner, and all-in-all I've found it excellent. Oh and also the downloadable audible speed/red light etc camera warnings are brilliant too.

 

[JJ Crafford]

I've got a Palm Treo 650 phone with Navman 4470 bt receiver & SmartST navigation software. The sat nav works very well. At the moment I haven't got it mounted on the bike, the bt GPS antenna is in my jacket pocket & works fine. It also has camera, great for email & plays MP3 etc. If anyone knows of a good in-helmet speaker that works with the Treo, the earphone hurts after a while!

Autocom still selling at less 50% for their most populat kits. Contact them by phone to discuss your needs. They are very helpful and know their stuff.

 

[Mouse]

I've no experience of GPS equipped phones, but my general view is that multi-function devices are "jack of all trades master of none" - that is to say it won't have all the functions that a dedicated GPS receiver offers. Having said that, maybe you don't need all that so the phone would be fine for your needs.

Also, is the phone waterproof? If not, is it a good idea to mount it on the handlebars?

 

[birdseye]

Maybe I'm an old fuddy duddy but I wonder whether someone juggling between phone, gps routing and music / radio has enough concentration left not to wrap themselves round the bonnet of a truck.

 

[Katiana]

Thuraya

Having just fitted a Autocom system to my 12gs I now am faced with the option of cluttering my dash with a Garmin quest, mobile phone and mp3/radio combo or getting a phone that does it all. Nokia produce phones that include all these functions plus the added bonus of a camera. The main season for my considering such a set-up would be the advantage of only having one unit to insert into a handle-mounted cradle when I get on the bike.

Please advise.

See my post here
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31068
I don't recommend you mount it though!

 

[PanEuropean]

Having just fitted a Autocom system to my 12gs I now am faced with the option of cluttering my dash with a Garmin quest, mobile phone and mp3/radio combo or getting a phone that does it all. Nokia produce phones that include all these functions plus the added bonus of a camera...

Lord Thundering Jaysus, mate, how do you find time to look at the road or the scenery - much less enjoy the ride - with all that crap installed?

Wouldn't it just be easier to buy a car? That would give you the added advantage of somewhere to put your coffee cup and a fax machine, too.

Michael

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

I now am faced with the option of cluttering my dash

theres also the option of not cluttering it.... ?

 

[JJ Crafford]

thanks for the concern dad.

Maybe I'm an old fuddy duddy but I wonder whether someone juggling between phone, gps routing and music / radio has enough concentration left not to wrap themselves round the bonnet of a truck.

 

[JJ Crafford]

Do you work or just trawl the site in order to send meaningless replies like this. Man you must have lots of time on your hands.

Lord Thundering Jaysus, mate, how do you find time to look at the road or the scenery - much less enjoy the ride - with all that crap installed?

Wouldn't it just be easier to buy a car? That would give you the added advantage of somewhere to put your coffee cup and a fax machine, too.

Michael

 

[unshift]

he does have a point tho

 

[Den]

Do you work or just trawl the site in order to send meaningless replies like this. Man you must have lots of time on your hands.

I suggest that YOU trawl the site , especially for Pan Europeans many informative contributions, before making such comments about our GPS guru.