USB GPS Antenna 18 bucks with street software

Wefings

Delorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 USB 12-Channel GPS Receiver w/Street Atlas USA 2008 Software
Ill plug it into the netbook !
Marc

BrentB · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:35 am Post subject:

sweet
That is a great deal!

I purchased the Delorme LT-20 gps puck and software for $50 a couple of yrs ago and run on the my netbook

toyman · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:38 am Post subject:

Good find, thanks Marc.

Da Nag · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject:

Hey Marc - have you used this? If so, what do you think of it?

I've been thinking of getting a GPS receiver to use with my Dell Mini 9, and haven't seen one this cheap. However, a quick perusal of online reviews for this unit isn't giving me the warm fuzzies. Freezes, inaccuracy, etc.

I've been eyeballing a GlobalSat BU-353, which is about twice as much - $37 at Amazon. It's got strong reviews at Amazon and elsewhere - super quick fixes, waterproof, magnetic base...and advertised as compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux.

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

..for 18 bucks, I bought one. Thanks Marc. Do you have a suggestion for a cheap 12 volt adapter for the Mini?

Adeline · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

Why not "cut the cord" and go Bluetooth

OR

Unsure whether to buy a USB or a Bluetooth GPS receiver? Why not get one that can do both, USB and Bluetooth!

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20dauntless · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

I haven't used the Delorme unit, but I have the GlobalSat BU-353 and it works great on my Mac. Nearly instant fixes and seems to be every bit as accurate as the much more expensive Raymarine 125.

Wefings · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

Wow busy day ! I missed all the action ! I just saw it and clicked the order button this A.M. Its got to work better than the Cobra and Lowrance units I have now , cause they dont hardly work at all . I will play around with it ,but I have to get a usb DVD Drive now as the netbook does not have one...... Maybe they dont protect it as vigorously like Microsoft,and I can copy it to my backup HD.... Ill find out when it comes and review it . I have the old Garmin software and a copy of Maptech to play with as well . Next I suppose Ill have to get a Jupiter Jack................

Calman · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

I have the LT-40 with 2009 Street Atlas but prefer running "the puck" with Delorme Topo USA. Latter does not "talk to you" but rather gives a visual of upcoming turns, etc.

Da Nag · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

Curious to hear how things are working out for all you cheap C-Brats that picked this GPS puck up... Mr. Green

Me - just couldn't pull the trigger with all the bad reviews. I went ahead and got the GlobalSat BU-353 from Amazon for $37. I've tested it on my Mac (from my office - puck sitting in window) with openCPN, GPSNavX and MacENC - works great on all three. In fact, the satellite lockup is pretty amazing; it's the fastest I've seen on any GPS device I've owned. Locks in under 5 seconds, and that's in the house sitting on my window ledge, with a very obstructed view to the outside.

I'm going to build up lightweight Linux install on my Dell Mini 9, and try it on openCPN there. Probably give CrunchBang a shot - it's Ubuntu based, but trimmed down significantly for performance.

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

Bill- I got the $17 gps. Then I got the $35 external DVD player to load the software. Still waiting for the $20 12 volt adapter. All I need now is for you to come over and put all this stuff on my Inspiron Mini!
MartyP

Papillon · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

Da Nag said:

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

BrentB · Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject:

Are you running Ubuntu or XP?
Try upgrading Ub
For XP, look for new display drivers

20dauntless · Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:18 pm Post subject:

My Asus Eeepc 1005HAB running Windows 7 shows a screen resolution of 1024 x 600. Are you using a netbook with a nine inch screen?

You could probably plug the netbook into an external display that supports higher resolution. You could at least get the software running and see if you can change any settings to make it open on the small display. Also check with the manufacturer of the software for updates as I assume netbooks are a popular platform for running their software.