compatability after upgrade?

oliver · #1 (**permalink**) 21-06-2004, 03:20 PM

im currently using a jornada 520series pda, which is obviously now far to outdated. im thinking about getting a ipaq 2210 as i really need the CF slot.

will i be able to continue using my gps reciever after the upgrade? or are the inputs on the two totally different?

i presume theyre all usb now. my gps reciever has an output that is like a keyboard connector. is there an adaptor that interfaces this with the PDA? ive done a bit of searching but cant find anything so far.

the cable i currently have consists of a small connector with a couple of terminals to power the PDA and another connector with 12 terminals (i dont know what theyre called) for data. i have a pic on the digicam, im just trying to work out how to host and link it.

thanks for the help
oliver

**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 21-06-2004, 04:54 PM

It would be better if you could tell us the make and model of the receiver?

oliver · #3 (**permalink**) 21-06-2004, 05:28 PM

its a haicom HI- 204E.

**Charlie** · #4 (**permalink**) 22-06-2004, 09:12 AM

Then yes, you can continue to use your receiver. You could get a Carcomm 2210 car kit with a Carcomm to Haicom converter cable for your receiver. You can see the cradle at http://www.totalpda.co.uk/product4736_0.aspx and the converter cable at http://www.totalpda.co.uk/product4743_0.aspx .

oliver · #5 (**permalink**) 22-06-2004, 06:21 PM

cheers mate.

i already have a holder for the car (although the PDA doesnt plug into it, it just holds it)

i was just concerned that id need a new conector, whether the jordada inputs are the same as the IPAQ 2210

just another query. i have TOMTOM3 for navigation and when i installed it i had to register a device number or something. does this mean that i will not be able to use the software when i change device?

Fraserp · #6 (**permalink**) 26-06-2004, 07:15 AM

Re Tom Tom registration, they are very strict about this. It's their Anti-Piracy stand!

At the last check......
After first install - cannot re-register on another PDA for 7 days.
After the 7 day period you are allowed one futher install within 6 months.

Should PDA die or be replaced they will 'insist' on proof of repair or new device purchase for any other request. I have first hand experience of this. I installed on my old PDA, found bluetooth was not working. I purchased a new 2210, but it arrived within 2 days, and it would not accept a registration. I phoned them and was advised that I had to email them the proof of purchse to re-set the registration. They were very clear 'no proof' NO registration.

On the plus side this was completed within 30 minutes but I've heard horror stories of TomTom support taking days to respond!

Yes it can be done but be prepared to wait........